Read the attached article about the Summer Solstice. Then take a quiz.
Science Practice: Summer Solstice
Jokes on the Summer Solstice:
- Why did the sun go to school on the summer solstice?
Because it wanted to be a little brighter for the longest day of the year!
Explanation:
This joke plays on the fact that the summer solstice is the longest day of the year with the most sunlight. It humorously suggests that the sun, wanting to be its best, went to school to 'brighten' up its skills.
- What did one summer solstice say to the other summer solstice?
"Looks like we're back at the longest day of our lives again!"
Explanation:
This joke is a play on the phrase "the longest day of our lives," typically used to describe a challenging day. It humorously applies this phrase to the summer solstice, which is literally the longest day of the year.
- Why don't secrets last long during the summer solstice?
Because it's too hard to keep them in the daylight!
Explanation:
This joke hinges on the extended daylight during the summer solstice, humorously implying that it's hard to keep secrets when there's so much light and less darkness to 'hide' them.
- What's a sun’s favorite chocolate on the summer
solstice?
A "Sundae"!
Explanation:
This joke is a play on words, combining "sun" (related to the summer solstice) and "sundae," a type of ice cream dessert. It humorously suggests that the sun would naturally enjoy a dessert that shares part of its name.
- What did the Earth say after the summer solstice?
"Phew, I'm starting to tilt the other way now!"
Explanation:
This joke anthropomorphizes the Earth, humorously suggesting it feels relief as it moves past the summer solstice and starts to tilt away from the sun, leading to shorter days.
- Why was the moon jealous on the summer solstice?
Because it wasn't the one shining all day!
Explanation:
This joke plays on the rivalry between the sun and the moon, humorously implying that the moon is envious of the sun's extended spotlight during the longest day of the year.