Moon Phases
There are how many phases of the moon?
There are 8 phases of the moon.
There are this many planets in our solar system.
There are 8 planets in our solar system
What current GRMS teacher has been teaching at GRMS the longest?
Mr. Niewert, who has been teaching here 31 years!
What season begins on March 21 or 22?
Spring begins on either March 21 or 22.
Who is Mr. Hudson?
The large gym is named after this former GMRS teacher
This occurs every 28 days
The phases of the moon repeat.
The planets are divided into what 2 groups?
The inner planets are called Terrestrial, and the outer planets are called Jovian!
Name all 3 of the GRMS Counselors
Ms. Dixon
Ms. Johnson
Ms. Grimes
When the moon comes between the sun and the Earth.
This is called a solar eclipse.
Who was Mr. Hayden?
This was the principal of GRMS before Mrs. Voelker.
This is the first phase after a new moon.
The waxing crescent is the first phase after a new moon.
The lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
The Asteroid Belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
This staff member played softball for 17 years!
Ms. Larkin played softball for 17 years!
This is when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal.
During the Equinox's, the hours of daylight and darkness are equal.
In what year did GRMS first open?
This occurs 14 days after a new moon.
A full moon occurs 14 days after a new moon.
What scientist is considered the "Father of Modern Astronomy"?
Galileo is considered the "Father of Modern Astronomy"
What staff member has 3 cats?
Mr. Ibanez has 3 cats!
When it is Summer in North America, what season is it in Asia?
What was the reasoning behind the selection of red and black as the GRMS school colors?
These were same colors as the Trailblazers, and 1977 was the year that the Trailblazers won the national championship.
This is what the 2nd full moon in a calendar month is called.
The 2nd full moon in a calendar month is called a Blue Moon.
This planet rotates on its side
Uranus rotates on its side.
This staff member was named "Athlete of the Year" when they were a student at GRMS
Mrs. Baldwin was named Athlete of the Year when she was a student at GRMS.
What is the longest day of the year?
Summer Solstice, which takes place on either June 21 or 22.
Who was Mike Reed?
The football field is named after this former GRMS PE teacher.