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Why are rainforests so rainy?

From Mystery Doug

Why are rainforests so rainy?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why are rainforests so rainy?" -- and follows the clues. A rainforest is warm and packed with plants, so water keeps evaporating and falling back as frequent, heavy rain. 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: "Why are rainforests so rainy?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about rainforest, 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: rainforest, evaporate, rain.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Why are rainforests so rainy?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.

Why are rainforests so rainy? — TV on a Rolling Cart