The few, the proud, the famous Iowans
Books then Movies
In the past
Science Class
Potpourri
100
This University of Iowa graduate scored a pick six in Super Bowl LIX.
Who Is Cooper DeJean
100
The main character of this fantasy book series went from not believing he was a wizard to saving his specialty prep school over the course of seven books.
Who is Harry Potter
100
The 2016 Olympics cost this host country and estimated $4.6 billion.
What is Brazil
100
Producing energy and often being nicknamed "the powerhouse of the cell" this organelle is a frustration for many a biology student during a test.
What is Mitochondria
100
This scientist is one of five who has won more than one Nobel prize and was the first woman to win one.
Who is Marie Curie
200
This actor was discovered at a bar while in school for engineering.
Who is Ashton Kutcher
200
In 2015 Harper Lee released the sequel to this bestselling novel, meeting much controversy.
What is To Kill a Mockingbird
200
Completed in October of 1927, Mount Rushmore was constructed to memorialize these four US presidents.
Who are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson
200
Students in physics class will often memorize these laws one of which states, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”
What is Newtons Third Law/What are Newtons Laws of Motion
200
Though the US does not have representation in the top 10 list of the most populated cities in the world, North America does. This North American city has a metro population of over 21 million residents.
What is Mexico City.
300
This “Hobbit” left Iowa for the Shire.
Who is Elijiah Woods (Frodo Baggins)
300
The 2010 hit teen comedy, Easy A, re-imagined this decidedly unfunny 1850 novel.
What is The Scarlet Letter.
300
Unsuccessfully completing the voyage in 1912 and described as unsinkable the RMS Titanic set off from England towards this US city.
What is New York City
300
The boiling point of water in Fahrenheit may actually be more relevant to students in culinary class than chemistry class.
What is 212°F.
300
This NBA player, often called one of the greatest of all time earned the nickname, "The Logo" due to the fact that he is the silhouette of the NBA logo.
Who is Jerry West
400
Known locally as a University of Iowa graduate. This famous actor is known around the globe for running a questionable chocolate factory, bringing a monster back to life, and being a cowboy among many other roles.
Who is Gene Wilder
400
This author is known for her novel set in a dystopian future where a patriarchal totalitarian government has taken over the United States. The novel regained popularity when a TV series with the same name premiered in 2017.
Who is Margaret Atwood
400
In 1928 the "single greatest victory ever achieved over disease" occurred when this scientist discovered an effective antibiotic substance. This medicine is estimated to have saved over 500 million lives since its discovery.
(Name the scientist or medicine)
What is Penicillin / Who is Alexander Fleming
400
Anatomy class may be an elective for many students, but the smallest bone in the body, the stapes, being found in this body part is not.
What is the ear
400
Pi is a mathematical constant that is commonly shortened to 3.14, however it goes on infinitely. These next 4 numbers are usually known in the math community though. (Name the next 4 numbers in pi)
What is 1592 (3.141592)
500
This Olympic gold medalist and 1971 Iowa State graduate switched alliances and became a wrestling coach at the University of Iowa from 1976 until 1997.
Who is Dan Gable
500
Elementary my dear Watson is a famous quote from Sherlock Holmes who calls this address home.
Where is 221B Baker Street (London, England)
500
Established in 1565 this East Coast city is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the US.
What is St. Augustine, Florida
500
Not to be confused with Astrology, Astronomy students know that this planet, discovered in 1781, centuries after the first planets were discovered, was the first to be discovered using a telescope.
What is Uranus
500
This creative has the most Academy Award (Oscars) wins with 22, some of which were for animation. Their last award was given posthumously.
Who is Walt Disney