Novel Study
Who is the author of Brian's Winter?
Gary Paulsen
Which coin did Canada phase out several years ago?
The penny
What two decades have we watched so far?
1940's and 1950's
Name three of the topics we have explored with Jeff Goldblum.
Denim, Sneakers, Tattoos, BBQ, Ice cream.
How many servings is a big banana?
Two
Why does Brian urinate on the rocks?
To mark his territory
Many people would like to get rid of the nickel. What is the fraction or percentage of these people?
3/4 or 75%
What is the name of the family who star in the show?
Campeau
What kind of party was big in 1956?
Tupperware
How many Kiwi fruits are in a portion of fruit?
2
Who does Brian visit with when he is lonely?
imaginary conversations with family, friends, famous people.
At the moment, we round to the nearest nickel when using cash. If we got rid of the nickel, what would we have to round to?
The dime
What major large kitchen appliance was missing in the early 1940's?
Fridge
What is the difference between BBQ and grilling?
BBQ - Low and slow
Grilling - high and fast
What three letters do many kinds of sugar end in?
OSE
Brian figures out how to make his shelter airtight. How does he get this idea?
From watching the beavers build their dam
How much money did the government save every year by phasing out the penny?
11 million
What did the cook have to do to the meat before they could make Shepherd's Pie?
Had to hand-grind the meat, to make the ground beef.
Who built the first Robot? (1500 BC)
Egyptians
Which kind of fat is the worst for the body?
Trans or saturated
Name 6 animals that Brian has come into contact with.
Skunk, Deer, Wolves, Beaver, Rabbits, Foolbirds, Mouse, Moose, Owls, Bear
Which Canadian bill is brown?
$100
What did Canada's Food Guide in the 1950s suggest that children should have daily?
Cod Liver Oil
Name two popular fiction robots
answers will vary
Name two things found on a nutrition facts label.
Answers will vary