Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Cycle 3
Bonus
Blue Jays
100
What did we focus on in cycle 1 of Home Run Scholars?
The natural world, space, and airplanes!
100
What did we focus on in cycle 2 of Home Run Scholars?
The Human body and Black History Month!
100
What did we focus on in cycle 3 of Home Run Scholars?
The Science of Wellness (mental health, friendship, unplugging)
100
What is the name of the Earth's star?
The Sun or Sol or Soleil (french)
100
What is the full name of Toronto's baseball team?
BONUS: What is the name of their foundation? (Jon works here!)
The Toronto Blue Jays
BONUS: Jays Care Foundation
200
List 3 planets in our solar system other than Earth
Mercury, Venus (Earth), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (Pluto for memorial sake)
200
Name 2 parts of the digestive system...
Stomach, esophagus, mouth, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, etc.
200
True or false:
Only adults can experience mental health problems (anxiety, depression etc.)
FALSE!
Anyone of any age can experience problems with their mental health.
Our mental health is equally as important as our physical health!
200
What temperature does water boil?
A. 90 c
B: 100 c
D: 150 c
Water boils at 100 degrees celsius!
200
Where do the bluejays play in Toronto?
The Rogers Centre!
300
What was our mission called for Cycle 1?
or
name 2 parts of an airplane that helps it fly!
The Blue Jay Virus
-Wings, engine, motor, cockpit, etc.
300
Solve the problem below...
Kiwi= 3
Orange= 1
Brocco= 7
Answer: 3+1+7=11
300
1. Does having friends make us live longer?
2. What are the health benefits of having friends?
YES! Studies show that humans with close friendships can live up to 20% longer than those who are isolated and anti-social.
Feelings of happiness, relaxation (stress relief), emotional support (mental health) etc.
300
What is it?
Give it food and it will live; give it water and it will die
A fire!
300
What is the name of the bluejays mascot?
ACE
400
What is the world's largest rainforest named?
The Amazon rainforest!
400
Complete the sentence:
Humans are made of s.
List 1 type of these:
Red blood cells, white blood cells, brain cells (neurons), skin cells, muscle cells, etc.
400
List 2 reasons why spending too much time on screens is bad for our health?
It shortens our lifespan (sitting too much), blue light disrupts sleep patterns, social media can have a negative impact on mental health etc.
400
What organ pumps blood through our bodies?
BONUS: List 2 parts of this system or organ
The heart!
BONUS: Veins, Arteries, arterioles, blood cells, blood plasma
400
List 1 Toronto landmark near where the Blue Jays play...
-CN Tower
-Ripleys Aquarium
-The harbourfront (Toronto Island)
500
What is it called when plants or animals glow? HINT: Bio...
or
List an example of a cold-blooded animal...
Bioluminescence!
Turtle, lizards, frogs, snakes
500
What structures or systems of the human body did we create for our Cyborgs?
or
List 2 systems in the human body...
Respiratory, Digestive, nervous system, brain, lungs, stomach, arms, legs, hands, computer chip, etc.
500
What are the 4 food groups you should have in every meal?
Give examples of each.
Grains: Cereal, bread
Fruits/Veggies: Tomatoes, potatoes
Protein: Fish, beans, meat
Dairy: Cheese, milk, yogurt
500
What do these symbols stand for?
CO2 and O2
Hint: We breathe out #1 and in #2
Carbon Dioxide (exhale)
Oxygen (inhale)
500
What was the Rogers Centre called before it was the Rogers Centre?
The Skydome!