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What's at the end of a rainbow?

From Mystery Doug

What's at the end of a rainbow?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "What's at the end of a rainbow?" -- and follows the clues. There's no end of a rainbow to reach -- a rainbow is really a full circle of light that always moves as you move. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "What's at the end of a rainbow?"

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

Try it: Explain the answer to "What's at the end of a rainbow?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

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