Grade 9 Science
Fun & Games
Pass the Noodles
FUN words
Leaf it in the Garden
200

Purple loosestrife, Emerald ash borer and Zebra mussels are all examples of these in Canada

What is an invasive species

200

Canada's national sport - also the oldest organized sport in North America

What is lacrosse 

200

Familiar to krafty dinner makers

What is macaroni

200

This Nova Scotia landmark would make for a fun day on any family vacay

What is the Bay of Fundy

200

Varieties include Yukon Gold, Russet, and Sweet

What is potato

400

The galaxy home to a black hole (called called Sagittarius A*) in the middle, and where our home ( Earth) is located.

What is the Milky Way

400
Originally invented by a woman, there have been countless variations made of this game (Harry Potter, Simpsons, Star Wars...) - even McDonalds has made an ap-peel-ing adaptation

What is Monopoly

400
A square shape stuffed with cheese, spinach, or meat 

What is ravioli

400

When something has a useful purpose and it can be describe as _______________

What is functional

400
The highest concentration of water is found in this vegetable - its a pretty good dill for hydration! 

What is cucumber

600

This phenomenon that occurs in the Northern Hemisphere which is a result of particles from the Sun interacting with atoms such as oxygen and nitrogen in the Earth's magnetic shield.

What is Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

600

A combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton this sport is a little saltier and more preserved than squash. 

What is pickle ball

600

Long and flat with ribbed edges so you can keep the meat and cheese neatly stacked inside and get less-on-ya! 

What is lasagna

600

If you get your quarter back when you returned something - not related to football

What is a refund

600

This root vegetable is known for its intense colour and high sugar content - which makes it an unbeetable choice for any meal! 

What is beet

800

Hardness, conductivity, colour, melting point, solubility and density are all examples of ways a scientist would describe a substance - which can be summed up as the substance's _________   ___________.

What is physical properties

800

A low contact sport played on grass; if you stall too long you'll loose possession in this self-refereed game

What is ultimate frisbee

800

Often used in soups and cold salads, resembles grains of rice

What is orzo

800

Yeast and mold find so mush-room to grow in decomposing organic matter, which makes them part of this kingdom

What is fungi

800
The original colour of carrots - orange you glad they've mutated and changed! 

What is purple

1000

Having the unit of ohms, this measures the amount a material or device reduces the electrical current flowing through a circuit.

What is resistance

1000
Originating in Asia, you'll get a kick out of this sport which involves great flexibility and acrobatics as players attempt to hit a ball over a 5' net to their opposing without using hands or arms
What is Sepak Takraw
1000

Potato lovers will come knocking on the door to get this pasta 

What is gnocchi

1000

To guide or channel material into a small opening

What is funnel

1000

Broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts are examples from the cruciferous family of vegetable; all rooted back to this vegetable

What is cabbage