Biology
What was the first dissection we did in biology??
The worm!
A shooting star isn't literally a falling star, so what is it?
Space debris, often meteors, burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.
What were the first celestial objects that we observed in March Madness?
Jupiter and Venus.
Mr Risk's favorite name to call his students on a good day?
Chickadees!
During which dissection did the legs keep falling off?
The grasshopper.
What is a nebula?
Nebulae are vast clouds of gas and dust, and they can either glow with their own light or reflect.
Thrust is the force that slows down an aircraft in flight.
True or false?
False.
What are the eagle's names that we look at in every class?
Jackie and Shadow
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, and prokaryotic cells do not!!
What is a white dwarf?
A white dwarf is the dense, hot remnant of a star's core after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel
How does sunscreen work?
Sunscreen protects your skin by blocking or absorbing harmful UV rays from the sun, helping prevent sunburn, skin damage, and skin cancer.
What type of hat did Mr Risk have on for Halloween?
A parrot!
What are the steps of the scientific method?
Observe something and ask a question
Form a hypothesis (educated guess)
Test the hypothesis with an experiment
Collect and analyze data
Draw a conclusion
What is a black hole?
A black hole is so dense that gravity just beneath its surface, the event horizon, is strong enough that nothing – not even light – can escape.
What two celestial objects look like eyes in the "smiling moon" phenomenon?
Venus and Jupiter.
On easter, what did Mr risk show us?
His shirt with all of his kids faces on it!!
What is DNA?
DNA is a molecule that carries genetic instructions for growth, development, and reproduction. It’s made up of nucleotides with four bases (A, T, C, G) and has a double helix structure. DNA is found in the nucleus of cells and contains genes, which are the instructions for making proteins.
What is the difference between a neutron star and a black hole?
A Neutron star and a black hole are both remnants of massive stars that have exploded in supernovae, but they differ mainly in their mass and density.
What is the surface of Mercury like?
Congealed lava flows are found in many of Mercury's old craters and pave much of its surface.
What does he say when he dismisses class?
Get out of here!