1. THE
Brain STEM
Quiz
Runshaw College
Simon Ambury

2. Topic Aims Level Method Equipment Duration Approx 1 Hour Technology
The purpose of the resource is to get the students involved in working together in teams to solve as many problems as possible in a limited amount of time.
Level
GCSE – A Level
Method
This can be done in a small group or as a large group activity. If a question has been answered correctly, a part of the picture will be revealed, the picture is a “say what you see question”. At the end of the presentation there is a quick fire quiz. Click on the box and the question will reveal itself again a “say what you see question”.
Equipment
PC/Laptop
Duration
Approx 1 Hour

3. Say what you see Technology
In terms of computing, what does CPU stand for?
Is the wave length of infrared light too long or short to be seen by humans?
TRUE or FALSE Gold is not a good conductor of electricity?
Pick a question, answer it correctly and your box will reveal a piece of the puzzle
In terms of computing what does ROM stand for?
.’MOV’ extension refers usually to what kind of file?
.’TXT’ extension refers usually to what kind of file?
ANSWERS:
SURF THE WEB
In terms of computing, what does CPU stand for? Central Processing Unit
Is the wave length of infrared light too long or short to be seen by humans? Long
TRUE OR FALSE Gold is not a good conductor of electricity? FALSE
In terms of computing what does ROM stand for? Read only memory
.’MOV’ extension refers usually to what kind of file? Animation/Movie file
.’TXT’ extension refers usually to what kind of file? Text File
What frequency range is the high frequency band? to 30 MHz
What new technology was introduced at Wembley Tennis Championship in 1986? Yellow Balls (made it more visible for TV)
The desktop of a computer refers to? The visible screen
What frequency range is the high frequency band?
What new technology was introduced at Wembley Tennis Championship in 1986?
The desktop of a computer refers to?

4. Say what you see Quick Fire Round
1,000mm
Maid
ICE3
POD
POD
ANSWERS:
Metre Maid
Right Angle
Ice Cube
2 in One
Water Hose
Tripod
O2NE
H2OSE
POD

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