Parent Guide > Slip-Sliding Soil: Exploring Landslides and Mudslides
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Slip-Sliding Soil: Exploring Landslides and Mudslides" by Marcia Amidon Lusted.
In "Slip-Sliding Soil: Exploring Landslides and Mudslides," Marcia Amidon Lusted explains the causes and effects of two types of natural disasters.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we view nature?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Slip-Sliding Soil: Exploring Landslides and Mudslides" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: