World-Whizzing Facts: questions to ask and activities to try
Why is the sea salty? World-Whizzing Facts answers awesome questions about our planet.
What age is it for? World-Whizzing Facts is best for ages 7–10. Good for: Awesome Earth questions answered.
World-Whizzing Facts (Emily Grossman and Alice Bowsher)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- Awesome Earth questions answered
Read one question at a time. Guess the answer before reading it.
What it helps with
- Earth science
- Asking questions
- Climate and weather
- Curiosity
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Which question did we read?”
- “What did you guess?”
- “What’s the answer?”
- “What surprised you?”
- “What would you ask?”
- “How can we look after the Earth?”
5-minute activities to try together
Question jar
Write Earth questions and investigate one a week.
Salt water
Dissolve salt in water and let it evaporate.
Free printables: World-Whizzing Facts worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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