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How is cinnamon made?

From Mystery Doug

How is cinnamon made?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How is cinnamon made?" -- and follows the clues. Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of a special tree, peeled off and rolled into the sticks we grind into spice. 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 is cinnamon made?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about cinnamon, 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: cinnamon, bark, spice.

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

How is cinnamon made? — TV on a Rolling Cart