Weather & Seasons
What do clouds need to make rain?
Water vapor
I’m small, furry, and love acorns. I also have a bushy tail. What am I?
A squirrel
What tall, green things grow in the forest?
Trees!
What gas do trees make and release?
Oxygen
You count 6 squirrels, then see 4 more. How many in total?
10 squirrels
What season makes the leaves change colors and fall from trees?
Fall (Autumn)
I hoot at night and fly without sound. Who am I?
An owl
What do animals make in the forest to sleep in?
Nests, burrows, or dens
What do trees need to grow?
Sunlight, water, and soil
A squirrel has 3 acorns in each paw. It has 4 paws. How many acorns is this?
12 acorns
What happens to the snow when the weather gets warmer?
It melts into water
What animal is known as “nature’s builder” because it builds dams?
A beaver
What is it called when animals sleep through the winter?
Hibernation
What part of the tree carries water up from the ground?
Trunk
You watch a raccoon for 45 minutes and a fox for 30 minutes. How much longer did you watch the raccoon?
15 minutes longer
Why do some trees lose their leaves in the fall instead of keeping them all year?
To save water and energy during cold or dry seasons
What do we call animals that only eat plants?
Herbivores
What part of a plant holds it in the ground and soaks up water?
Roots
What do we call the rings inside a tree that tell its age?
Growth rings
If a bird chirps every 5 minutes, how many times will it chirp in 30 minutes?
6 times
How does snow help protect plants and animals in the forest during winter?
It acts like a blanket, keeping the ground warmer and protecting them from freezing
What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?
Omnivores
What does it mean if an animal is nocturnal?
They are active during the night and sleep during the day
What do trees take in from the air to help them grow?
Carbon dioxide
There are 8 flowers. You give 2 to each of your 3 friends. How many do you have left?
2 left