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Why do we have eyebrows?

From Mystery Doug

Why do we have eyebrows?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why do we have eyebrows?" -- and follows the clues. Eyebrows steer sweat and rain away from your eyes, and they help you show feelings on your face. 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 we have eyebrows?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about eyebrow, 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: eyebrow, sweat, expression.

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