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Why do some people get carsick?

From Mystery Doug

Why do some people get carsick?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why do some people get carsick?" -- and follows the clues. Carsickness hits when your eyes and your inner ear disagree about whether you're moving, and that mix-up makes you queasy. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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All ages
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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Why do some people get carsick?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about motion, 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: motion, inner ear, balance.

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