Why do animals come back after going warm places in winter?
From Mystery Doug
Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why do animals come back after going warm places in winter?" -- and follows the clues. Many animals migrate to warmer places when food runs low in winter, then travel all the way back when spring returns. 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 do animals come back after going warm places in winter?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about migrate, or what did you already know?
- What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: migrate, season, return.
Try it: Explain the answer to "Why do animals come back after going warm places in winter?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.