December Events
This man, who created Mickey Mouse, was born on December 5th.
Walt Disney
The 8th grade teachers dressed up as the team from this movie for Halloween this year.
The Mighty Ducks
How many points does a snowflake have?
6
If you want to keep your hot chocolate warm you should use a thermal ____________.
Insulator
The largest snowflake ever reported was found in Fort Keogh, Montana in 1887. How wide was it (in inches)?
15 inches wide
On December 7th, we remember the attack that took place at this US naval base in Hawaii.
Pearl Harbor
When their kingdom becomes trapped in winter, one sister must embark on an adventure with a stranger, a hoofed animal and a someone who can't wait for summer, to save the day!
Frozen
What is the atmospheric temperature required for snow to form?
0°C or 32°F
What is it called when animals go into a sleep-like rest for the winter?
Hibernation
Where was the lowest temperature (-128.6°F) on Earth recorded on which continent?
Antarctica
December 9th is National _________ Day, which celebrates these animals which have a unique name that starts with 2 consonants.
Llama
The title character of this movie has "a button nose" and "two eyes made out of coal".
Frosty the Snowman
What is the coldest US state?
Alaska
Which two popular winter animals never meet in the wild (hint one lives in the North Pole, one lives in Antarctica)
Penguins and Polar Bears
Which state gets the most average snowfall each year (89.25 inches)?
Vermont
What is the shortest day of the year called and when is it this year?
Winter Solstice; December 21, 2022
In this 2006 animated movie, everyone sings, but when one young bird can't, he discovers a tap dancing talent and teaches the audience the importance of being yourself.
Happy Feet
What is the coldest month of the year in Massachusetts (according to the National Weather Service Monthly Average Temperatures for 2000-2022)?
January
What is the name of the medical emergency when someone's body temperature is too low?
Hypothermia
How tall was the world's tallest snowperson?
122 feet (She was built in Bethel, Maine and her name was Olympia)
On December 17th, 1903, these brothers made the first successful airplane flight (120 feet in 12 seconds).
Orville and Wilbur Wright
In this 2002 animated movie, 3 unlikely furry acquaintances must work together to reunite a baby with its family; by the end, the 3 become so close they are practically family. (this is the first of 6 movies)
Ice Age
According to NOAA, on average, one inch of rain is the equivalent of how many inches of snow?
13 inches
Pine, Spruce, Cedar, Juniper
(any evergreen species)
The first Winter Olympics were held in this year, in this country.
1924, France