Math +1 Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a day that celebrates Mexico winning their independence from the _____ with help from the _____.
French, Americans
This object is known for orbiting other planets and taking pictures of them from outer space.
Satellite
How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
Name ONE career that was an option yesterday.
Psychologist, artist, chef, military, firefighter, landscaper, athletic trainer, politician, nurse, teachers, cosmetologist, lawyer, electrician, librarian, veterinarian, computer scientist.
What holiday takes place in June and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States?
Juneteenth
Identify the point on the graph drawn below:
(3,8)
There are four planets that have rings around them. Name 2 for 100 points each.
Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, and uranus.
If you ever decide to run for political office, what is the most important question that you would have to answer in a persuasive speech?
What would you like to change in your community, why, and how would you do it?
What is the difference between a net salary and a gross salary?
Gross is your salary before taxes, net is your salary after taxes (take home pay)
What holiday is celebrated at some point during the year in every single country?
New Years
Solve the following equation: 2a - 5 = 17
a = 11
Answer the following 3 multiple choice questions about natural disasters:
1. Tornadoes occur when warm, moist air meet...
A. Warm, dry air B. Fast moving air C. Cool, wet air D. Cool, dry air
2. Earthquakes are caused by the movement of huge pieces of rock under the earth's surface. What is an after-effect of an earthquake?
A. Tectonic plates move slowly B. Energy is released, causing tremors C. Tectonic plates get stuck against each other D. None of the above
3. Where do hurricanes form?
A. Near Canada B. In the south Pacific ocean C. Near beaches D. Over warm ocean waters
D, B, D.
In what year were the following groups of people eligible to vote according to the Constitution:
All men, including African American men
Americans who are 18 and older
(Mostly) white women
Whichever team gets the closest wins the points!
1870
1971
1920
What job you're applying for, why you're applying for that job, why you're qualified for that job, previous experiences and education that might help you do that job, special skills, salary request, contact information, etc.
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
Calculate the mean, median, mode, and range of the following set of data: -2, 3, 12, 14, 22, 22, 31
Please round your mean (average) to the nearest whole number.
Mean: 14 or 15
Median: 14
Mode: 22
Range: 33
There are four planets inside the asteroid belt (closest to the sun) and five planets that are outside of the asteroid belt (further from the sun). Which ones are which?
Closest to the sun (inside): Mercury, Venus, earth, and Mars
Furthest from the sun (outside): Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and pluto
For 100 points, tell me how many amendments are there to the entire Constitution of the US. Name 3 of them for 100 points each.
27; answers vary
What are four things that you need to consider before pursuing a career/job or applying for a specific position? (Hint: This was in your note catcher for the career packets yesterday)
Responsibilities, work environment, qualifications, education, pay, similar occupations, certifications, licenses, etc.
What is the largest mammal in the world?
(Blue) Whale
You decide to take a job that pays $64,000 per year before taxes. If taxes are 25%, how much do you make per year after taxes? How much do you make monthly? If you decide to rent a 2 bedroom apartment that costs $1,800/month in rent and has a $250/month utility bill, how much money will you have leftover at the end of every month for other expenses?
$48,000/year after taxes, $4,000/month after taxes, $1,950/month leftover for other expenses after rent and utilities.
Name all nine planets in our solar system and, not including Pluto, identify the smallest and largest planets in our solar system.
Mercury, Venus, earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, pluto.
Largest: Jupiter
Smallest: Mercury
Answer the following multiple choice and true/false questions for 100 points each:
1. The first amendment of the Constitution protects our freedom of...
A. Religion B. Speech C. Press D. All of the above
2. The US Supreme Court's job is to...
A. Add new amendments to the Constitution B. Interpret and clarify the meaning of the Constitution C. Change the Constitution D. All of the above
3. Which statement is true about adding an amendment to the US Constitution? Choose all that apply.
A. 2/3 of Congress must approve the change B. 3/4 of the states must approve the change. C. It's a very simply process to add an amendment D. None of the above
4. True or false: When the US Constitution was first created, it only stated how the US Government would run itself, but it didn't say anything about basic rights.
5. True or false: Many delegates didn't sign the US Constitution because they had concerns about abuse of power by the government.
D, B, A and B, True, True
Name 5 common monthly expenses that were found on your budgeting sheet yesterday.
Rent, utilities, car payment, insurance, groceries, entertainment, retirement, emergency savings, debt repayment, pets, children, etc.
What is the most spoken language in the entire world?
Mandarin Chinese