Thanksgiving Science

​Science of Thanksgiving

Multiple Choice

How fast can wild turkeys fly for short distances?

• Up to 25 miles per hour

• Up to 40 miles per hour

• Up to 55 miles per hour

• Up to 10 miles per hour

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a superpower of turkey vision described in the slide?

• They can see 3 times more clearly than humans.

• They can see colors like UV light.

• They can see almost all the way around their heads.

• They can see in complete darkness.

Open Ended

Explain how turkeys use their facial features to communicate their feelings. What are the names of the special skin parts and what do the different colors mean?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Cranberries float in water because they have tiny air pockets inside, making their overall

less than water.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about popcorn is/are correct?

• The kernel pops because of a drop of water inside.

• Steam takes up less space than water.

• Native Americans taught pilgrims about popcorn.

• The kernel explodes because steam pushes against the shell.

Multiple Choice

What is the real reason people feel sleepy after a big Thanksgiving meal, according to the slides?

• Tryptophan in turkey

• Carbohydrates in the meal

• Lack of sleep

• Drinking too much water

Open Ended

Describe the process of making butter from cream. What happens to the fat globules and what is the liquid left behind called?

Multiple Choice

About how many feathers does an adult turkey have?

• 1,000 to 2,000

• 3,000 to 4,000

• 5,000 to 6,000

• 7,000 to 8,000

Multiple Choice

How do the feathers of an adult turkey help it survive in different weather conditions?

• They help turkeys find food

• They keep turkeys warm in winter and dry in rain

• They make turkeys look bigger

• They help turkeys sleep in trees

Open Ended

Describe two ways scientists can tell the difference between a male and female turkey in the wild.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons why turkeys sleep high up in trees?

• To stay warm

• To avoid predators like coyotes and foxes

• To find food easily

• To keep their feathers dry

Fill in the Blanks

Why do turkeys sleep in trees?

Open Ended

What was your favorite science fact?

Fill in the Blanks

Wild turkeys can run up to

miles per hour.

Open Ended

What is one surprising fact you learned about wild turkeys today?