Sci Fair
Giving of Thanks
Rocks
Thanksgiving
WHAAAT?
100

A well-tested explanation that is accepted as true is a _________.

theory or scientific theory

100

What chemical in turkey

is said to cause sleepiness?

a. Tryptophan

b. Tryptonite

c. Kryptofan

d. Kryptonite

a. Tryptophan

100

What are the 3 types of rocks?

igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic

100

In what city was the first Thanksgiving Day parade held?

Philadelphia

100

What is the name of the dog in the Peanuts comic?

Snoopy

200

________ is how much matter an object has.

Mass

200

Many people overeat on Thanksgiving and end up with upset stomachs.  What is the name of the acid that is naturally secreted by the stomach to break down proteins?

a. Acid reflux      
b. Hydrochloric acid
c. Lactic acid      
d. Gastric acid

b. Hydrochloric acid

200

What type of rock forms when melted rock cools and hardens?

igneous

200

In what year was the first Thanksgiving parade held?

1920

200

Arachnophobia is the fear of ____________.

spiders

300

What is volume?

the amount of space an object takes up

300

There are 7 places in the United States that have the same name as the red berry often served at Thanksgiving. What is the name?

Cranberry

300

What type of rock can become metamorphic rock?

any type

300

It has been reported that about 100 people celebrated the first Thanksgiving.  50% of them were Pilgrims.  How many were not Pilgrims?

50

300

What is the largest animal in the world?

blue whale

400

What formula is used to find density?

mass รท volume

400

True or False?

Antacids work because they turn your stomach acid into water and that makes you feel better.

true

400

Broken bits of rock, dirt, sand, etc. are called _______________.

sediment

400

What popular Christmas song was originally intended to be a Thanksgiving song?

Jingle Bells
400

831 x 422

350,682

500

What are the 6 steps of the scientific method in the correct order?

Problem
Research
Hypothesis
Procedure
Data
Conclusion

500

The exact date of the first Thanksgiving is not known, however it was celebrated sometime between September 21 and November 9 in 1691.  How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

3 days

500

What is the rock cycle?

The continuous process where rocks are broken into sediment and changed by heat and pressure

500

Like the United States, Canada gives thanks once a year and celebrates with a big feast.  When does Canada officially celebrate their public holiday of Thanksgiving?

2nd Monday in October

500

How did the Susquenita School district get its name?

from the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers which go through the school district

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