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Can you make lava?

From Mystery Doug

Can you make lava?
5 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can you make lava?" -- and follows the clues. Yes -- scientists melt rock in super-hot furnaces to make lava on purpose, while volcanoes make it deep underground. 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 you make lava?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about lava, 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: lava, melt, furnace.

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