Sem 1 Science
the chemical formula for water
H2O
a relationship that exists between members of the same species
intraspecific relationship
the longest river in the world
the Nile
Mr. McClure's first name
Samuel (Sam not accepted)
Teaches:
- 8 & 9 Humanities
- 8 & 9 Learning Manager
- 10 Law
Ms. Lisa Nguyen
the outermost electron shell that determines an elements reactivity
valence shell
the hormone responsible for lowering an individual's blood glucose levels
insulin
the country where you would find the city of Venice
Italy
the town in which Mr. McClure grew up
Edenhope
Teaches:
- 7 & 8 Drama
- 11 VM Work Related Skills and 11VM Personal Development
- 7 Lit Prac
Ms. Panteli
the type of radioactive decay where a single where an unstable atomic nucleus emits a high-energy electron
beta decay
when the human body is presented with a stimuli and the response to it reduces or dampens the original stimulus, with the aim of maintaining homeostasis
negative feedback loop
the official language of Brazil
Portugese
the state or territory where Mr. McClure was born
South Australia
the teacher who only teaches in either S4 or the Gym
Ms. Phyland
a fundamental principle in electricity that states the electric current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it and inversely proportional to its resistance.
Ohm's Law
the term used to describe a species whose effect on the ecosystem far outweighs its population size
keystone species
the third most populated country in the world
United States of America
the names of both Mr. McClure's pets
Otis (dog) and Periwinkle (cat)
the learning area leader (LAL) for Science
Ms. Lillian Lee
a rapid, exothermic chemical process where a substance (fuel) reacts with an oxidant (usually oxygen) to produce heat, light, and oxidized products like carbon dioxide and water
combustion reaction
the disease by the use of the myxoma virus as biological control for invasive rabbits in Australia
myxomatosis
the artist who composed Piano Sonata No. 14, also known as Moonlight or Moonlight Sonata.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Townsville
The staff member you will find on yard duty on Thursday morning before school at the front of school
Mr. Jennings