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Do scientists change their minds?

From Mystery Doug

Do scientists change their minds?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Do scientists change their minds?" -- and follows the clues. Yes -- good scientists change their minds when new evidence shows up; that's exactly how science gets closer to the truth. 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: "Do scientists change their minds?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about evidence, 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: evidence, revise, science.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Do scientists change their minds?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.