Camping Science
Why do animals like bears eat extra food before winter?
They are preparing for hibernation by storing fat for energy.
You pack 4 tents. Each tent holds 3 campers. One tent is empty. How many campers are actually staying?
9 campers
In a camping story, a character says, “The forest was alive with sound.” What does this mean?
The forest had many animal and nature sounds.
Why should campers stay on marked trails?
To avoid getting lost and protect nature.
I glow without electricity and help guide campers at night. What am I?
A campfire
If a wildfire removes many trees from a forest, how could that affect animals that live there? Give 2 effects.
Loss of shelter and food sources; animals may leave or populations may decrease.
A campfire burns 1 hour 45 minutes each night for 4 nights. How many total minutes is that? Show your thinking.
420 minutes
Why might an author use sensory details in a camping story? Give an example.
To help readers imagine the setting (e.g., crackling fire, cold air).
Why should campers check weather conditions before and during a trip? Give 2 reasons.
To prepare clothing/supplies and avoid dangerous storms.
I light up the night without being the sun, and I help campers when daylight is done. What am I?
A flashlight
A camper says, “Fire only affects the area it touches.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain using science.
Disagree; fire can affect air quality, soil nutrients, and animal habitats beyond the flames.
You have 36 snacks. You want to split them equally among 5 campers. Can it be done evenly? If not, explain what happens.
No; each gets 7 with 1 leftover (or 7 remainder 1)
Read this sentence: “The wind whispered through the trees.” Is this literal or figurative language? Explain.
Figurative
DAILY DOUBLE! What type of figurative language is this?
Why is it important to tell someone your camping plan before you go?
So people know where to find you in an emergency.
The more I dry, the wetter I become. What am I?
A towel
Why do campers need to store food in sealed containers at night?
To prevent animals from smelling and getting into the food.
A hiking trail is 2.5 miles. You hike it 3 times. What is your total distance? Explain your strategy.
7.5 miles
A camping guide says: “Pack light, travel far.” What does this advice mean? Explain in your own words.
Carry fewer items so it’s easier to hike longer distances.
Why is it dangerous to leave food scraps around your campsite at night? Explain the cause and effect.
It can attract animals, which may become dangerous or disturb the campsite.
I can show you the way but I have no feet. I have directions but never speak. What am I?
A map
A food chain is: grass → rabbit → fox. What would likely happen if all the rabbits disappeared? Explain the impact on both grass and fox populations.
Grass would increase; fox population would decrease due to lack of food.
You start with 100 supplies. You use 18 on day 1, 25 on day 2, and 17 on day 3. How many are left? Show work.
40 supplies
You have two texts about camping; one fiction and one nonfiction. Which would help you survive in the wilderness and why?
Nonfiction, because it gives real facts and instructions.
You find a fast-moving river trail crossing. What factors should you consider before crossing? Explain your reasoning.
Water speed, depth, safety, weather, and alternative routes.
I am not alive, but I grow when I am fed and die when I am watered. What am I?
Fire