Week 1
What does nocturnal mean?
It means they sleep during the day and are active at night.
How old was Van Gogh when he started painting?
27 years old
What are the four seasons?
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A pumpkin is a fruit
How do hedgehogs hunt?
Hedgehogs use smell to hunt, not their eyes.
Why is Autumn also called Fall?
The name changed to fall because the phrase "fall of the leaf" was used to describe that time of the year.
How many painting did Van Gogh paint in 10 years?
900 paintings
What is the definition of seasons?
Seasons are the cycle of weather changes.
What colors are warm colors?
Red, orange, yellow, pink, and gold
What is lace?
Lace is a lightweight fabric with open spaces or holes.
What did Autumn used to be called?
Harvest
When did Van Gogh paint "Avenue of Poplars in Autumn"?
October 1884
What does adaptable mean?
Adaptable means they are great at learning how to live in different environments.
How many seeds does a pumpkin have, on average?
500 seeds
How is lace made?
It can be made by machine or be hand.
Name at least 3 facts about barn owls.
(1) They are nocturnal. (2) They eat small animals such as voles, shrews, and mice. (3) They have large, sensitive eyes that are great for seeing in the dark. (4) They have long legs, toes, and talons that they use to catch prey. (5) They have sensitive ears. (6) They are silent fliers because of their soft feather.
Where is "Avenue of Poplars in Autumn" displayed?
It is displayed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Red foxes are in the same category as what animal?
They are in the same category as dogs (but they have more in common with cats).
On average, how many days does it take to grow a pumpkin?
They take 90-120 days to grow.
How are the different types of lace classified?
They are classified by how they are made.
Why do leaves change colors in the Fall?
Autumn leaves change depending on how much sugar is in the leaves. The brighter the red, the more sugar there are in the leaves.
What jobs did Van Gogh try before becoming an artist?
He was an art dealer, a school teacher, and a preacher.
Name at least 4 facts about red foxes (excluding their animal category).
(1) They are adaptable. (2) Their tails are over half the length of their body. (3) Their front paws actually have 5 toes while their back paws have 4 toes. (4) They can run 31 miles per hour. (5) They can jump over 6 feet high. (6) They are good swimmers. (7) They have supersonic hearing; They can hear a mouse squeak from 100 meters away.
How many types of pumpkins are there?
There are more than 45 different types of pumpkins.
How did hedgehogs get their name?
They got their name from building their nests in hedges, and they got the hog part from the snorting sound that they make.