Science
What do we call the sun and all the space objects in orbit around it?
The Solar System
Which is listed in the dictionary first: peach or pear?
peach
Use pencil and paper to find the SUM of 896 and 242.
1,138
What state is directly north of California:
Oregon
Maryland
Kansas
Oregon
What is the South Middle mascot?
The trojan
True or False:
The moon looks so bright because it gives off its own light.
False. Light reflects from the Sun.
Find an ANTONYM of generous?
stingy
What is the MEDIAN of 1, 3, 5, 7, 9?
5
What did Betsy Ross do to earn her place in history?
She was the first woman to vote
She was the woman who sewed the first flag
She was the first female president
She was the first woman to sew the flag
Name BOTH assistant principals at South Middle.
Mrs. Dumire and Ms. Hite
Would you expect to see penguins at the North Pole or South Pole?
South Pole
In a "dog eat dog world" is everyone COMPETITIVE, or do BIG DOGS EAT LITTLE DOGS?
Everyone's competitive!
If 4 kids share 24 cookies equally, how many cookies does each kid get?
6
After 1820, in which direction did the United States expand?
north
west
east
west
What is Mr. Barney's favorite sport?
basketball
baseball
cricket
baseball
What force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?
gravity
Which is a synonym of "polished:"
smooth
rough
uneven
smooth
Your secret fort is 7 feet long by 3 feet long. What is the AREA of your secret fort?
21 feet squared
Name ONE of the branches of our government.
Hint:
There are 3...
J, E, L
judicial, legislative, executive
What is our LIBRARIAN'S name?
Mrs. Harley
Do sponges live in deserts, on beaches, or in the ocean?
in the ocean
When a blog or website is a personal journal of real events and photos, is it FICTION or NONFICTION writing?
nonfiction
Fran has half a dollar. Jan has 2 dimes and 1 quarter. Who has more money?
Fran (50 cents is more than 45 cents)
Why did the Pilgrims decide to have a Thanksgiving feast?
to show gratitude for the success of the first harvest
Name ONE of the streets that borders South Middle.
Bulldog Blvd.
Queen Street
Raleigh Street