Spelling Bee
Spell the word that means all powerful.
omnipotent
A pentagram is a star with ______ points.
five
When the Great Wall of China was originally built, who were the Chinese protecting themselves from?
Mongols (Mongolians)
"over the rainbow" and "down the street" are both examples of ____________________ phrases.
prepositional
Two babies are twins, three are triplets; what are four babies born together called?
quadruplets
Spell the word that means envious.
jealous
(-16) + (-16) =
-32
During the period of slavery in the U.S., what was the biggest cash crop in the South?
Cotton.
Which one is correct?
A. My cousin took my sister and I to the zoo.
B. My cousin took my sister and me to the zoo.
(One chance!)
B.
You would say "My cousin took me to the zoo," so that one is correct.
Septuplets means how many babies were born at once?
Seven
Spell the word that describes a somewhat valuable gem.
semiprecious
123 x 15 =
1,845
She escaped slavery and became a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. Write her real name or her nick name.
Harriet Tubman
Moses
How many credits are required to graduate from PTC High School?
230
Name three of the seven continents.
North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, Antarctica
Spell the unit of measurement for heat.
temperature
How many feet are in 13 yards?
39
What did Eli Whitney invent invent that greatly increased the processing of cotton?
the cotton gin
Name 3 high core classes.
Science, math, history (social science), PE, foreign language, fine art.
What's Mrs. Neely's husband's name? Please don't just say Mr. Neely. :)
Rod
Spell the full name of our school; no abbreviations.
Pioneer Technical Center: Chowchilla
How many inches are in 75 feet?
900
Goods and ideas moved between Europe and China by way of caravans along the ________ Road.
Silk
Name 3 high school electives.
Music, life skills, drawing, photography, home ec (cooking)...
Final Jeopardy! Make your wages.
Category: Giraffe Adaptations
Name one adaptation that helps giraffes survive/thrive.
Example: My cats have sharp claws for protection and hunting.
Thick eyelashes, nostrils that close, long necks, spots for camouflage, tight skin on lower legs to pump blood back to heart...