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100

Stereotypically given to teachers on the first day of school by children.

What is an apple?

100

This 1597 tragic play written by a famous English writer, explores the destructive consequences of familial conflict and youthful passion. Set in Verona, Italy, the story revolves around two feuding families.  This play is compulsory in grade 9 or 10 English class.

What is Romeo and Juliet?

100

This is a style of penmanship where letters are joined together in a continuous, flowing manner, as opposed to printing or "block" letters which are written separately

What is Cursive Writing?

100

A small electronic device with a keyboard and a visual display used for solving mathematical questions

What is a calculator?

100

Also known as a frock or a gown, it is a one-piece outer garment that is worn on the torso, hangs down over the legs. They often consist of a bodice attached to a skirt

What is a Dress?

100

A standardized set of clothing that students are required to wear at an educational institution, often differing in color and style but being identical for all students in a group

What is a School Uniform?

100

Instruction in the development and care of the body ranging from simple calisthenic exercises to a course of study providing training in hygiene, gymnastics, and the performance and management of athletic games

What is Phys Ed or Physical Education?

100

A mid-term school holiday for students, typically lasting one week, that serves as a break from school. It is a common term for this holiday in Canada, Australia, and Ireland, while the equivalent term in the United States is "spring break"

What is March Break?

200

A practice, in the case of an emergency, where children have a mock evacuation of the school, in the event there is a fire.

What is a Fire Drill?

200

This 1813 novel by Jane Austen, follows the independent Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, class, and societal expectations in early 19th-century England, initially disliking the proud and wealthy Mr. Darcy 

What is Pride and Prejudice?

200

This is a literary genre where a fictional story is set in the past, often incorporating real historical events, figures, or a specific time period to create an authentic and immersive experience for the reader

What is Historical Fiction?

200

The 4 main fundamental parts of arithmetic  

What are Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and division?

200

Involves achieving goals that are meaningful to you, which can range from financial prosperity and career achievements to personal growth, strong relationships, or a feeling of fulfillment and purpose in life

What is Success?

200

A liquid or gel, typically one containing alcohol, that is used to clean the hands.  Particularly more common in classrooms post COVID 19

What is Hand Sanitizer or Isogel?

200

Yhe study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.

What is Geography?

200

A designated day within the school year when students do not attend school, but school staff participate in professional development, training, curriculum planning, and other professional activities to enhance student success and school operations

What is a PA Day or PD Day?

300
A children's game in which each child by turn, jumps into and over squares marked on the ground to retrieve a marker thrown into one of these squares.

What is Hopscotch?

300

This 1876 story follows the mischievous, imaginative adventures of young boy in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, during the pre-Civil War era. Under the care of his Aunt Polly, the boy engages in various escapades, including outsmarting his friends into whitewashing a fence for him, developing a romantic interest in Becky Thatcher, and a close friendship with Huckleberry Finn.

What is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

300

This is the stage where you write the first version of your text, focusing on getting your ideas down on paper

What is Drafting?

300

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What is Pi?

300

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence or an imitation of a person or thing, especially one done to entertain.

What is an impression?

300

A small adjustable gas flamed instrument used in School Science Labs

What is a Bunsen Burner?

300

Is the study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.

What is Social Studies?

300

Is a holiday to honor family bonds and spend quality time together, providing a long weekend for relaxation, connection, and community activities

What is Family Day?

400

This was removed nationwide, and was banned in Ontario public schools in 1988 after a court ruling in Zylberberg v. Sudbury Board of Education. The ruling found that this infringes on freedom of conscience and religion.

What is the Lord's Prayer?

400

This 1937 novel by John Steinbeck follows George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers during the Great Depression, who dream of owning their own land. George, intelligent but uneducated, cares for the physically strong but mentally disabled Lennie, who has a fondness for soft things.

What is Of Mice and Men?

400

This is the process of writing marketing and promotional materials, known as "copy," with the goal of persuading an audience to take a specific action, such as making a purchase, signing up for a service, or visiting a website

What is Copywriting?

400

This indicates repeated multiplication of a base number by itself. It's written as a small, raised number next to a larger base number, for example, 3²

What is an exponent?

400

A short piece of writing on a particular subject

What is an Essay?

400

A soft white limestone (calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures.

What is Chalk?

400

Is an academic setting, where students learn about the systematic study of the past, focusing on human activities, events, and developments over time

What is History?

400

is the core message of Orange Shirt Day in Canada, Observed on September 30th, honoring the Indigenous children who died or suffered abuse in residential schools and affirming the value and dignity of all Indigenous children today

What is Every Child Matters?

500

Is the class or room where students in the same grade meet to get general information and be checked for attendance

What is Homeroom?

500

This 1951 novel written by J.D. Salinger follows 16-year-old Holden Caulfield as he navigates New York City for a few days after being expelled from his prep school, struggling with teenage angst, disillusionment, and the "phoniness" of the adult world.

What is Catcher in the Rye?

500

A complete written piece of work, typically includes these 3 sections

What is introduction, body and conclusion?

500

Is a fundamental branch of mathematics that extends arithmetic by using symbols, typically letters, to represent unknown quantities or variables

What is Algebra?

500

A braced framework of timbers, piles, or steelwork for carrying a road or railroad over a depression

What is a Tressel?

500

A laptop or computer that runs Google's operating system.  A system primarily designed for web applications and cloud storage, rather than traditional software

What is a Chrome Book?

500

An educational experience, often found in schools and specialized institutions, that uses literary genre techniques and activities to teach various skills and concepts.  Often executed in front of a large group of people.

What is Drama Class

500

Is an annual anti-bullying awareness campaign, celebrated on the last Wednesday of February, where people stand against bullying and promote kindness and inclusivity

What is Pink Shirt Day?

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