Solutions and Mixtures
Observing the Universe
Forces
Cells and Classification
BHC Staff
100

Anything that has mass and takes up space is known as...

Matter

100

What does a lightyear measure?

Distance

100

What is the name of the force that opposes movement between two moving objects?

Friction

100

Name one of the seven characteristics needed for something to be considered alive.

Movement, Reproduction, Sensitivity, Growth, Respiration, Excretion, Nutrients

100

What colour is my cat?

Ginger

200

Define density

How close together the atoms of a substance are

200
Name the smallest and largest planets.

Mercury and Jupiter

200

Which two ends on a magnet attract?

North and South poles

200

Which two levels of classification make up the scientific name of an organism?

Genus and species

200

What are the names of Mr. Milliss' cats?

Fish and Chips

300

Name the three main states of matter

Solid, liquid, gas

300

What happens in a lunar eclipse?

The Earth is between the Sun and moon, casting a shadow on it

300

Which direction does gravity act on Earth?

Towards the centre of the planet

300

Describe an example of an adaptation.

 

300

In which year did Mr. Barwick become principal of BHC?

2017

400

Which state of matter is the most compressible? 

Gas

400
Provide one rule to writing a scientific method.

No pronouns, numbered steps that start with a verb, specific and detailed instructions

400

Name four simple machines.

Pulley, gears, inclined plane, levers.

400

Describe the function of a cells' nucleus

Controls the rest of the cell - like the brain

400

Who is the Head Teacher of Wellbeing?

Ms. Windsor

500

What does soluble mean?

Name an example that is soluble in water.

Able to be dissolved - e.g. salt or sugar in water

500

Name three phases of the moon.

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent

500

Name one way you can make an electromagnet stronger.

More coils of wire or increased voltage.

500

Which organelle is found in plant cells but not animal cells?

Chloroplast

500

Name all of the Year Advisors.

Ms. Kensett, Mr. Hodgman, Ms. Foley, Mr. Milliss, Mr. Parkinson, Ms. Scrimshaw, Mrs. Jenner, Ms. McKay, Ms. Wilson, Mr. Setright, Mr. Thurgood, Ms. Moreta