Social Studies
What are the names of the 4 oceans in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Summarize in 12 (or so) words or less...
We attend school in the Chariho Regional School District. The students in this classroom attend the Chariho Alternative Learning Academy. We come to school daily, and are student's in room 120.
Example:
We are all students at the CALA program in room 120. (11 words)
Write the following in exponential notation
7 x 7
72
0.25 + 0.25
0.50
Saint Nick/Nicholas
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
Homes, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
Summarize the following in 12 (or so) words or less:
Twas' the night before Christmas and all through the house not a create was stirring not even a mouse. The dog heard commotion on the roof and started barking. The bark scared Santa, who fell off the roof and landed in the shrubs. Everyone in the house woke up, and the neighbors called the ambulance. Mom and dad were frustrated that everyone in the house and neighborhood woke up and told Santa to go back to the North Pole and to stop sneaking into peoples' houses.
Example:
Santa was trying to sneak around but ended up being loud.
Write out the following in expanded form, then solve:
55
5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5
5(1) x 5(2) = 25
25 x 5(3) = 125
125 x 5(4) = 625
625 x 5(5) = 3,125
10.50 + 9. 20
19.70
In the 'Christmas Tree' article we read on Monday, it stated that Martin Luther was the first person to light up a Christmas tree...what did he use?
Actual flaming candles
Which state is not considered part of the continental United States?
Hawaii
Summarize the following in 12 (or so) words or less:
Mrs. Perino and Ms. Borrelli each have 2 dogs. They have dog calendars, dog pillows, dog pictures and dog decorations both in school and at home. They both wish they could take their dogs with them wherever they go.
Mrs. Perino and Ms. Borrelli both love dogs. (6 words)
42 + 72 x 2 - 65
16 + 49 x 2 - 65
16 + 98 - 65
49
111.35 + 44.33
155.68
In the 12 days of Christmas, 5 is usually '5 gold/en rings'...what is Mrs. Perino's version of this?
5 Golden Retrievers!
Where was the first colony in America settled?
Summarize in 12 or so words or less
Candy canes first appeared in Europe in the 1600's. They were meant to resemble a shepherd's hook and were given to children during ceremonies to keep them quiet. It was not until the mid 1800's that candy canes were used to decorate Christmas trees.
Examples:
Candy canes weren't always meant for decoration. (7 words)
Candy canes are shaped like hooks and were originally made to keep kids quiet. (14 words)
53 - (85 + 8 - 62) x 4
125 - (85 + 8 - 36) x 4
125 - (57) x 4
125 - 228
-103
3,678.56 + 432.30
4,110.86
What are two other religious holidays that are celebrated during this time of year?
What groups of people celebrate each one?
Kwanzaa - Africans
Hanukka - Jewish
How many states make up 'New England'?
Bonus points for if you can name them!
6
RI, MA, CONN, ME, NH, VT
People often eat latkes on Hanukkah. Latkes are potato pancakes that are fried in oil They are often eaten with sour cream or applesauce. Another special Hanukkah food is sufganiyot, which is a jelly-filled doughtnut.
Example:
Latkes and sufganiyot are common foods eaten during Hanukkah. (9 words)
7 x (4 + 3) - 10 + (33 - 4 + 9)
7 x (7) - 10 + (9 - 4 + 9)
49 - 10 + 14
53
1,571.89 + 573.99
2,145.88
List 6 (half) of the items that you would get during the 12 days of Christmas
Drummers drumming, pipers piping, lords a leaping, ladies dancing, maids a milking, swans a swimming, geese a laying, golden rings, calling birds, french hens, turtle doves, partridge in a pear tree.