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The Science of Thanksgiving

The Science of Thanksgiving

Assessment

Presentation

Science

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS4-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Maggie Beraduce

Used 10+ times

FREE Resource

5 Slides • 9 Questions

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Draw

Label the Snood, Wattle, and Caruncles!

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Poll

TRUE OR FALSE: Female sound like chickens. Only male turkeys gobble.

TRUE

FALSE

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Poll

Stuffing is reportedly America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish, followed by mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and mac and cheese.

What is your favorite side dish from this list?

Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Green Bean Casserole

Mac and Cheese

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Multiple Choice

Average Americans eat 1,000-2,000 calories per day.

How many calories are there in one average Thanksgiving dinner?

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1,000

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500

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2,000

4

3,000

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Fill in the Blank

HOW MANY TURKEYS ARE EATEN EVERY YEAR ON THANKSGIVING?

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Multiple Choice

At what temperature must turkey be cooked to be safe to eat?

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10°F

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165°F

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250°F

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500°F

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Multiple Choice

What do turkeys and T-Rex's have in common?

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They both have wishbones.

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They are in the same family.

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Both are eaten on Thanksgiving.

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I have no idea Mrs. Beraduce?!?!?

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Multiple Choice

Who wanted the turkey to be the national bird instead of the bald eagle?

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Joe Biden

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Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin Franklin

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Elon Musk

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Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: Turkeys have stones in their stomach that act like teeth.

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TRUE

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FALSE

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