Jeopardy (4th Grade)

Arts and Humanities

100

Literally, this phrase used in music means "in the chapel style."  Identify the musical term for singing without musical accompaniment.

 A Capella

200

Brian Wilson was this band's primary songwriter.  Name the rock group who became famous in the 1960s for such his as "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice."

(The) Beach Boys

300

A scene featuring this type of jazz dance was filmed for The Wizard of Oz in 1939, but not used.  Identify this energetic, acrobatic dance of the 1930s and 40s whose name sounds like an insect.

Jitterbug

400

This item is important in the first part of a ballet lesson.  Identify this waist-high railing used by dancers to steady themselves.

Barre (Bar)

500

Musical instruments in this group produce sound by the vibration of the player's lips.  Name this group, which included the tuba and the trumpet.

Brass

Language Arts

100

What is the purpose of the "About Tab"

To have teacher and class information available to the students permanently

200

This punctuation mark is often used in interjections.  What punctuation mark is used if the emotion is strong?

Exclamation (Mark or Point)

300

This type of word, whose name means "same sound," is shown by "T-H-E-R-E," "T-H-E-I-R," and "T-H-E-Y apostrophe R-E."  What do we call words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings?

Homophones (s)

400

Mark Twain is definitely Ms. Thomson's favorite author.  Spell the word in the previous sentence that means without a doubt.

D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y

500

Epic Falls into this general category of poetry.  What type of poem tells a story?

Narrative (Poem) (Poetry)

Math

100

The quantity of 24 plus 21, then added to 17, equals 62.  What is the sum of 24 plus the quantity of 21 plus 17?

62

200

This unit of measurement is equal to half a pint.  What is this unit of measurement, sixteen of which make a gallon?

Cup

300

Multiply the following decimals: 0.35 times 5 

1.75

400

Multiple answer required.  Identify the next two numbers in the following sequence: 4, 10, 16, 22...

28, 34

500

One-fifth of s equals 25.  What is the value of s?

125

Science

100

Where do you add Assignments?

On the STREAM page.

200

What are your options for adding assignments?

Create announcement, Create assignment, Create question & Reuse post

300

This form of condensation often occurs during the night.  What do we call water that condenses onto the ground?

Dew

400

Can you schedule ahead of time when each assignment is posted?

Yes

500

Scientists say this part of the planet is made up of mostly iron and nickel and accounts for 30% of the Earth's mass.  Identify this inner layer of the Earth which is made up of an outer and inner part.

Core

Social Studies

100

Carl Sandburg calls this city the "Stacker of Wheat" and the "City of Big Shoulders" in one of his poems.  Identify this large Midwestern city.

Chicago

200

Slavery in the South grew after the invention that changed cotton farming.  What invention had a strong influence on the institution of slavery in the southern states?

Cotton Gin

300

This park is located between 59th and 110th streets in New York and contains 840 acres.  What is the name of the large public park in New York City located in the center of Manhattan? 

Central Park 

400

He was President of the United States as Y2K approached, arrived and passed.  During his two complete terms in office, Al Gore was the Vice President.  Who was President after George H.W. Bush, but before George W. Bush?

(William or Bill) Clinton

500

This culture was first known group to grow white potatoes.  Identify this ancient South American native culture. 

(The) Inca (Accept: Incan) (Culture)