Old School Slang
School Around the World
Cafeteria Classics
History in the Halls
What did you learn?
100

In the 1960's if something was "groovy" it meant this. 

Cool or Excellent

100

In this country, students often remove their shoes before entering the classroom and may bow to the teacher. 

Japan

100

This sandwich, served in wax paper, was a staple of 80's lunchboxes. 

Peanut Butter and Jelly

100

"Cruisin for a bruisin" meant this kind of behavior. 

Asking for trouble or provoking someone

100

In math class, this shape has 3 sides and 3 angles. 

Triangle

200

"Book it" was 80's slang meaning to do this quickly. 

Run or Leave

200

In many parts of the UK, students wear these every day instead of casual clothes. 

Uniform

200

These rectangular desserts were often served with school lunch. 

Chocolate Brownies

200

In the 1950's, students practiced this type of drill for nuclear threats. 

Duck and Cover 

200

In science class, H2O is the formula for this.

Water

300

Someone wearing "Bell Bottoms" probably went to school in this decade. 

1970's

300

In India, the school year often begins in this month due to the monsoon season. 

June

300

This powdered drink mix came in a canister and was often served cold. 

Kool Aid or Tang

300

Which US President signed the law creating public Head Start programs.

Lyndon B. Johnson 

300

This US document begins with the words "We the People". 

Constitution 

400

A "square" back in the day was someone who acted like this. 

Boring or Uncool

400

In this African country, students learn in both Arabic and French, and many miles to reach school. 

Morocco

400

"Pizza Friday" was popular in many schools, with this common shape. 

Rectangle or Square

400

The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law in this year. 

2002

400

In English, this figure of speech compares two things using "like" or "as".

Simile

500

To "go steady" with someone in the 1950's meant this. 

To be in an exclusive relationship. 

500

Which country has a progressive education system is known for minimal homework, no standardized tests, and highly respected teachers. 

Finland

500

The "hot lunch" line typically required this in addition to your tray. 

Lunch Ticket or Punch Card. 

500

This landmark 1954 case outlawed segregation in schools. 

Brown vs. Board of Education

500

In geography, this is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Western and Eastern Hemispheres. 

Prime Meridian

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