This Weeks News
Who won the election for mayor of NYC yesterday?
Zohran Mamdani
come to live permanently in a foreign country
This American political party begins with the letter "R"
Republican
What is a budget?
a financial plan that summarizes expected income and expenses over a specific period
Which two rappers have been in a feud this year that resulted in a "callout" at the Superbowl?
Kendrick Lamar and Drake
This Ivy League university is just 6 blocks from Mott Hall... and has been in the news this year because of massive student protests
Columbia University
What does "migration" mean?
move from one part of something to another.
This man is both the 45th and 47th US President
Donald J. Trump
WHOLE CLASS CHALLENGE! Throwback to our "Tag Check" activity. Find as many different "countries" at your table in the next 3 minutes. The table with the most countries wins 200 points!
The table with the most countries wins 200 points!
What is Brain Rot?
No really, tell me. I'm old.
What Middle Eastern country did the US bomb last week?
Iran
Take a guess: What percentage of New Yorkers are immigrants?
Between 23% and 31%
This US President was in power at the beginning of our school year
Joe Biden (Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.)
Which of the following are "fixed expenses": rent, groceries, clothes, insurance?
Rent and Insurance
Fixed expenses are costs you pay monthly and never change.
What is Ms. Cohen's first name?
Jessica
This Amazon-owning billionaire is getting married this week!
What does ICE stand for?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
This BRANCH of the US government legislates (writes laws)
Congress
(I will also accept the House of Representatives or the Senate)
Is Toilet Paper an ELASTIC or INELASTIC item?
INELASTIC!
Toilet paper is considered inelastic. This means that the quantity demanded for toilet paper does not change significantly when the price changes.
Necessities are inelastic, luxuries are elastic!
Where will the new Mott Hall II building be?
220 West 121 Street (121st and Adam Clayton Powell)
For 500 points: Have someone in your group explain to the class a news story that we have not discussed in class this year.
Open to anyone!
Where did immigrants go to be processed in New York City from 1892 to 1954?
Ellis Island
This pair ran for president and vice president (and lost) in 2024
President: Kamala Harris
Vice President: Tim Walz
What are "tarrifs"?
a tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries
How many flights of stairs did you walk up to get to this classroom?
8! (I will also accept 7.5)