Indiana Academic Super Bowl Junior Division
2008
Language
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Literature |
The Civil War: 1820-1877
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Indiana Academic Super Bowl Junior Division
2008
Math |
- I. Geometry:
- A. Pythagorean Theorem – solving problems in 2-3 dimensions.
- B. Intersection of two or more figures in a plane or space.
- II. Measurement:
- A. Conversion of common measurements for length, area and volume to
equivalent measurements.
- B. Perimeter and Area of basic two-dimensional figures and surface area and
volume of basic three-dimensional figures.
- C. Computation of area and volume of irregular shapes by breaking shapes into
more basic geometric figures.
- D. Problem-solving involving scale factors, perimeters, area and volume.
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Indiana Academic Super Bowl Junior Division
2008
Science |
- I. Physical Science – 40%:
- A. Ballistics:
- B. Explosives:
- 1. gun cotton.
- 2. nitroglycerin.
- 3. cordite.
- C. Geological Structures:
- 1. how structures are formed.
- 2. how the structures affected battles.
- D. Wind and ocean patterns:
- 1. locations.
- 2. effects on battles.
- II. Biology – 40%:
- III. Technology – 40%:
After considering the suggestions from the Coaches Conference, many topics were eliminated or
revisited. At the suggestions of the coaches, many of the items are directed to the war, although much
science was done that was not related to the war. Much was learned about the production of weapons, as
well as effective use of weapons during the Civil War. The chemistry of explosives moved forward during
this time because of the need for better weapons. This era also saw the development of the repeating rifle
and the Gatling gun as cartridge technology improved. Questions on these items will be directed at the
science behind these weapons, not just how they work.
There was also some progress in medicine due to the needs of the injured soldiers. More soldiers
died from the effects of disease than were killed directly in battle. Although some knowledge of sanitary
practice was available, conditions did not allow for this to be used.
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Indiana Academic Super Bowl Junior Division
2008
Social Studies |
- I. Pre-Civil War (40%):
- II. Civil War (25%):
The time span, 1820 -877, focuses on events pertaining to the Civil War and could
easily be limited to any one of the three main topics. However, to get the big picture of
the era, questions will be written from major pre-war events to the post-war aftermath.
Topics in the outline are representative of these major events. The outline is very broad.
Materials used for research are probably in school libraries. High school history
text books, encyclopedias, internet The Civil War, A History by Harry Hansen and
OXFORD COMPANION TO UNITED STATES HISTORY will be the principal sources.
- III. Reconstruction (35%):
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