Pine Cobble Potpourri
Math Meanings
Tr. Ellery
Case by Case
Remember Reading
100

The name given to the division of grades 4, 5, and 6. 

What is Intermediate School?

100

The bottom number in a fraction is called this.

What is the denominator? 

100

How Tr. Ellery usually responds when a student asks to use the bathroom. 

What is "No, pee your pants." 

100

This landmark case helped end school segregation. 

What is Brown v Board of Education? 

100

The first book in the "One and Only" series is titled "The One and Only" this hairy ape. 

Who is Ivan? 

200

Synonymous with "center shelter," this place in the woods is frequented by many different classes during their hikes.  

What is Basecamp? 

200

Two fractions that have different digits but represent the same value are called this. 

What are equivalent fractions? 

200

This scarlet creature is Tr. Ellery's favorite animal. 

What is a Red Panda? 

200

The First Amendment helps protect against many freedoms. Among these are religion, speech, petition, assembly, and this one that focuses on the written word. 

What is freedom of press? 

200

Manu was given an amulet with this symbol that appears in many cultures. 

What is an evil eye? 

300

This school pillar means to be truthful even when it is difficult to do so. 

What is honesty? 

300

While the area is about the space within a shape, this term refers to the length of a border around the shape. 

What is the perimeter? 

300

This philosopher is known for duck-rabbits and language games, and was Tr. Ellery's object of focus for undergrad. 

Who is Ludwig Wittgenstein? 

300

During World War II, the government had all persons of Japanese descent relocate to these. 

What are internment camps? 

300

Sal's mom went here to rest. 

Where is Idaho? 

400

While some grades may play this game more than others, there are two pits on campus for its play. 

What is Gaga or Gaga Ball? 

400

When paired with "meter" this prefix refers to 1,000 meters. When paired with grams, it refers to 1,000 grams. 

What is kilo? 

400

We all joke that Tr. Ellery has "no" outside-of-work friends. Yet, they have three Philly friends. Name one of them. 

Who is Mike, Diana, or Jake. 

400

When California decided to prevent "indigents" from moving in, it was because this "great" historic event was going on, creating poverty all over the country. 

What is the Great Depression? 

400

Ivan made a promise to this old elephant who had a badly injured foot. 

Who is Stella? 

500
This was the year Pine Cobble was founded. 

What is 1937?

500

A type of number that can only be divided by itself and 1. It is not a composite of any other numbers. 

What is prime? 

500

We all know Tr. Ellery lives at the horse stables, but this horse is their favorite. 

Who is DaVinci or Chi-Chi? 

500

These kids, whose last name sounds vaguely fairy-like, wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. 

Who are the Tinkers? 

500

This hero helps his village when Old Man Winter just won't leave. 

Who is Gluskabe?