Winter Break Science
Cold Animals
Cold-weather Food
Science of Winter Sports
Word Pairs
200

It is said that no two of these hexagonal water crystals are alike.

What are snowflakes?

200

Emperor and Macaroni are species of this tuxedo-wearing bird.

What are penguins?

200

This drink is traditionally made with raw eggs, and alcohol to kill the bacteria.

What is eggnog?

200

Siberian huskies have a dense outer coat which helps keep them warm while they participate in this pulling activity.

What is dog sled?

200

A poisonous winter fruit and decoration // happy and cheerful

What is holly jolly?

400

Not gold or Frankincense, this is obtained from harvesting the sap of a wounded tree.

What is myrrh?

400

This artic whale has a white color which help is stay camouflaged among the ice sheets.

What are beluga whales?

400

Frist brewed by steeped the fruit of the Cacao plant.

What is hot chocolate?

400

By bringing their arms in and changing their angular momentum, participants in this sport can spin over 500 times per minutes.

What is figure skating?

400

a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together // a type of glass jar used in a vacuum chamber

What is jingle bell?

600

The oil of this stone fruit, a family member of cherries, peaches, and plums; is commonly used for light and cooking.

What is an olive?

600

This is the largest bear on earth.

What is the polar bear?

600

This type of desert was invented at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago in 1893.

What is the Brownie?

600

In this sport, sweeper use a broom to brush ice and reduce friction.

What is curling?

600

A red-head // A loafed food

What is ginger bread?

800

These creatures favorite food is fungus and their nostrils contains extra veins which deliver increased amounts of blood to that area.

What are reindeer?

800

These artic species of this animal are the only canines that change the color of their coat from summer to winter.

What is a fox?

800

Crispy cakes often served with sour cream.

What are Latkes?

800

This piece of winter equipment works because kinetic energy transfers from these into a thin layer of snow beneath them which melts and reduces friction. Gravity then pulls the participant down the slope.

What are skis?

800

Opposite of south // To gather data about opinions

What is the North Poll?

1000

On December 21st, this holiday location is tilted farthest away from the sun.

What is the North Pole?

1000

This is the heaviest owl species in North America.

What is the snowy owl?

1000

This contains the molecule tryptophan which is thought to make you sleepy.

What is turkey?

1000

This piece of winter equipment works due to the high force on a single sharp section which melt ice and provide a thin layer of water that reduces friction.

What are skates?

1000

The season before spring // Where Alice might go

What is Winter Wonderland?