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How long does it take a forest to grow?

From Mystery Doug

How long does it take a forest to grow?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How long does it take a forest to grow?" -- and follows the clues. A forest takes a long time to grow -- often many decades to over a century for tall trees to fill back in. 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 long does it take a forest to grow?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about forest, 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: forest, grow, decade.

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