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How are waves made in the ocean?

From Mystery Doug

How are waves made in the ocean?
5 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How are waves made in the ocean?" -- and follows the clues. Most ocean waves are made by wind dragging across the water's surface, pushing it into rolling humps. 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: "How are waves made in the ocean?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about wave, 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: wave, wind, ocean.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How are waves made in the ocean?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

How are waves made in the ocean? — TV on a Rolling Cart