Television Themes
Mathematics
Books of the Bible
Fun at the Beach
Cereals
The 1980's
Potpourri
100
This spoof on silver age super heroes first aired in 1966 starring Adam West.
What is Batman?
100
2 + 2 = 4
is an example of this basic mathematical process.
What is addition?
100
This, the first book of the Old Testament, tells us the story of Adam and Eve and Noah's Ark.
What is Genesis?
100
This versatile beach essential can be used to dry off after a swim or to create a cozy seat in the sand.
What is a beach towel?
100
This Kellogg's cereal featuring sugar coated corn flakes was introduced in 1952. They're Gr-r-reat!
What are Frosted Flakes?
100
Known as the King of Pop, this Gary, Indiana native performed with his brothers before going solo. He is famous for hits such as Thriller and Billie Jean.
Who is Michael Jackson?
100
in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented this device that allows people to speak to one another from great distances.
What is a telephone?
200
This sitcom, first aired in 1969 and created by Sherwood Schwartz, featured a large blended family with two parents, six kids, and a housekeeper named Alice.
What is The Brady Bunch?
200
5 - 3 = 2
is an example of this mathematical process.
What is subtraction?
200
The final book of the New Testament, this book is often called the Book of the Apocalypse or the Apocalypse of John.
What is (the Book of) Revelation?
200
Kids and adults alike love to build these elaborate structures on the beach.
What is a sandcastle?
200
Produced by General Mills, this cereal was introduced in 1941. The "Honey Nut" variety is often more popular than the original flavor.
What are Cheerios?
200
The highest grossing film of the 1980's, this Stephen Spielberg classic is the story of a boy who befriends an alien who is stranded on Earth.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
200
A protective plate found at the ends of our fingers and toes, we often trim or paint these protein-based parts of our bodies.
What are nails?
300
This American romantic comedy-drama first aired in 1977. The show was set on a cruise ship called the MS Pacific Princess.
What is The Love Boat?
300
One of the four elementary mathematical operations, the result of this process is called the product. Many children are encouraged to memorize what they call their times tables.
What is multiplication?
300
The books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are collectively called this. They tell of the life and ministry of Jesus.
What are the Gospels?
300
The Beach Boys loved to sing about this aquatic sport that is easily observable from the beach.
What is surfing?
300
Toucan Sam has been the mascot for this brightly colored Kellogg's cereal since it's introduction in 1963.
What are Fruit Loops?
300
This Pope was shot in St. Peter's Square in 1981, but fortunately made a full recovery. His would-be assassin was caught and restrained by a Nun!
Who is Pope John Paul II?
300
This NBA legend won 6 championships with the Chicago Bulls and was on the Olympic Dream Team. He is also famous for endorsing Nike shoes, Ballpark hotdogs, and McDonald's.
Who is Michael Jordan?
400
The second longest running Western, this show first aired in 1959. The show focused on Ben Cartwright and his sons Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe and their life on the Ponderosa ranch.
What is Bonanza?
400
This is a number that is less than zero, used to show a loss or deficiency.
What are negative numbers?
400
Written by King Solomon, this Old Testament book features Biblical wisdom and discussions about values and morality.
What is the Book of Proverbs??
400
People use these devices to keep drinks and food cold at the beach.
What is a cooler?
400
The longest lasting cereal that revolves around preexisting cartoon mascots, this Stone-Age cereal comes in Fruity and Cocoa varieties and has been popular since it was introduced in 1971.
What are Pebbles?
400
This compact analog magnetic tape was the most popular way for music to be sold during the 1980's. You could typically listen to recordings on both sides, and the recordings could last up to 60 minutes for each side.
What are cassette tapes?
400
This PBS children's classic features both live humans and muppets in an educational program known for it's heart and charm.
What is Sesame Street?
500
This 1982 sitcom, set in a local bar, ran for 11 seasons and produced three spin-offs: The Tortellis, Wings, and Frasier.
What is Cheers?
500
This branch of mathematics deals with abstract numbers.
X + 2 = 7; Solve for X
is an example of this type of equation.
What is algebra?
500
In this book, the piety of a wealthy and devout man is tested when Satan predicts that he will rebuke God if his riches and family are taken from him.
What is the Book of Job?
500
These wooden structures along the beach can feature food stands, carnival rides, and places to enjoy the beautiful view.
What is a pier/boardwalk?
500
This cereal, first produced by Quaker Oats in 1963, has a naval captain as it's mascot. The mascot was created by Allan Burns, more famous for co-creating the Munsters and the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
What is Captain Crunch?
500
This South Korean automaker began selling cars in the United States in 1986. They introduced models such as the Excel and the Sonata.
What is Hyundai?
500
This Australian plant has many medicinal benefits, including the relief of cold symptoms, treating dry skin, pain management, and as an insect repellent.
What is Eucalyptus?
600
This sitcom ran from 1972-1977. It finished in the Neilson Ratings Top 10 five times. The show featured a father and son who ran their own business and dealt with issues such as racism and poverty.
What is Sanford & Son?
600
This is a circular statistical graph that is divided into "slices" to display numerical portions.
What is a pie chart?
600
The fifth book of the Old Testament, this book contains a series of commands to the Israelites regarding the laws they must follow in the Promised Land.
What is the Book of Deuteronomy?
600
The busiest beach in the US is located in this state.
What is Hawaii? (Waikiki Beach)
600
This cereal, first produced by General Mills in 1937, claims to have no added food coloring or flavoring. General Mills claims the brand is "Kid Tested, Mother Approved."
What is Kix Cereal?
600
This iconic film starring Michael J. Fox was the highest grossing film of 1985. The movie features a teenager named Marty McFly who accidentally travels 30 years into the past to interact with his parents in 1955, when they were in high school.
What is Back to the Future?
600
A type of strong coffee, hot water under high pressure is forced through finely ground coffee beans to make this highly concentrated beverage served in small doses.
What is Espresso?
700
This 1974 historical drama was loosely based on a series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It starred Michael Landon and Karen Grassle as the parents.
What is Little House on the Prairie?
700
Named for a Greek philosopher, this mathematical truth helps us understand the relationships between the three sides of a right triangle.
a2 + b2 = c2
is the equation used to find the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
700
This is sixth book in the New Testament and longest of the Epistles written by Paul.
What is the Epistle to the Romans?
700
The moon causes the water level at the beach to rise and fall throughout the day. What is it called when the ocean reaches the tallest point and stops rising?
What is high tide?
700
In 1971 General Mills introduced both Franken Berry and this cereal to their "monster cereal" line up. This cereal's monster mascot exclaims, "I want to eat your cereal!"
What is Count Chocula Cereal?
700
This video game was published for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985. The game is a platformer featuring two brothers who must save a princess from a fire breathing turtle.
What is Super Mario Brothers? ("Mario" acceptable)
700
This US Senator from Wisconsin served from 1947 until his death in 1957. He is famous for leading the anti-Communist Red Scare, during the 1950's.
Who is Senator Joseph McCarthy?