About my Teacher
What is my favourite colour?
Blue/Green
Wha force keeps the moon in orbit around Earth?
Gravity
I have no mass of my own, but I can transfer energy and travel through empty space. What am I?
A wave / electromagnetic radiation
Why should long hair be tied back during a laboratory activity?
To prevent it from interfering with equipment or coming into contact with substances/flames.
Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
Jupiter
What is my favourite food?
Quesadilla
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon in the same room?
Metal conducts heat away from your hand more quickly.
I am invisible, take up space, and can be compressed. What state of matter am I most likely describing?
A gas
Why should you never return unused chemicals to their original container?
You could contaminate the original chemical.
What is the only planet in our solar system known to rotate clockwise when viewed from above its north pole?
Venus
What is my favourite sport?
Rugby
If Earth suddenly stopped rotating but continued orbiting the Sun, what major change would occur?
The normal cycle of day and night would be dramatically altered.
Two objects have the same mass. One has twice the volume of the other. Which object has the greater density?
The object with half the volume
What should you do if you accidentally spill something during an experiment?
Tell the teacher immediately and follow their instructions for cleaning it up.
What element makes up most of the Sun?
Hydrogen
What is one place I travelled to?
Multiple answers
Why are coastal areas generally less extreme in temperature than areas farther inland?
Water heats and cools more slowly than land, moderating temperatures.
You put an ice cube in a glass of warm water. What happens to the ice, and why?
It melts because it absorbs thermal energy from the warmer water.
A student finishes an experiment and immediately leaves without cleaning their workspace. What safety rule did they forget?
Clean up your workspace and return equipment when finished.
Which organ in the human body uses the most energy, even while resting?
The brain
Did I get a new pet over the summer?!?!?
No -_-
A satellite is orbiting Earth. If its speed increases significantly, what can happen to its orbit?
It can move into a higher/larger orbit; if its speed becomes great enough, it can escape Earth's orbit.
Two identical plants are given the same amount of water. One is placed in sunlight and one in a dark closet. Which will grow better and why?
The plant in sunlight, because it needs light for photosynthesis.
A student sees a classmate doing something unsafe during an experiment. What should they do?
Stop what they're doing and tell the teacher rather than ignoring it.
What process do plants use to turn sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food?
Photosynthesis