Christmas science quiz
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This festive Christmas science quiz brings seasonal fun to your science lessons with 20 engaging questions, team competition, and everything you need for an end-of-term celebration!
What's included
- 20 Christmas-themed science questions designed for group work and collaborative learning
- Five festive forfeits to add extra fun and engagement to your quiz
- Complete answers so you can facilitate the quiz with confidence
This Christmas science quiz is available as a PowerPoint presentation for subscribers only.
How to use this Christmas science quiz
Divide your class into teams and let the festive competition begin! Students work together to answer 20 science questions, earning points for each correct answer. The forfeits add an extra layer of excitement – use them for teams that need a challenge boost or simply to increase the fun factor. Don't forget to have some chocolate prizes ready for the winning team! This resource works brilliantly as a standalone end-of-term lesson or as part of your Christmas science activities.
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Example quiz questions:
1. How many sides does a snowflake have?
2. What do astronomers now think the Star of Bethlehem was?
A: a comet B: a super nova C: a planet
3. What makes Christmas trees, holly and mistletoe green?
4. One of the bulbs in a set of Christmas lights breaks but the others remain lit. What type of circuit do the bulbs have?
A: series circuit B: parallel circuit C: open circuit
5. What is the chemical formula for snow?
