Classroom Moments
The name for the Filipino dance that the downstairs 8th grade teams practiced for Mayfest.
Tinikling
Who performed and headlined at the 2024 Super Bowl?
Usher
This is the highest court in the United States.
The Supreme Court.
This branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws.
legislative branch
This is the term for the underlying message in a literary work.
Theme!
Who fell in their chair in the IRC last Thursday?
Antonio
Beyonce came out with song _____ in February 2024. It debuted at number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, making her the first Black woman to reach number one.
"Texas Hold Em"
This term describes the economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.
What war was taking place during the novel "Inside Out & Back Again"?
The Vietnam War
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses and examples include "and," "but," and "or."
conjunction
Which four students joined our class after the start of the year, and which two students left our class early?
(1) Leaf, Kylee, Yessie & Kai; (2) Bella & Jaiden
There are two wars going on right now: one war between _____ & _____ and another war between ______ & ________.
(1) Israel & Palestine (Gaza) and (2) Ukraine & Russia
How many main, INHABITED islands are in the state of Hawaii?
Seven: Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Molokai, Lana'i, Niihau.
Kaho'olawe is considered one of the eight main islands, but is uninhabited (but still culturally important). Overall, there are 137 islands, including small islands, islets, and atolls.
This document, signed in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States.
The U.S. Constitution
This term refers to a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Inference
(1) Whose backpack did the "fart bomb" go off in and (2) what month of the year did the "fart bomb" go off?
(1) Drayzen, (2) February
What town in Hawaii did wild fires rage through?
Lahaina
This line of latitude is located at 0 degrees.
The Equator.
The _____ was the deadliest war in American history.
Civil War. Altogether, over 600,000 died in the conflict, more than World War I and World War II combined.
This literary device involves giving human traits to non-human objects or animals.
Personification
At our peak number, how many students did we have? At our lowest number, how many students did we have?
Peak #: 25
Lowest #: 22
Mr. Garnick kept repeating the word _____, which many students laughed at as they thought he was saying sigma.
**Bonus 200 POINTS if the group can define the meaning of the word Mr. Garnick kept repeating**
Stigma
What country has the highest rate of incarceration and most people in prison?
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with 716 people incarcerated per 100,000 of its population. This is due to a combination of factors, including increased sentencing laws and the fact that the US keeps prisoners for longer than other countries. The US spends around $182 billion each year to incarcerate nearly 1% of its adult population, which has become a controversial issue that disproportionately impacts minorities and disadvantaged people.
What is "manifest destiny?"
Manifest Destiny was the idea that white Americans were "divinely ordained" or had a "god-given right" to settle the entire continent of North America. The ideology of Manifest Destiny inspired a variety of measures designed to remove or destroy the native population.
Provide the themes of both "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Hobbit".
Answers vary, but can consist of the following:
The theme of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee primarily revolves around the moral nature of human beings, specifically focusing on the themes of racial injustice, the loss of innocence, and the importance of moral education.
The main message or theme of "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is the journey of personal growth and transformation. The story emphasizes how ordinary individuals, like Bilbo Baggins, can rise to extraordinary challenges and discover inner strength and courage they never knew they possessed.