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Where does salt come from?

From Mystery Doug

Where does salt come from?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Where does salt come from?" -- and follows the clues. Salt comes from mining it as rock underground or by drying out seawater until the salt is left behind. 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 does salt come from?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about salt, 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: salt, mine, seawater.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Where does salt come from?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.