Spiders
Name 2 of the 3 spiders we learned about in-depth for our spider crawlers.
Orb Weaver, Crab, and Jumping Spiders
Other than bears, what is one other animal that hibernates in the winter?
Frogs, insects, snakes, turtles
How long, at minimum, should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds
What is "hibernation"?
A long sleep during the winter time
How many pets does Miss D have?
4 pets --> 3 cats and 1 dog
What word means "a fear of spiders"?
Arachnophobia
Name 3 foods that bears eat.
Strawberries, blueberries, acorns, hazelnuts, grass, grubs, ant eggs, salmon, trout
Name 2 possible ways that germs may spread.
Not washing your hands after you use the bathroom or before you eat, not covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze
What does it mean to "camouflage"?
To have a coloring that allows you to blend into your surroundings
What is the name of Miss D's black kitty with the wonky eyeball?
Mike Wazowski
Name one feature Crab Spiders have that helps them to catch prey.
Long, crab-like front legs to snap up prey; camouflage to sneak up on prey; front-facing eyes to focus on prey
What happens to a bear's body during hibernation?
Everything "slows down"
Name 2 possible ways you can stop the spread of germs.
Washing your hands, sneezing or coughing into your elbow, wearing a mask when you're sick, sanitizing your area
What is it called when birds or insects fly some place warm during the winter months?
Migration
What subjects did Miss D teach before coming to OLL?
Math and science
Give one reason for why a spider might be red
To blend into nature, to scare off predators, to show that they are venomous
Why do bears hibernate?
Because there is not enough food available during the winter for them to eat
Why DON'T we use cold water when washing our hands?
It doesn't kill the germs- only warm or hot water does that
Bears eat both meat and veggies- this means they are ____
Omnivores
What job does Miss D's roommate have?
Math and science teacher
A Black Widow is venomous, but Doug says we don't have to be afraid of them- why is that?
They save their venom to use of their prey
Besides being curious, why might humans want to learn the science behind hibernation?
To make time to get a sick person better, to wake up further into the future, to save resources
Why are nails often the most difficult part of your hand to clean?
It is difficult to get under the nails, it is often forgotten about, germs may stick to nail polish, germs can get stuck in the skin around your nails
What is the scientific name for a spider's "booty"?
Abdomen
What kinds of students did Miss D teach before coming to OLL?
Students with special needs/neurodivergent students