What branch of science is dedicated to studying how traits are inherited by offspring?
Heredity
What is the literary term used to describe where a story takes place?
Setting
3.14... is what
Pi
How many classes does a middle school student have per day?
8
Who is waiting on the world to change?
SONG GUY
John Mayer
Which organ covers the entire body and protects it?
Skin
The most basic part of a word such as hypno, pater or script.
Root word
How to express 5 x 5 using exponents?
52
Who is the Dean of Middle School students?
Mrs. Gregory
How many teeth does the average adult have?
32
True or False: The cell is the smallest unit of life.
True
What literary device is used in the following sentence?
She is quiet as a mouse.
Similie
What is 34% as a decimal?
0.34
Am I allowed to have my phone during classes in middle school?
No. You may bring your phone to school, but it must be powered off in your book bag or locker during school hours.
In the nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill, what do Jack and Jill go up the hill to fetch?
A pail of water.
This gas is essential for us to breathe,
Oxygen
What literary device is used in the following sentence:
His legs were jelly
Metaphor
What is the term for all negative and positive whole numbers?
Integers
Do middle school students have any free time during the day?
Yes! Students have time during lunch and recess after lunch to socialize and engage in other fun activities.
What famous superhero has the nicknames the "Caped Crusader", and the "World's Greatest Detective?"
Batman
Name the planets of our solar system IN ORDER.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The name of the main female character in the Harry Potter series
Who is Hermione Granger
What is the term used for the perimeter of a circle?
Circumference
What clubs are available for sixth graders?
SALT, Book Club, Math Olympics, Robotics, Outdoor Club,...and YOU can help start a new club that interests you!
Who is the author of the book "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive"
Mo Willems
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
What is the difference between a Simile and a Metaphor?
A simile compares two things using "like" or "as."
A metaphor compares two things NOT using "like" or "as."
How much would the tip be if you tipped 20% on a bill that was 50 Dollars?
10
Can sixth-graders play sports?
Yes! WCCS has middle school volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming, shooting clays, golf, cross country, and track!
I am where today comes before yesterday, what am I?
What is a Dictionary!
What is the substance that gives plants their green color?
CHLOROPHYLL
What literary device is used in the following sentence?
The wind howled in the distance.
Personification
Which prime number comes after 3?
5
Can sixth-graders get involved in the fine arts?
Yes! You can take two electives a year where band, music, visual arts, and theatre are offered. You can also audition for and work backstage on the spring musical!
Which ocean has more coastline- the Atlantic or Pacific?
Pacific.