8th Grade Science
What is the layer of mixed gases around the Earth called?
An atmosphere
What is figurative language
a type of communication that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning
What is the definition of slope?
Rise/Run or how steep the line is.
McCorkle´s Hogwarts house is...
Slytherin
Who is our current president?
Joe Biden
What are the states of matter? .
solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
How is research writing different from all other forms of writing?
use evidence in order to convince their audiences that the point they are making is right
What is the rule for dividing exponents when the numbers have the same base?
take the exponent value in the numerator (the top exponent) and subtract the exponent value of the denominator (the bottom exponent).
What is McCorkle's favourite film?
Braveheart
Who was the 43rd president?
George W. Bush
What are the number of electrons in carbon?
6 electrons
The definition of a dystopia is
A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control
Any number to the zero power is always...
1
How many years has McCorkle been a teacher?
Technically 10, but also 3
What is the Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from the French First Republic in 1803.
What are the smallest particles of matter?
Up Quarks OR Electrons
What is considered the FIRST Dystopian novel written for young adults
The Giver
Same shape and same size
What other grades has McCorkle taught?
6th & 7th
What was the 14th amendment?
thereby granting citizenship to formerly enslaved people
What is the formula for density?
density=mass/volume
What is subjective writing?
the expression of a writer's personal opinions, feelings, beliefs, and perspectives.
What is the solution to a system of equations?
All of the places that the 2 equations have in common or where they intersect.
What is McCorkle´s daughter´s name?
Trick question, no children
What is civilization?
a human society that has highly developed material and spiritual resources and a complex cultural, political, and legal organization