Around Westview
Korey broke his leg. He now gets to use the elevator, which is typically off limits to students, AND he gets to leave all his classes 5 minutes earlier than everyone else. Is this FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR. He NEEDS to use the elevator to safely get upstair and leaving class early is helpful since it takes him longer to walk.
Your mom packed you a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich for lunch but your brother got a Lunchable. You hate Lunchables and your brother is allegic to peanuts. Is this FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR
Ms. Maltbia buys candy as a reward for the class. Michael can't eat candy because it'll get stuck in his braces so she buys chips for his reward. Is Maltbia's reward system FAIR?
YES - Ms. Maltbia is being fair because she found an alternative reward for Michael since he can't eat candy.
What year did Westview Middle School open?
a) 2005 b) 2008 c) 1995
2005
Only students with no discipline referrals get to attend a field trip to Sky Zone. Is this FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR - the trip is only a reward for students who didn't get a referral
Your mom doesn't allow ANYONE (not even adults) to eat in the livingroom. Is this FAIR or EQUAL?
EQUAL! Its the same rule for eveyone in the house.
Jonathan sits on a green bouncy ball as a strategy to stay focused in class. Since Jonathan is using it you want one, even though you don't need it to focus. Is this situation FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR - Jonathan has what he needs to help him in class, you don't NEED it you simply want it.
The mascot for Riverview Gardens High School shares the same name as the former NFL team that was in St. Louis from 1995 to 2015. Name that mascot.
The Rams
Every student at Westview has to take a math, science, social studies and ELA class. Is this FAIR OR EQUAL?
EQUAL - everyone has the same core classes
You and your 6 year old brother both have April birthdays. Your mom allows you to have a hotel party with your friends but your little brother has a party at Pump It Up. Is this FAIR or EQUAL?
FAIR - you aren't the same age so you have different interest
The entire class is working on earning a pizza party for good behavior. The class works together to earn points. Is this FAIR OR EQUAL?
EQUAL - because the entire class is working together to earn the same reward
TRUE OR FALSE. St. Louis was the first American city to host the Olympic games.
TRUE! The first Olympic games in America were here in St. Louis in 1904.
Your bestfriend has PE this quarter but you don't have PE until next quarter. PE is your favorite class! Is this EQUAL OR FAIR?
FAIR - you get to take PE, you just have to wait until next quarter
You and your 10 year old sister have bedtimes at 9pm but you don't think its fair because your 17 year old brother gets to stay up much later than you! Is this really FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR - bedtimes are usually picked based on age and responsibility
NaTasha and Destiny get into an argument during class. The teacher ask NaTasha to move her seat away from Destiny so they have some space from each other. NaTasha is mad that SHE got asked to move instead of Destiny. Is the teacher being FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR - The teacher only needed to move one person and randomly picked NaTasah to give them BOTH the space they needed.
This is the tallest monument in the United States, standing at 630 feet tall.
The Gateway Arch
No hoodies is a rule at school. Your classroom is cold. Ms. Maltbia allows students to a sweatshirt as long as its not a hoodie. Is Ms. Maltbia being FAIR OR EQUAL?
BOTH - she being FAIR because she allows sweatshirts so students get to stay warm if they need to; however she's being EQUAL in that she doesn't allow anyone to wear a hoodie.
You live at home with your mom, dad, and 5 year old baby sister. Your chores are to clean your room, sweep the kitchen and take out the trash. You little sister's only chore is to pick up her toys. Is this FAIR OR EQUAL?
FAIR - she has a chore but since she's only 5 she can't do as much as you but when she's older she'll have more chores too
David and Michael both raise their hand for help at THE SAME time. The teacher is standing closer to Michael so she helps him first and tells David she'll be over in a minute. Is this EQUAL OR FAIR?
FAIR - They both get what they need, even though one has to wait.
This is the first high school for African Americans built west of the Mississippi. Famous graduates include Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, and Arthur Ashe.
a) Vashon b) Riverview Gardens c) Sumner
Sumner