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Could an animal live in a volcano?

From Mystery Doug

Could an animal live in a volcano?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Could an animal live in a volcano?" -- and follows the clues. Some tough microbes and small creatures live in the scalding water and gases around volcanoes -- true extreme survivors. 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: "Could an animal live in a volcano?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about volcano, 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: volcano, extreme, survive.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Could an animal live in a volcano?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

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