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How many syllables are in the word: advice ?
Two
What is 7 x 4?
28
How many cats does Mrs. Figlio-Hernandez have?
Three
(8th grade) What is Ms. McClatchy's Dogs Name
Cooper
What has a head and a tail but no body?
A coin
(8th grade) What are the three ways light interacts with materials?
(7th grade) Dinosaur bones inspired what ancient Chinese myth?
8th: Reflection, transmission, absorption
7th: Dragons
What are Coping Skills?
What is Coping Skills are strategies that people use to manage stressful situations and cope with difficult emotions/experiences
What are the Primary Colors?
What are Red, Yellow, Blue
How many vowel sounds are in the word: magnificent ?
Four
1/3
What did Mrs. Figlio-Hernandez study in college BEFORE studying to become a teacher?
Drama / Theater / Acting
(8th grade) What River did farmers use to transport their goods during the 1800's
What is the Mississippi River
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
(8th grade) Why does UV light cause more damage to skin cells than visible light?
(7th grade) True or False: Pterodactyls are dinosaurs
8th: UV light has more energy, and this energy can damage the genetic material in skin cells.
7th: False, they are pterosaurs, aka prehistoric flying reptiles!
Name 3 examples of unhealthy Coping Skills
There are many possible answers, such as: throwing something, hurting someone, hurting self, substance abuse, damaging property, yelling at others, etc.)
What type of cold blooded animal does Shevlin have 4 of?
What are Snakes
What is the base word in: singing ?
Sing
A circle
Where does Mrs. Figlio-Hernandez live?
New Jersey
(8th grade) What act was passed during slavery by Congress to require all northerners to turn in fugitive slaves who fled to the north?
The Fugitive Slave Act
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M
(8th grade) Does the wavelength or amplitude of a wave determine the type of light?
(7th grade) What type of dinosaur is known for having a long neck?
8th: wavelength
7th: brontosaurus or brachiosaurus
Name 5 examples of healthy Coping Skills
(There are many possible answers, such as: exercise, walking, talking to someone, watching a movie, journaling, meditating, arts & crafts, listening to music, dancing, being outside, getting enough sleep, connecting with family or friends, creating/repeating affirmations, watching funny videos, baking, cooking, etc)
What are the Secondary Colors?
Green, Violet, Orange
What syllable is stressed in the word: snowman ?
Snow
How many degrees is a right angle?
90 degrees
In what state did Mrs. Figlio-Hernandez live while attending middle school and high school?
Colorado
(7th grade) How old did Mr. Vargas turn on Thursday?
24
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
(8th grade) When light hits a mirror, what happens to the path of the light?
(7th grade) What long-clawed dinosaur makes an appearance at the end of Jurassic Park?
8th: the light is reflected
7th: velociraptor
Name 5 Coping Skills that you could use while at school
There are multiple possible answers, such as: breathing exercise, mindfulness activity, talking to a trusted adult, talking to a friend at Lunch, taking a hallway walk, getting a drink of water, splashing water on face, going to a quiet place, journaling, etc
What type of invertebrate does Shevlin keep as pets, he has 6!
What are Tarantulas
Identify the verb in the sentence below:
During winter break, Mrs. Figlio-Hernandez will bake cookies.
Bake
What is 1/4 + 1/2?
3/4
When is Mrs. Figlio-Hernandez's birthday?
December 10
(7th grade) What state is Mr. Vargas originally from?
California
What starts with a ‘P’, ends with an ‘E’, and has thousands of letters?
A post office
(8th grade) Where is Ms. Maizlish from?
(7th grade) What is the name of the most complete T-Rex skeleton ever found?
8th: Maryland
7th: Sue
What are positive affirmations and why are they helpful?
Positive affirmations are positive statements that one would repeat to themselves about how they want to feel or be. For example, "I am safe," "I am loved," "I can do hard things." They are helpful because they rewire the mind and help someone believe these positive thoughts, replacing negative self-talk and negative thoughts.
Black, white, and gray are part of what type of color scheme?
What is Achromatic