Has anything like the coronavirus ever happened before?
From Mystery Doug
Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Has anything like the coronavirus ever happened before?" -- and follows the clues. Yes -- the world has faced big outbreaks before, like past flu and plague pandemics, and we learn from each one. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.
Viewer safety
Talks about pandemics, including coronavirus, in a calm and factual way -- a gentle entry point if it comes up.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Has anything like the coronavirus ever happened before?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about pandemic, or what did you already know?
- What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: pandemic, outbreak, history.
Try it: Explain the answer to "Has anything like the coronavirus ever happened before?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.