Nostalgic 2010s
What movie that came out in 2013 features the song "let it go"?
Frozen
Geology
25 + 25 =
25 + 25 = 50
True or false: The Prepare Program ran by La Trobe Uni is designed for VCE Vocational Major (VM) students to complete alongside their secondary school studies, building academic confidence, critical thinking, and STEM skills.
True
True or false, the Wurundjeri seasons begin and end based on environmental changes rather than specific dates.
True!
What year did Instagram launch?
2010
A eucalyptologistas is a botanist with a specialty in Myrtaceae (the Myrtle family) or Eucalyptus Trees.
What branch of science would they fit under?
Biology
45 - 14 = 31
21
If you want to go to university, which is the most appropriate certificate to study at the Pav?
1. VPC
2. Pav Cert
3. VCE - VM
VCE - VM, (along with an alternative pathway program such as the Prepare Program) is the quickest way.
Note: Mature enrolment at uni is possible with no schooling although usually takes longer before being admitted.
What weather conditions are expected in Biderap (~Jan-Feb)?
Hot and Dry weather
What pioneering streaming service launched in Australia in 2015?
Netflix
Correctly order these three step of the scientific method:
A) Conclusion,
B) Procedure,
C) Results,
D) Hypothesis,
D), B), C), A)
Hypothesis, Procedure, Results, Conclusion
What is the missing number in this "bridge to 20" number sentence?
17 + __ + 5 = 25
3
17 + 3 = 20
True or false: The Prepare Program ran by La Trobe Uni provides a direct pathway into La Trobe University for students, only if they have an ATAR.
False
The Prepare Program provides a direct pathway into La Trobe University, including students without an ATAR.
True or false, the changing of all Wurundjeri seasons rely on changes of the local ecology such as animal behaviours changing and plants flowering, NOT the position of the stars.
False.
While ecological observations are key, knowledge of the stars, their position at sunrise and sunset, twinkle, brightness, colour, can be used to determine what season it is.
What popular app was called Musical.ly before it became it's current name?
Tiktok (Launched as Musical.ly)
The app was initially created for short educational videos, but quickly pivoted to a popular 15-second to 1-minute lip-syncing platform before being acquired by ByteDance and merged into TikTok in 2018.
"everything is made of tiny particles" is a science fact most related to which branch of science?
Chemistry - the study of different types of matter (everything physical) and how it combines
What is 20 ÷ 5 x 5 = ??
20
x 5 and ÷ 5 are inverse of each other resulting in 1
Which of the following jobs do you need a university qualification to do?
A) Train Driver
B) Social Worker
C) Construction Site Manager
D) Police Officer
E) Nurse
B) Social worker - to be a social worker in Australia you must either do a Bachelors or Masters level degree in social work.
E) Nurse - at least a 3 year bachelors degree
Train Driver - You don’t need uni, you complete paid training with the rail company. No "engineering" degree required
Police Office - You don’t need a traditional university degree first. You apply to the police force and complete training through the police academy.
Construction Site Manager - No university degree required, usually trade qualifications and experience. Some site managers start as apprentices.
What is the name of the current Wurundjeri season?
Biderap
What artist went viral in 2012 for the dance and song Gangnam Style?
Other than stars, name two things you could see if you look up at the night sky in Melbourne this week.
Examples: the Moon, satellites, a shooting star, the International Space Station, a planet like Jupiter - which you can actually see just after sunset in the Eastern sky each night at the moment!
What is inverse to multiplying something by 4?
Dividing by 4
What is the name of the LaTrobe Uni program that provides cultural experiences and opportunities to help First Nations young people grow familiar with and gain access to university?
RISE Program
Name two of the Wurundjeri seasons.