Introductory Survey for WHS High School Students 401 ONLY 2002-03

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Which is the subject that the adults in your life have told you is the most important?

	Art
	Business
	Computers
	History (Social Studies)
	Other Languages
	Math
	Science
	Tech Ed
	Other
	The adults in my life say that all subject are equally important.

The town of Wethersfield, Connecticut holds the distinction of being the only single town to...

	...have the eye of two hurricanes pass over it in the same year.
	...be hit by a tornado in Connecticut in the 1990's.
	...have two meteorites hit two houses.
	...have the most rainfall in the state during the 20th century.
	...have deposits of gold, copper, and a few diamonds.

Scientist consider the Earth to be 4.6 billion years old.
True

False

I'm really good at using a computer for basic tasks.
True

False

What is the most important class subject in school?

Art

Business

Computers

History (Social Studies)

Other Languages

Math

Science

Tech Ed

Other

I wish I knew more tricks about how to get my mind to work the way I want it to.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

If you have a computer at home, which type do you have? (Ask the instructor if you aren't sure.)
If you don't have one at home, you can skip this question.

PC Platform

Apple / Macintosh Platform

Other (This would be very rare, but still happens.)

I have learned most of what I know about Earth Science from...

Television

Personal Interest

Parents

Travel

School

Relatives / Friends who are into it.

Other

I can use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations just as well as any other students.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

I have seen a tornado. (in person)
True

False

I have been on a boat in the ocean or Long Island Sound.
True

False

I feel that this year is going to be a very hard transition for me.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

I have traveled beyond North America.
True

False

The way that I currently study, will take me through college without too many problems.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

I am in the proper level class.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

Which of the following best describes your access to a computer?

	When I need to use a computer I use one at school or the town library.
	I have a computer at home that I can use to type papers on, but do not have internet access.
	I have a computer at home that also has internet access.

I've dug a hole in the ground.
True

False

Order this list starting with the person(s) who has the greatest part to play in your education, and ending with the person(s) that have the least.

	1	2	3	4	5	6
Myself
Parents / Guardian
Teacher
Other Relative
Friends
Someone not listed here

Liquid Water only turns into Water Vapor at the boiling point (100 degrees C).
True

False

From your perspective, which of the follwing statements do you think best describes the philosophy of your parent(s) / guardian(s) regarding your education?

	Whatever you do is fine with us (me).
	As long as you're passing.
	Let me or your Mom do the project for you!
	You're on your own with that stuff.
	Did that big mean teacher give you an 'D'? Let's go out for ice cream!
	You have to get A's!
	A's and B's are fine with us.
	If your grades are too low, you're grounded.
	Whatever is fine...but if you made Honor Roll I'd be so proud!
	You NEED better grades to get into a good college!
	Your older Brother (or Sister) never had any trouble with that class...
	I'll pay you to get better grades!
	As long as you do your best, we'll be proud of you.

According to Scientists, parts of Connecticut used to be connected to...

What is now Africa.

What is now Hawaii

What is now New Jersey

I've been to the Grand Canyon.
True

False

I have been to a salt water beach in the last 5 years.
True

False

Ignoring your enjoyment of the following activities... List them in order starting with the one that is most effective at getting you to learn, and dending with the one that you consistently learn the least from.

	1	2	3	4	5	6
Watch an educational movie.
Engage in a class discusion with the teacher.
Take notes during an interesting lecture.
Work in small groups on project.
Work with one partner on a project.
Work alone on project.

I understand the schedule.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

I have seen a hurricane. (in person)
True

False

Place the following in order starting with the type of learning activity you most like to do in school, and ending with the type of activity you least like to do.

	1	2	3	4	5	6
Watch an educational movie.
Engage in a class discusion with the teacher.
Take notes during an interesting lecture.
Work in small groups on project.
Work with one partner on a project.
Work alone on project.

I've been in a cave or cavern.
True

False

I have seen a severe flood. (in person)
True

False

Ignore what you like to do most, and put the following in order starting with the type of activity in which you LEARN the most, and ending with the way you are least likely to learn.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
An Interesting Lecture
Taking Notes
Watching Educational Movie
A Formal Lab Experiment
An Hands-On Activity that is not a Formal Lab
Moving Around Playing an Educational Game
Solving A Puzzle or Code
Teaching Others (Like a Presentation)
Performing A Skit or Dance

I have been to another country.
True

False

I used to (or still) play with dirt and/or sand boxes.
True

False

The planet Earth is closer to the Sun in the Summer.
True

False

The skills learned and practiced in science class could help me in my life regardless of what I end up doing.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree

I know someone who uses a hot air balloon.
True

False

How well do you think you'll do this year?

1 2 3 4 5

Excellent Poor

I have been in an airplane within the last 5 years.
True

False

I might be some type of scientist in the future.
True

False

I've been in a boat on a river or lake.
True

False

When it is Winter for us, it is Summer for people in Australia.
True

False

I have been to a volcano. (in person)
True

False

What is at the center of our solar system?

What do you think your parent(s) / guardian(s) would say if asked which of the following statements best fit their philosophy regarding your education and grades.

	Whatever you do is fine with us (me).
	As long as you're passing.
	Let me or your Mom do the project for you!
	You're on your own with that stuff.
	Did that big mean teacher give you an 'D'? Let's go out for ice cream!
	You have to get A's!
	A's and B's are fine with us.
	If your grades are too low, you're grounded.
	Whatever is fine...but if you made Honor Roll I'd be so proud!
	You NEED better grades to get into a good college!
	Your older Brother (or Sister) never had any trouble with that class...
	I'll pay you to get better grades!
	As long as you do your best, we'll be proud of you.

I have experienced an earthquake. (in person)
True

False

How much experience do you have in the Earth Sciences? ( 1 = none; 9 = I sleep, eat, and breathe Earth Science )

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I've been to Space Camp.
True

False

We always see the same side of the moon.
True

False

I saw the results of the microburst that happened in Wethersfield a few years ago. (in person)
True

False

I'm pretty confident I know how my brain learns things.

1 2 3 4 5

Strongly agree Strongly disagree