Week 19 Trivia

Ages 5–9 · 5 minutes · Science, Geography

How big is the world's longest snake? We'll need to count our answer in car lengths!

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Weekly Trivia

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Alabama

ELA21.1.12 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.
ELA21.1.11 — Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, make connections to previously learned words, and relate new words to background knowledge.
ELA21.K.19 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in discussions and/or text.
MA19.1.18 — Determine the length of an object using non-standard units with no gaps or overlaps, expressing the length of the object with a whole number.

Alaska

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.d — Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.
L.VA.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college- and career-readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.

Arizona

1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Relative scales allow objects and events to be compared and described (e.g., bigger and smaller; hotter and colder; faster and slower).
1.L.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Arkansas

3.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
1.GM.3 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of units by laying multiple copies of a shorter object end- to-end, understanding that the length of one object is equal to the number of same-size units that span the object with no gaps or overlaps.

California

RL.K.4 — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. (See grade K Language standards 4–6 for additional expectations.)
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Colorado

RWC20-GR.1-S.1-GLE.1-EO.b — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.1-EO.b.i — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
RWC20-GR.1-S.2-GLE.3-EO.f.ii — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (for example: a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Connecticut

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.2.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Delaware

L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Florida

ELA.1.V.1.3 — Identify and use picture clues, context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
ELA.K.V.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
MA.K.M.1.3 — Express the length of an object, up to 20 units long, as a whole number of lengths by laying non-standard objects end to end with no gaps or overlaps.

Georgia

ELAGSE1SL2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELAGSE2SL3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
ELAGSE4L6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific vocabulary, including words and phrases that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and words and phrases basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

Hawaii

1.L.5b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.

Idaho

K.VD.WB.1a — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
K.RS.DR.2 — Listen to a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world.

Illinois

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.
SL.2.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

Indiana

3.CC.5 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
3.M.2 — Choose and use appropriate units and tools to estimate and measure length, weight, and temperature. Estimate and measure length to a quarter-inch, weight in pounds, and temperature in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Iowa

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Kansas

RI.2.11 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a variety of strategies.
RI.2.12.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
1.MD.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.

Kentucky

L.2.4.f — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe.
L.3.4.e — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships.

Louisiana

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
CCRA.SL.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Maine

SL.2.1.a — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
L.6.4.a — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

Maryland

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Massachusetts

L.PK.4 — Ask and answer questions about the meanings of new words and phrases introduced through books, activities, and play.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
L.PK.5.c — Apply words learned in classroom activities to real-life examples (e.g., name places in school that are fun, quiet, or noisy).

Michigan

2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Minnesota

1.3.2.1 — Demonstrate understanding of intonation and phrasing in spoken language.
0.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar vocabulary in informational text read aloud.
0.3.1.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media (e.g., poems, rhymes, songs) by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
1.3.2.1 — Measure the length of an object in terms of multiple copies of another object.

Mississippi

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.MD.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.

Missouri

1.R.1.B.i — using words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts
1.GM.B.7 — Demonstrate the ability to measure length or distance using objects.

Montana

L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.2.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Nebraska

LA.2.V.2.a — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.
1.G.2.a — Measure the length of an object as a whole number of same-size, non-standard units by placing them end to end.

Nevada

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.2.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

New Hampshire

1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

New Jersey

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

New Mexico

1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

New York

1L5b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
NY-2.MD.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
KL5 — Explore and discuss word relationships and word meanings.

North Carolina

NC.1.MD.2 — Measure lengths with non-standard units. • Express the length of an object as a whole number of non-standard length units. • Measure by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end (iterating) with no gaps or overlaps.
RI.1.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

North Dakota

1.GM.M.1 — Measure the length of an object as a whole number of same-size, non-standard units from end to end.

Ohio

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented in various media and other formats (e.g., orally).
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
2.MD.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Oklahoma

1.GM.2.2 — Illustrate that the length of an object is the number of same-size units of length that, when laid end-to-end with no gaps or overlaps, reach from one end of the object to the other.
1.GM.2.4 — Describe a length to the nearest whole unit using a number with standard and nonstandard units.

Oregon

1.GM.B.5 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of non-standard length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end.

Pennsylvania

CC.1.5.2.C — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
CC.1.2.1.F — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
CC.2.4.1.A.1 — Order lengths and measure them both indirectly and by repeating length units.

Rhode Island

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.2.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

South Carolina

ELA.1.AOR.8.1 — Determine the effectiveness of an author’s use of words and phrases in literary, informational, and multimedia texts: a. ask and answer questions about words and phrases to determine their meaning; b. sort words and phrases into categories (e.g., apple, fruit and carrot, vegetable) to develop an understanding of word relationships; and c. define words by their category and simple attributes (e.g., an owl is a bird that flies).
ELA.1.C.9.1 — Listen to others to ask and answer questions on a topic.
K.MDA.2 — Compare objects using words such as shorter/longer, shorter/taller, and lighter/heavier.

South Dakota

1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud, information presented orally, or through other media.
4.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Tennessee

1.MD.A.2 — Measure the length of an object using non-standard units (paper clips, cubes, etc.) and express this length as a whole number of units.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using whole number units of inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters.

Texas

2.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
2.9E — determine a solution to a problem involving length, including estimating lengths;
1.4B — measure and compare organisms and objects using non-standard units.
1.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.

Utah

2.MD.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
2.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details.

Vermont

2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
1.MD.A.2 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps.
L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Virginia

2.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature.
2.RV.1.H — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
K.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of words from a variety of texts and experiences.

Washington

L.1.5.b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Washington, D.C.

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.2.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

West Virginia

ELA.1.4 — Ask and answer questions about key details in an informational text.
Recognizing scale, proportion, and quantity
M.1.16 — Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Instructional Note: Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.

Wisconsin

ELA.1.L.3.c — Act out or define shades of meanings with verbs of differing manner (e.g., peek, scowl) and adjectives (e.g., gigantic, large).
ELA.K.L.3.a — Ask and answer questions about unknown words.
ELA.1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
M.2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Wyoming

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.MD.H.2 — Use nonstandard units to show the length of an object as the number of same size units of length with no gaps or overlaps.