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Can animals really predict the weather?

From Mystery Doug

Can animals really predict the weather?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can animals really predict the weather?" -- and follows the clues. Animals can't really predict weather, but many sense changes in air pressure and act jumpy right before a storm. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Can animals really predict the weather?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about weather, 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: weather, pressure, sense.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Can animals really predict the weather?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.