Nature and Science
What nut do squirrels collect and bury to prepare for winter?
acorns
What large orange fruit is most commonly carved into a jack-o'-lantern?
pumpkin
Which holiday is celebrated every year on October 31?
Halloween
What do people build out of old clothes and straw to keep birds away from crops?
scarecrow
change colors and drop their leaves
What meat is most commonly eaten at Thanksgiving?
turkey
What is the classic dessert of Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie
What is another name for fall?
autumn
What behavior do many birds do in the fall when the weather gets colder?
migrate south to warmer places
What is the classic coffee flavor for fall?
pumpkin spice latte
What American holiday is celebrated each year on the 4th Thursday of November?
Thanksgiving
What happens to daylight hours during the fall season?
they get shorter
What orange and black insect migrates to Mexico every fall?
the monarch butterfly
What snack food is made from special corn kernels that pop and explode when they get heated up?
popcorn
What Mexican holiday starts on November 1st to honor family members who have passed away?
Dia de Los Muertos
What is the name of the large wagon ride through fields or orchards called?
a hayride
What do you call the deep sleep-like state that animals like bears prepare for during fall?
hibernation
This fruit is popular in fall and comes in varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
apple
What holiday celebrates soldiers who have served in the armed forces?
Veteran's Dat
What three months are considered Fall months?
September, October, November