Children's Films
The 90's
Parts of Speech
American Cities
Philly Grab Bag
100
Originally released in 1995, this Disney classic chronicles the rise to the throne of a young Prince Simba and was remade in 2019 with a brand-new soundtrack, ensembled by Beyoncé Knowles.
What is the Lion King?
100
Widely regarded as the most popular basketball player of all time, he led the Chicago Bulls to 6 national championships within the decade.
Who is Michael Jordan?
100
The word BOOK belongs to this part of speech.
What is a noun?
100
Aside from serving as America’s capital, this city is also marked as the home of a number of noted museums and prestigious institutions, such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture and Howard University, a historically black university.
What is Washington, DC?
100
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, also known as this, experienced worker shortages during the initial onset of COVID-19.
What is SEPTA?
200
Created in a joint effort between Disney and Pixar, this story follows Marlin the clownfish on a journey to reunite with his only son.
What is Finding Nemo?
200
Bob Saget starred as Danny Tanner in this staple 90’s sitcom about a single father raising his three daughters—the youngest of whom was played by twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
What is Full House?
200
If a word has -ing on the end, it belongs to this part of speech.
What is a verb?
200
This city is the seat of America’s film industry, and also the second largest city in the United States. It is referred to by several nicknames, including “Hollywood” and “Tinseltown”.
What is Los Angeles?
200
This is the name of the Philadelphia based team which competes within the National Basketball Association.
Who are the 76ers?
300
Originally released in 2001—this hyper popular franchise tells the multi-generational tale of an anti-social swamp Ogre who falls in love with a princess.
What is Shrek?
300
This Nickelodeon cartoon chronicles the life of its main character, a 4th grader with a football shaped head, attending the fictional PS 118 in what appears to be New York City.
What is Hey Arnold?
300
Words like colors, tastes, the weather, and personality, all belong to this part of speech, which describes something.
What is an adjective?
300
Also known as “Charm City,” this city is the largest in Maryland and serves as the location for the hit HBO series, “The Wire.”
What is Baltimore?
300
Elected in 2015 and taking office in 2016—he is the 99th and incumbent (current) mayor of Philadelphia.
Who is Jim Kenney?
400
This children’s film, originally released in the summer of 1982, tells the story of the young Elliot and the friendship he forms with an alien stranded on Earth and trying to return home.
What is E.T.? (The Extra-Terrestrial)
400
She became the first female rapper to have a solo number one song with 1998’s That Thing. Her only solo album to date, the Miseducation of (her name) has sold over ten million copies.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
400
This part of speech contains words like she, they, we, he, or us-- that take the place of nouns.
What are pronouns?
400
This city in Florida, which has recently seen a surge in its popularity as a Spring Break destination thanks to its “South Beach,” is the home of the rap duo The City Girls, and serves as inspiration for rapper Drake’s “305 to My City”.
What is Miami?
400
This network of charter schools that originally opened in 2001, operates campuses such as Pickett on Chelten and Wayne avenues, and John Wister in Ogontz. They are recognized by their emblematic blue and white colors.
What is Mastery Charter?
500
These films, which debuted in the early 1990’s features a tweenaged Macaulay Culkin as the trickster Kevin McAllister, left behind on vacation and separated from his family.
What is Home Alone?
500
He served as the president of the United States for most of the 90’s – passing controversial measures such as the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy and the 1994 crime bill. His wife later unsuccessfully ran for president in 2016.
Who are Bill and Hillary Clinton?
500
"Wham!" "Yerrrrr!" And Cardi B's signature "Okurrrrr" are all examples of this part of speech.
What are interjections?
500
This city, widely regarded as the cultural and commercial hub of America’s South, is home to the Hawks, Braves, and the Falcons. It is also the birthplace of the late Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
What is Atlanta, Georgia?
500
This popular snack brand, seen here, is headquartered in Philadelphia.
What is Tasty Kake?