Ms. Hutchison
True or False: Ms. Hutchison has 3 cats and 2 dogs.
False! Ms. Hutchison only has one dog and her name is Charlie.
True or False: You're allowed to keep your phone in your pocket, as long as you don't bring it out during class.
False! Your phone must be put away in the phone caddy. If you don't have a phone, let me know before class!
True or False: Missing mandatory tutoring isn't a big deal.
False! Mandatory tutoring is served like a detention. If you skip tutoring (without talking to me ahead of time to make other arrangements) you will be referred to a GLM for discipline.
True or False: Lightening is 3 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
False: Lightening is actually FIVE times hotter than the surface of the sun.
True or False: Giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans.
True!
True or False: Ms. Hutchison has a daughter named Amelia, a son named Anthony, and a husband named Addison.
True!
True or false: If you can't come to tutoring, you can finish your missing work as homework or make other arrangements with me BEFORE tutoring.
True! My goal is to see you succeed. I'm willing to be flexible as long as you're putting in effort and communicating.
True or False: One day on Venus is longer than one year on Venus.
True!
True or False: Bananas share 20% of their DNA with humans.
False! They actually share 60%.
Over summer break, Ms. Hutchison did all of the following EXCEPT _____. A. went to Cedar Point B. taught summer school C. went camping at Silver Lake Sand Dunes D. went river tubing
A. Ms. Hutchison did not go to Cedar Point this year, instead she went to Michigan's Adventures!
True or False: 60% of your grade is based on tests and quizzes, and 40% is based on notes, worksheets etc.
False: Only 40% of your grade is based on tests and quizzes. That means you can pass this class by doing your classwork even if you're not a great test taker!
True or False: Attending mandatory tutoring is helpful to you because you get help catching up on assignments AND you get extra credit for attending.
True! You will get 10 points of extra credit as long as you show up on time and are productive while you're here.
Jupiter is so large that _____ Earths could fit inside it. A. 13 B. 130. C. 1,300 D. 13,000
C. 1,300
What body part can axolotls regrow? A. Legs and tails B. Parts of their spinal cord C. Parts of their heart D. All of the above
D. Axolotls are able to regenerate many parts of their bodies because instead of making scar tissue (like we do) they generate stem cells!
How long has Ms. Hutchison worked at Aztec Eagle Academy High School? A. 1-2 years. B. 3-4 years C. 5-6 years D 7-8 years.
C. This school year will be my 5th school year at AEAHS! I've worked as both a long term sub, and a certified teacher. I've taught Biology, Earth and Space Science, and Forensic Science.
Which of the following does Ms. Hutchison usually want you to avoid doing at home? A. Homework B. Selfcare C. Hobbies D. Socializing with friends/family
A. It is really important for your mental health to have downtime! I give you enough time to finish your work in class and generally do not assign homework. Exceptions: if you have absent work, you waste work time in class, or you need additional time to study for a test/quiz you may need to do some work at home.
What would qualify you for mandatory tutoring? A. 3+ missing formative assignments (notes, worksheets) B. 1+ missing summative assignments (tests/quizzes) C. a class grade below a 70% D. All of the above.
D. Missing assignments or a low class grade will qualify you for mandatory tutoring.
More than __% of the ocean remains unexplored. A. 20 B. 40 C. 60 D.80
D. 80% of the ocean remains unexplored
Which of the following happened BEFORE sharks evolved: A. Evolution of trees B. Evolution of Algae C. Creation of Saturn's Rings D. Creation of the Atlantic Ocean
B. Algae evolved before sharks, sharks are older than everything else on the list!
What sport does Ms. Hutchison play?
Soccer!
What item do you need to bring to class by Friday?
A one inch binder! I'll give you 10 extra credit points for each additional binder your bring (max 30 points).
What day of the week is mandatory tutoring?
Tuesdays! Specifically, Tuesdays at 3:05 in Mod A.
Which continent has the largest desert on Earth? Hint: A desert is defined by a lack of precipitation, not temperature!
Antarctica covers 5.5 million square miles and averages less than 2 inches of precipitation per year!
What male marine animal carries and gives birth to babies?
Seahorse!