Autumn
Animals
Animals
Alberta Day
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Europe
Europe
Anatomy Class
100
These small nocturnal animals, sometimes described as “living pincushions,” forage under hedges and make a soft pig-like grunt.
What is a hedgehog?
Hedgehogs are covered in thousands of sharp spines used for protection. When threatened, they curl into a tight ball, making it difficult for predators to reach their soft underside.
100
Edmonton was the first Canadian city to have one of these prehistoric creatures named after it, the Edmontosaurus.
What is a dinosaur?
The Edmontosaurus was a large, duck-billed dinosaur and a herbivore. Its fossils were first discovered near Edmonton, Alberta, which is how it got its name.
100
Bringing your teacher this form of sustenance is a traditional way of showing appreciation.
What is an apple?
It became a traditional gift for teachers in North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when many families were involved in farming and apples were a common, affordable fruit.
100
In Europe, this is what you order with fish instead of “fries.”
What are chips?
Fish and chips is a classic British dish that pairs fried fish with thick-cut potato fries called “chips” in the UK.
100
The layers of the skin are the epidermis, this middle layer, and the hypodermis.
What is the dermis?
The dermis contains collagen and elastin, which give skin its strength and flexibility, and it also houses hair follicles, sweat glands, and blood vessels that help regulate body temperature.
200
The largest of the true foxes, this clever carnivore is named for the colour of its coat.
What is a red fox?
They are highly adaptable and can live in forests, grasslands, mountains, and even urban areas. Despite being a wild predator, they are known for their intelligence and ability to thrive close to human settlements.
200
Alberta is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of this Victorian monarch.
Who is Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901 during a period known as the Victorian era, when the British Empire expanded significantly. Alberta was named in her honour in 1882 through her daughter, Princess Louise.
200
Originally made from bread, these pencil case essentials are now made from rubber.
What are erasers?
Erasers were once made using soft, crumbly bread that could lift pencil marks from paper.
200
This French dish features beef slow-cooked in Burgundy wine with mushrooms and bacon.
What is beef bourguignon?
It is a classic dish from the Burgundy region of France, traditionally made with slow braising to tenderize the meat and develop rich, deep flavours.
200
Since it resembles an upside-down tree, the system of branching tubes inside this pair of organs is often called the “bronchial tree.”
What are the lungs?
The bronchial tree can branch more than 20 times from the trachea down to tiny bronchioles, ending in alveoli where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the bloodstream.
300
These shy, solitary, short-legged omnivores are black and white striped and can be fierce when threatened.
What is a badger?
Badgers are powerful diggers and live in underground tunnel systems which can be used for generations by the same family groups.
300
Established in 1885, this was Canada’s first national park.
What is Banff National Park?
It is is located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and was originally created after hot springs were discovered in the area.
300
During tests, students use this number pencil without a second thought.
What is a No. 2 OR HB2 pencil?
No. 2 pencil is preferred for standardized tests because its graphite produces marks that are dark enough for scanning machines to read, but not so dark that they smudge excessively. The “No. 2” designation corresponds to a medium hardness of graphite.
300
This rice dish from Valencia takes its name from the wide, shallow pan used to cook it over an open fire.
What is Paella?
Traditional paella was often cooked outdoors over orange-wood fires. Classic versions originally included rabbit, chicken, and local beans rather than seafood.
300
All of your blood cells are produced in this soft, spongy substance found inside bones.
What is bone marrow?
Bone marrow continuously produces millions of red blood cells every second, helping replace cells that typically only live about 120 days in circulation.
400
These russet-coloured tree dwellers chatter and cluck as they compete for food and habitat with their larger grey cousins.
What are red squirrels?
Red squirrels are native to parts of Europe and Asia, and in many regions they have been displaced by larger grey squirrels.
400
The youngest person to ever head a government in Canada, this Albertan became the 16th Prime Minister in 1979 just before his 40th birthday.
Who is Joe Clark?
He served as Prime Minister of Canada for a short period from 1979 to 1980, leading a minority government. He remains one of the youngest people ever to hold the office in Canadian history.
400
Learning this type of writing has been linked to benefits for brain health.
What is cursive writing?
Cursive writing engages multiple areas of the brain at once, including those involved in memory, motor skills, and language processing
400
You can’t visit Belgium without trying these cousins of pancakes, known for their large, deep squares that hold syrup and whipped cream.
What are Belgian waffles?
In Belgium, they are often eaten plain or with a light dusting of sugar rather than heavy toppings.
400
Nephrology is a medical specialty concerned with these organs that filter waste from the blood.
What are the kidneys?
Each kidney contains about one million tiny filtering units called nephrons, and together they process roughly 180 litres of blood each day to produce urine.
500
These nocturnal hunters use extremely sensitive hearing to detect small prey like voles in the dark.
What are owls?
Owls have asymmetrical ear placement, which helps them pinpoint the exact location of sounds with incredible accuracy.
500
This type of dam, the largest of its kind in the world, is located in Alberta's Wood Buffalo National Park and is even visible from space.
What is a beaver dam?
Wood Buffalo National Park beaver dam is so large that it has been called the world’s biggest beaver dam, stretching hundreds of metres.
500
Didaskaleinophobia is the fear of this.
What is going to school?
It is an intense fear of attending school, often linked to anxiety about academic pressure or social situations.
500
Pastel de nata, a beloved egg custard tart, originates from this country on the westernmost point of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
What is Portugal?
The tart was created by monks in the 18th century using leftover egg yolks from starching clothes, and the original recipe is still closely guarded by a famous bakery in Lisbon.
500
These are the two lower chambers of the human heart.
What are the ventricles?
The left ventricle is the strongest chamber of the heart because it must pump oxygen-rich blood through the entire body. The right ventricle only pumps blood to the lungs, which are much closer.