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How do jellyfish sting?

From Mystery Doug

How do jellyfish sting?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do jellyfish sting?" -- and follows the clues. A jellyfish is covered in tiny stinging cells that fire little harpoons of venom the instant they're touched. 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 jellyfish sting?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about jellyfish, 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: jellyfish, sting, venom.

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