Facts
What 4 colors do leaves typically turn to in the fall?
Red, Orange, Yellow, or Brown
Which holiday marks the start of the Christmas season, but falls after Halloween?
Thanksgiving
Which nut is often harvested and eaten during the fall season?
Chestnut or Pecan
What is the only bird that can fly backward?
Hummingbird
What are our academy's core values?
Competence, Compassion, & Commitment
What happens to daylight hours during fall?
They get shorter.
In some countries, this early November Mexican holiday is celebrated around the same time as Halloween and honors deceased loved ones?
Dia de los Muertos
What type of tree produces the colorful leaves commonly seen in fall?
Maple Tree
This author wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet."
William Shakespeare
How many commitment a service hours do you need as a sophomore?
5 hours
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other pigments.
Which traditional U.S. Thanksgiving food is made from mashed potatoes and often topped with marshmallows?
Sweet potatoes (or yams)
Squash
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What are the different pathways we have or offer in our academy?
Therapeutics & Nursing Services
Which Native American crop trio is traditionally planted and harvested in the fall and referred to as the "Three Sisters?"
Corns, Beans, & Squash
What was the original name of the holiday now known as Halloween?
All Hallow's Eve
What fall tradition involves people participating in an outdoor activity where they pick and gather pumpkins for decoration or eating?
Pumpkin picking
In which year did the Titanic Sink?
1912
How many times a year do we need do we dress up for dress for success (DFS)?
8
In which part of the brain is the circadian rhythm regulated, which helps animals adapt to seasonal changes like fall?
The hypothalamus (base of brain)
New York City (Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
In what country did the tradition of Halloween originate?
Ireland
What is the name of the longest river in South America?
The Amazon River
What does every grade in the Health Academy need for full points for Dress for Success?
Sophomores - Business Attire, Juniors & Seniors - Scrubs. (ID)