Scientific Method
Parachutes
General Knowledge - Australia
General Knowledge - Science
All about Ms K
100

A list of equipment and resources used

Materials

100

In the parachute investigation, what was the independent variable?

Size of parachutes

100

Who is the current Premier of Victoria?

Daniel Andrews

100

What shape is wombat poo?

Square/cube

100

How many siblings does Ms K have?

1

200

Detailed steps and instructions

Method

200

In the parachute investigation, what was the dependent variable?

Fall time

200

Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

Scott Morrison

200

Which of these is NOT a real element? Thorium, Adamantium, Plutonium or Promethium?

Adamantium

200

What is the name of one of Ms K's pets?

Casserole, Percy or Louie

300

A type of variable that needs to be kept the same

Controlled

300

Name a potential controlled variable of the parachute investigation.

Environment, height, materials, weight etc

300

Which 2 animals are on Australia's coat of arms?

Kangaroo, Emu

300

Which famous woman scientist discovered x-rays and the element polonium?

Marie Curie

300

Which Australian hip hop group has Ms K seen twice in concert?

Hilltop Hoods

400

A prediction written in the "If... then..." format.

Hypothesis

400

Name 3 of the materials used in the parachute investigation.

Answers will vary - plastic bags, string, ruler, timer, sticky tape, paper clip

400

Which coin of Australia's currency is the largest?

50 cents

400

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

Tooth enamel

400

Name 3 musical instruments that Ms K has played (at an amateur level).

Flute, violin, clarinet, alto saxophone, guitar

500

An opportunity to discuss results and what affected them.

Discussion OR analysis OR evaluation

500

What type of graph do we use to show our results in the parachute investigation?

Line graph

500

How many territories exist in Australia?

Two - Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory

500

Give an example of a type of eukaryotic cell.

Animal or plant

500

Spell Ms K's first and last name correctly.

Answer written on board.