Catalyst Random Facts
Cobras only
Middle school only
High school Only
100

When did Catalyst open?

2013

100

What is the name of the colored part of our eye?

Iris 

100

What is energy and where is it?

it makes things happen and it is EVERYWHERE we couldn't function without it

100

What is a recessive trait?

an allele expressed with a lowercase letter, there has to be 2 lowercase letters for the trait to show up

200

Who is the program assistant at Catalyst?

Ms. Brittany


200

What is something we learned about the pupil during the cow eye dissection? 

That its a hole, like a window

200

What does Mass mean?

weight of an object

200

What is a dominant trait?

An allele expressed when at least one copy is present, it is represented by a capital letter

300

What is the Catalyst Mascot?

Cobras
300

What is different between nocturnal animal eyes and human eyes?

Nocturnal animals have a reflective layer behind their retinas that creates eyeshine in various colors like green, yellow, white, blue, or red.

300

What is friction?

a force that exists between any two surfaces in contact with one another.. 

300

What is the scientific word for children?

offspring
400

What do the 3 C's stand for?

Confidence, community and compassion

400

What happens when you close your eyes for 10 seconds and then open them in a lit room?

your pupils shrink 

400

What is an example of potential energy?

answers may vary

400

Most human bodies contain how many chromosomes?

46 

500

What is the meeting you have with parent, teachers, therapist and the district called?

IEP

500

In the dark, what do our pupils do?

they dilate, get wider

500

What is kinetic energy?

answers may vary

500

For most humans how many chromosomes does EACH parent give to their kid?

23