Week 21 Trivia

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

• D2.Geo.6.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… Identify some cultural and environmental characteristics of specific places.
• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Alaska

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• 1 — know that places have distinctive geographic characteristics;

Arizona

• 2.P1U1.1 — Plan and carry out an investigation to determine that matter has mass, takes up space, and is recognized by its observable properties; use the collected evidence to develop and support an explanation.

Arkansas

• 5-PS1-3 — Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

California

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Colorado

• PS1.A — Structure and Properties of Matter: Different kinds of matter exist (e.g., wood, metal, water), and many of them can be either solid or liquid, depending on temperature. Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties (e.g., visual, aural, textural), by its uses and by whether it occurs naturally or is manufactured. Different properties are suited to different purposes. A great variety of objects can be built up from a small set of pieces (e.g., blocks, construction sets). Objects or samples of a substance can be weighed, and their size can be described and measured.
• SC.5.1.1.b — Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

Connecticut

• GEO 2.6 — Identify cultural and environmental characteristics of a place/region.
• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Delaware

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Florida

• ELA.K.V.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
• SC.2.P.8.1 — Observe and measure objects in terms of their properties, including size, shape, color, temperature, weight, texture, sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of magnets.
• SS.3.G.2.5 — Identify natural and man-made landmarks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
• SC.2.E.6.1 — Recognize that Earth is made up of rocks. Rocks come in many sizes and shapes.

Georgia

• SKP1.c — Plan and carry out an investigation to predict and observe whether objects, based on their physical attributes, will sink or float.

Hawaii

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Idaho

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.) (5-PS-1.3)
• 1.RC.V.2 — Regularly engage in reading and listening to a series of texts related to the topics and themes being studied to build knowledge and vocabulary.

Illinois

• PS1.A-E3 — Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Indiana

• 3.ESS.3 — Observe the detailed characteristics of rocks and minerals. Identify and classify rocks as being composed of different combinations of minerals.
• 2.CC.4 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says to clarify comprehension, gather information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. (E)

Iowa

• SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about the main topic and key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Kansas

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Louisiana

• 2.21 — Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers.
• SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Maryland

• DCI.PS1.A.3-5.3 — Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

Minnesota

• 0.3.2.3.1 — Identify the physical and human characteristics of places, including real and imagined places. For example: Physical characteristics—landforms (Rocky Mountains, Mount Everest), ecosystems (forest), bodies of water (Hudson Bay, Indian Ocean, Amazon River), soil, vegetation, weather and climate. Human characteristics—structures (Great Wall of China, Eiffel Tower), bridges (Golden Gate Bridge), canals (Erie Canal), cities, political boundaries, population distribution, settlement patterns, language, ethnicity, nationality, religious beliefs.
• 2.3.1.1.3 — Use maps, photos or other geographic tools to identify and locate major landmarks or major physical features of the United States. For example: Physical features—the Atlantic Coast, Rocky Mountains, Mississippi River, Lake Superior. Landmarks—Statue of Liberty, Angel Island, Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial.

Mississippi

• E.2.10.1 — Use informational text, other media, and first-hand observations to investigate, analyze and compare the properties of Earth materials (including rocks, soils, sand, and water).
• P.5.5A.4 — Make and test predictions about how the density of an object affects whether the object sinks or floats when placed in a liquid.

Missouri

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• 2.EG.5.B.b — Name and locate regions of the world.

Montana

• 2.MD.A.3 — Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

Nebraska

• SS 3.3.1 — Explore where (spatial) and why people, places, and environments are organized in the world.

Nevada

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

New Hampshire

• SS.GE.2.1.3 — Identify major physical and human features in the United States and on Earth, e.g., cities, oceans, or continents. (Themes: C: People, Places and Environment, G: Science, Technology, and Society)
• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

New Jersey

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

New Mexico

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

New York

• 5-PS1-3 — Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
• PKR4 — Exhibit an interest in learning new vocabulary. (RI&RL)

North Carolina

• ESS.1.2.1 — Obtain, evaluate and communicate information to summarize the physical properties of Earth materials, including rocks, minerals, soils, and water.

North Dakota

• 2.R.1 — Comprehend information during and after listening to a grade-level text.
• 5-PS1-3 — Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

Ohio

• 3.ESS.1 — Earth’s nonliving resources have specific properties.
• SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented in various media and other formats (e.g., orally).

Oklahoma

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At the grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.) (5.PS1.3)

Oregon

• 1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
• 2.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

Pennsylvania

• 8.4.3.B. — Identify historic sites and material artifacts important to world history.

Rhode Island

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)

South Carolina

• ELA.1.C.9.1 — Listen to others to ask and answer questions on a topic.

South Dakota

• 1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud, information presented orally, or through other media.
• 3.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Texas

• 4.6A — classify and describe matter using observable physical properties, including temperature, mass, magnetism, relative density (the ability to sink or float in water), and physical state (solid, liquid, gas);

Utah

• 2.3.1 — Plan and carry out an investigation to classify different kinds of materials based on patterns in their observable properties. Examples could include sorting materials based on similar properties such as strength, color, flexibility, hardness, texture, or whether the materials are solids or liquids. (PS1.A)
• 2.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details.

Vermont

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• D2.Geo.6.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… Identify some cultural and environmental characteristics of specific places.

Virginia

• 2.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature.
• 2.RV.1.B — Use vocabulary across content areas.
• 2.RV.1.G — Develop breadth of vocabulary knowledge by listening to and reading high quality, complex text.
• 3.RV.1.A — Develop general academic language and content specific vocabulary by listening to, reading, and discussing a variety of texts relevant to a grade three topic or subject area.

Washington

• Measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. (Boundary: At this grade level, mass and weight are not distinguished, and no attempt is made to define the unseen particles or explain the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation.)
• G2.2.1 — Identify some common and unique cultural and environmental characteristics of specific places.

Washington, D.C.

• SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
• 2-PS1-1 — Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

West Virginia

• Building and appropriately using science domain vocabulary and phrases
• Recognizing scale, proportion, and quantity

Wisconsin

• ELA.2.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information, or clarify something that is not understood, or expand on the topic.

Wyoming

• 5-PS1-3 — Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.