The Science of Christmas Webquest

Instructions

Many Christmas traditions and events can be explained by science. Have fun as we investigate some of them.

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One scientific theory is that at the time of the creation of the universe, that for every matter particle created, an equal amount of antimatter was created.

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Scientists have a complete understanding of antimatter.

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When created in a lab, antimatter lasts forever

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Scientists are trying to find ways to fuel space craft using antimatter.

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The name of the machine where antimatter is tested is called the antielectron accelerator.

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What is cloaking?

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what items are used to create a device that can cloak?

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In North America another name for reindeer is

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Both _______ and _______ reindeer grow antlers

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Some North American caribou migrate over _______ miles a year, more than any other mammal.

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What is migrate?

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What is special about a reindeer's nose?

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What is bioluminescence?

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How does the anglerfish glow

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Is bioluminescence hot?

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What is the name of the environment or biome (a large region of Earth that has a certain climate and certain types of living things) where reindeer live?

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List 3 facts about this biome

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What are some ways that reindeer are adapted to their environment?

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These single-cell dinoflagellates are sometimes called "_______ _______." They emit tiny flashes of light when disturbed

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Bio means

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_______ % of Earth's bioluminescent organisms live in the ocean.

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Fireflies (lightning bugs) produce light by a chemical reaction in their _______. 

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In this video from National Geographic, witness how a 600 pound (270 Kg) octopus can squeeze through a tube the size of a _______ 

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Because octopuses have no _______, they can fit in extremely small spaces, like this 'Plexiglass wonderland"

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Because of no air _______ or gas _______, these magnificent creatures can live at extreme depths of the oceans with such intense pressures that, according to Nat Geo. would cause a human to implode almost instantly. 

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If an octopus has 240 suction cups on each arm, how many does it have altogether?

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Which US President's vision saw the Apollo missions realised

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How far away is the moon?

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What were some of the challenges faces by the Apollo 8 mission?

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Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

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What was the problem with using candles as christmas tree lights?

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One scientific theory is that at the time of the creation of the universe, that for every matter particle created, an equal amount of antimatter was created.

Scientists have a complete understanding of antimatter.

When created in a lab, antimatter lasts forever

Scientists are trying to find ways to fuel space craft using antimatter.

The name of the machine where antimatter is tested is called the antielectron accelerator.

What is cloaking?

what items are used to create a device that can cloak?

In North America another name for reindeer is

What is migrate?

What is special about a reindeer's nose?

What is bioluminescence?

How does the anglerfish glow

Is bioluminescence hot?

What is the name of the environment or biome (a large region of Earth that has a certain climate and certain types of living things) where reindeer live?

List 3 facts about this biome

What are some ways that reindeer are adapted to their environment?

Bio means

If an octopus has 240 suction cups on each arm, how many does it have altogether?

Which US President's vision saw the Apollo missions realised

How far away is the moon?

What were some of the challenges faces by the Apollo 8 mission?

Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

What was the problem with using candles as christmas tree lights?

What did you find interesting in this video?