Language
What do we call the special letters A, E, I, O, U (and sometimes Y)
vowels
True or false: More than two-thirds of our body is made of water.
true!
What sound does a cat make when it's mad?
a cat will hiss when it's mad
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington D.C.
What's faster: the speed of light or the speed of sound?
The speed of light.
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
Q: Which of these does your skin not do?
a) Protects you against germs
b) Keeps you warm / cools you down
c) Helps you feel things
d) Helps you hear
d. your skin does not help your hear
What is the slowest animal on land?
sloths
On what continent will you find the south pole?
Antarctica
Fill in the blank: Trees need light, soil, and ______ to grow.
Water
What is an action word in a sentence called?
at least how many seconds should you wash your hands with soap and water for?
at least 20 second
fun fact: If you don’t have a watch, you can time it by singing the alphabet song or the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself as you wash.
What’s the world’s biggest fish?
The whale shark! Despite its name, it’s a fish, not a whale.
What country has the most people living in it?
China
What’s the biggest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter. It’s so big that 1,300 Earths could fit inside it.
What do you call a big book that helps you find the definition of words?
the dictionary
True or false: You can boost your immune system by getting enough sleep at night.
True! Along with eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise, sleeping can help your body’s immune system.
What’s the only land mammal that can’t jump?
An elephant. They’re just too big.
What country is also an entire continent?
Australia
What made-up name is used to remember the colors of a rainbow?
Roy G. Biv (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
Letters that aren'y vowels are called what?
consonants
Which organ is the heaviest?
our skin is an organ, and it’s the heaviest one you’ve got. The heaviest organ inside your body is your liver.
What do you call a mammal whose babies grow up in their mommy’s pouch?
Where are the most species found on earth: The rainforest, the sea, or the savanna?
The sea. Most species are found near underwater coral reefs.
a) Geologist
b) Zoologist
c) Meteorologist
d) Astronomer
a) Geologist