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How is a rainbow made?

From Mystery Doug

How is a rainbow made?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How is a rainbow made?" -- and follows the clues. Sunlight bends and splits inside millions of raindrops, fanning white light out into the band of colors we call a rainbow. 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 is a rainbow made?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about rainbow, 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: rainbow, raindrop, refract.

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