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This week in class, we’re reading "Under the Ice" by Alison Pearce Stevens, Ph.D..

In "Under the Ice," Alison Pearce Stevens describes the experiences of Weddell seals in Antarctica.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How do we view nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Under the Ice" about?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Diving below the Antarctic Ice Sheet with No Escape | Seven Worlds, One Planet | BBC Earth'
  • 'Antarctica for Kids: Cool Facts About Antarctica for Children - FreeSchool'
  • 'Weddell seals — Australian Antarctic Program'