02/08/16 Total possible 5 points + 5 extra credit
What is bio luminescence? Where can it be found? IS there a particular bay that has unusual activity and if so, where is it? Extra credit for pictures.
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10/19/2015 - Congratulations to Mahlia R. for earning the first 5 FUN FACT POINTS!
Which Emperor began building the Wall of China?
How long did it take to build the wall?
Why did the Ancient Chinese build the Great Wall of China?
Is there more than one wall, if so how many walls are there?
How long is the wall?
9/08/2015
What was "Tecumseh's Curse" and what did it have to do with the following presidents:
President W. Harrison
President Lincoln
President Garfield
President McKinley
President F Roosevelt
President Kennedy
President Reagan
Did all of these men suffer from "Tecumseh's Curse?"
9/02/2015
How many nations used Fort Ticonderoga?
Which wars were fought from this fort?
Which famous colonist stormed the fort?
What is the significance of the star shape design of the fort?
Why is the fort located near a river?
8/31/2015 6 points
Who was the oldest delegate to attend the Constitutional Convention,what was his age, which state did he represent?
Who was the youngest delegate to attend the Constitutional Convention, what was his age, which state did he represent?
8/26/2015 5 points
How many U.S. Presidents have been assassinated? 4
Who were they?
Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, John F Kennedy
8/25/2015 5 points
Which two presidents died on the same day of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Why is the year important?
The two men died on July 4, 1826. The 50th anniversary of the signing of our nation.
Which of the two men lived longer?
John Adams outlived Thomas Jefferson by a few hours.
What were his last words?
"Jefferson survives!"
-John Adams
8/24/2015 5 points
What is a pseudonym? a pseudonym is also known as a pen-name, or fictitious name
Who uses a pseudonym? usually authors or other artists use pseudonyms
Why would someone use a pseudonym? Many times an author will use a pseudonym to hide their true identity from the public. They may be writing another type of genre that they fear may upset their fan base.
Name 3 people who use pseudonyms.
J.K. Rowling uses the pseudonym Robert Galbraith
Samuel Clemens used the pseudonym Mark Twain
Stephen King uses the pseudonym Richard Bachman
J.K. Rowling uses the pseudonym Robert Galbraith
Samuel Clemens used the pseudonym Mark Twain
Stephen King uses the pseudonym Richard Bachman
