Science
A balloon filled with helium will cause the balloon to rise because helium is _______ than air.
Less dense (lighter) than air.
What is the name of the dog that Jess gave to Leslie for Christmas?
P.T. Prince Terrian
This story is written from the perspective of whom?
The little girl, Tessie
True or False: The hymn "It Is Well" was written while Horatio Spafford was sailing on the Atlantic Ocean.
True
What properties make metal a bad choice of material for the handle of a pot?
Metal conducts heat, so a metal handle would become hot when the pot is heated. Plastic is a poor conductor of heat, so it will stay cooler.
How did Jess and Leslie get into Terabithia?
By swinging on the rope over the creek.
What is Tessie, her mom and neighbors longing for?
Rain!
Tell us your favorite activity from the week.
We are listening...
Is sulfur hexaflouride is denser than air or less dense than air? (Hint: will it it cause a balloon to float or sink?)
Sulfur hexafluoride is denser than air, causing a filled balloon to sink.
How did the way Jess' parents treat him change after Leslie died?
They were kinder to him, knowing he must be sad about losing his friend.
What is the feeling at the beginning of the book?
It is hot, the plants are dry, the mood of the story is sad and impatient
Pick the right answer: the MoMA stands for:
a) Museum of Moms who are Artistic.
b) Museum of Modern Artifacts
c) Museum of Modern Art
d) Manhattan Museum of Art
C) Museum of Modern Art
When scientists are talking about 'matter' they are talking about:
Solids, liquids and gases.
Do you think Jess wishes he had never met Leslie?
As it starts to rain, how does everyone's mood change?
Everyone is feeling happier, dancing in the rain, grateful for the rain.
In Shel Silverstein's 'The Giving Tree' the tree is happiest when...
He is giving something to the boy and especially happy when the boy is near.
Multiple choice: Select the correct statement:
a) Matter is peace and love.
b) Matter is defined by anything that has weight and takes up space.
c) Matter is the property of plastic not being a good conductor of heat.
d) Matter is energy.
B: Matter is defined by anything that has weight and takes up space.
He was keeping the idea and magic of Terabithia going by continuing the make-believe.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No wrong answer here...