Activities
For this activity, you need brushes and a canvas.
Painting.
What are the names of the five oceans of the world?
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and the Antarctic.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Aug. 2, 1776
Name this 1965 tune by the Temptations.
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day, when its cold outside I've got the month of May."
My Girl
This 1939 movie takes place in a mystical land in which four companions face an evil green foe.
"The Wizard of Oz"
This activity is like walking, but often done in nature.
Hiking
What present-day Italian city does Mt. Vesuvius overlook?
Naples
Which era marked a switch from agricultural practices to industrial practices?
The Industrial Revolution
Name this 1967 tune by Frankie Valli.
"Pardon the way that I stare/There are no words to compare/The sight of you makes me weak."
"Can't Take My Eyes off of You"
Phonetics professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a duchess in this 1964 film.
"My Fair Lady"
For this activity all you need is your _____ glasses.
Reading
What country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt
Name this 1963 tune by The Ronettes.
"The night we met , I knew I needed you so/And if I had the chance, I'd never let you go/So won't you say you love me?"
"Be My Baby"
Three women are on a mission in this 1953 movie, where the main goal is to get rich quick. And what better way to accomplish that than to marry a rich man?
"How to Marry a Millionaire"
This activity or game is played by two people. This game needs logical thinking and strategic moves.
Chess
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City
When was the Battle of Gettysburg fought during the Civil War?
1863
Name this 1956 tune by Mickey and Sylvia
"Lot of people take it for a game/Once you get it, you'll never wanna quit"
"Love is Strange"
In 1963 the character Melanie Daniels made her debut in this Alfred Hitchcock horror/mystery film.
The Birds
This is a good activity for your mind. You have to find answers to many questions.
Solving Crosswords.
Which European country is closest to Africa?
Spain
Who was the first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
Theodore Roosevelt
Name this 1964 tune by Dean Martin.
"And although my dream was well overdue/Your love made it well worth waiting/For someone like you"
"Everybody Loves Somebody"
A stray gets adopted by a little boy on a farm and proves he's anything but yellow in this 1957 film.
Old Yeller
Stamps, coins, antiques, vinyl records
Collecting
In which country is Machu Picchu located?
Peru
Instead of being impeached for his part in the Watergate Scandal, this president resigned.
Richard Nixon
This song from 1965 by Nat King Cole spells it all out. Name this tune.
"Two in love can make it, take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you "
"L-O-V-E"
Two army buddies decide to become a musical comedy show after the war. After meeting two sisters on the road, suddenly Christmas in Vermont sounds great. Name this movie from 1954.
"White Christmas"
This activity is very helpful if you've got a hole in your shirt.
Sewing.
Recently, a country has surpassed China in population, what country now has the highest population?
India
Name the two astronauts to walk on the moon in July of 1969.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
In 1960, Etta James created the wedding song of the century. Name this tune.
"My love has come along
Oh, and my lonely days, they're over "
"At Last"
In 1961, we have a modern day Romeo and Juliet musical, except it takes place on the dangerous streets of the upper westside in New York. And instead of rival houses, its rival gangs.
"West Side Story"
Before the Battle of Lexington and Concord, who took a midnight run to warn the militia of the approaching British forces?
Paul Revere