ACT/Academics
What is the motto of ACT Class?
Choose the better thing.
What is an atom?
The smallest building block of the universe. Everything is made up of atoms.
What does "time-bound" mean?
The goal has a deadline.
Who is the original artist and what did He make?
God make everything out of nothing.
Who is the perfect servant leader and our greatest example? What did He do to demonstrate servant leadership?
Jesus. He met all people with compassion and truth. He came to earth in the form of a person in order to bless us and wilingly gave up His own glory. He died on the cross to save us from our sins.
What are the four purposes of UPA?
Servant Leadership
Personal Growth
Life Management
Academic Achievement
Define an atomic habit by telling three features.
Atomic habits are little actions which are repeated and make a big impact.
What does "achievable" mean? Tell two qualities.
It's realistic but hard.
What, according to the Bible, is God's masterpiece. Why is this object unusual compared to the rest of nature?
Humans are God's masterpiece, and we are unusual because we alone can imitate God by creating our own art.
What is a career cluster?
A career cluster is a group of jobs that share similar skills and interests and work in similar places.
Name five features of a completed planner.
All classes written in order.
Class content (what you learned).
Homework for each class.
Study time for upcoming tests.
Priorities to show the order you will do homework.
Tell about the book Atomic Habits. Who wrote it? How many copies did it sell?
James Clear, 25 million copies.
What does "measurable" mean?
The goal has a number in it.
(Such as "I will read three books this month" instead of "I will read more this month).
What is the definition of art (include three parts)?
1) Art tells a message
2) Art engages at least one of the five senses
3) Art is on purpose (intentionally designed)
Tell how different people in a community are like the different parts of the body, and how this relates to the idea of career clusters.
Just as the different parts of the body are able to do different tasks, we are all gifted and able to do different tasks. But we are meant to work together, like how the parts of the human body work together towards a single goal. All the career clusters have specific jobs that help society and we depend on each other for a full life (for example, teachers depend on the government and healthcare).
Tell five features of organized school supplies.
Heavy items (books, laptop): packed closest to your back.
Waste: old papers and trash cleaned out regularly.
Other supplies: pencils, pens, anything else stored in a pouch or case.
Folders/notebooks: in good condition, not torn or bent at all.
Papers: in the correct folders for each class, not in the wrong folder, loose, or in your planner.
What is the "Valley of Disappointment" and how should you properly leave it.
The Valley of Disappointment is when you get discouraged because you’re trying the atomic habit but don’t see big results yet. A bad way to leave the Valley is to give up, and a good way is to keep going.
What does "specific" mean? AND What does "relevant" mean?
It should have details that clearly describe the plan.
(Instead of "I will read more" it could be "I will read more news articles about the government").
It means that the goal relate to an important vision you have for your life.
With help, explain each step in the seven-step process for creating art.
1 - Research - Study a topic.
2 - Conviction - How do you feel about it?
3 - Content - Decide what to say (your message).
4 - Form - Decide what art form to use.
5 - Create - Make the art.
6 - Display - Show the art to others.
7 - Reflect - Think about how the process went.
With help listing the eight career clusters, tell at least three jobs in each cluster.
(VARIES)
Recite a seven-step process for studying for tests.
See, check, mark, find, practice, perfect, remember.
What are the Four Laws of Behavior Change?
Make it obvious, Make it attractive (or enjoyable), Make it easy, Make it satisfying (or rewarding).
What do the seven letters in SMARTER stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timebound, Evaluate, Review
Describe five features of effective public speaking.
Research: A lot of “uncommon” information
Conviction: Emotion showing care for the topic.
Content: A central message that is clear.
Form #1: Good speaking (volume, speed, enunciation)
Form #2: Body language that adds, not distracts.
With help, tell all eight career clusters and what they do.
Business and Finance: manage money and the economy.
Arts and Design: share ideas in creative ways.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): solves problems and invents new devices.
Construction & Environment: build/maintain places where we live and work.
Government and Public Safety: protect people and keep order.
Education and Ministry: help people grow in knowledge and godliness.
Healthcare: helps people stay physically and mentally healthy.
Hospitality, Tourism, and Events: help create special events/experiences.