Inventions & Inventors
He invented the automatic traffic signal, making roads safer for everyone.
Who is Garrett Morgan
This card game is famous for “books,” “reneging,” and lots of friendly trash
What is Spades
This sunny Florida city is known for beaches, nightlife, and cruise ships.
What is Miami
This glass jar was used for everything drinking, storing leftovers, and catching lightning bugs.
What is a Mason jar
This hairstyle was made famous in the 1970s and symbolized pride and power.
What is the Afro
This African American woman helped develop the home security system used in millions of homes today.
Who is Marie Van Brittan Brown
A backyard favorite where players toss metal pieces toward a stake in the ground.
What is Horseshoes
Many families took road trips to this amusement park known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
What is Disney World
Many homes had this plastic-covered furniture that stuck to your legs in the summer.
What is plastic‑covered couches
A protective style involving three strands woven together, often done by mom or grandma.
What are braids
He created the Super Soaker, one of the most popular toys of all time.
Who is Lonnie Johnson
This board game often turned into an all‑night family competition, especially on holidays.
What is Monopoly
Myrtle Beach is located in this southern state and has long been a favorite for family reunions.
What is South Carolina
This decorative item sat on top of the TV or dresser and was often covered in plastic too.
What are doilies
This style uses a hot comb to straighten hair, often done on Saturday nights before church.
What is a press and curl
This inventor improved the ironing board, making laundry day easier for generations.
Who is Sarah Boone
Kids used to draw squares with chalk and hop through them on one foot.
What is Hopscotch
This historic island off Georgia was once a major destination for African American vacationers.
What is St. Simons Island
This tin held sewing supplies, buttons, and everything except what the label said
What is the Royal Dansk cookie tin
A 1990s favorite featuring shaved sides and a high, boxy top.
What is the Hi‑Top Fade
He invented the refrigerated truck, transforming the food industry
Who is Frederick McKinley Jones
A fast‑paced hand‑slapping game played on porches, at school, and anywhere kids gathered.
What is Miss Mary Mack / Hand‑clap games
This Caribbean destination is known for reggae, jerk chicken, and beautiful blue waters
What is Jamaica
This household staple was used for hair grease, burns, dry skin, and everything in between.
What is Vaseline
This intricate style involves creating patterns close to the scalp using a comb and gel.
What are cornrows