Parent Guide > The Concussion Gender Gap: Why Girls Suffer More Head Injuries
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 "The Concussion Gender Gap: Why Girls Suffer More Head Injuries" by Kim Elsesser.
In this informational text, the possible causes for high levels of concussions in female sports are explained.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Concussion Gender Gap: Why Girls Suffer More Head Injuries" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- Watch Virginia Tech Helmet Lab Tackles Concussions in Female Athletes at home with your child.