Properties & Materials
Science in our World
Early Exploration
First Contacts & Impacts
Missy J Bonus Round
100

What material is man-made? A) Wood B) Wool C) Plastic

✅ Plastic

100

Name two properties of dishwashing gloves.

✅ Rubber, flexible, waterproof

100

What does "Terra Australis" mean? A) No one’s land B) South land C) Island continent

✅ B) South land

100

Where did British settlers set up a colony? A) Port Jackson B) Port Douglas C) Port Cook

✅ A) Port Jackson

100

What colour is Missy J’s water bottle? Bonus for brand

Blue Stanley

200

Which of these is absorbent? A) Metal B) Paper towel C) Plastic bag

✅ Paper towel

200

Why is it important to do a fair test in science?

✅ So we know what caused the changes and can trust the results

200

Why did Europeans start exploring the world in the 1400s–1500s?

✅ Trade, wealth (gold/spices), religion, curiosity, build empires

200

True or False: Many places in Australia are still named after British and Dutch explorers.

✅ True

200

How many years has Missy J been teaching? Including this year

3 years

300

Name a material that is transparent and explain how it’s useful.

✅ Example: Glass – useful for windows so we can see through them

300

Why are biodegradable plastics a helpful invention?

✅ They break down faster and reduce pollution in the environment

300

Name one item traded between the Macassans and Yolngu people.

✅ Trepang (sea cucumbers), cloth, tobacco, knives, rice

300

Name two major impacts of British arrival on Aboriginal people.

✅ Introduction of guns, spread of disease, loss of resources, loss of culture, poor treatment

300

Why did Missy J want to become a teacher?

To help build student confidence and resilience, teaching them life skills

400

What’s the difference between a natural and a man-made material? Give one example of each.

✅ Natural: found in nature (e.g. wood), Man-made: created by humans (e.g. plastic)

400

How does plastic impact landfill?

Threatens wildlife harming the animals and environment, contaminates the water

400

Explain one reason why the Macassans and Yolngu had a positive relationship.

✅ Respectful trade, worked together, didn’t steal from each other

400

What caused many Tasmanian Aboriginal deaths by 1828? A) Disease B) Martial law C) Conflict D) All of the above

✅ D) All of the above

400

What does Missy J do on a Friday evening?

Youth leader- bonding with teens, planning fun activities, praying for them, giving advice etc.