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Book 28, Question 89 · Video

How do you stay safe playing sports in hot, cold, or stormy weather?

Video · 1:44 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 28

In heat, wear light clothes and a hat, put on sunscreen, play in the shade when you can, and drink water often. In cold weather, dress in layers and cover fingers, ears, and noses. If you hear thunder, go indoors right away and wait at least 30 minutes after the last rumble. Coaches and parents help check the weather.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do you stay safe playing sports in hot, cold, or stormy weather?

The Big Idea

Sports happen in all kinds of weather! Sun, snow, and storms. How do you stay safe?

Hot Days

Step one: Hot Days. In heat, wear light clothes and a hat, put on sunscreen, and play in the shade when you can. Drink water often.

Cold Days

Step two: Cold Days. In cold weather, dress in layers. Cover fingers, ears, and noses.

Storms

Step three: Storms. If you hear thunder, go indoors right away and wait at least 30 minutes after the last rumble. Coaches and parents help check the weather.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Shade your head. Protect skin. Stay warm. Cover fingers.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Shiver and tiredness can be signs your body is too cold. Drink water often. Thunder means go inside. Wait 30 minutes.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Make a weather safety checklist for game day. List items for hot days. List items for cold days. Add the thunder rule. Put it in your sports bag!

Outro

In heat, wear light clothes, a hat, and sunscreen, and drink water often. In cold, dress in layers and cover fingers, ears, and noses. If you hear thunder, go inside right away and wait 30 minutes after the last rumble. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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