Tesla
Thinking
Teen Health
Strange Words
Penguins
100
What is/was Nikola Tesla?
a) a Russian dancer
b) the first CEO of Tesla Motors
c) a Serbian-born inventor who experimented in the electrical field
d) an Italian painter who worked on the Sistine Chapel ceiling
e) an automotive designer
c) a Serbian-born inventor who experimented with electricity
What do you want to make of your life?
100
We can change what we think?
a) true
b) false
a) true
What happens to your emotions when you think of positive experiences?
100
Children and teens who are overweight are more likely to be overweight as adults.
a) true
b) false
a) true
Is it easy or difficult for you to gain weight? Is this ever a problem?
100
If you BIBBLE, what you are you doing?
a) eating and/or drinking noisily
b) snoring so loudly that people in other rooms are awakened
c) mumbling to oneself
d) playing baseball at night with no lights
e) liking to chew on plastic cars
a) eating and/or drinking noisily
How can you best deal with someone who has rude habits?
100
Why do you suppose that penguins have black & white tuxedo-like coloring?
a) to look very cool
b) to ensure that other species don't mistake them for an aardvark
c) underwater camouflage
d) to attract mates
e) it helps penguins fly long distances
c) underwater camouflage
Do you have a favorites "look" to your clothing? Do you know why?
200
What is NOT true about Nikola Tesla?
a) he developed the alternating current (AC) we use in homes and businesses
b) when he died he was very wealthy
c) he designed and built the first radio-controlled (RC) model boat
d) his rival in business was Thomas Edison
e) he was on the cover of Time Magazine
b) when he died he was very wealthy
he died in relative poverty - worth about $100 in today's dollars
Is becoming rich important to you?
200
We can change our brains by repeated thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
a) true
b) false
a) true
What do you want to change about your life?
200
Which is NOT a serious health risk for teens?
a) smoking cigarettes b) drugs
c) alcohol use d) teen pregnancy
e) gun violence e) depression & suicide
f) excessive homework g) bullying
f) excessive homework
Is there any teen risk that you worry about? What is it?
200
What is a kerfuffle?
a) a fuss about something usually based in a disagreement
b) a ball of sting or yarn for a kitten to play with
c) the inside of an elephant's nostril
d) a type of perfume worn by African pygmies
e) the sound of a person passing gas (farting)
a) a fuss about something usually based in a disagreement
What usually causes kerfuffles in your home?
200
How far might a penguin walk to get to its breeding grounds?
a) about a 100 yards
b) about 1/2 mile
c) about 5-6 miles
d) up to 60 miles
d) up to 60 miles
How far would you walk to see your boy or girlfriend?
300
What is NOT a reason for encouraging the use of electric cars?
a) less risk of a car fire
b) less expensive to operate
c) less greenhouse gas emissions - better for the environment
d) less expensive initial car price
e) less expensive to maintain due to few moving parts
d) less expensive initial car price - EVs are MORE expensive to buy new
How do you go about making an important decision? Where do you focus?
300
About how many thoughts do we have PER HOUR?
a) usually about one
b) between 15-21
c) between 2100 and 2500
d) exactly 9413
e) over four million
c) between 2100 and 2500
What do you think that you mainly think of?
300
What is NOT true about teens?
a) teens seem biologically more likely to wake late and stay up late
b) teens are more apt to take risks including addiction
c) teens have a harder time remembering future events
d) teens are more likely to think others are angry even when they aren't
e) teens sense of smell is far better than most adults
e) teens sense of smell is far better than most adults
truth - teens sense of smell is WORSE than most adults
Do the true items above fit you very well?
300
A group of crows is called _____?
a) a flock
b) a murder
c) silly putty
d) a smattering
e) a bunch
b) murder - don't ask why - it's just weird
How important is it to have a friend group?
300
Why is a penguin’s body tapered at both ends with short neck and elongated body?
a) to swim fast
b) to win races
c) to look really cool
d) to look sexy and get mates
e) to avoid wild penguin-hunting camels
a) to swim fast
How important is body image to teens?
400
How fast will the new Tesla Roadster be in terms of 0-60 mph?
a) less than 1 second
b) less than 2 seconds
c) about 2 1/2 seconds
d) about 3 seconds
e) Tesla doesn't measure in seconds, only centons
b) less than 2 seconds
Why do some people think that car speed is important? What do you most value?
400
What does brain research tell us about creativity and energy levels?
a) we tend to be more creative when we have lots of energy, often in the morning
b) we tend to be more creative when we are tired, often in the afternoon /evening
c) our energy level doesn't impact creativity
d) carrying a pet penguin in your backpack boosts creativity
b) we tend to be more creative when we are tired, often in the afternoon /evening
Odd, isn't it - when we have lots of energy, we are focused on single solutions. When we are tired, we are not as focused and tend to consider creative options?
When are you most creative?
400
What percentage of teens are now considered to be obese (very overweight)?
a) 2%
b) 11%
c) 20%
d) 50%
e) 78%
c) 20%
Do you know anyone who should consider dealing with a weight issue?
400
If you suffer from kakorrhaphiophobia, what do you fear?
a) fear of bees
b) fear of being afraid
c) fear of failure
d) fear of gummy bears
e) fear of bathing or showering
c) fear of failure
What makes people afraid of things? What might make you fearful?
400
What is a group of penguins called on land?
a) a herd
b) a pack
c) a waddle
d) a flock
e) a convocation
c) a waddle - think about HOW penguins MOVE
How do you act differently when you are with a group of teens?
500
In measurement, what is a Tesla (T)?
a) the worth of the stock price of Tesla Motors
b) a unit for measuring how strong a magnetic field is
c) about 2/3 of an inch
d) the weight of a 18650 battery cell
b) a unit for measuring how strong a magnetic field is
What you completely don't know an answer, how do you respond?
500
What does stress do to the size of your brain?
a) nothing
b) makes it smaller and it does not works as well
c) makes it bigger due to inflammation and it works better
d) stress makes the brain snap, crackle & pop
b) makes it smaller and it does not work as well
Have you noticed that you are not as efficient when you have a lot of stress?
500
What percentage of teens use tobacco or vape nicotine?
a) none
b) 10%
c) 20%
d) 50%
e) 84.234%
c) 20%
Do you think that favors make vaping seem more attractive?
500
If you have ZOANTHROPY, you probably believe that _____?
a) you would like to study zoos
b) you like words that begin with the letter 'z'
c) your father was a hampster and your mother smelled of elderberries
d) you have been transformed into an animal
d) you have been transformed into an animal
Are there times when you feel out of control?
500
What is a group of penguins called in the ocean?
a) a raft
b) a swarm
c) a colony
d) a school
e) a gaggle
a) a raft
How do you behave differently when you are in the ocean or a pool?