The Cardinal Directions are North, South, East, and West.
100
What do we call a ten year span?
A ten year span is called a decade.
100
Tell me about Ben Franklin.
Looking for: Founding Father, owned a printing press, inventor (lightning rod, bifocals, wood stove, etc), helped to write and signed the Constitution.
100
Who is a candidate?
Someone who is "running" for public office.
200
What are the Intermediate Directions?
The Intermediate Directions are Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast.
200
How many years make up a century?
100 years make up a century.
200
Tell me about Daniel Boone.
Looking for: Explorer/Woodsman, Explored Kentucky, cleared trails, led people to move west.
200
Who is the leader of a city government?
The leader of a city government is a mayor.
300
What direction is directly behind you when facing Northwest?
Southeast is directly behind you when facing Northwest.
300
What direction would I travel if walking from our smart board to the cabinets?
Specific to your classroom.
300
Tell me about Clara Barton.
Looking for: Teacher, Nurse, Founder of American Red Cross.
300
What do the members of the City Council do?
The members of the City Council (with the mayor) pass laws for their community.
400
What direction is to the left when you are facing North?
West is to the left when facing North.
400
What are the 5 oceans?
The five oceans are: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.
400
Who helped plan the straight boundaries of the county lines in north Texas?
Collin McKinney
400
Why is important for citizens to vote?
It is important for citizens to vote so that they have a voice in the government.
500
Come to the board and draw a compass rose.
See drawing.
500
What are the 7 continents?
The 7 continents are: North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
500
Name one of the 5 writers of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Collin McKinney
500
What are the steps for voting?
1. Find out who wants to be elected.
2. Listen to them.
3. Decide who will be best for the job.
4. Vote.