Summer

6. A streak of light in the sky caused by space dust burning up in Earth's atmosphere, famous for August "shower" viewings.
9. The pigment in your skin that increases to protect you from the sun, often causing a tan.
12. Describing creatures, like crickets or bats, that come alive during warm summer nights.
14. A recognizable pattern of stars easily spotted during clear summer stargazing sessions.
15. Casual, open-toed summer footwear named after the distinct clapping sound they make when you walk.
16. The crunchy outer shell that cicadas shed and leave behind on tree bark during the summer.
18. A juicy, pink summer fruit that is scientifically classified as a berry and is over ninety percent water.
19. An outdoor gathering where food is grilled over an open flame, charcoal, or wood chips.
20. The amount of water vapor in the air that makes summer days feel extra sticky.

1. A controlled outdoor blaze used for roasting marshmallows and telling spooky stories at night.
2. The cool chemical reaction that allows fireflies to glow in the dark on July nights.
3. The type of invisible solar radiation that causes sunburns if you don't protect your skin.
4. An activity where you swim at the surface of the water while breathing through a tube to look at marine life.
5. A swinging canvas or netting bed hung between two trees, perfect for summer napping.
7. The scientific instrument you check to see just how scorching hot it is outside.
8. The process summer plants use to turn intense sunlight into energy and food.
10. The longest day of the year, marking the official start of summer.
11. A lotion or spray used to block harmful UV rays and prevent painful sunburns.
13. A frozen, colorful treat on a stick that helps you cool down on a hot July afternoon.
17. The science process behind how puddles disappear or how sweating cools your body down.