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Why do owls say hoo?

From Mystery Doug

Why do owls say hoo?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why do owls say hoo?" -- and follows the clues. An owl's hoot is a call -- it's claiming its territory or trying to find a mate across the dark woods. 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 owls say hoo?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about hoot, 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: hoot, territory, call.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Why do owls say hoo?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.