Parent Guide > Your food choices affect Earth's climate

This week in class, we’re reading "Your food choices affect Earth's climate" by Janet Raloff.

In the informational text, "Your food choices affect Earth's climate," Janet Raloff discusses the environmental costs of food production.

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 :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Your food choices affect Earth's climate" about?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The diet that helps fight climate change '
  • 'Food waste is the world's dumbest problem '