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How do lizards regrow their tails?

From Mystery Doug

How do lizards regrow their tails?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do lizards regrow their tails?" -- and follows the clues. Some lizards can drop their tail to escape a predator, then slowly grow a new one from special cells. 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 do lizards regrow their tails?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about lizard, 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: lizard, regrow, tail.

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