April Scavenger Hunt

1. April Fools' Day began many years ago in France. What event started it?

2. If you go outside in an April rain, you may see many earthworms. Why do they come out in the rain?

3. They say April showers bring May flowers. But I don't think they meant the Lyrid meteor showers that come each April. Why is it difficult for many people to see a meteor shower?

4. Save energy in April for Earth Day

One way you can help control pollution, reduce waste and decrease your electric bill is to change your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent ones. How does a regular incandescent bulb compare to a compact fluorescent one?

A. Which one lasts longer?

B. Which one uses energy more efficiently?

5. April is a good time to plant a tree. Name two things trees do that are beneficial.

a.

b.

6. In April, U.S. citizens calculate their income taxes. When did Congress start taxing income? Why?

7. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that on April 18th someone "fired the shot heard round the world". Who fired the shot?

8. What is today’s predicted high and low temperature for your community? Click on your state. Find the data.

9. People are right to be concerned about the bird flu. Get some facts.

a. How is it spread?

b. Who is at risk for getting sick in the your community?

10. Check out the Daylight Saving Time web site.

a. What is the purpose of switching to Daylight Saving Time?

b. Who first conceived of Daylight Saving Time?

c. We tend to think that what happens here, happens all over the world. Does the whole world switch time or just the U.S.A.?