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How deep does the ocean go?

From Mystery Doug

How deep does the ocean go?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How deep does the ocean go?" -- and follows the clues. The ocean's deepest spot, the Mariana Trench, plunges about 11 kilometers down -- deeper than Mount Everest is tall. 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 deep does the ocean go?"

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

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