Language Arts
Which reference material is recommended for finding synonyms for an unfamiliar word?
www.Thesaurus.com or a thesaurus
You cut a pie into 4 equal slices and eat 1 slice. What fraction of the pie did you eat?
1/4
This type of energy source can be used again and again because it naturally replenishes itself.
What is a Renewable Energy Source
Name of the Informational Technology company started in Idaho.
Micron
What bird is famous for migrating south in the fall?
Geese
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Thesaurus
If you cut a pie into 8 slices and eat 4, what fraction did you eat, and what fraction of the pie is left?
You ate 4/8, or 1/2; 4/8 or 1/2 is left
Coal, oil, and natural gas are all examples of this kind of energy source that cannot be replaced easily
What is a Non Renewable Energy Source?
What is the main economic activity of the United States?
Agriculture
Which holiday in fall is known for parades, feasting, and being thankful?
Thanksgiving
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Dictionary
Is 6/12 of a pie the same amount as 1/2 of a pie?
Yes, 6/12 simplifies to 1/2
This kind of energy comes from the sun and is considered a clean source because it doesn’t create pollution.
What is Solar Energy?
What economic activity encourages people to travel for fun?
Tourism
What’s another word for fall that starts with an “A”?
Autumn
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Glossary
Imagine you’re shading in half of a rectangle. If you cut the rectangle into more pieces, like four equal parts or eight equal parts, how many of those parts would you need to shade to still cover half of the rectangle?
To keep half shaded, you’d shade 2 out of 4 parts (2/4) or 4 out of 8 parts (4/8). These fractions are all equivalent to 1/2.
This process happens when a fuel like coal or oil is burned to produce heat and energy.
What is combustion?
What economic activity uses raw materials to make products or goods to sell?
Manufacturing
What part of the tree helps it store energy in winter after the leaves fall?
The roots
A thesaurus is really good at helping writers do what?
It helps writers improve their word usage drastically!
You have two pies, each cut into 4 slices. If you eat 2 slices, what fraction of the total pie have you eaten?
2/8 or 1/4 of the two pies combined
This natural resource is used in combustion to create heat and electricity and includes things like oil and coal.
What are Fossil Fuels?
Besides potatoes, what else is Idaho known for producing?
Dairy, beef, lamb, trout, pork, seed, grain, wheat, fruit, wine, & onions. All or any are acceptable.
What are animals doing when they gather extra food in fall?
Preparing for hibernation