8th Grade Jam

Math

100

10 X 2= ?

20(What is)

200

15/3= ?

5

300

3(5)+15=?

30

400

Find X, 

36+2x=x-24

x=-60

500

The term for this "x" symbol on a number:

3^x

What is an Exponent?

Science

100

This happens to leaves in the fall, as the weather gets colder.

What is "Fall/Change color?"

200

An object in motion always stays in _______

What is Motion(unless acted by an outside force)

300

One of these, or both, is heavier. 5 pounds of muscle, or 5 pounds of fat.

What is the same weight, 5 pounds is 5 pounds.

400

This substance can freeze, crystallize, and run like a fluid while creating snow flakes, rivers, clouds, and more. 

What is Water?

500

Plastic/Gas/Oil is also known as this type of fuel, made from old bones(usually dinosaur and older) that decompose. 

What are Fossil Fuels?

Social Studies

100

He was president from 2008-2016.

Who is Barack Obama

200

The West wing of this building, is known to house the President and their visitors.

What is the White House.

300

This event took place in Boston, MA, killing Crispus Attucks and four others in 1770.

What was the Boston Massacre

400

These acts made it difficult for the colonists to live under British rule, taxing more and more and restricting their movement and lives after the Boston Massacre. 

What are the Intolerable Acts?

500

The war that won the independence of the USA in 1776.

What is the Revolutionary War?

Sports

100

What sport?

Home runs, RBI, Batting Average, Bases, Umpire.

What is Baseball?

200

Touchdowns, Interceptions, Fumble, Field Goal, Sack.

What is Football?

300

Rebound, Tip, Lay-up, 3-Pt, Double-Dribble

What is Basketball?

400

Goals, Offside, Dribble, Net, Corner-Kick

What is Soccer?

500

Pass, Set, Spike, Serve, Net

What is Volleyball?

Random!

100

James Earl Jones, Voice of this Star Wars Character known for his black suit and mask, breathing through a filter while wielding a red lightsaber. 

Who is Darth Vader?

200

Name of a biblical character who parted the red sea, also the name of Mr. V's Puppy. 

Who is Moses?

300

This car brand was the first, driving vehicles like the Taurus, Focus, F-150, Mustang, and originally the Model T. 

What is Ford/Ford Motor Company?

400

This school is known for the Big Reds, and is located on Jenison Street on the West Side of Lansing, grades 7-12. 

Where is JW Sexton?

500

This color appears as the sky, ocean, and water, but is actually only a reflective color, as the sky and water should actually be clear. 

What is Blue?