Student Lingo
A student saying “that’s cap” is accusing someone of this
lying
If you were lucky, your teacher rolled this into class so you could watch a movie.
TV on a cart
Why can’t you trust atoms in science class?
Because they make up everything
Boss lady queen
Greene
The standard complementary color pairs
red and green, blue and orange, yellow and purple
When students say “bet,” they actually mean this.
This was the sound that meant your computer was about to connect to the internet in 1999.
Dial-up
What’s a math teacher’s favorite place in NYC?
Times square
wikki wikki
Powell
This classic is subtitled "The Tale of a Puppet."
Pinocchino
If a student says something is “giving,” they’re probably commenting on this.
A vibe
You weren’t cool unless you had these rolling shoes on your feet.
Heelys
What’s a teacher’s favorite nation?
Expla-nation
The doppelgangers
Green & Martin
The three ships Christopher Columbus sailed on
the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María
A student saying "I'm cooking" vs "I'm cooked"
"I'm doing awesome" vs "it's the end of the road
This gel-based toy made you feel like a chemist, but also occasionally exploded.
Lava lamp
What do you call a teacher who doesn’t fart in public?
A private tutor
Mysterious sweet treats
Squyers
-13 - 22 - (-1)3 + (-6) - [-1 - (-3)]
-40
A student says "six seven" in 'fill in the blank' scenario.
tbd... (correct answer unclear)
You weren't cool unless you had these on your wrists
Silly bands
How does a history teacher get their class’s attention?
Let's go back in time...
We hear from him every week.
Hutchins ♻️
The name of the geological timescale that spans from about 540 million years to present
Phanerozoic Eon