Math
Sarah picked 4 pumpkins on Monday and 5 pumpkins on Tuesday. How many pumpkins did she pick in total?
9
Many species of birds fly toward warmer climates during the autumn. What is this seasonal journey called?
Migration
Which major North American professional sports league finishes its postseason in October, earning its championship series the nickname "The Fall Classic"?
Major League Baseball (MLB)
While they happen year-round, many First Nations communities hold large, celebratory gatherings in the late summer and early autumn to dance, sing, and honor traditions. What are these gatherings called?
Powwows
What is the most common percussion instrument used in Indigenous ceremonies and powwows, representing the heartbeat of Mother Earth?
The drum
Liam found 3 piles of acorns, and each pile has 4 acorns in it. How many acorns does Liam have in total?
12
Why do certain animals like bears and ground squirrels spend the fall eating extra food and finding safe dens?
To hibernate through the cold winter months
In early autumn, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host their fiercest rivals, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, in a legendary, sold-out annual football game. What is the name of this highly anticipated autumn match?
The Banjo Bowl
Observed on September 30th during the start of autumn, this federal statutory day honors the survivors of residential schools and remembers those who never made it home. What color shirt is worn on this day?
Orange
What traditional woodwind instrument is beautifully carved and played to share love songs, storytelling, and peaceful melodies?
The flute
Maya picked 15 apples at the orchard. She gave 6 apples to her neighbor and ate 2 apples on the way home. How many apples does Maya have left?
7
What green pigment breaks down in leaves during autumn, allowing reds, yellows, and oranges to finally show through?
Chlorophyll
Though famously played throughout the summer, major inter-tribal matches of this sacred field sport were often held during autumn harvest festivals to heal communities and settle disputes before winter. What is this sport called?
Lacrosse
In parts of Manitoba and Ontario, the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people traditionally use canoes and wood sticks to gently knock a sacred grain into their boats during the fall harvest. What is this grain called in English?
Wild rice
What flexible, white tree bark is famously used by Woodland artists (like the Anishinaabe) to scratch out beautiful etched designs and make containers?
Birch bark
On a crisp autumn afternoon, the temperature was 72°F. By midnight, it dropped by 15 degrees, but then rose by 4 degrees at dawn. What was the final temperature at dawn?
61 °F
Why does the weather start to cool down during the autumn months in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Earth tilts away from the Sun, receiving less direct sunlight
What traditional Indigenous game uses a stuffed leather ball that players can only move using their feet, shins, or heads—similar to modern soccer?
Football
In many Indigenous agricultural traditions, what are "The Three Sisters" companion crops planted together and harvested in the fall?
Corn, beans, and squash
Before Europeans brought glass beads, what natural, spiky animal quills did Indigenous artists dye and sew onto leather to decorate clothing?
Porcupine quills
If an autumn day has exactly 11 hours of daylight, what fraction of a full 24-hour day does the nighttime represent?
13/24
While chlorophyll breaks down to reveal hidden yellows and oranges, what new pigment is actively produced by some trees in the fall to create bright red and purple leaves?
Anthocyanin
In many Indigenous traditions, physical fitness was trained through long-distance running. What vital autumn activity relied heavily on a person's running endurance?
Hunting (or tracking animals)
In the boreal forests of Canada (such as Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec), moose are a primary autumn hunting target for Anishinaabe and other First Nations. Why is autumn traditionally considered the ideal season to hunt moose?
Moose have spent the summer fattening up, providing calorie-dense meat and thick hides for winter
What massive wooden monuments are carved from cedar trees by Northwest Coast nations to display family history, stories, and crests?
Totem poles