Parent Guide > The Machine that Won the War
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 Machine that Won the War" by Isaac Asimov.
In Isaac Asimov's "The Machine that Won the War," three men discuss a machine that is believed to have helped end a war.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Technology, Progress & Industry and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the costs and benefits of technology?" and "How can we achieve peace?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this science fiction at home:
- What was "The Machine that Won the War" about?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: