Parent Guide > The Mystery at Earth's Center

This week in class, we’re reading "The Mystery at Earth's Center" by Tracy Vonder Brink.

In "The Mystery at Earth's Center," Tracy Vonder Brink explains what scientists have learned about the layers of the Earth beneath the surface.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we understand the world around us?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "The Mystery at Earth's Center" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Professor breaks down why Earth's inner core may have stopped'
  • 'Build Earth From the Inside Out'
  • 'What If Earth's Core Cooled Down? | Layers Of Earth | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz'