Parent Guide > Zap It!
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 "Zap It!" by Tracy Vonder Brink.
In "Zap It!," Tracy Vonder Brink explains how microwave ovens were invented and how they cook food.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Technology, Progress & Industry as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What are the costs and benefits of technology?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Zap It!" about?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: