How well do you know Mr. Landry
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Jasper Place High School Trivia
100

What team did Mr. Landry play football for in university

University of Alberta Golden Bears

100

Often called the "powerhouse of the cell," this organelle produces ATP

Mitochondria

100

These are the body's primary source of energy and are found in bread, pasta, and fruit

Carbohydrates

100

True or False: You MUST drink EXACTLY 8 glasses of water every day to stay hydrated

False - varies per person

100

What is the official mascot/team name of Jasper Place High School?

Rebels
200

What sports has coach Landry coached at the high school level (Hint: there are two)

Football and Handball

200

This is the specific molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living things

DNA

200

These are the "building blocks" of proteins

Amino acids

200

True or False: Eating frat will automatically make you gain body fat

False - essential nutrient - weight gain is about total caloric balance

200

When did Jasper Place first open?

1961

300

What did Mr. Landry do his Master's of Science in?

Pediatric Oncology

300

Humans share approximately 98% of their DNA with this primate

Chimpanzee

300

This mineral is essential for building strong bones and teeth

Calcium

300

True or False: Your brain runs almost exclusively on glucose

True

300

True or False: Jasper Place High School has always been a part of the Edmonton Public School System

False - it was originally part of the West Jasper Place School District, to serve the independent town of Jasper Place

400

How many years has Mr. Landry been teaching at Jasper Place for?

Three

400
This Canadian scientist co-discovered insulin in 1921, a breakthrough for treating diabetes.

Frederick Banting

400

This type of fat, often found in olive oil and avocados is considered "heart healthy"

Unsaturated Fat

400

True or False: Detox teas and cleanses are important for removing toxins from your body

False - your live and kidneys do this 24/7

400

In what year was the tower built?

1969

500

If you had to pick a treat to get Mr. Landry, what would he want? Cake pop from Starbucks? Strawberry Acai Lemonade from Starbucks? or a Mucho burrito on whole wheat, with black beans, veggies, chorizo, cheese, hot salsa, corn, lettuce, jalapenos, cilantro, burrito sauce, and sour cream from Mucho Burrito?

Trick question - it's any of these three

500

In biology, this 10 letter term refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environement

Homeostasis

500

This water soluble vitamin is also known as Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C

500

True or False: Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs

False - the colour of the egg depends on the breed of hen

500

In the 1960s and 1970s, Jasper Place had a unique mascot, what was the name of this mascot?

The Shmoo
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