Winter Animals
In winter some animals "sleep" or are very inactive. What is this called?
hibernate or hibernation
When you travel on highways in the winter it is important to:
a) have winter tires on your car
b) carry a winter safety kit
c) check the highway hotline for highway conditions
d) all of the above
All of the above!
What is the name of a large snowstorm with lots of wind and cold temperatures?
What is a blizzard?
This is something you make out of 3 snowballs, coal, buttons, carrot and a hat.
build a snowman?
A sugary-hot drink that involves whipped cream and/or marshmallows?
What is hot chocolate?
These giant white animals live in the Arctic, swim and eat fish.
What is a polar bear?
It is important to wrap up and cover your skin on very cold days to prevent getting . . .
a) a cold sore
b) frostbite
c) wet
Frostbite
This happens when your skin gets too cold. The signs of frostbite are redness, or numbness.
What month does winter start?
December
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
What is ice skating?
This is the most popular holiday pie.
What is pumpkin pie?
True or False: Polar bears hibernate.
What is false?
When driving on the highway you should first check the _____________ conditions
You should check the
Road conditions
OR
Weather weather
This is when 2 or more people gather a bunch of round balls made of snow, then throw then at each other
What is a snowball fight?
This winter activity involves pulling something up a hill, then sitting on it and sliding down the hill.
What is a sledding?
These small hand-held sweet desserts are commonly made and shared with others this time of year. (its baked and often has choc chips inside)
cookies
These are black and white and live near the South pole.
What are penguins?
This sport is the official national winter sport of Canada. (it is played on the ice with skates and a team)
ice hockey?