Fall Jeopardy

Fun Facts

100

What season comes before fall?

Summer

200

The word "fall" comes from the phrase, "Fall of the ____"

leaves

300

People drink a warm, brown drink in the fall...

Hot chocolate/coffee

400

When a pumpkin is carved to have a face on Halloween, it is now called a...

Jack-o-lantern

500

This parade happens on Thanksgiving Day in New York City

Macy's Day Parade

Vocabulary

100

Another name for Fall is...

Autumn

200

This nut falls from oak trees in autumn and is also food for squirrels

Acorns

300

How would you describe weather that is a little cold, but not freezing and also very windy?

Chilly

400

On fall days where you're able to jump into bed and rest, you'll feel...

Cozy

500

What's the difference between fall and autumn?

None! They're both the same

Holidays

100

This holiday is on October 31st and includes costumes and candy

Halloween

200

This holiday is known for eating turkey and spending time with family

Thanksgiving

300

This holiday comes on the Friday after Thanksgiving; people usually go shopping

Black Friday

400

This holiday is celebrated on November 11th to honor people who served in the military

Veteran's Day

500

What is the date Thanksgiving falls on this year?

Thursday, November 27th

Flavors

100

This fruit is often red or green and crunchy. In fall, people will go picking for this fruit.

Apples

200

Name 3 types of food you might see Americans eating on Thanksgiving

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, ham, pie, etc.

300

Name 3 different flavors of pie Americans usually eat during the fall season.

Apple, pumpkin, sweet potato, pecan, cranberry

400

People roast this over a fire and put it in "s'mores"

Marshmallows

500

This famous drink is sweet, creamy, and flavored with a pumpkin flavor

Pumpkin spice latte