International Holidays
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th in many countries?
Christmas
What force pulls objects towards the earth?
Gravity
What is an advantage that a proscope has over a microscope?
1) the ability to take pictures
2) A screen
3) can be plugged into a USB port (no outlet needed)
4) It can fit larger objects underneath
Any of the following will count
What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun (e.g., big, red, happy)?
Adjective
What grade will participate in promotion?
8th grade only.
In Mexico, what holiday celebrates the Day of the Dead with colorful altars?
Dia De Los Muertos
What basic shape is often used in bridges for strength?
Triangle
What does the word "chroma" mean?
Color
What is the name for a word that connects phrases or clauses (e.g., and, but, or)?
Conjunction
What are at least two events that will happen as a part of promotion season at LPMS
Promotion dance, Great America Trip, Picture Day, Promotion ceremony (Any 2 will get points)
What is the name of the spring festival celebrated in Asian countries with lanterns and dragon dances?
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
What type of bridge is supported by cables or ropes?
Suspension
I have determined that a San Francisco 49ers jersey was worn by the suspect in the crime I'm investigating. What additional details could I add to turn my Identification into Individualization?
I could ad info about any stains, rips, tears, or modifications made to the jersey that change how it looked when it was new (anything that is different from the other jerseys made just like it)
Other answers may be accepted if they show that the responder knows the meaning of individualization.
What is the name for a word that connects phrases or clauses (e.g., and, but, or)?
Conjunction
What are the 4 types of citizenship marks you can receive?
O(Outstanding), S (Satisfactory), NI (Needs Improvement), UN (Unsatisfactory)
Must name all 4 and what they mean
What is Diwali, celebrated in India, known as the festival of?
Lights
What is the term for the weight a structure can safely support?
Load
If I see a car at the scene of a crime, and I can determine that it is a 1997 Ford Bronco, I have made a(n)...
Identification
What is the difference between a homophone and a homograph?
Homophone: Words that sound the same but have different meanings (e.g., there/their). Homograph: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations (e.g., lead/lead).
How many UN citizenship marks can you have on your Q3 Report card and still promote?
1
What country celebrates Christmas for over 4 months of the year?
The Philippines
Scissors, Fink and Fan, Howe, and Pratt are all examples of what?
Trusses
If one person from a set of Identical twins committed a crime, what evidence could be used to determine the guilty party?
Identical twins have the same DNA, and often the same blood type, but their fingerprints are not identical
What do you call a paragraph that requires you to state an opinion and defend it with facts?
An argumentative paragraph
Name at least 2 things besides grades that disqualify you from promotion
more than one Q3/Q4 "UN" citizenship mark, less than 85% attendance, outstanding debts for damaged/lost tech, Outstanding debts for lost/damaged books, 2 or more suspensions in Q42 of these must be stated in order to get points.