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Can a mountain turn into a volcano?

From Mystery Doug

Can a mountain turn into a volcano?
8 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can a mountain turn into a volcano?" -- and follows the clues. Usually not -- volcanoes form where melted rock pushes up to the surface, which an ordinary mountain isn't set up to do. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Can a mountain turn into a volcano?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about mountain, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: mountain, volcano, magma.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Can a mountain turn into a volcano?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.