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Which animal has the biggest heart?

From Mystery Doug

Which animal has the biggest heart?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Which animal has the biggest heart?" -- and follows the clues. The blue whale has the biggest heart of any animal -- it's roughly the size of a small car. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Which animal has the biggest heart?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about whale, 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: whale, heart, giant.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Which animal has the biggest heart?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

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