Introductory Survey for WHS High School Students 403 ONLY 2002-03
Name: 


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


  1. 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


  1. How well do you think you'll do this year?
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Excellent   Poor


  1. I have been to another country.
    True
    False


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


  1. 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.)


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


  1. 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.


  1. 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.


  1. I feel that this year is going to be a very hard transition for me.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I've dug a hole in the ground.
    True
    False


  1. What is the most important class subject in school?
    Art
    Business
    Computers
    History (Social Studies)
    Other Languages
    Math
    Science
    Tech Ed
    Other


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


  1. I have seen a tornado. (in person)
    True
    False


  1. 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  


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


  1. I am in the proper level class.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have seen a hurricane. (in person)
    True
    False


  1. I know someone who uses a hot air balloon.
    True
    False


  1. The way that I currently study, will take me through college without too many problems.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


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


  1. 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  


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


  1. What is at the center of our solar system?


  1. We always see the same side of the moon.
    True
    False


  1. 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.


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


  1. I'm pretty confident I know how my brain learns things.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I've been to Space Camp.
    True
    False


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


  1. 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.


  1. I have experienced an earthquake. (in person)
    True
    False


  1. 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.  


  1. I've been in a cave or cavern.
    True
    False


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


  1. I understand the schedule.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


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


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


  1. 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.  


  1. 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


  1. 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


  1. 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


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


  1. 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


  1. I have traveled beyond North America.
    True
    False


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


  1. According to Scientists, parts of Connecticut used to be connected to...
    What is now Africa.
    What is now Hawaii
    What is now New Jersey


  1. 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.


  1. I've been to the Grand Canyon.
    True
    False