Light and Matter
Classroom Expectations
Science Fiction
Astronomy
Mr. Palotas
100
How does a light ray ALWAYS travel?
In a Straight Line
100
What is the first thing you do when entering the classroom?
Check the board and follow the intro task.
100
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which superhero is known for being an great engineer and also known to be very intelligent.
BONUS: If you can name the actors name
Tony Stark/Iron Man
BONUS: Robert Downey Jr.
100
Name the closest star to our planet.
The closest star to us is actually our very own Sun at 93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 km).
100
How many kids does Mr. Palotas have?
BONUS: What are their names?
2: Ezra and Capri
200
What happens when light hits something that is the color black?
It is absorbed and turned into heat
200
What materials do you need to bring to science very single day?
two writing utensils
laptop
charger
science journal
200
In the book/movie Hunger Games, Katniss encounters genetically engineered wasps while she is fighting to survive in the games. What are these wasps called?
Tracker Jackers
200
Name the 3rd planet from the Sun.
Earth
200
Who is Mr. Palotas' FAVORITE Seahawks player?
Tyler Lockett #16
300
What will happen when light hits a One-Way Mirror?
It will reflect and transmit
300
What is the laptop expectations in science?
No laptops unless it specifically says in the intro task
300
In the Star Wars Movies, there is 1 phrase that is said in EVERY single movie. What is the phrase?
Hint: It is NOT may the force be with you.
I've Got a Bad Feeling About This
300
Mars is the 4th planet from the sun. What is this planet's famous nick name?
The Red Planet
300
What is Mr. Palotas' favorite subject/thing about Science?
Anatomy!
400
Using the template provided, model and explain why the Student CANNOT see the Teacher
400
What are two things all journal entries need to have?
BONUS: Where do you start a new lesson/journal entry?
Title and Date
BONUS: On the NEXT available page
400
In the Guardians of the Galaxy (1st movie), how does Rocket help the rest of the Guardians escape prison??
Hint: The answer has to do with Science!
He turns off the artificial gravity so that everyone in the prison floats around except for them.
400
Which Scientist was the FIRST to claim that the Sun is in the center of our Solar System and NOT the Earth.
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who put forth the theory that the Sun is at rest near the center of the Solar System, and that the Earth, spinning on its axis once daily, revolves annually around the Sun
400
Out of the 3 major video game console companies: PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. Which one does Mr. Palotas play the most?
PlayStation
500
Step 1: Nominate 1 student to go up and look into the Box Model.
Step 2: Go back and share your observations with the class.
Step 3: Decide what material is inside of the Box Model (One-Way Mirror, Regular Mirror, or Glass)
Glass
500
Go through the steps of entering and leaving the classroom if you need to use the bathroom.
SPECIAL BONUS AVAILABLE
BONUS: GO DURING PASSING PERIOD
1: ASK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! (preferably not during the very beginning or very end of class)
2: Sign out
3: Go through the EXIT door
4: Enter through the ENTRANCE door
5: Sign back in
500
In the book/movie The Martian, how does astronaut Mark Watney survive on Mars for over 1 year?
He is grows potatoes on Mars.
500
Roughly, how many moons does Jupiter have?
According to NASA: By most counts, Jupiter has between 80 and 95 moons, but neither number captures the complexity of the Jovian system of moons, rings and asteroids. The giant planet commands thousands of small objects in its orbit.
500
How many pets does Mr. Palotas have and what are their names?
2, Drama and Bodhi
