Catalyst Random Facts
When did Catalyst open?
2013
What is the name of the colored part of our eye?
Iris
What is energy and where is it?
it makes things happen and it is EVERYWHERE we couldn't function without it
What is a recessive trait?
an allele expressed with a lowercase letter, there has to be 2 lowercase letters for the trait to show up
Who is the program assistant at Catalyst?
Ms. Brittany
What is something we learned about the pupil during the cow eye dissection?
That its a hole, like a window
What does Mass mean?
weight of an object
What is a dominant trait?
An allele expressed when at least one copy is present, it is represented by a capital letter
What is the Catalyst Mascot?
What is different between nocturnal animal eyes and human eyes?
Nocturnal animals have a reflective layer behind their retinas that creates eyeshine in various colors like green, yellow, white, blue, or red.
What is friction?
a force that exists between any two surfaces in contact with one another..
What is the scientific word for children?
What do the 3 C's stand for?
Confidence, community and compassion
What happens when you close your eyes for 10 seconds and then open them in a lit room?
your pupils shrink
What is an example of potential energy?
answers may vary
Most human bodies contain how many chromosomes?
46
What is the meeting you have with parent, teachers, therapist and the district called?
IEP
In the dark, what do our pupils do?
they dilate, get wider
What is kinetic energy?
answers may vary
For most humans how many chromosomes does EACH parent give to their kid?
23