Random Trivia
What is the largest continent in the world?
Asia
What is the word for clearing or cutting down large areas of forest?
Deforestation
Charades - you have 90 seconds. Your team must correctly guess what you're acting out for the points. No sounds allowed.
The Opera House
True or False: Keeping a wild animal in a small cage is an example of animal cruelty
True
Which two students in our class have the same birthday?
Sienna & Visrudh
What gas do plants absorb from the air during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What does 'Climate Change' mean?
Long-term changes in Earth's temperature and weather patterns
One person to be nominated from each team. The team that selected his question gets to choose a team that isn't allowed to participate. The challenge: walk from the back of the room to the front of the room and touch the whiteboard in 10 seconds. The person that has a time closest to 10 seconds wins.
Mrs Youkhanna to judge
What does the word 'Avarice' mean?
Extreme greed, especially for money or wealth
Name 2 things Mrs Youkhanna always does in class besides teach
answers may vary
What do we call the main character in a story or novel?
The protagonist
What word describes a culture that constantly encourages people to buy more things than they need?
Consumerism
Whiteboard drawing challenge: you have 60 seconds to draw a picture that accurately portrays the concept of Corporate Capitalism.
Mrs Youkhanna to be the judge
Name one negative effect deforestation can have on wildlife.
Loss of habitat / animals losing their homes
What percentage of our class today has a pet?
(Mrs Y for answer)
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What does the phrase "the rat race" usually describe?
A tiring, competitive lifestyle (often related to work) where people feel stuck chasing success
Go to Mr. Fell's classroom & ask him:
"Sir, was it hard to learn how to speak Australian when you got here?"
Mrs Youkhanna to judge
Name one human activity that contributes to climate change.
E.g., burning fossil fuels, deforestation, factory emissions
How many students in our class have a first name that begins with the letter E
5
Emmanuella, Elijah, Elaria, Ereena, Emmanuel
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards, like "level" or "racecar"?
A palindrome
Why might keeping animals in zoos or circuses be seen as controversial, even if they're well cared for?
Animals lose natural freedom and behaviours even with good care
Choose one person from each team. The challenge will be revealed after selection.
Spelling Bee!
Why do authors often include difficult family relationships in their stories?
To reflect real life, create emotional connection, show character growth
How does Mrs Youkhanna bring leftover pizza to school and why?
Chopped up like a salad so she can eat it with a fork