Parent Guide > This Tiny Animal Is Apocalypse-Proof
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 "This Tiny Animal Is Apocalypse-Proof" by Maria Temming.
In the informational text "This tiny animal is apocalypse-proof," Maria Temming discusses how difficult it is to kill water bears.
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 :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" and "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "This Tiny Animal Is Apocalypse-Proof" 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: