Solar System
This planet's orbit is closest to the Sun.
What is Mercury?
This is the outermost layer of Earth.
What is the crust?
This song starts with the lyrics "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh."
What is Jingle Bells?
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for leading Santa's sleigh on foggy nights.
Who is Rudolph?
This planet's orbit is furthest from the Sun.
What is Neptune?
This is the total number of layers Earth has.
What is four/six?
This song asks "Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need?" and is sung by Mariah Carey.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This holiday figure is known for delivering presents to children on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
Mars, Earth, and Venus all have this similarity.
What is a rocky crust OR mantle rock?
This layer of the Earth is where crabs walk every day at the bottom of the ocean.
This song's lyrics mention "Frosty weather and a happy snowman."
What is Frosty the Snowman?
Christmas is often celebrated to honor the birth of this religious figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
These are the four inner planets.
What are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars?
If an eraser is more dense than water, this will happen to the eraser.
What is sinking?
This song begins with "You better watch out, you better not cry."
What is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town?
The tradition of kissing under this plant comes from ancient Norse mythology.
What is mistletoe?
This is the Jupiter moon referenced in the POGIL.
What is Ganymede?
As you move from the surface to the center of the Earth, this is how the density changes.
What is it increases?
This song describes a cozy scene with the lyrics, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire."
What is The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)?
The tradition of decorating this plant in homes during Christmas originated in Germany.
What is the Christmas tree?