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Where do bugs go in winter?

From Mystery Doug

Where do bugs go in winter?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Where do bugs go in winter?" -- and follows the clues. In winter bugs hide and burrow, some go dormant, some die after leaving eggs behind, and a few even migrate. 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: "Where do bugs go in winter?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about winter, 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: winter, dormant, burrow.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Where do bugs go in winter?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.