Renaissance Facts
Summer Facts
Geography
Pop Culture
100

The name of the current CEO of Renaissance Learning? 

Who is Chris Bauleke

100

This juicy fruit, over 90% water, is a summer picnic favorite and comes in seedless varieties too.

What is watermelon?

100

This line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What is the Equator?

100

This author created the wizarding world of Hogwarts in the “Harry Potter” book series.

Who is J.K. Rowling?

200

The name of the town that Renaissance in headquartered.

What is Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

200

This is the name of the longest day of the year, which occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

What is the summer solstice?

200

This is the largest country in South America by both area and population.

What is Brazil?

200

This video game franchise features a battle royale mode and has become a cultural phenomenon since 2017.

What is Fortnite?

300

The first Renaissance product ever created. 

What is Accelerated Reader?

300

During summer on many beaches, these reptiles come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand.

What are sea turtles?

300

This desert, the largest hot desert in the world, spans much of North Africa.

What is the Sahara Desert?

300

This 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg was his first major box office hit, centered around a great white shark.

What is Jaws?

400

The name of 2 products Renaissance has acquired. 

What is Nearpod, Flocabulary, Freckle, eduCLIMBER, FastBridge, GL Educations, Lalilo, etc... ?

400

This U.S. government agency issues heat advisories and warnings during extreme summer temperatures.

What is the National Weather Service?

400

This is the capital city of Canada.

What is Ottawa?

400

This reality TV show features contestants trying to survive on a remote island to win a cash prize.

What is Survivor?

500

The year Renaissance went public (IPO).

What is 1997-2011?

500

This insect, more active in summer, is considered the world's deadliest animal due to disease transmission.

What is the mosquito?

500

This U.S. state is home to Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.

What is Alaska?  

500

This Oscar-winning director is known for films like “Inception” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy.

Who is Christopher Nolan?

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