Summer Vocabulary
Do male or female mosquitoes drink the blood of their victims?
Females! They use the protein in blood to help their eggs develop.
What cold sweet food is made from milk and is popular in summer?
Ice cream
Where do people often go to swim, relax, and sunbathe in summer?
The beach
What popular summer drink is made by steeping tea and then chilling it over ice?
Iced tea
Which month does summer begin?
June
What is the name of the ocean that borders the east coast of the United States? Atlantic or Pacific?
Atlantic
What cold, blended beverage is often made with fruit, yogurt, and ice?
Smoothie
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
Every four years
What water sport involves paddling a narrow boat with a double-bladed paddle?
Kayaking
True or false: There are fewer babies born in summer than in other parts of the year
False, there are more babies born in summer than other times of the year
What state in the US has the hottest average summer temps? Texas, Florida, or Louisiana
Florida
How do butterflies taste their food? With their arms, their feet, or their fingers
With their feet! They have taste sensors on their legs.
Name three places people often visit during summer vacation.
Beach, amusement park, national park (or others)
Name two outdoor games children often play during summer.
Football, basketball (answers may vary)
How many eyes does a honeybee have? 2, 5, or 7?
5. Two big compound eyes and three smaller simple eyes on top of their head.
Name three things you bring to the beach.
Towel, umbrella, swimsuit (answers may vary)
Which of these is not a tropical fruit: mango, pineapple, apple, coconut?
Apple
Name three animals or insects you often see in summer.
Butterfly, bee, mosquito (answers may vary)
What’s the name of the activity where you walk in the mountains or forest for fun?
Hiking
Which country experiences 24 hours of daylight during parts of the summer due to the Midnight Sun?
Norway (or other Arctic Circle countries like Sweden, Finland, Iceland)
Give five summer-related nouns that start with the letter “S”.
Sun, sand, sea, sunscreen, shorts (answers may vary)
Describe your perfect summer picnic using at least four food or drink items.
Grilled chicken, salad, watermelon, and cold lemonade.
You're going on a summer trip. What four things would you pack in your suitcase?
Swimsuit, sunscreen, sandals, sunglasses.
Describe a summer vacation that includes at least three activities.
I went camping, swam in a lake, and roasted marshmallows by the fire.
Name five countries where summer happens in December.
Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand