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Could a kid win a race against a penguin?

From Mystery Doug

Could a kid win a race against a penguin?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Could a kid win a race against a penguin?" -- and follows the clues. It depends -- penguins are speedy swimmers but slow, waddling walkers, so on land a kid could likely win the race. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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All ages
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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Could a kid win a race against a penguin?"

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

Try it: Explain the answer to "Could a kid win a race against a penguin?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

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