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Can any animal outrun a cheetah?

From Mystery Doug

Can any animal outrun a cheetah?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can any animal outrun a cheetah?" -- and follows the clues. Over a short sprint nothing beats a cheetah, but some animals can outlast it because the cheetah tires out fast. 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 any animal outrun a cheetah?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about cheetah, 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: cheetah, speed, stamina.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Can any animal outrun a cheetah?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

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