Geometry
What is the difference between a 2D shape and a 3D shape?
A 2D shape is flat and has 2 dimensions; a 3D shape is more defined and realistic and has 3 dimensions
What food is made in a similar way to milk plastic?
Cheese
Why does it make sense that Anger is the emotion to suggest running away as a solution?
Anger is in charge of fairness and Anger reasons that, since all of Riley's troubles started when she moved away, it is only fair that she return to Minnesota to feel better
What is the role of Disgust in our brains?
To make sure we don't get poisoned
What is geometry?
The study of shapes
What are the 2 dimensions in a 2D shape?
Length and width
What is the purpose of the cheesecloth?
To separate the solid and liquid components of cheese
When is Joy finally able to recognize Sadness' role in Riley's brain?
When she grieves over the loss of old memories; when she cries
Based on the dream scene from Inside Out, what is one possible purpose of dreams?
To process the day's events; to work through problems experienced while conscious; to help us "face our fears"
What does it mean if an item is "biodegradable"?
It is made of natural ingredients and can easily decompose
What third dimension does a 3D shape have that a 2D shape does not?
Height
What happens when you add a lot of "activator", like contact solution, to a slime mixture?
It acts more like a solid
How is Sadness able to make Bing Bong feel better when Joy cannot?
Sadness listens to Bing Bong's troubles and makes him feel heard while Joy just focuses on her own needs; Sadness empathizes with Bing Bong and makes him feel a sense of belonging while Joy tries to make him forget his feelings
Identify 2 reasons why forgetting can be beneficial
It makes room for more memories; it gets rid of unimportant thoughts; it makes it easier for us to locate important memories; it helps us to stay focused and organized
What is a polymer?
A chain of a single molecule repeating
A 2D representation of a 3D shape
What two items are formed when we combine warm milk and vinegar?
Curds (solid) and whey (liquid)
Why doesn't Fear react to the dream of Riley losing her teeth while speaking to the class? How does this showcase her brain maturing?
Fear has seen these images before and is no longer afraid of them which means Riley is working through the fears of her younger self and learning to cope
Identify 2 reasons why it is beneficial for us to feel sadness
To bring us closer together; to make us slow down and consider what is important; to help us release negative emotions so we can feel better; to help us empathize with others
Explain the difference between concrete and abstract thoughts
Concrete thoughts are tangible and easily explain, like "dog"; abstract thoughts are ideas that do not have an exact experience and are often based on experience, like "justice"
What is the difference between a pyramid and a tetrahedron?
A pyramid has a rectangular base and triangular faces; a tetrahedron has a triangular base and triangular faces
Chemically, how are curds formed?
Proteins in the milk bond with the vinegar
Besides just seeing Anger at the console, what evidence do we have that Anger is the main emotion in control in Dad's head?
He has DEFCON protocols; his brain is run like a military base; there are protocols for "putting the foot down"
In Inside Out, the subconscious is portrayed as a gate, locked and guarded, at the end of a dark staircase into a pit. Explain how this imagery fits the function of the subconscious
The subconscious is often where trauma memories are stored- these memories are frightening and so the brain hides them away as a way to protect the body from harm
Explain how Bing Bong's sacrifice embodies the Greek ideal of catharsis
Bing Bong's sacrifice is sad and causes us to grieve which in turn helps us to release our sadness and feel better