Articulation
The cave was pitch dark, so we needed a ______ to see anything.
(can of pepsi, flashlight, dollar)
flashlight
Make a sentence with the word: discover
discover: To find or learn something new for the first time.
Answers vary
We watched a snake ______ quietly across the path and disappear into the grass.
(skipping, running, slither)
slither
Make a sentence for the word: factor
Factor: Something that contributes to a result or situation.
Variable answers
TRUE OR FALSE
Octopuses have three hearts
TRUE
Two pump blood to their gills, and one pumps blood to the rest of their body.
Her _______ skills were evident as she organized the team and led them to success.
(kindness, bravery, leadership)
leadership
Give a synonym for the word: achieve
won, accomplished, complete
At the tide pools, we spotted a bright orange ______ clinging to a rock.
Hint: A type of fish that is shaped like a star
starfish
**DOUBLE POINTS**
Give a synonym for the word: accurate
correct, exact, specific
TRUE OR FALSE
Only 3% of the water on earth is freshwater (meaning you can drink it)
TRUE
About 70% of Earth’s surface is covered in water, but only 3% of it is freshwater that we can drink.
Their ______ had lasted through years of laughter, tears, and adventures.
(music, friendship, teacher)
friendship
Give an antonym for the word: argument
agreement, peace, harmony
The warm ______ brightened everyone's mood after days of rain.
(lamp, sunshine, tofu)
sunshine
Give an antonym for the word: persuade
discourage, dissuade, fail
______ are older than trees.
(Monkeys, Cats, Sharks)
Sharks have existed for more than 400 million years, while trees have been around for about 350 million years.
**DOUBLE POINTS**
It takes a lot of ______ to climb such a steep mountain.
(money, strength, happiness)
strength
Give a definition for the word: essential
Very important or necessary.
The _______ of the blade made it perfect for slicing through the thick rope.
(sharpness, strength, responsibility)
sharpness
Give a definition for the word: significant
Important or meaningful.
**DOUBLE POINTS**
Which of the following fruits is radioactive?
Strawberries, bananas, apples
Bananas contain potassium, and a small percentage of it is the radioactive isotope potassium-40, though it’s harmless.
The kids loved to ______ around in the pool on a hot afternoon.
(crawl, splash, eat)
splash
Give a definition for the word: landscape
The visible features of an area of land, like mountains, rivers, or fields.
The snow began to _____ under the glow of the streetlights.
(sparkle, wonder, solution)
sparkle
Give a definition for the word: contribute
To give or add something to help achieve a goal.
Which of the following food never spoils?
Peanut butter, ice cream, honey
Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible!