Middle School Science
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas
What continent do we live on?
What is a theme?
The moral or life lesson of a story
How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
22
What is a major?
The area you study in higher education. For example: Biology or Marketing
What is an invasive species?
Plant or animal that is not native to an area and causes problems
Which war was fought over slavery between the North and South regions in the United States?
The Civil War
What is a claim?
An opinion stated as truth/fact
What the author wants you to know, do, or believe
What are the names for grades 9-12?
9: Freshman
10: Sophomore
11: Junior
12: Senior
In middle school, there are 6 grading periods, called terms. What are they called in high school in college, and how many are there?
4 semesters
What is the brain of a cell?
The nucleus
RANDOM: In high school, what sports/clubs/activities do you want to participate in?
What does it mean to cite your evidence?
Tell the reader where it came from
How do you earn KEYS money?
Earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year...the better your grades, the more money you earn! :)
In high school, you may have the opportunity to take an AP class. What does AP stand for?
Advanced Placement (possible college credit)
Global warming is caused by...?
human activities and/or the greenhouse effect
What holiday honors the end of slavery?
Juneteenth
What makes a character dynamic?
Change!
What year do you usually take the SAT/ACT?
11th grade, but you can take it as many times as you want after that for a better score.
What are the different types of school you can go to after high school? (Name at least 3)
College, community college, trade school, cosmetology school, vocational training, culinary school, etc. (There are more, just not added to this list)
What natural hazard destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D.?
volcano
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two men in the entire world to do what?
Walk on the moon
What words or phrases should NOT be included in a claim?
"I think"
"I believe"
"My opinion"
What is FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (free money), you are required to fill this out if you plan on taking any higher education courses.
What is a college advisor?
A selected person that is responsible for helping students choose a major/minor and make sure they meet all the requirements to graduate.