Oceania 1
What hemisphere is Oceania located in?
The Southern Hemisphere
Is there more water or land in Oceania?
Water!
Who developed the Montessori Method?
BONUS: In what century was the first Montessori school started?
Maria Montessori!
The 20th Century. It was called Casa dei Bambini (Children's House).
Name the 7 Continents.
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, & Antarctica
I am the person who makes pictures for books.
The Illustrator
Which US State is sometimes considered to be in Oceania?
Hawaii
Although, geographically, many do not consider Hawaii to be part of any continent.
What is the most populated city in Oceania?
Sydney, Australia
How many elementary classrooms does MIR have?
BONUS: Can you name them all?
6 elementary classrooms
Venus (Shanti), Roslyn (Frieden), Tessie (Paz), Kristen, Kelly, & Emily
What is the Capital of the USA?
BONUS: What is the Capital of California?
Washington, D.C.
Sacramento
What is ALWAYS the first step when cooking and baking?
Washing your hands!
What is the highest mountain in Oceania?
Mauna Kea, in Hawaii
If measured base to summit, it is the tallest mountain on Earth!
Name 2 marsupial animals.
Kangaroos, possums, wombats, koalas, etc.
What is the name of the school that shares its campus with MIR?
BONUS: Which adult in your classroom attended that school?
The Grove School!
Katie attended Grove!
What is the largest county in the USA?
San Bernardino County
What is the largest known animal on earth?
BONUS: What do they eat?
The Blue Whale
They eat krill!
Name an ocean or sea found in Oceania.
Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, Tasman Sea, Coral Sea
What bird lives only in New Zealand naturally?
BONUS: What is the nickname given to people from New Zealand?
Kiwi and Kiwi!
What do we call lessons that are about being respectful of our community and others?
Grace & Courtesy!
Which 2 of the 4 major oceans border the USA?
BONUS: Which ocean is found on the East Coast and which on the West Coast?
The Pacific Ocean (West Coast) & The Atlantic Ocean (East Coast).
If Dean works on a project for 45 minutes and then Katie works on it for another 45 minutes, how long did they work on it in all?
1 hour and 30 minutes/1.5 hours/90 minutes
Where can you find the only underwater post office?
Vanuatu
What does the word "Moana" mean?
"Large body of water" or "ocean"
(Hawaiian, Maori, and most other Polynesian languages)
If Montessori in Redlands first opened in 1976, then how old is it now?
BONUS: Who founded MIR?
44 years old!
Leon and Margie Armantrout founded MIR.
What is California's state nickname?
BONUS: Why was California given this nickname?
The California Gold Rush, Golden Poppies, The Golden Gate Bridge, our famous golden sunsets, state color (gold/blue), and our state fish (golden trout & Garibaldi).
What famous artist cut off one of their own ears?
BONUS: Can you name one of their most famous paintings?
Vincent van Gogh
Starry Night, Vincent Gogh self-portrait, Cafe Terrace at Night, The Sunflowers, Irises, Wheatfield with Crows, The Potato Eaters, etc.