That's So Interesting!: Can a Fly Get Dizzy?
From Elinor Wonders Why · 2021
3 minPre-KK1stScience
Summary
A three-minute wonder: flies zip and spin — so do they get dizzy? Kids find out how flies sense the world and what makes their flying so steady. A fun hook for talking about balance and senses.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Flies are built for fancy flying.
- What makes people feel dizzy?
- What helps a fly stay steady while it zooms and turns?
- What else did you learn about fly senses?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: dizzy, balance, spin, senses.
Try it: Spin gently in place three times and stop. What does your body feel? Why?