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How do polar animals survive the cold?

From Mystery Doug

How do polar animals survive the cold?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do polar animals survive the cold?" -- and follows the clues. Polar animals survive the cold with thick fur, fat called blubber, and tricks like huddling together for warmth. 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 polar animals survive the cold?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about polar, 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: polar, blubber, insulate.

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