Planets
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
True or False
It is important to wait for your turn when having a conversation with someone.
True
What is the largest mammal (still living) on Earth?
The Blue Whale. They can reach lengths of up to 100 feet and weigh between 100 and 150 tons.
True or False
Are there ways to calm yourself down when you get angry?
True, there are many ways.
True or False
There are over 4,000 thunderstorms on Earth every minute.
False
There are 2,000 thunderstorms on Earth every minute.
Pluto used to be called a planet in our solar system but now it is considered to be a _____________.
Dwarf planet
If you always interrupt your friends when they are talking, how might they feel?
They might feel hurt, or angry and not want to be friends with you any more.
What is the fastest animal in the world?
The Cheetah! Recorded speeds of between 109 and 120 mps.
When you feel angry or frustrated what are two different things you could do to calm yourself?
Quiet area / count backwards / use a fidget / sensory items / deep breaths / emotion chart / do stretches / wrap up in a blanket / close eyes and relax
True or False
The world's longest French fry was 34 inches long.
True!!!!!!
Name two dwarf planets.
Pluto / Ceres / Haumea / Makemake / Eris
During a conversation, how do you let the person know you are done and that you want them to start talking?
You finish saying what you wanted to say and then you ask them a question.
Which is the fastest snake in the world?
The Sidewinder! This snake can move at 18 mph. A venomous pit viper that creates an "S" body shape when it moves.
Demonstrate counting backwards.
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
True or False
Kangaroos cannot walk backwards?
True!!
Name the 4 planets considered to be "Gas Giants".
Jupiter / Saturn / Uranus / Neptune
How would you start a conversation with your mom about the beach?
Mom, do you like going to the beach? Why?
What is the slowest mammal on earth?
The Three-Toed Sloth! On average it moves only up to 0.003 mph meaning it cannot move more than 100 feet in an entire day.
Is it okay to call a friend, teacher or family member a mean name if they really hurt your feelings and make you mad?
No, it is never okay to call people names. It is just to hurtful.
True or False
Fingernails grow faster when you are warm?
False, they grow faster when you are cold.
Name all 8 planets in the solar system.
Mercury / Venus / Earth / Mars / Jupiter / Saturn / Uranus / Neptune
If Ms. Mittermeier starts a conversation with you about turtles, how would you keep the conversation going and get Ms. Mittermeier to talk about turtles?
You would listen to Ms. Mittermeier's question, answer it and then ask her the same type of question.
What is the difference between and animal being endangered and an animal being extinct?
If the animal is endangered it means there are not many left of the animal and they need to be protected but if the animal is extinct, there are no more left and they will not be back!
What should you do if you see two of your friends getting angry with each other and start yelling at each other?
Answers may vary but get an adult would be a good idea.
What are you afraid of and believe they are watching you if you have anatidaephobia?
Ducks!!