P-Squared Trivia
What is P-Squared?
Penguin Power, also known as P-Squared, is a free, educational club created to help Mr. Matera’s students learn new “stuff” using literary and Internet resources.
How do you join?
Joining P-squared is simple. All you have to do is answer one or more of the questions at the bottom of this page, and give your answer(s) to Mr. Matera, either in class or by e-mail. You will earn points for each correct answer, and your name will be listed on the Scoreboard. The more questions you answer correctly, the more points you earn. Mr. Matera’s student with the most points at the end of each Semester wins a cool prize!
How do you find the answers?
Any way you want — books, encyclopedias, the Internet, Mom or Dad, or a really smart friend. Just a hint, Mr. Matera finds his answers by trying multiple sources.
Do I have to answer all the questions?
No. You may answer as many questions as you wish. Just remember, your first answer is the only answer that can earn you points for each question.
Can I turn in answers one at a time?
The simple answer is no. You must turn in all your answers at the same time regardless of how many questions you are answering. You may email your answers to Mr. Matera or write them down and turn them in.
How long to the answer have to be?
Your answer must be written in complete sentences. Some students give a short description this helps them in the case of a close answer.
How long do I have to answers the questions?
Each set of questions will remain on the P-Squared’s page for at least one week. You can only earn points for questions that are currently listed on this page.
Current Questions
| Where will next years National council for the Social Studies be located? | |
| Who said "There will be peace in our times." | |
| What website has just become the third most used site in the world. | |
| How many Shamu's have there been since the original died? |
Last Sessions Q & A
What was Mr. Matera's old middle name? Joseph was Mr. Matera's old middle name.
If the sixth grade team could go anywhere to enhance there entire grade level curriculum where would be the first place we would go as a team. Name a State, City or Country.
Greece.
What European war does Homer Simpson refer to as operation speedy resolution in stead of its real name. Also include who was involved in the war. (Hint he was being sarcastic) 100 years war between England and France.
What trick did Elissa do to start her empire. You need to tell me the legend of the founding of her empire. Elissa founded the city/empire of Carthage. Legend has it that Elissa stopped for a rest. The locols said she should have an area of land that an ox hide would cover. She cut the hide in strips and laid them out end to end. She placed them along the coastline so she could still practice the trades that her people were so good at.
2nd Semester Scores:
| Lexie V. | ||||
| Alison M. | ||||
| Max H. | ||||
| Ibrahim K. | ||||
| Andrew P. | ||||
| Kat S. | ||||
| Michael K. | ||||
| Shiva S. | ||||
| Dylan Ross | ||||
| Julia R. | ||||
| Zach N. | ||||
| Sam S. | ||||
| Anya A. | ||||
| Noelle F. | ||||
| Ethan S. | ||||
| Joshua H. | ||||
| Daryl P. | ||||
| Chris G. |
1st Semester Scores
Lexie V.
Alison M.
Max H.
Ibrahim K.
Andrew P.
Kat S.
Michael K.
Shiva S.
Dylan Ross
Julia R.
Zach N.
Sam S.
Anya A.
Noelle F.
Ethan S.
Joshua H.
Daryl P.
Chris G.