Pool & Beach
What is the lotion you need to put on your skin before hanging out in the sun so you don't get a painful sunburn?
Answer: Sunscreen.
What is a common way you can stay in touch over the summer when they aren't seeing each other at school every day?
Answer: Texting, social media, or FaceTime.
What is the paper or digital list you look at to choose what you want to eat at a restaurant or coffee shop?
Answer: The menu.
What do we wear on our eyes to protect them from bright sunlight when we are driving or walking outside?
Answer: Sunglasses.
What are you doing when you earn money by working hours at a local business like a grocery store, theater, or camp?
Answer: Working a job (or a summer job).
If you are hanging out at a community pool or the beach, who is the employee in uniform you should look for if there is an emergency?
Answer: The lifeguard.
You text a classmate, "Hey, want to hang out today?" They reply with just one word: "Busy." Do they want to hang out right now?
Answer: No, they are either tied up or not available.
When you finish eating at a sit-down restaurant, what do you ask the server for so that you can pay for your food?
Answer: The bill (or the check).
What is the hygiene product you apply under your arms every morning, especially in the hot summer, so you don't smell like sweat?
Answer: Deodorant.
If you are sitting in the grass on a blanket, eating sandwiches out of a cooler with a group of friends, what activity are you doing?
Answer: Having a picnic.
You and your friends are playing music at the public park, and a park ranger asks you to turn it down. What should you do to show you respect the community rules?
Answer: Turn the volume down right away (without arguing).
You see a friend from school at the local mall. What is an appropriate question you can ask them to start a casual conversation?
Answer: "Hey! How's your summer going?" or "Working anywhere this summer?"
You are at a fast-food counter. The worker looks at you and says, "Next in line, what can I get you?" Practice ordering a meal politely.
Answer: "Hi, can I please get a [meal item]?" (Must use a greeting or "please").
You are getting dressed for a summer job interview at a local grocery store. Should you wear your favorite swim trunks and flip-flops, or something else? Why?
Answer: Something else (nicer clothes/pants/closed-toe shoes) because you need to look professional for an interview.
I am looking at a map on my phone, sitting in the passenger seat, and telling the driver, "Turn left at the next light." What job am I doing?
Answer: Navigating (or giving directions / being the co-pilot).
You are planning to spend the whole day at an outdoor music festival or theme park. It is going to be 90 degrees. What are two things you should bring to make sure you stay hydrated and don't get heat sickness?
Answer: A water bottle and a hat/sunglasses.
You text a friend three times in a row, and they haven't replied all afternoon. You know they usually have their phone. What can you infer about why they aren't answering, and what should you do?
Answer: They might be at work, driving, or busy; you should stop texting and wait for them to reply.
Your total at the smoothie shop is $7.50. You only have a $5.00 bill in your wallet. Do you have enough cash to pay for the smoothie? What should you do?
Answer: No, you don't have enough. You need to either use a card, give them another bill, or order something cheaper.
You look at the weather app on your phone. It says it is 65 degrees right now, but by 2:00 PM it will be 88 degrees. How should you dress so you are comfortable all day?
Answer: Dress in layers (e.g., wear a t-shirt but bring a light hoodie you can take off later).
A high schooler is walking around their neighborhood pushing a lawnmower, wearing work gloves, and carrying a trimmer. What are they doing?
Answer: Mowing lawns / landscaping / trying to make money.
You see a sign at the lake that says "Cyanobacteria Warning: No Swimming." Even if the water looks blue and nice, what can you infer about what will happen if you jump in?
Answer: You could get sick because the water is unsafe/contaminated.
You and your friend made plans to go to the movies at 4:00 PM. It is now 3:45 PM and your ride canceled. What should you do immediately to handle this responsibly?
Answer: Text or call your friend right away to let them know you are running late or need to reschedule.
You walk into a local diner and notice a sign by the register that says "Cash Only — ATM Inside." What does this mean you cannot use to pay for your meal?
Answer: A credit card, debit card, or Apple Pay.
You check your phone and see there is a "UV Index Warning of 10" today. What does this mean for your skin, and what do you need to do if you go outside?
Answer: The sun is incredibly strong and you will burn very fast; you must wear sunscreen or stay in the shade.
You are cooking burgers on an outdoor grill for your family. Suddenly, a huge burst of wind knocks the smoke right into your face, making your eyes sting. What should you do to stay safe?
Answer: Step back away from the smoke, close your eyes, and move to the side where the wind isn't blowing the smoke at you.