to Mrs. Cowan's
Club Einstein
What is Club Einstein?
Club Einstein is
"learning" club that was created to help Mrs. Cowan's students learn new
"stuff" by researching things in books and on the Internet.
How do I join?
All you have to do is answer one or more of the
questions to the right and give your answer(s) to Mrs. Cowan, either in
class or by e-mail in order to
become a member. Earn
points for each correct answer and get your name listed on the Club Einstein
Scoreboard. The more questions you answer correctly, the more points
you earn. Mrs. Cowan's student with the most points at the end of
each nine weeks wins a cool prize from one of the "MANY"
treasure boxes that can be found in our classroom!
Do I have to answer all of the questions?
You are not required to
answer all of the questions. You
may answer as many questions as you wish from as few as one to all of
them. Just remember, your first answer is the only
answer that can earn you points for each question. You will not be
permitted to change your answer once it has been submitted so take your
time to research each question.
How do I find the answers?
You can look for the
answers in books, encyclopedias, your textbooks, and on the Internet.
You can also find the answers by asking Mom, Dad or a really smart
friend. Just remember, Mrs. Cowan will not tell you the
answer. You need to look for it.
How long do I have to answer the questions?
Each set of questions will
remain on the Club Einstein page for one to two weeks. You can only
earn points for questions that are currently listed on this page.
Have fun!
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2007-2008 # Jasper # 2 Celine #3 Matthew #4 Geon #5 Jordan #6 Trevor #7 Serina #8 Brionna #9 Katie and Destinee #10 Brooke 2006-2008 # 1 Brittnie and Andrew # 2 Emily # 3 Shelby and Madison # 4 Derek # 5 Thomas and Christian # 6 Quashawn and Kristopher # 7 Dylan # 8 Yolanda and Rebecca # 9 Brigette and Matthew
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2nd Nine Weeks Scores Will 1500 Tori 1500 Jasper 1500 Celine 1300
3rd Nine Weeks Scores Who will it be?
4th Nine Weeks Scores Who will it be?
1st Nine Weeks Scores Great Job Tori, Celine and Jasper! You may get a treasure box prize on Monday! Celine 6000 Tori 6000 Jasper 6000 Jordan 3000 Cobi 3000 Zack 2600 Will 3900 Matthew 1500 Ramon 1500 Katie 1500 Alex 1300 Daniel 800 Justin 500 Austin 500 This is your second chance to answer questions for the 2nd nine weeks. Good Luck!
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Current Questions
The answers to these questions are due November 25th.
Good Luck!
| 100 Points | Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? (Hint: Google it!) When was it written? |
| 200 Points | What famous coach was defeated by the Gators on Saturday, November 15th? What is special about that coach? |
| 300 Points | Name 3 search engines that you can use when surfing the Internet. |
| 400 Points |
Name the title and author of
the chapter book we are currently reading.
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| 500 Points | What is possibly coming to Mayport Naval Station? What did Mayport Naval Station lose several months ago due to retirement? (Hint: Check out Jacksonville.com) |
Previous Club Einstein Questions
| 100 Points | Who is our next President? When will he be inaugurated? Barack Obama, January 20, 2009 |
| 200 Points | Name 1 type of animal from each class. (Hint: mammal, bird, etc.) answers vary |
| 300 Points | How many games have the Gators football team lost this year (as of November 5)? (Hint: check out Yahoo News or Google it) 1 Game |
| 400 Points |
What does FCAT stand for?
When will you take it? (Hint - Check out the district website) .Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test, March 10-19
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| 500 Points | Name the school newsletter that is posted online.Pawprint |
| 100 Points | What arrives in Jacksonville on October 29th and leaves on November 9? The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair |
| 200 Points | Name 3 stories we have read in class.vary |
| 300 Points | Who has Colin Powell endorsed for President? Who has Arnold Schwarzneggar endorsed for President? (Hint: check out Yahoo News or Google it) Colin Powell - Barack Obama, Arnold Schwarzneggar - John McCain |
| 400 Points |
Explain 2 things that could
cause a habitat to change. vary
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| 500 Points |
Name 3 different habitats. (Hint- your science book has the answer)vary
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| 100 Points | When was the last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series? Who did they defeat? (Hint: check out Wikipedia) Detroit 1908 |
| 200 Points | Name 2 reading strategies that we have learned since school began. answers vary |
| 300 Points | Name the two groups that make up the US Congress. House of Representatives and Senate |
| 400 Points | Explain the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate. What are people? What is an annelid? Vertebrates - backbones - people; Invertebrates - no backbones - annelid |
| 500 Points |
Name the 5 classes of animal
vertebrates. (Hint- your science book has the answer) fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds |
| 100 Points | When does hurricane season begin and when does it end (exact dates)? (Hint- visit www.noaa.gov ) June 1-Nov 30 |
| 200 Points | Name 2 graphic organizers that we have used in class. (Hint - you may ask Mrs. Cowan or Mrs. Archer for a clue) answers vary |
| 300 Points | What are the school colors? What is the mascot? (Hint - you may NOT ask Mrs. Cowan or Mrs. Archer) Yellow and Blue, Panther |
| 400 Points | Name the company that has made films such as Ratatouille, Wall E, and Monsters Inc. Name one of their "short films" as well. (Hint - the answer we are looking for is NOT the world famous mouse) Pixar - answers vary |
| 500 Points | Name 5 uses for a plant. Answers vary |
| 100 Points | What tropical storm caused us to miss 3 days of school so far this year? Fay |
| 200 Points | Name 2 of Florida's coasts. (Hint - google it) Answers Vary |
| 300 Points | Name the author and illustrator of Sheffield's Book of the Month for the month of September. A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon |
| 400 Points | Who was the longest holdout in Jaguar history and what position will he play? Derrick Harvey - Defensive End |
| 500 Points | Name 4 retired hurricane names. (Hint- visit www.noaa.gov or google retired hurricane names) Answers Vary |
| 100 Points | Name a specific city that Proud Panther visited with Mrs. Cowan. (hint: check out the blog) Chicago, Illinois |
| 200 Points | Name one of the books found on the 3rd Grade Summer Reading List. (Hint: check out the school website.) Answers will vary. |
| 300 Points | What grade did Sheffield earn last year? A |
| 400 Points |
What does the term March
Madness refer to? NCAA Finals (College
Basketball)
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| 500 Points |
Who are the 2 Presidential
candidates that are left? What is each of their party
affiliations?
Barack Obama Democrat and John McCain Republican |
| 100 Points | Where did Mrs. Robinson go and what "classmate" did she bring with her? (hint: check her blog!) England |
| 200 Points | What news event has dominated the news lately about the Florida Primary that was held in January? How to count the Democrats vote from the primary election so that the state of Florida has a vote at the National Convention. |
| 300 Points | What country gave the United States the Statue of Liberty? When was the Statue of Liberty dedicated? France, October 28, 1886 |
| 400 Points | Name
two of the President's pets. Name what kind of animal each
is.
(Hint: http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/) Barney and Miss Beazley- Scottish Terrier, India - cat, Spotty - recently passed away, Ofelia - President's Longhorn |
| 500 Points | What
is Wednesday, March 19th? Answers vary |
| 100 Points | Who
was the father of invention?
Thomas Edison |
| 200 Points | What
was the name of the book written by Kate Dicamillo (author of The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane) that was recently made into a
movie?
Because of Winn Dixie |
| 300 Points | Name the main character in the book being read daily by Mrs. Robinson? (Hint: It is the name of the book) Also describe one thing about the character that makes him/her special. Matilda, answers vary |
| 400 Points | What
famous race started March 2nd? Where does it take place?
What is special about it?
(Hint: Read the blog.) The Iditarod, Alaska, dog sled race |
| 500 Points | Who
were blueberry jelly bellies made for? What event were the
created for?
President Ronald Reagan, his inauguration |
| 100 Points | Name
the chapter book Mrs. Robinson just finished reading on Friday,
February 15th.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane |
| 200 Points | What
famous person just resigned from his presidency and from what
country? (Hint: Go to http://www.cnn.com
for the info.)
Fidel Castro - Cuba |
| 300 Points | What
is Sheffield Elementary's mascot?
Panther |
| 400 Points | Name
the president who had false teeth made from other animal's teeth,
not of wood (which is a common misconception).
George Washington |
| 500 Points | Former
President George H. W. Bush recently endorsed a Presidential
candidate. Who was it and from what party? Also, name
the two candidates that are nearly tied and from what party they
are from. (Hint: Go to http://www.cnn.com
for the info.)
Senator John McCain - Republican Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama - Democratic |
| 100 Points | Name the author of this month's Book of the Month. Allen Say (but other author's were accepted if we were studying them) |
| 200 Points | Tuesday, February 5th, was also called _________. Super Tuesday |
| 300 Points | Who won the Super Bowl this year? Who was the MVP? Who was the head coach? The New york Giants, ElyManning, Tom Caughlin |
| 400 Points | How many cats does Mrs. Cowan have? How many dogs does Mrs. Robinson have? Mrs. Cowan has 6 cats and Mrs. Robinson has 2 dogs. |
| 100 Points | What is special about this year? List 2 things. Answers vary. |
| 200 Points | Who founded Microsoft? Who founded Apple computers? Bill Gates, Steve Jobs |
| 300 Points | What is our on-line class diary called? A Blog |
| 400 Points | Why is February 17, 2009 significant in the area of technology? (Hint:Google search or Yahoo search the date. The answer will appear.) Television broadcasting channels switch from analog to ALL DIGITAL. This means if you do not have digital television of some sort (dish, cable, etc.), then you will have to purchase a converter box for your television. |
| 100 Points | Name one of Dr. Seuss' pennames. (Hint: The other name did he use when writing his books.) Theo LeSieg |
| 200 Points | What is happening in Hollywood that has caused most T.V shows and movies to stop production? The writers are on strike. |
| 300 Points | Name the site where you can go on a virtual field trip anywhere in the world using satellite pictures. (Hint: This is the site we went to when looking at the schools that sent holiday cards.) Google Earth |
| 400 Points | Name this year's Heisman trophy winner, the school he/she was from, and why he/she is different from previous winners. Tim Tebow - He is the first sophomore to win. |
| 100 Points | How many 2nd grade classes does Sheffield have? 7 classes |
| 200 points | Define simile and provide an example. A simile is figure of speech where two unlike things are explicitly compared, answers vary |
| 300 points | What is the day after Thanksgiving frequently called by people? Hint: Stores LOVE IT! Check out www.firstcoastnews.com and look over their archive. Black Friday |
| 500 Points | We are going on a field trip next week. Where are we going and what is special about the place? Sally Corp. They make animations for rides (animatronics), theme parks, etc. |
| 100 Points | How many seeds did our pumpkin have? What was the average number of seeds for the project? Our class had 423 seeds. The average number for the project was 403. |
| 200 Points | Define
alliteration and provide an example.
Alliteration is the use of the same initial sound in a series of words. Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers. |
| 300 Points | Name the quarterback(s) that helped lead the Jaguars to victory over the Tennessee Titans this past weekend. Quinn Gray (David Garrard was out with an injury) |
| 400 Points | Who won the World Series in Baseball this year? The Boston Red Sox |
| 50 Points | Define the term detail and use it in a sentence. Detail - with attention to particulars, answers vary |
| 100 Points | Name the cake decorator who uses power tools to decorate his cakes. Duff Goldman |
| 150 Points | Show three different coin combinations that would add up to a total of $1.00. Dollar bills may not be used. Answers vary |
| 200 Points | What is unique about the St. Johns River? The St. Johns River flows North. |
| 250 Points | Who
was Tutkankhamun?
King Tut |
| 50 Points | Define the term weather and use it in a sentence. Weather is a defined as the atmosphere conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, wind, cloud, and precipitation. Answers varied. |
| 100 Points | What is the average high and low temperature for the city of Jacksonville for the month of November. (Check out www.weather.com for the answer.)Answers varied based on sources. |
| 150 Points | Name the author and illustrator of the Book of the Month, Pumpkins. Author: Jacquline Farmer, Illustrator: Phyllis Limbacher Tildes. |
| 200 Points | What famous game was held at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium this weekend? Who won? The Florida/Georgia Game, the Bulldogs won. |
| 250 Points | Name the Governor of the State of Florida and the Mayor of Jacksonville. Governor = Charlie Crist, Mayor = John Peyton. |
| 50 Points | Name 3 planets within our solar system. Answers will vary |
| 100 Points | Define questioning in terms of reading. Questioning is when you ask question before, during, and after the text to make sure you understand. |
| 150 Points | Describe a writing strategy that Bill Peet used in his own writing.Answers will vary (illustrating, alliteration, etc.) |
| 200 Points | What do we use a sourcebook for in writing? We use a source book to keep track of memories, seed ideas, interesting language, and strategies. |
| 250 Points | Write down 3 facts about bats.Answers will vary |
| 50 Points | Define scanning when it comes to reading. Scanning is looking at title, headings, and highlighted text when you read. |
| 100 Points | Name 3 books written by Bill Peet. Answers will vary |
| 150 Points | Describe the main parts of a story.Beginning - Middle - End |
| 200 Points | Show 3 different coin combinations that would add up to $ 0.75 or 75 cents. Answers will vary |
| 250 Points | Describe the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Fiction - not real or make believe, Non-fiction - real, true story |
| 300 Points | Explain why the Earth has day and night.The Earth revolves around the sun and as it revolves, it rotates so only 1/2 of the Earth is facing the sun at any given moment. |
| 50 Points | Name a reading strategy we have learned about in class. Answers will vary. |
| 100 Points | Name the person that Bill Peet illustrated movies with. Hint: EARS! Walt Disney |
| 150 Points | Name the 4 main phases of the moon.Full Moon, New Moon, Quarter Moon, Three Quarters Moon |
| 200 Points | The sun is a _star_ which is made up of _gases__. |
| 250 Points | Name at least 2 Presidential candidates as well as their party affiliation. Answers will vary. |
| 50 Points | Name the state we live in. Florida |
| 100 Points | What is the imaginary line that goes through the center of the Earth by which we rotate upon? axis |
| 150 Points | Name the mascot for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jackson de Ville |
| 200 Points | Name an example of a concoction. answers will vary |
| 250 Points | Name the two countries that border the United States. (Hint: 1 to the north and 1 to the south) Mexico and Canada |
| 50 Points | Name
the mascot for Sheffield Elementary.
The Panther |
| 100 Points | Name
the author of Captain Underpants.
Dav Pilkey |
| 150 Points | What
is another name for a math problem?
Number String, Expression |
| 200 points | Write
a sentence using the word persnickety.
Varies |
| 500 points | Who
is the President and Vice President of the United States?
President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney |
