How do animals know when to wake up from hibernation?
From Mystery Doug
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do animals know when to wake up from hibernation?" -- and follows the clues. Hibernating animals wake up when their built-in body clocks and the warming spring temperatures tell them it's time. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.
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Discussion
Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How do animals know when to wake up from hibernation?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about hibernate, 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: hibernate, wake, spring.
Try it: Explain the answer to "How do animals know when to wake up from hibernation?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.