5th Grade Teachers
New York City
A World of Food
Cool Creatures
Are You Smarter Than
A 5th Grader?
A 5th Grader?
100
This teacher would survive a zombie apocalypse for only 4 days because killing zombies would be too disgusting.
Who is Ms. Payano?
100
This country gave the United States the Statue of Liberty as a gift in 1886.
What is France?
100
A Mexican dish of handmade tortillas stuffed with small chunks of grilled beef, and then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro, and more!
What are tacos?
100
This venomous reptile lives throughout Africa and parts of Asia and can kill a human being with one bite.
What is the cobra?
100
Which of the following words is an adjective?
1. smooth
2. rapidly
3. smile
What is smooth?
200
This teacher's ping pong skills were once nationally ranked by the United States Table Tennis Association.
Who is Mr. SG?
200
This well-known building gets hit by lightning about 23 times per year.
What is the Empire State Building?
200
Originally from Italy, this dish of layered pasta, tomato sauce, and minced meat is popular with both adults and kids!
What is lasagna?
200
This feline mammal cannot roar but it can go from 0 to 45 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds.
What is the cheetah?
200
What kind of star is the hottest?
1. Red
2. White
3. Blue
What is blue?
300
This teacher's favorite fashion trend from the past is Juicy tracksuits.
Who is Ms. Gonzalez?
300
This famous location was renamed in 1904 after it became the headquarters of The New York Times.
What is Times Square?
300
This flaky pastry, often smothered in butter and jam, is another gift from France often enjoyed with a cup of strong coffee.
What is a croissant?
300
This aquatic creature lives among the tentacles of poisonous anemones and was made famous in the movie Finding Nemo.
What is the clownfish?
300
What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?
1. femur
2. humerus
3. sacrum
What is the femur?
400
This teacher's spirit animal is the Great Horned Owl, a very wise and strong creature.
Who is Mr. Arcos?
400
The eyes of this famous scientist are still kept in a safety deposit box in New York City today.
Who is Albert Einstein?
400
This food of the Middle East is made from chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini and can be used as a dip with vegetables and meats or spread on breads.
What is hummus?
400
This cool reptile can change the color of its skin to control their temperature, communicate with other members of its species, and to hide from predators.
What is the chameleon?
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400
How many sides are there to a trapezoid?
1. five
2. nine
3. four
What is four?
500
This teacher's dream vacation would include sand, sunshine, and a private bungalow in the Maldives.
Who is Ms. Jemison?
500
New York City earned this nickname during the 1920s after the prizes earned at the many horse races that took place in and around the city.
What is The Big Apple?
500
Eaten in the cold country of Canada, this dish is a mix of French fries, cheddar cheese, and gravy and is served everywhere!
What is poutine?
500
This furry mammal is a relative of the dog and is famous for its howl, often heard at night in many areas of North America.
What is the coyote?
500
Who was the second president of the United States?
1. John Adams
2. Thomas Jefferson
3. George Washington
Who is John Adams?
