Indigenous Astronomy
How are dreaming stories passed down through generations?
They are passed down orally from generation to generation as a means of preserving and sharing cultural heritage.
What is a constellation?
Constellations are patterns of stars in the night sky that form recognisable shapes or figures.
What is the Big Bang theory?
The Big Bang theory is a scientific model that explains the origin and evolution of the universe.
What is the term used for an object in motion?
Kinetic energy
What is Miss Godinho's favourite colour?
pink
In Aboriginal astronomy, what celestial feature is often used as a navigation aid during travel?
the position of stars and constellations in the night sky.
You zodiac sign depends on your...
Birthday
What is red shift and blue shift?
Red shift occurs when objects move away from an observer.
Blue shift occurs when objects move closer.
What is Newton's First Law of Motion?
A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force
What is Miss Godinho's first name?
Savannah
How does the movement of the Emu in the Sky relate to seasonal changes and traditional practices?
The movement of the Emu in the Sky is used by Indigenous Australians to track seasonal changes, such as the timing for emu egg gathering.
Name 5 of the zodiac constellations
What is the concept of "spaghettification" near a black hole?
As an object approaches the black hole, the gravitational pull on its near side becomes significantly stronger than its far side, causing it to be stretched and elongated like spaghetti.
A roller coaster car is at the top of a hill before plunging downwards. What type of energy does the car possess at this point?
Potential energy
How many kids does Miss Godinho have?
0
Name two constellations of the Boorung people
1. Bunya
2. Warepil
3. Tchingal
4. Kulkunbulla
5. Yurree
6. Wanjel
Which ancient civilisations are the root of western constellations?
Greek, Roman, Babylonians
How does the expanding universe relate to the Big Bang theory?
It describes how galaxies and other cosmic structures are moving away from each other, suggesting that the universe started from a single point and has been expanding ever since.
The formula for potential energy is:
Ep = mgh
m = mass
g = gravitational field
h = height
What is the value for g?
9.8
What is Miss Godinho's dogs name?
Jupiter
The tchingal constellation is what type of animal?
emu
What image is the orion constellation?
A hunter
What are the three types of galaxies?
1. Spiral galaxies
2. Elliptical galaxies
3. Irregular galaxies
A person is pedaling a bicycle. What type of energy is being converted into kinetic energy to move the bicycle?
Chemical energy
What nationality is Miss Godinho?
Portuguese