Summary
In "Under Duck," Peep, Chirp and Quack explore how animals live, move and meet their needs. A full 11-minute episode from the NSF-funded PBS science series for young children — quick to drop into a science circle or a rainy-day center.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
"Under Duck" invites young scientists to explore how animals live, move and meet their needs.
- What animal was in the story, and what did it need?
- How is that animal's body just right for what it does?
- Where does that animal live?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: animal, need, live, body, food.
Try it: Pick an animal you saw outside today. Draw it and label one body part that helps it eat, move or stay safe.