Black History Month
What civil rights activist gave speeches such as "I've Seen the Mountaintop" and "I Have A Dream"?
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr
This holiday, celebrated on Feb. 14, commemorates love.
Valentine's Day
February 12, 1809
16th President of the US, from Illinois
Presided over the Civil War, ended slavery
Abraham Lincoln
How many points do you need to get into room 17 for reward time?
everyone is different so the points are different approx. 40
Groundhogs, also called woodchucks or whistle pigs, sleep through the winter. What is this process called?
Hibernation
Who was the first black American to be elected President?
Barack Obama
February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
Groundhog
February 4, 1913
Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus (but wasn't the first to do so)
Rosa Parks
Do you like the point system?
yes or no
points for answering honestly
Though it may surprise you, what is the true color of a polar bear's skin?
Black
Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on what public transit vehicle, before Rosa Parks did the same years later?
Bus
February 27th celebrates these creatures, often found in games, on trading cards, TV shows and movies? Their name is short for "pocket monster".
Pokemon
February 17, 1963
One of the greatest basketball players ever
Played for the Bulls and the Wizards
Michael Jordan
Is 30 minutes long enough to play in room 17?
any acceptable answer is fine
These small mammals are known for curling up in a spiky ball to protect themselves from predators
Hedgehogs
This was outlawed by the Civil Rights Act in 1964 in the US.
Segregation
Each year the Chinese zodiac commemorates a different animal. What mythical creature is celebrated this year (2024)?
Dragon
February 20, 1988
Singer from the Barbados
Songs include "Umbrella", "Work", "Rude Boy", and "Love on the Brain"
Rihanna
If you were in charge...what should learners do to get into room 17?
any acceptable answer
What large semi-aquatic mammal is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Hippopotamus
Simone Biles is the most decorated athlete in what Olympics sport?
Gymnastics
What fluffy breakfast food, often served with syrup, is celebrated on February 28?
Pancakes
February 20
The IRC staff person has a birthday this month
Mrs. C
What would you like to see in room 17 to make the room better?
any acceptable answer
This aquatic mammal uses Baleen, which is a structure that filters out the krill and plankton for feeding.
Whales