What is the most important subject?

• Some people say it is reading because you need those skills to understand math and science textbooks
• Others say it is history, and if we don’t learn about it it will repeat itself

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• Is the most important subject different for everyone?
• Do homeschooling parents and organizations argue about this too?

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Why is Bruce addicted to Steinsgate?

• He watches too much of it.
• He is obsessed with the idea of time travel.

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• Why can he not stop watching/reading/playing/buying everything related to it?
• Are his anime friends influencing his practices?

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How did the Aztecs live?

• They were considered to have the most advanced technology of their time
• The Spanish tricked them into giving up all their gold

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• Did women have more rights than in Europe in the same time period?
• What was the climate like?

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What is the purpose of Curiosity Slides?

• They helps us learn about the world
• Studies show curiosity helps memory

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• Why do we do them every week?
• Why do we get graded on them?

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Why do people still think Earth is flat?

• There isn’t enough trust in the government
• Not enough people can see the earth from above

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• Are there specific countries/regions of the world that have more flat earth believers?
• How can we fix this problem?

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Is black a color?

• Scientifically, black isn’t a color because it is really the absence of color.
• However, some dictionaries are considering it a color, because artists can use it just like black or blue.
• What about white? Is white technically not a color?
• Is there any debate over this?

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Why is Yaseen addicted to his blanket?

• It is portable
• It is comfy

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• Why do teachers let him carry it everywhere?
• Where did Yaseen get it?

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Yaseen’s actual blanket from Amazon

What are pencils made of?

• They have a barrel of graphite surrounded by wood
• The part that holds the eraser is called the ferrule

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• What trees do they come from?
• How do they sharpen?

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How do fish breath underwater?

• Their gills sucks the oxygen out of the water
• The reason they can’t breath on land is because air can’t get in their gills

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• Why do some fish have to remember to breath?
• Can some hold their breath longer?

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How do clocks work?

• They have a series of small plastic gears that work on very low power
• The battery can last for over 10 years

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• Do watches work the same way?
• Are digital clocks more or less efficient than traditional ones?

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What makes a magnetic force?

• The ‘North’ side and ‘South’ side of a magnet attract each other
• The North and South poles of our magnetic field are different then our geographical North and South poles

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• How can you test how strong a magnet is?
• Can you change a magnetic item to make it not attracted to magnets?

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Why are phones so addictive?

• They use color to attract your attention
• They provide never-ending info in a way that makes you not want to stop

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• Are different models more addictive than others?
• What about computers?

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Why are some drugs addictive?

• They mess with your brain
• The mind isn’t built for drugs, so it becomes dependent on them

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• What is the most addictive drug?
• Is it illegal in the USA?

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How is paper made?

• It uses tree pulp
• The Ancient Egyptians invented it using papyrus

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• How do you make different kinds of paper?
• How is it mass-produced?

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How do dishwashers work?

• They spread soap around a large area
• They suck all the food particles away

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• What chemicals do they use?
• How much do they cost?

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What is child labor?

• Young children work long hours for terrible pay
• The workplace is usually very dangerous

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• Is it illegal in the USA?
• What country is it most common in?

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How do power drills work?

• An electric motor makes the drill spin
• It screws nails in at a very fast rate

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• Why are they almost always yellow?
• How much power do they use?

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How do mirrors work?

• There is a thin layer of silver between the glass and the end ot the mirror
• The mirror reflects light of a prism

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• What other materials are they made of?
• Why are they better at reflecting than regular glass?�

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How do fidget spinners spin?

• They have very little friction.
• There are axes to give you a place to hold it

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• How fast can they spin in rotations per second?
• Why do some substances have less friction than others?

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How does a clock move?

• Multiple gears connect to push the hands
• When the gears are wound up they slowly go back the other way

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• How do clocks get wound up again?
• What about a battery-powered clock?

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How does a piano work?

• Little hammers hit strings to produce sound
• 3 pedals make the notes louder, quieter or shorter

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• Do black keys work differently than white keys?
• How do soundwaves project through the wood?

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How do cavities form?

• Bacteria eats away at the gums
• The tooth must be extracted to prevent decay

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• How fast can a cavity form?
• Are some teeth more resistant than others?

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What are books made of?

• All the paper is bound by a special glue
• In paperback books the cover is made of a cardboard-like material

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• How long does it take to print a book?
• Do people manage the printing press, or is it just machines?

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How do Giraffes eat?

• Long necks help to eat food where other animals can’t reach it, such as the tops of trees
• They have purple tongues to not get sunburned

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• What are the spots for?
• Are they prey to some predators?

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How do rockets work?

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1. They use powerful gas boosters which, once used up, fall back into the atmosphere

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• Lots of aerodynamics are used to make them

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• How long does it take to make one?

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• How much does it cost to create one?

Why do ducks quack?

1. They use noises to mate
2. They quack loudly when excited or scared
3. How does they sound pass through their bodies?
4. Do different waterfowl make other noises?

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How do ocean tides work?

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1. The moon controls the tides
2. There are 4 tide changes every 24 hours
1. Are all tides the same throughout the world?
2. Can tides affect Tsunamis?

How do people dream?

1. I know people dream during REM sleep
2. I know the brain produces memories
3. Why do some people sleep more than others?
4. Do dreams have any meaning?

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2. Think of something that you wonder or are curious about.

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4. Write the topic or question in the title box of the slide

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