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
The little girl in The Good Ship Lollipop was who?
Shirley Temple
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
Name an activity that you would like to do in cognition group in the future.
Points for all feedback!
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
This holiday is celebrated the Monday following the birthdays of George Washington (Feb 11) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12).
President's Day
February 17, 1963
One of the greatest basketball players ever
Played for the Bulls and the Wizards
Michael Jordan
Steve McQueen died in which country?
Mexico
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 6, 1945
Singer from the Jamaica
Songs include "One Love", "Three Little Birds", "Trenchtown Rock", and "Jamming"
Bob Marley
Name two of the four Beatles.
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
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 PACE staff person has a birthday this date.
Hint: She takes RECREATION very seriously!
Alice
Which clothing garment is considered the oldest?
A skirt
This aquatic mammal uses Baleen, which is a structure that filters out the krill and plankton for feeding.
Whales