TV on a Rolling Cart

Can you play football on the Moon?

From Mystery Doug

Can you play football on the Moon?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can you play football on the Moon?" -- and follows the clues. On the Moon's low gravity a kicked football would soar incredibly far -- but with no air, the game would feel very strange. 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 play football on the Moon?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about Moon, 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: Moon, gravity, air.

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

Can you play football on the Moon? — TV on a Rolling Cart