Parent Guide > What is the history of summer camps in the United States?
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 "What is the history of summer camps in the United States?" by DailyHistory.org.
In "What is the History of Summer Camps in the United States?" the author gives a brief overview of the history of American summer camps and their connection to American culture.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Community, and Gender Roles as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How are communities formed?", "What is the importance of community?", and "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 "What is the history of summer camps in the United States?" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
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