Fall Jeopardy

Wellness

100

Yes or no, can shorter days and less sunlight impact mood and energy levels?

yes: both can lead to fatigue for some people

200

Name two things you can do to prepare for fall cold and flu season

Practice good hygiene (frequent hand washing), hydrate, stay home when sick, maintain healthy habits

300

What nutrient do we typically get from the sun? 

vitamin D

400

Name two activities you enjoy doing during the fall season

freebie

500

Name three things you've done recently related to self-care? physical, emotional, social, spiritual

examples: eat healthy foods, hydrate, tend to hygiene, exercise, sleep; express feelings, recognize strengths, find reasons to laugh; spend time with people you like, participate in hobbies; spend time in nature, meditate, pray, etc. 

Activities

100

What sport is commonly watched on Sundays? 

Football

200

What sport starts their playoffs at the beginning of fall? 

baseball

300

What fall activity involves finding your way in a field? 

corn maze

400

Carving pumpkins is a popular fall activity. What were the first jack o'lanterns carved from? 

Turnips 

500

Apple picking is a popular fall activity. Name 3 types of apples 

Fuji, honey crisp, macintosh, gala, red delicious, granny Smith, etc 

Food

100

What is commonly served on Thanksgiving? 

turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pie

200

What are the two most common pies eaten on Thanksgiving? 

Pumpkin and pecan pie (apple)

300

What is commonly drank both warm and cold during this time? 

Apple cider

400

What are two types of ways potatoes are served during Thanksgiving? 

mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes 

500

What foods are in season during fall? 

apples, pears, cranberries, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, kale, cabbage, carrots, and more 

Facts

100

What are the colors of foliage? 

reds, oranges, yellows, browns

200

What is it called when we set our clocks back an hour? 

Daylight Savings Time

300

What do birds begin to do during the fall? 

migrate south

400

These trees stay the same color during fall

evergreens

500

When does fall begin in the southern hemisphere? 

March

Holidays

100

When do we celebrate Halloween?

October 31st

200

What Thursday do we celebrate Thanksgiving on? 

Fourth Thursday

300

What country was the first to celebrate Halloween? 

Ireland

400

What is the most popular Halloween candy? 

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

500

Name another holiday that occurs in fall

Veterans Day, Indigenous People's Day, Diwali, Dia de Los Muertos, Yom Kippur