FIVE LETTER FOODS
Popular varieties of this fruit include Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Gala
What is an apple?
This colorful arc appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops, creating a spectrum of colors.
What is a rainbow?
Instead of paying with cash, many people use this plastic payment method, allowing purchases now and payment later.
What is a credit card?
1968: Introduced by AT&T, this three-digit phone number was created to quickly connect people in emergencies with police, fire, or ambulance services.
What is 9-1-1?
This person is the head administrator of a school, responsible for overseeing teachers, students, and daily operations.
Who is the principal?
A sweet, thick liquid produced by bees from the nectar of flowers
What is honey?
This bright flash across the sky is caused by a sudden electrical discharge and is often followed by thunder.
What is lightning?
Often featuring athletes, superheroes, or Pokémon characters, these collectibles are bought, sold, and exchanged by hobbyists.
What are trading cards?
1969: This machine revolutionized banking by allowing customers to access cash without waiting in line or visiting a bank teller
What is an ATM?
This favorite part of the school day gives students time to play outside and take a break from lessons.
What is recess?
A type of salt-cured pork served crispy alongside eggs at breakfast
What is bacon?
This weather event is known for its funnel shape, swirling winds, and the ability to lift cars, damage buildings, and uproot trees.
What is a tornado/twister?
Players mark the numbers on this grid while listening for letters and numbers like B-12 or O-69.
What is a BINGO card?
1963: This psychedelic lighting device contains colorful blobs of wax that slowly rise and fall as they warm up.
What is a lava lamp?
This after-school consequence gave students extra time in the classroom as punishment for breaking rules or misbehaving.
What is detention?
This fragrant herb is a key ingredient in pesto and pairs well with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
What is basil?
This weather expert studies the atmosphere and uses tools like satellites, radar, and computer models for predictions.
What is a meteorologist?
A standard deck of these contains 52 of them divided into four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades.
What are playing cards?
1963: As mail deliveries increased, the U.S. Postal Service introduced this five-digit system to create a more efficient way of sorting and routing mail.
What are ZIP codes?
Students who achieve high grades during the school year may earn recognition by being placed on this list.
What is the honor roll?
A Japanese dish that combines vinegared rice with various ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and sometimes tropical fruits.
What is sushi?
Meteorologists use this instrument to measure changes in air pressure, which can help predict changing weather.
What is a barometer?
Television hosts, actors, and public speakers sometimes glance at these to remember their next line or talking point.
What are cue cards?
1965: A material that is used in packaging today to protect fragile items, like electronic equipment, during shipping or storage.
What is bubble wrap?
Developed in 1876, it’s a proprietary library classification system which organizes books based on discipline and subject.
What is the Dewey Decimal System?