Summer Fun
What do sunglasses protect your eyes from?
The sun’s bright light or UV rays.
You ran 3 laps on Monday, 4 laps on Tuesday, and 5 laps on Wednesday. How many laps did you run in all?
12 laps
What is the opposite of the word “early”?
Late
Is a lion a herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore?
Carnivore
If you mix red and blue together, what color do you get?
Purple
Why do we wear light-colored clothes in the summer instead of dark-colored ones?
Light colors reflect sunlight and keep us cooler, while dark colors absorb heat.
You start your summer reading at 2:30 PM and read for 45 minutes. What time do you finish?
3:15 PM
Unscramble this summer word: GNIWSIMM
Swimming
What is it called when water turns into vapor and rises into the air?
Evaporation
What do we call a word that means the opposite of another word?
Antonym
Explain why staying hydrated is especially important in the summer.
Because it’s hot and you sweat more, so you need more water to stay healthy and not overheat.
An ice cream shop sells 4 kinds of cones and 3 kinds of toppings. How many different cone + topping combinations can you make?
12 combinations (4 x 3 = 12)
What do the words “brilliant,” “intelligent,” and “clever” have in common?
They're all synonyms for smart.
What part of the body helps you move and is connected to your bones?
Muscles
What is the capital city of the United States? (hint: president)
You’re packing for a summer trip to the mountains. Would you pack the same clothes you’d wear to the beach? Why or why not?
No, the mountains might be cooler or have different weather, so you might need warmer clothes or hiking gear.
A roller coaster ride lasts 2 minutes and 45 seconds. If you ride it twice, how long were you riding in total?
5 minutes and 30 seconds
What is a compound word made from two smaller words that means something you wear on your feet at the beach?
What is the process where water turns into a gas called? (hint: turns into water vapor)
Evaporation
What is the name of the ocean on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
It’s summer in the United States, but it’s winter in Australia. Why?
Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, and different parts of the world get sunlight at different times.
You read 8 pages a day for 6 days, but one day you read 12 pages instead. How many pages did you read in total?
60 pages (5×8 = 40 + 12 + 8 = 60)
Change the verb in this sentence to past tense: “They swim in the pool every day.”
“They swam in the pool every day.”
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What is the name of the imaginary line that goes around the middle of the Earth?
Equator