This is the first step in maple syrup production, where small holes are drilled into the tree to collect the sugary liquid
Tapping
In the Polar Express movie, who plays the voice of the conductor
Tom Hanks
stretchy rubber bracelets in a variety of whimsical designs
Silly Bandz
This popular freshwater fish is often caught for sport and has a distinctive fan-shaped tail
Bass
"My students will learn about self-respect. Do you think anybody thinks I'm a failure because I go home to _____ at night? Forget about it!" -
Starla
This symbiotic organism, often seen growing on tree bark in New England forests, is a partnership between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium
Lichen
This adventurous prospector searches for silver and gold by licking his pick axe
Yukon Cornelius
What was the Wii scale you stepped on before it called you fat called?
Balance Board
Fish that live in deep oceans may produce this glowing light to attract prey or communicate
Bioluminescence
Here, take my bed! I'll just uh... I'll crawl under the bookcase! Who cares if I get splinters in my ____?
ears
This evergreen tree, with short needles and small cones, is a popular choice for Christmas trees in New England
balsam fir
Who was saint nicks penguin side kick in Santa Clause is Coming to Town
Popper
The popular, squishy, sensory toy and craft material that combines the texture of slime with tiny, colorful polystyrene beads, creating a crunchy, moldable compound
Floam
fish scales show growth patterns called circuli, which scientists can count to estimate this
Age
Beneath the clothes, we find a man... and beneath the man we find... his...______
Nucleus
Its leaves turn bright yellow in autumn, and its seeds are known as “helicopters” because they spin when they fall
Ash Tree
In the 1964 Rudolph, which reindeer plays Rudolph's dad
Donner
Large chunky shoe brand with the letter E as its logo
Etnies
Fish that feed by filtering plankton or small organisms from water use this feeding method
feeding by filtering out plankton or nutrients suspended in the wate
“You’re supposed to be my lab partner.” “I am!” “No you’re not. You’re ______”
This layer under the bark contains living cells that transport food and nutrients through the tree
phloem
Which character becomes friendly after receiving a gift from Kris Kringle in Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Winter Warlock
where you control a snake, eat glowing pellets to grow longer, and compete against other players in a colorful arena
This sensory system, running along the sides of a fish’s body, detects vibrations and movement in the water, helping the fish navigate and avoid predators
Lateral line
"Help me Jesus! Help me Jewish God! Help me Allah! Help me _______!"
Tom Cruise