Parent Guide > Will We Know Alien Life When We See It?

This week in class, we’re reading "Will We Know Alien Life When We See It?" by Tina Hesman Saey.

In the informational text, "Will We Know Alien Life When We See It?" Tina Hesman Saey discusses how scientists define life and what it might look like on other planets.

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:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Will We Know Alien Life When We See It?" 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:
  • 'What Could Alien Life Really Look Like? '
  • 'Astrobiology & the Search for Alien Life '