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Question:
What role did African Americans play in the Civil War?
💡 Explanation:
- African Americans were integral to the Union's efforts during the Civil War, with many serving as soldiers in segregated units such as the United States Colored Troops.
- Their involvement was a significant step towards ending slavery and gaining equal rights.
- This participation was recognized as a turning point in the fight for civil rights.
Standard: 6.1.8.HistoryUP.5.b | DOK: 1
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Question:
Which design project would best align with MS-PS1-6 standard, focusing on constructing a device that interacts with thermal energy through chemical processes?
Answer Choices:
- A) A solar panel to generate electricity using sunlight
- B) A refrigerator that uses a chemical reaction to absorb heat
- C) A wind turbine to harness wind power
- D) A water filter to purify water
💡 Explanation:
- The standard MS-PS1-6 involves designing a device that manages thermal energy through chemical processes.
- A refrigerator that uses a chemical reaction to absorb heat fits this criterion as it involves thermal energy absorption through chemical means.
Standard: MS-PS1-6 | DOK: 2
In the heart of the bustling city, a lone musician played his violin every evening at the corner of Maple Avenue. The haunting melodies seemed to narrate tales of love and loss, drawing in passersby who paused to listen. Among them was Clara, who found solace in the music during her daily walks. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the music carried her thoughts to distant memories, intertwining with the stories of her own life.
Question:
Which pieces of textual evidence support the inference that the musician's music has a profound emotional impact on the listeners? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
- A) The musician played his violin every evening at the corner of Maple Avenue.
- B) The haunting melodies seemed to narrate tales of love and loss.
- C) Clara found solace in the music during her daily walks.
- D) The music carried Clara's thoughts to distant memories.
💡 Explanation:
- The inference that the musician's music has a profound emotional impact is supported by evidence that describes the effect of the music on listeners.
- The phrase 'haunting melodies seemed to narrate tales of love and loss' suggests a deep emotional narrative conveyed through the music.
- Clara's finding solace in the music indicates a personal connection and emotional response.
- Additionally, the music carrying Clara's thoughts to distant memories shows its powerful influence in evoking emotions and reflections.
Standard: RL.CR.7.1 | DOK: 4
Question:
Given the polynomial function f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6, identify all the zeros of the polynomial. Then, use these zeros to sketch a rough graph of the polynomial function, explaining each step in your process.
💡 Explanation:
To find the zeros, factor the polynomial into (x - 1)(x - 2)(x - 3).
Each factor gives a zero: x = 1, x = 2, and x = 3.
Plot these zeros on the x-axis.
Since the polynomial has an odd degree and a positive leading coefficient, the graph starts from the third quadrant (lower left) and ends in the first quadrant (upper right).
The graph will intersect the x-axis at each zero, creating a rough sketch of the graph based on these characteristics.
Standard: A.APR.B.2 | DOK: 4
Question:
Explain the process of how a proposed idea becomes a law at the national level in the United States. Compare this to the process at the state level, highlighting at least two key similarities and two differences.
💡 Explanation:
- The process of creating laws at both the national and state levels involves multiple steps, including introduction, committee review, debate, and voting.
- However, the key differences lie in the specific legislative bodies involved and the executive figure who signs the bill into law (President at the national level and Governor at the state level).
- This question assesses understanding by requiring students to compare and contrast these processes.
Standard: 6.3.8.CivicsPR.7 | DOK: 2
Question:
Describe what happens to the particle motion and state of water when thermal energy is added to it.
💡 Explanation:
- Adding thermal energy to water increases the kinetic energy of its particles, causing them to move more rapidly.
- As the temperature rises, water transitions from a liquid to a gaseous state, known as evaporation.
Standard: MS-PS1-4 | DOK: 1
Question:
Samantha has $23.587 in her savings account. She wants to round this amount to the nearest tenth. What will be the amount in Samantha's account after rounding?
Answer Choices:
- A) $23.5
- B) $23.6
- C) $23.59
- D) $23.58
💡 Explanation:
When rounding to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place.
If it is 5 or greater, round up.
Since the digit in the hundredths place is 8, we round up the tenths place from 5 to 6, making the rounded amount $23.6.
Standard: 5.NBT.A.4 | DOK: 2