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Why do we need blood?

From Mystery Doug

Why do we need blood?
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScienceHealth
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why do we need blood?" -- and follows the clues. Blood is your body's delivery truck -- it carries oxygen and food to every cell and hauls waste away. 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 need blood?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about blood, 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: blood, oxygen, cell.

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

Why do we need blood? — TV on a Rolling Cart