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WorksheetsPAMS Knowledge Bowl 2026
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What does the R in RISE UP stand for?
Royalty
Respect
Radiant
Rad
Which of these is not figurative language?
Imagery
Alliteration
Author's Purpose
Onomatopoeia
In 4/4 time, how many beats does a half rest receive?
1/2
1
4
2
Every year at PAMS in the fall there is a play. How many have there been?
26
24
28
27
What does Integrity mean?
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
The quality of being right and knowing the answer.
the quality of being helpful
the quality of being there for other people
How do you say "friends" in French?
chien
chat
ami(e)
sœur
This year the 7th grade went on a field trip in the December. Where did they go?
Walnut Street Theater
People's Light Theater
Sight and Sound Theater
Dutch Apple DInner Theater
Which of the following is an example of an allusion?
“Taylor and Sam were let go from their jobs.”
“It’s raining cats and dogs out here.”
“The pie fell off the countertop and went splat!”
“She was faster than Usain Bolt.”
What is the letter name of the 3rd line of the treble clef staff?
d
a
b
c
What game was featured at the BPT Holiday Extravaganza?
Jumbo Dartboard
Who wants to be a millionaire
tic tac toe
plinko
7th and 8th grade students can join a lot of different PIAA sports at PAMS. How many are there?
15
17
9
13
What type of rocks are formed by the cooling of magma?
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Phoenixville Middle School used to be a Junior High. What was the mascot when it was a junior high?
Tiger
Bluehawk
Eagle
Bear
What was the name of this year's Spring Spectacular?
The Little Mermaid
Annie
Matilda
Spongebob the Musical
The physical condition of your body is what part of the Health triangle?
Social Health
Mental Health
Physical Health
What is the great pacific garbage patch?
Trash found in Mr. Spinelli’s bedroom.
Huge island of trash in the Pacific ocean.
Tremendous area of plastics created by global winds and ocean currents
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and overall social well-being.
True
False
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide happen in the Respiratory System?
Trachea
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Complete this sentence
When we walked into the classroom, Josh threw pencils at __________.
Charlie and I.
Charlie and me.
we.
I and Charlie.
The running of the bulls occurs in what Spanish speaking country?
Chile
Ecuador
Spain
Panama
What is the ability to do work?
Force
Work
Energy
What is the basic building block of all matter?
Cell
Atom
Element
Members of the 7th and 8th grade chorus, band and orchestra are seeing a Broadway show in NYC in May. What are they seeing?
Hamilton
Aladdin
Wicked
Back to the Future the Musical
What is 35% of 80?
2.28
2800
28
43
Which Trophic Level contains the most biomass?
Producers
Apex Predators
Primary Consumers
Secondary Consumers
What is the best way to prevent headaches as you are growing up - especially when you are in middle school?
Stay Hydrated
Eat smart meals - including breakfast, lunch and dinn
Go to bed at a reasonable time
Self-manage your screen time
All of the above
What are the 7 continents?
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, West America, and South America
Africa, Arctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, and South America
What are the 5 themes of geography?
Geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics
Movement, Region, Human environment interaction, location, place
Geography, region, location, place, social structure
At the BPT Holiday extravaganza several houses won a movie reward. What movie did they get to watch?
Cool Runnings
Elf
Scrooge
Polar Express
What are the five text structures used by authors in nonfiction text?
Description, Cause & Effect, Chronological Order, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution
Settiing, Cause & Effect, Chronological Order, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution
Description, Cause & Effect, Alphabetical order, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution
Simplify: 3(4x – 5) + 7x
12x-15
19x – 15
19x+15
5x-15
When writing a speech what are the 3 parts?
Introduction, Body, Ending
Beginning, Middle, Ending
Beginning, Body, Conclusion
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What does the E in RISE UP stand for?
Excitement
Engagement
Energy
Which inequality is represented in the graph?
x ≥ 2
x > 2
x < 2
x ≤ 2
Ohm’s Law states V=IR. What does that stand for?
Volume = Inside x Rim
Velocity = Distance x Rate
Voltage = Current x Resistance
Voltage = Inductors x Resistors
PASD has been around for a long time. In what year was the school district founded?
1865
1868
1913
1924
There are a lot of ways to show integrity in our school. What is one way to show integrity in the cafeteria?
Pick up trash
Run around the cafeteria
Yell
Cut in line
4a+2a=?
6
6a
8a
2
Completing your assignments is a great way to show engagement in the classroom. What is another way?
call out the answer
crumple up your paper before turning it in
listen and follow directions
What is the name of the bots that are used in STEM classes to learn simple coding?
OZOBOT
OZBOT
BOTZ
ZOBOT
Which is NOT an example of a coding language?
Python
Java Script
C++
Stardust
PAMS was not always located where it is now. This building opened in 2012, what was built where PAMS used to be?
Athletic fields/parking lot
High School
Ice Cream Shop
Manavon Elementary
Solve for W
9-W=8
2
1
3
.5
The 7th grade is going on a field trip on May 20th. What is the field trip called?
Phillies Day
Race you to the Top
Amazing Historic Race
Philadelphia History Day
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To list the specific laws of the United States.
To outline the goals and purposes of the new government.
To declare war against England.
To explain how to amend the Constitution.
Selfish: Generosity ::
honest: truth
old: age
frightened: courage
flexible: stretch
Identify the meaning of the suffix underlined within the following word: biology
Process of
Study of
Condition of
Without
What is the absolute value of -8?
1
-8
0
8
What word best describes the leading character/one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text?
Antagonist
Minor character
Side characters
Protagonist
The Latin word part “intra,” as found in the word “intracellular,” means:
Water
Within
Under
Between
The Greek word part “itis,” as found in the word “tonsilitis,” means:
Inflammation
Over
Two
After
The Latin word part “audi,” as found in the word “auditorium,” means:
Cut
Specialist
Hear
Government
43x+7=−2
-12
12
20/3
-20/3
In what year did this middle school building open?
2020
2019
2012
2014
Solve for X: 4x + 2 = 2x + 10
3
4
5
6
Choose the correct form of the verb: "Yo _____ en la clase de español." (hablar)
hablan
hablas
hablo
habláis
Information gathered during a scientific investigation and used to support a claim.
Evidence
Observation
Data
Materials
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
Energy
Volume
Gravity
Squares, circles, hearts, and stars are examples of _______.
Form
Shape
Lines
Subjects
What is a personal budget?
A personal budget is a document that outlines an individual's financial goals.
A personal budget is a type of loan that individuals can take to cover their expenses.
A personal budget is a financial plan that helps individuals track their income and expenses.
A personal budget is a tool used by businesses to manage their finances.
