weather
This single word describes the total amount of water vapor or moisture lingering in the air, often making it feel "sticky" outside.
Humidity
In the United States, this holiday is in celebration of creating the Declaration of Independence. What is it?
4th of July
These kind of "showers" in August, happen at night.. They dazzle the sky and people watching!
Meteor Showers
What Miley Cyrus song is often played during the summer to celebrate the 4th of July?
Party in The U.S.A
What juicy, red fruit is eaten in the summer months? It is 92% water.
Watermelon
Unlike the Northern Hemisphere, countries like Australia and New Zealand experience their peak summer weather during these 3 calendar months...
To get full points, you must name at least 2 out of the 3
December, January, February
200 Bonus points if you can name the country who gave it to the U.S.
Statute of Liberty
France
This fruit is actually a vegetable! It belongs to the cucumber, pumpkin, and squash family.
Watermelon
This song by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is a sing-along favorite for warm, starry nights. Figure out the missing word in this title:
"______ In The Dark"
The full title of this song is:
Fishin' in the Dark
Traditionally made of ground beef, it shares its name with a German port city.
Hamburger
According to official U.S. climate data, this southern state holds the record for the highest overall average summer temperatures!
Florida
This celebration signifies the longest day and shortest night.. Often with food, music, and traditions.
Summer Solstice
True or False... Certain buildings "grow" in the summer months.
True! Buildings, structures and sculptures made of iron or other metals expand during extremely warm temperatures.
Wood also expands in heat, which is why doors, windows and drawers can be difficult to open due to swelling.
This 1978 musical features John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John singing about their "Summer Nights."
Bonus 200 points if you can name another song from the musical!
Grease!!!!!!!
Grease, Grease Lighting, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Beauty School Dropout, You're the one that I want, Sandy, Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee, Hound Dog, Born to Hand Jive
This icy summer treat was invented entirely by accident in 1905 when an 11-year-old left a cup of soda with a stirring stick outside overnight.
Popsicle
This type of massive, well-established thunderstorm features perfectly balanced updrafts, making it the primary producer of large tornadoes...
Supercell!
This Swedish holiday involves wearing flower crowns and dancing..
Midsommar
Thousands gather at this ancient English stone monument every June to watch the solstice sunrise.. It features different sizes
Stonehedge
This Beach Boys song from the 60's has these lyrics:
If everybody had an ocean
Across the U.S.A.
Then everybody'd be surfin'
Like Californ-I-A
The song is:
Surfin' U.S.A.
This tangy, sweet and smoky condiment was sold for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s before becoming a staple for fries and burgers...
Ketchup!
What does SPF stand for?
Aka the scientific term for sunscreen.
Sun Protection Factor
This holiday is the official end of summer and celebrates American workers.
Bonus 200 if you can name which month it takes place in!
Labor Day
September
This creature enjoys Florida beaches, and causes people to gather and watch while it comes out of or goes into the water.
200 Bonus points if you can say what this creature is doing while on the beaches!
Sea Turtlers
Laying eggs or
Baby turtles hatching and running to the ocean
This large festival has only had 3 dates.. The first one took place in 1969 and it is known as the pinnacle of the 1960's peace and rock movement.
Hint.. This famous fictional character also shares the same name as Snoopy's feathered, yellow sidekick!
Woodstock
This light, classic Italian appetizer features sliced mozzarela, ripe tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Caprese Salad