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What is a black hole?

From Mystery Doug

What is a black hole?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "What is a black hole?" -- and follows the clues. A black hole is a place where gravity pulls so incredibly hard that not even light can escape from it. 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: "What is a black hole?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about black hole, 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: black hole, gravity, light.

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