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What's the fastest ocean animal?

From Mystery Doug

What's the fastest ocean animal?
8 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "What's the fastest ocean animal?" -- and follows the clues. The sailfish is the speed champ of the sea, slicing through the water at around 68 miles per hour. 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 the fastest ocean animal?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about sailfish, 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: sailfish, speed, ocean.

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