Greek Mythology
This god is known as the god of the sea and carries a three-pronged weapon called a trident.
Poseidon
This Great Lake borders Michigan's eastern and northern shores and is the only Great Lake that is completely within the United States.
Lake Huron
This primary color is made by mixing red and blue.
Purple
If someone is talking to you, this social skill shows that you're paying attention to what they are saying.
active listening
This feeling might happen when you are about to meet someone new and aren't sure what they will think of you.
Nervous or anxious
This winged horse was born from the story involving Medusa and became a famous creature in Greek mythology.
Pegasus
Michigan has two large land areas connected by the Mackinac Bridge. What are they commonly called?
Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula
A person who creates pictures using paint, pencils, clay, or other materials is called this.
Artist
You want to join two classmates who are already playing a game. Name one appropriate way you could ask to join.
Examples: “Can I play too?” “What are you guys playing?” “Can I join your game?”
Give an example of when two different feelings can happen at the same time.
*correct points for listing two separate emotions as well as explaining how they may coexist
This goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare is said to have sprung from Zeus's head.
Athena
Michigan is the only U.S. state made up of two major peninsulas. What are their names?
Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula
In art, this technique uses light and dark areas to make something appear three-dimensional.
Shading
A friend doesn't respond to your message right away. Give two possible explanations that don't automatically assume they are upset with you.
Examples: They're busy, didn't see the message, their phone is away/dead, they're talking to someone else, etc.
Your heart is beating faster, your stomach feels funny, and you're thinking, “What if I mess up?” What emotion might your body be experiencing, and what could you do to help yourself?
Feeling: Anxiety
Possible strategies: deep breathing, grounding, positive self-talk, breaking the situation into smaller steps, etc.
This famous Greek hero was ordered to complete 12 nearly impossible tasks, including capturing the Nemean Lion and retrieving the Golden Apples of the Hesperides. Who was he?
Hercules
What city is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
What is the difference between a portrait and a landscape in art?
A portrait depicts a person/subject, while a landscape depicts scenery or an outdoor environment.
A classmate says something that hurts your feelings, but you aren't sure whether they meant to be rude. What are two things you could do before deciding what they meant?
Examples: Ask for clarification, consider context, wait before reacting, or ask the person what they meant.
Sometimes our brains make predictions about what other people are thinking. What is this kind of cognitive distortion called?
Mind reading
These three sisters are known as the Fates. According to Greek mythology, they controlled this important part of a person's life.
A person's fate/destiny
Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline of any state in the United States. About how many miles of shoreline does it have?
About 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline
An artist wants to make a drawing look like an object is very far away. Name one technique they could use to create the illusion of depth.
smaller/lighter objects in the distance, overlapping, atmospheric perspective, diminishing size, or linear perspective.
You notice that you usually wait for other people to approach you because you're worried they might not want to talk to you. Design a three-step plan for starting a conversation with someone new.
Example plan: 1) Notice someone you might want to talk to → 2) Use an opening such as “Hey, what are you working on?” → 3) Ask a follow-up question or find a shared interest.
You studied really hard for a test but got one question wrong. You think, "I'm terrible at this. I will never be good." This is an example of all-or-nothing thinking. What is a more balanced way to think about the situation instead?
Example: “I got one question wrong, but that doesn't mean I'm terrible at the subject. I can learn from the mistake.” (or anything similar)