Unlikely Heros
Which animal can be trained to guide a person who is blind?
DOG
and the occasional miniature horse!
Where should an empty plastic bottle go if your local recycling program accepts it?
The Recycle Bin!
Many plastic bottles can be turned into new products
Who do you call when there's a fire or serious emergency in the United States?
911
911 is only for when someone’s body is really hurt/broken, they can't breathe, or there is a real fire. If you call 911 as a joke, the helpers have to talk to you instead of rushing to save someone whose house is actually on fire or who needs help fast. You will also get in BIG trouble with the police, they can track your phone and will come to your house.
Which buzzing insect helps flowers grow by moving pollen between them?
BEEEEEEEEEEES
Many other bugs and animals help pollinate. Like Butterflies, Beetles, Hummingbirds, even some LIZARDS
Beetles were pollinators before Bees existed! 100 MILLION YEARS before Bees ever lived on Earth!
What can you give someone that costs no money but might make their whole day better?
A compliment or kind words.
Even small acts of kindness can help people feel included!
Which giant ocean animal has been trained by the U.S. Navy to locate objects underwater?
SEA LIONS
Sea lions have excellent underwater vision and can help locate equipment.
What happens to a piece of litter on the street when rain washes it into a storm drain?
It can end up in a river, lake, or ocean!
Trash dropped miles away from the ocean can still end up there by traveling through waterways.
What community helper might use a ladder truck to rescue people from a tall building?
FIREFIGHTER!
Which animal builds dams that can create ponds and homes for other animals?
BEAVER
Beaver ponds provide habitats for fish, frogs, birds, and insects.
You're writing a card to someone in the hospital. What is one thing you should avoid saying?
Something frightening, hurtful, or that assumes they will get better.
A cheerful message like 'Thinking of you!' is usually a safer choice.
What tiny animal has been trained to sniff out dangerous landmines?
An African giant pouched RAT
These rats are light enough to search many minefields without setting off pressure-triggered mines.
What can happen when a sea turtle mistakes a floating plastic bag for a jellyfish?
It may swallow the plastic :(
Swallowed plastic can injure animals or block their digestive systems :'(
What is the name for a person who gives their time to help others without being paid?
A volunteer.
Volunteers can help at food banks, hospitals, animal shelters, and community events.
Which bald-headed bird eats dead animals and helps clean up nature?
VULTURE
Extreme Stomach Acid: Vulture stomach acid is stronger than battery acid, which safely destroys dangerous germs and diseases!
Bald Heads: Keeps their head clean when they stick it into yucky things, no feathers to clean!
Peeing on Their Legs: Vultures PEE on their legs to cool down in hot weather, and their uric acid kills any bacteria picked up from walking on dead animals.
Defensive Vomiting: When threatened or approached, vultures can project foul-smelling, semi-digested meat at predators to deter them and make themselves lighter for a quick takeoff.
Someone drops a bag and everything spills. What's a kind way to help without assuming they need it?
Ask if they would like help picking things up.
Asking first respects the other person's choice.
Which animal can detect some diseases by smelling changes in a person's body?
DOGS!
Some animals smell for specific diseases, such as;
Rats (TB),
Bees(TB+Lung cancer),
Ants(BreastCancer),
and Roundworms(Cancer)
What are the tiny pieces of plastic found in oceans, soil, and even the air called?
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters.
Thats as small as an Ant, Flea, grain of Rice, or smaller!
What system of raised dots allows many people who are blind to read with their fingertips?
Braille
Braille was invented by a teenager named Louis Braille in 1824 when he was only 15 years old.
Which flying mammal can eat huge numbers of insects and help protect crops?
A bat.
Insect-eating bats are valuable natural pest controllers.
A classmate is being left out of a game. What is one thing you could do to help them feel included?
Invite them to join or help make space for them.
Small actions can make a big difference in someone's sense of belonging.
What tiny insect has been studied for its ability to detect explosives using smell?
HONEYBEE
Scientists have trained honeybees to respond to particular odors, including explosives!
What powerful greenhouse gas can be produced when food scraps rot in landfills without much oxygen?
Methane
Methane can also come from COWS!!!!
One Cow burps out enough methane per day to fill up 30 to 40 large Balloons!
What is the name for a firefighter's special breathing equipment that provides air in smoky or dangerous environments?
A self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA.
It carries breathable air in a tank, helping protect firefighters from dangerous smoke and gases.
What type of underground organism breaks down dead plants and returns nutrients to the soil?
Fungi
Mushrooms are the visible fruiting bodies of some fungi. Their underground networks help recycle nutrients.
Your team has 10 snacks for 15 people. What's one fair way to make sure everyone gets some?
Divide the snacks into smaller portions, if they can be shared safely.
Helping others sometimes means finding a creative solution when supplies are limited.