ELA
What are two situations where you would capitalize the first letter of a word? (Bonus 100 points if you can name three)
Proper nouns, the start of sentences, the pronoun "I"
How does the moon's gravitational pull affect the Earth's oceans?
It causes the tides.
What is the basic formula used to determine force?
force = mass x acceleration
What are the two houses that make up the US Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
A potential rift between Separatists and non Separatists on the Mayflower was resolved by what agreement?
The Mayflower Compact
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
If you were to visit the moon and step on a scale, you would see that your weight is lower on the moon than on Earth. This is because the moon has less of this force...
gravity
What is the unit used to express the force of an object?
Newtons (N)
What are two societies that influenced the founding fathers structured the U.S. government and
political system? (+100 for three, +200 for four)
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Iroquois Confederacy
British Empire
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the minimum number of sentences required for a R.A.C.E. response?
3
In a lunar eclipse, the _________ is between the _______ and the _______.
Earth / sun / moon
An object with a mass of 20 kg is accelerating at a rate of 6 m/s2. What is the amount of force?
120N
The first document that limited the power of a King; signed in 1215 AD in England.
Magna Carta
A written plan for a government is called a...
Constitution
When do you use quotation marks in a RACE response?
They're used to surround the quote from the text that you use as evidence.
What causes the moon to appear to change shape?
the shadow of the Earth / the Moon revolving around the Earth
What are the four primary phases of the moon?
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter
A veteran of the Continental Army, led a rebellion of poor farmers in Massachusetts who demanded debt relief, lower taxes, and protections against property seizures in this conflict in 1786.
Shay's Rebellion
Who is considered the "Father of the US Constitution"? (he was also America's 4th president)
James Madison
(No penalty for getting it wrong)
What type of essay are you going to have to write on your ELA quarterfinal?
Narrative essay / continue the narrative
What are Newton's three laws of motion?
(1) Every object moves in a straight line unless acted upon by a force. (2) The more force is applied to an object, the more it will accelerate. (3) For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
A force of 360 N is being exerted on
an object with a mass of 60 kg. Find the acceleration of the object.
6 m/s2
What is "habeas corpus"?
The idea that a person can't be held in jail unless they're accused of a specific crime.
Explain the idea of the "separation of powers" in the US Constitution.
the division of power and responsibility among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government