Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "What's that red thing on a turkey?" -- and follows the clues. That dangly red flap is the turkey's snood and wattle -- loose skin that changes color with the bird's mood and temperature. 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 that red thing on a turkey?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about snood, or what did you already know?
- What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: snood, wattle, turkey.
Try it: Explain the answer to "What's that red thing on a turkey?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.