Ötzi the Iceman
Approximately, how long ago did Ötzi live?
Approximately 5,000 years ago.
What is the name of the main protagonist in Among the Hidden?
Luke Garner
What is "the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place in time"?
Weather
Which came first? The Xbox or the Playstation?
The Playstation.
The Xbox, Microsoft's first entry into the world of console electronic gaming, was released in 2001, which placed it in direct competition with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's GameCube.
How many feet apart are we supposed to stay this year?
3 feet apart.
What happened to Ötzi's shoulder before he died?
He was shot with an arrow.
What is exposition (setting) in a story?
Time, place, main characters, and conflict of a story
What are "The meridian lines measuring degrees East and West on the Earth"
Longitudinal Lines
What is the newest State in the United States of America?
Hawaii
August 21, 1959 (admitted)
No hats or "________"?
Hoods
What country was Otzi found in?
Italy
What are the names of Luke's annoying older brothers in Among the Hidden?
Mark and Matthew
The line that separates Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres
Equator
What is considered the first entry into the genre of Science Fiction?
Many literary experts consider Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, published in 1818, to be the first true work of science fiction.
Where should you be when class starts?
In your seat, ready to learn.
In Source#1, what is one thing we learned from studying Ötzi's DNA?
He had type O blood, he could not digest milk, he had symptoms of heart disease, or he has relatives alive today.
What genre is Among the Hidden?
Dystopian Fiction
What does CER stand for?
Claim
Evidence
AND
Reasoning
Who was the youngest NBA player of all time?
Andrew Bynum.
The youngest player ever to play in the NBA was Andrew Bynum, who played his first game only six days after his 18th birthday in 2005.
Which exits are Seventh Graders supposed to use to leave school each day?
The doors past the gyms that are by the covered area.
What evidence from Source 1 led scientists to believe that Otzi was ambushed?
They found undigested food in his stomach.
What secret is Luke keeping from his family?
He found vents that he can look outside from.
The year that the One Child Policy in China was repealed.
2015
The company was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta and originally produced handmade playing cards.
We want students to focus on demonstrating these three things everyday at school.
HINT: Mr. Wright says these things several times during his morning announcements.
(Partial points for getting one!)
Effort, Grit and Growth