Math (Gross Income)
Math (Net Income)
Science (Nature of Science)
Science (Motion and Forces)
Science (Work, Energy, and Simple Machines)
Random
Do you know Mr. C, Chance, and Ms. A?
Riddles
100

What is straight-time pay? (Pg.1)

The total amount of money that you earn per pay period when you are paid at an hourly rate.

100

What is Federal Income Tax? (Pg. 2)

A tax collected by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the annual earnings of individuals and businesses. Tax is determined on a graduated tax schedule where different levels of earnings are taxed at different tax rates.

100

What is the symbol used for meter? (Pg. 2)

m

100

What is Newton's 3rd law of motion? (Pg. 4)

For every action (or force), there is an equal and opposite reaction (or force).

100

What is energy? (Pg. 1)

The ability to cause change

100

What is a group of lions called?

A pride

100

What is Mr. C's favorite movie(s)?

Harry Potter

100

What is full of holes but still holds water?

A sponge

200

Change 5.84% to a decimal.. (Pg. 6)

.0584

200

Name one state that does not collect state income tax? (Pg. 4)

Any of the following: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, and Tennessee

200

What is an independent variable? (Pg. 1)

Factor that is adjusted by the experimenter (x-axis)

200

Acceleration occurs when...(finish the sentence) (Pg. 2)

...an object changes speed, its direction, or both.

200

This is the total amount of kinetic energy and potential energy in a system.. (Pg. 2)

Mechanical Energy

200

Name the 4 different houses in Harry Potter..

1. Hufflepuff

2. Ravenclaw

3. Slytherin

4. Gryffindor

200

Ms. A enjoys this type of beverage instead of coffee...

Tea

200

What is never hungry during Thanksgiving?

A stuffed turkey

300

This is the amount of money that you are paid for selling a product or service (Pg. 6)

Commission

300

Give one example of a personal exemption.. (Pg. 4)

Yourself or dependent (qualifying child or relative)

300

What is a standard system of measurement used worldwide? (Pg. 2)

International System of Units (SI)

300

What is the difference between distance and displacement? (Pg. 1)

Distance is how far an object has travelled.

Displacement is distance and direction of an objects change in position from starting point.

300

Mechanical Energy = _______ x _______ (Pg. 2)

Mechanical Energy = Potential Energy (PE) x Kinetic Energy (KE)

300

How old is crush in Finding Nemo?

150 (and still young)

300

Mr. C's favorite holiday is...

Halloween

300

Round and thin, red within, and a nail at the end. What am I?

A finger

400

What is the formula for calculating overtime pay? (Pg. 3)

Overtime Pay = Overtime Rate × Overtime Hours Worked

400

What is the formula for calculating the employee's share for group health insurance? (percent paid by employee) (Pg. 9)

100% - Percent Company Pays = Percent Paid by Employees

400

How do you determine the volume of an object? (Pg. 2)

Measure the amount of space occupied

400

Friction is caused by...(finish the sentence) (Pg. 3)

...microscopic bumps on surfaces called microwelds.

400

Name the 5 different types of energy.. (Pg. 1)

1. Gravitational Potential Energy

2. Chemical Potential Energy

3. Elastic Potential Energy

4. Potential Energy

5. Kinetic Energy

400

Gucci was founded in 1921 by... (full name)

Guccio Gucci

400

Ms. A's new car is a ______ ______..

Toyota Corolla

400

What is harder to catch the faster you run?

Your breath

500

Annual Salary: $55,260

Compute the semimonthly salary.. (Pg. 5)

Semimonthly Salary - 

($55,260)/24

$2,302.50

500

Mike's annual taxes owed is $6,721.50. If he gets paid monthly, how much does he pay in federal income taxes each pay period? (Pg. 5)

Monthly pay period - 

($6,721.50)/12

$560.12

500

What is the difference between Scientific Law and Scientific Theory? (Pg. 1)

Scientific Law - Rule of nature that sums up related observations experiments to describe a pattern in nature.  

Scientific Theory - Explanation based on experiments -  most logical explanation.

500

What is an example of static friction? (Pg. 3)

Pushing a fridge across the floor

(any example similar will earn points)

500

What is an example of potential energy? (Pg. 1)

A slinky, or similar will earn points

500

Which planet is the hottest?

Venus

500

This is Chance's favorite NFL team..

Pittsburgh Steelers

500

What flies when it's born, lies when it's alive, and runs when it's dead?

A snowflake

600

Ms. A sells real estate at a 9% straight commission. Last months sales totaled $326,712. What was her commission? (Pg. 6)

$326,712 × 0.09 = $29,404.08

600

If taxes owed from each tax rate is $30.00, $120.00, $180.00, and $1,100.00. Find the total and determine state income taxes each pay period if paid biweekly.. (Pg. 3)

Total: $1,430.00

Biweekly: $55.00

600

Name the correct unit for temperature.. (Pg. 2)

Kelvin

600

Putting a car in cruise control is an example of which type of speed? (Pg. 1)

Constant

600

Give an example of a "simple" machine.. (Pg. 5)

Examples include:

1. A row-boat

2. Axe

3. A pulley

4. Ferris wheel

5. Screw

6. Trailer

600

What is the least populated state in the U.S.?

Wyoming

600

Ms. A is currently going to school to be a _______.

Teacher

600

Why are A's like flowers?

Because B's come after them

700

Hourly rate: $15.25

Hours worked: 23

Compute the straight-time pay.. (Pg. 2)

Straight-Time Pay = $15.25 × 23

Straight-Time Pay = $350.75

700

What are the taxes owed on $9,525 and with a graduated tax rate of 10%? (Pg. 2)

$952.50

700

What is the multiplying factor for 'milli'? (Pg. 2)

0.001

700

When graphing motion using distance and time, the x-axis is always _______, and the y-axis is always _______.. (Pg. 1)

Time, distance

700

This consists of an axle attached to the center of a larger wheel so that the wheel and axle rotate together reduces the amount of force required.. (Pg. 5)

A wheel and axle

700

What can make Harry Potter invisible?

Invisibility cloak

700

Chance works as a ______ part-time..

Referee

700

I come out of the earth, I am sold in the market. He who buys me cuts off my tail, takes off my suit of silk, and weeps beside me when I am dead.

An onion

800

Santa makes a monthly salary of $4,216.50. What is his annual salary? What is his weekly salary? (Pg. 5)

Annual Salary - $4,216.50 x 12 = $50,598

Weekly Salary - 

($50,598)/52=$973.03


800

The annual cost of Nick Butler’s family group health insurance membership is $6,500. His company pays 80 percent of the cost. How much does he pay annually for his membership? (Pg. 9)

$6,500 x 20% = $1,300

800

Name the 8 steps of the Scientific Method.. (Pg. 1)

  • Ask a Question
  • Research
  • Form Hypothesis
  • Design Experiment
  • Gather and Analyze Data
  • Form a Conclusion
  • Share Results
  • Determine if Further Research is Needed
800

What is the correct formula for calculating acceleration? (Pg. 2)

a=(vf-vi)/t

800

A doorknob is an example of this type of work.. (Pg. 4)

Changing direction

800

This country has the highest population..

China

800

Mr. C recently travelled to this European country...

Italy

(double points if Rome or Florence is given after Italy)

800

I have lakes with no water, mountains with no stone and cities with no buildings. What am I?

A map

900

Mr. J is paid $17.60 an hour for a regular 40-hour week. He makes time and a half for an overtime rate. This week, Mr. J worked 40 regular hours plus 12 hours of overtime. What is his total pay? (pg. 3)

Straight-Time Pay = $17.60 × 40             $704.00

Overtime Hourly Rate = $17.60 × 1.5        $26.40

Overtime Pay = $26.40 × 12                   $316.80

Total Pay = $704 + $316.80

Total Pay = $1,020.80

900

Single - $2,000

Married - $4,000

Each Dependent - $900

Use the information above to determine - Jeffrey Fran’s gross income is $73,465 a year. The state income rate is 5% of taxable wages. Jeffrey is married and has no dependents. Calculate the state income tax he owes for the year.. (Pg. 4)

$73,465 - $4,000 = $69,465

$69,465 x .05 = $3,473.25

900

You divide this/this to get density.. (Pg. 2)

Mass/Volume

900

Describe the difference between horizontal motion and vertical motion.. (Pg. 5)

Horizontal motion is motion parallel to Earth's surface.

Vertical motion is motion perpendicular to Earth's surface.

900

(Pg. 4)

900

How many bones do sharks have?

None

900
Ms. A's dogs name is...

Ziggy

900

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Seven

1000

Aaron sells used cars. He is paid a commission of 2 percent of his first $12,000 worth of sales and 2.5 percent of sales over $12,000. What is his commission on $18,750 worth of sales? (Pg. 7)

Level 1

Between $0 and $15,000

$12,000 × 2% = $240

Level 2

Over $12,000 

$6,750 × 2.5% = $168.75

Add All of the Commissions Earned

$240 + $168.75 = $408.75

1000

Ryan Medina’s gross income is $85,200 a year. How much does he pay for Social Security and Medicare? (Pg. 8)

Social Security: $85,200×0.062=$5,282.40

Medicare: $85,200×0.0145=$1,235.40

1000

What type of graph would you use to show how a fixed quantity is broken down into parts? (Pg. 3)

Circle graph (Pie chart)

1000

A skateboarder fell doing a jump. She got up and after 6 seconds, returned to a velocity of 6 m/s. What is her acceleration? (Pg. 2)

1 m/(s^2)

1000

A box is pushed 40 meters by a mover. The amount of work done was 2,240 joules. How much force was exerted on the box? (Pg. 3)

56 Newtons

1000

What is Voldemort's real (full) name in Harry Potter?

Tom Marvolo Riddle

1000

Chance's wife is a teacher at this high school in the district...

Colony High School

1000

You hear me once, you heard me again, and then I die until I am called again.

Echo