Science for Kids: Stage 1 - The Ugly Duckling

The video is part of a science series for kids, focusing on the living world. It uses the story of the Ugly Duckling to teach about growth and change in living things. Maya and Stanley explore a creek, meeting ducklings and a cygnet, who learns about her true identity as a swan. The lesson concludes with a summary of how animals grow and change, encouraging further exploration of animal life stages.

What are the core topics that children will learn about in this science series?

How do living things grow and change according to the story?

What key inquiry question is focused on in Lesson 5?

What does the ugly duckling wish for throughout the story?

How does Mayor Giggles help the ugly duckling understand her true identity?

What lesson do we learn about animals and their offspring from the story?

What activities are suggested for observing animals at different life stages?