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What is the term for a school that serves students aged 7 to 13?
What is the term for a school that serves students aged 7 to 13?
Prep school
Identify a subject that teaches about the Earth and its features.
Identify a subject that teaches about the Earth and its features.
Geography
What facility in a school would you find books for reading and studying?
What facility in a school would you find books for reading and studying?
Library
What room in a school is primarily used for eating meals?
What room in a school is primarily used for eating meals?
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What term refers to the area outside of buildings where various school activities can take place?
What term refers to the area outside of buildings where various school activities can take place?
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Study Notes
Education Terminology
- High school is a secondary education institution where students, referred to as pupils, typically attend from ages 14 to 18.
- A pupil is synonymous with a student, representing an individual enrolled in an educational establishment.
- Prep school, or preparatory school, caters to younger students aged 7-13, often focusing on providing a strong foundational education in preparation for high school.
School Facilities and Subjects
- Campus refers to the physical grounds and buildings of a school or university where educational activities take place.
- Important subjects in high school include:
- Geography: the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
- Music: the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm.
- Drama: a form of literature intended for performance, encompassing scriptwriting and acting.
- Science: a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
- Art: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically producible as visual arts.
- Cookery: also known as culinary arts, involves the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
- Computing: the study or practice of utilizing computer technology and systems for various purposes.
- Dancing: the art of movement, often rhythmical and to music, representing a form of expression.
School Environment
- Classroom: a designated space where instruction occurs and students engage in learning activities.
- Library: a resource center containing a collection of books, periodicals, and other materials for study and research.
- Dining hall: a communal area within a school where students eat meals together.
- Cafeteria: a type of dining establishment within schools where food is served and students can select from various options.
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Test your knowledge of key terms and subjects related to high school education. This quiz covers definitions and concepts such as pupils, campus, and important subjects like geography, music, and drama. Perfect for students and educators alike!
