8th Grade ELA
8th Grade Math
Watertown
8th Grade History/Social Studies
8th Grade Science
Trivia
100
Author of this series
Who is J.K. Rowling?
100
Area of a triangle (Calculation)
What is base x height / by 2?
1/2 bh
100
This is the oldest currently operating business in Watertown
Ro's Pizza
Having opened our doors in 1947, Ro's Pizza has been serving pizza's longer than all others in the Watertown/Oakville area.
100
First Capitol of the United States
What is New York City?
100
The earth's water cycle is powered by ___________
What is the sun?
100
May 5th holiday
What is Cinco De Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a single battle. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.
200
Retelling a story but using your own words
What is Paraphrasing?
200
Word that describes the distance around a circle
What is Circumference?
200
What is the population in Watertown?
22, 105
200
What number president is seen below
3rd president
200
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity
What is Geography?
200
How many bones is a human baby born with?
300
300
Word meaning avoid or escape
What is Elude?
300
Square Root of 81
What is 9?
300
What percent of the population in Watertown do you think is below the poverty level?
about 5%
Here are the demographics of watertown
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/watertowntownlitchfieldcountyconnecticut/NES010218
300
These two made a trail on their way to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest
Who are Lewis & Clark?
300
How many electrons are found in an atoms of nickel?
What is 28?
300
Name a famous quote from this character.
- “ Eat my shorts!”
- “ Don't have a cow, man.”
- “ Get bent.”
- “ I'm Bart Simpson, who the hell are you?”
- “ I didn't do it! ...
- “ Aw, Geez!” ...
- “ Whoa, mama!” ...
- “ Ay, caramba!”
400
Words that mean the same thing
What is Synonyms?
400
8 (3-2) x 8
What is 64?
400
Watertown was first known as_________________ before annexing from Waterbury in 1780?
With 338 inhabitants, the First Ecclesiastical Society of Westbury was formed in 1738, and 42 years later, in 1780, Westbury separated from Waterbury and was named officially Watertown. For 15 years, however, it also included its territory Plymouth and Thomaston. The eastern area was incorporated as Plymouth in 1795. It soon became the crossroads for a number of early highways, and 12 scheduled train trips between Watertown and Waterbury. John Trumbull, poet of the Revolutionary War, who was also a lawyer and judge, was born here in 1750.
400
India is located on which Continent?
What is Asia?
400
The number of planets that are said to orbit our sun
What is 8?
400
Who won the most awards at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards?
The Billboard Music Awards named Drake top artist, male artist, rap artist, rap male artist and rap album for "Certified Lover Boy." The rapper extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show with 34 wins.
500
Something that is false and true at the same time
What is a paradox?
500
a2 + b2= c2
What is Pythagorean Theorem?
500
MLB first baseman from Watertown who played for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves from 1992-2001
500
Mountain range that extends from New Mexico to Canada
What is Rocky Mountains?
500
What element does this atomic symbol stand for?
What is Gold?
500
What were the Egyptian pyramids built for?
Pyramids were built to serve as a tomb for the Egyptian Kings.
