Why don't all trees lose their leaves in the fall?
From Mystery Doug
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Why don't all trees lose their leaves in the fall?" -- and follows the clues. Evergreens keep their leaves because their tough, waxy needles can survive cold and dryness that flat leaves can't. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.
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Discussion
Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Why don't all trees lose their leaves in the fall?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about evergreen, 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: evergreen, needle, winter.
Try it: Explain the answer to "Why don't all trees lose their leaves in the fall?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.