SCIENCE
HEALTH
COMMUNITY
HODGE-PODGE
LEISURE
100

The smallest type of bird alive today

Bee Hummingbird

100

This macronutrient breaks down into sugar (glucose) providing us with energy.

Carbohydrate

100

If I enjoy a good book or want to check my email, I may to to this place

Library

100

"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers" is a quote from the 1951 film adaptation of this Tennessee Williams novel.

A Streetcar Named Desire

100

Leisure activities that can be done during the summertime in the Phoenix area. 

Swimming, early morning/late evening walk, senior centers, indoor games, etc

200

US State that is most prone to earthquakes. 

Alaska

200

According to the CDC, adults should getting this amount of sleep each night

 7 - 8 hours

200

These places charge a small annual fee while providing many services and activities to those over the age of 60. 

Senior Centers

200

This band was "shook all night long" with the release of their 1980 hit single.

AC/DC

200

Three benefits of meaningful leisure

social, physical, spiritual, cognitive, gives purpose, etc. 

300

The field of science that focuses on plants

Botany

300

Three benefits of meditation

Lower stress, anxiety, help with focus, reducing negative emotions, increasing patience, increasing imagination and creativity, etc. - Mayo Clinic

300

Phoenix Public Libraries give out Culture Passes which can get you free admission into these types of places

Museums, zoo, botanic garden, etc...

300

This leisure activity may be beneficial to someone who would like to improve circulation. 

Movement activities. 

400

In this type of  reaction, reactants or byproducts, set off additional reactions.

Chain reaction

400

This type of physical activity has been shown to help alleviate stress  and reduce risk for heart disease.

Cardiovascular exercise (running, walking, hiking, bicycling, light exercising, etc.)

400

This succulent plant known for it's slender and sharp leaves that is sometimes confused with cacti, is native to the southwest US and Mexico, has been used by indigenous cultures for centuries to provide fiber, food, and drink.

Agave (will accept Yucca)

400

This type of leisure activity would be beneficial for someone experiencing depression.

Social activities

500

This icy solar system object releases a stream of debris and gasses when orbiting close to the sun.

Comet

500

Name three healthy ways to cope with anxiety. 

Examples:  

500

Dale Earnhardt's number

3

500

What is leisure to you?

Outside of work.  Are daily living activities like laundry or cleaning leisure? Why or why not?