To the Moon
Astronauts wear special suits that help them breathe and stay safe while traveling in this place.
Hint: It begins beyond Earth’s sky.
Space
Fun fact: Spacesuits provide astronauts with oxygen and protect them from extreme temperatures.
This country is famous for croissants, éclairs, and many other delicious pastries.
Hint: Think oui oui and the Eiffle Tower
France
Fun fact: A French bakery specializing in pastries and sweets is called a pâtisserie.
What French word means “thank you”?
Hint: It begins with the letter M.
merci
Fun fact: To say “thank you very much” in French, you can say merci beaucoup.
Hippies, peace signs, and the counterculture movement became popular during what decade?
Hint: The Beatles and Motown were extremely popular.
1960s
Fun fact: The brightly colored Volkswagen bus became a symbol of the hippie movement.
What is singer John’s first name? He is famous for “Rocket Man” and “Your Song.”
Hint: He is known for wearing colorful glasses.
Elton
Fun fact: Elton John’s birth name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
Artemis II flew around this object in space—the same one we see shining at night.
Hint: It controls much of Earth’s ocean tides.
The Moon
Fun fact: Artemis II flew around the Moon without landing on it.
In what South American country would you find the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu?
Hint: Its name begins with the letter P
Peru
Fun fact: Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes Mountains and was built more than 500 years ago.
In what language does gracias mean “thank you”?
Hint: This language is spoken in Spain and Mexico
Spanish
Fun fact: More than 20 countries have Spanish as an official language.
NASA was established during what decade?
Hint: Elvis Presley and drive-in restaurants were popular.
1950s
Fun fact: NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
What is singer Wonder’s first name? He is famous for songs like “Superstition” and “Isn’t She Lovely.”
Hint: His first name begins with S.
Stevie
Fun fact: Stevie Wonder signed his first recording contract when he was only 11 years old.
Artemis was the twin sister of this Greek god, whose name was also used for NASA’s first Moon missions.
Hint: His name begins with A and was used for the Moon missions before Artemis.
Apollo
Fun fact: NASA chose “Artemis” because Artemis and Apollo were twins in Greek mythology.
Stonehenge, a mysterious circle of enormous stones, is located in what country.
Hint: London is its capital city.
England
Fun fact: Some of Stonehenge’s stones weigh more than 20 tons.
On what American islands might you say mahalo to thank someone?
Hint: These tropical islands are the 50th U.S. state.
The Hawaiian Islands
Fun fact: Mahalo can express thanks, gratitude, admiration, or respect.
In what decade did the American Civil War begin?
Hint: Abraham Lincoln was president.
1860s
Fun fact: The war lasted four years and ended in 1865.
What is singer Franklin’s first name? She sang the hit song “Respect.”
Hint: She was known as the “Queen of Soul."
Aretha
”Fun fact: Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
During Artemis II, this planet passed between the astronauts and the Sun, creating an eclipse.
Hint: It is our home planet.
The Earth
Fun fact: The astronauts used special eclipse glasses while watching the Sun disappear behind Earth. NASA
What Italian city is famous for its canals and gondola rides?
Hint: People travel ride through this city in long, narrow boats.
Venice
Fun fact: Venice is built across more than 100 small islands connected by hundreds of bridges.
In what South American country might someone say obrigado or obrigada for “thank you”?
Hint: It is the largest country in South America.
Brazil
Fun fact: Brazil is the only South American country whose official language is Portuguese.
The Berlin Wall came down during what decade?
Hint: Michael Jackson, Madonna, and big hairstyles were popular.
1980s
Fun fact: People celebrated by climbing onto the wall and breaking off pieces to keep.
What is singer Brown’s first name? He was nicknamed the “Godfather of Soul.”
Hint: He sang “I Got You (I Feel Good).”
James
Fun fact: James Brown was famous for his energetic dancing and dramatic stage performances.
After returning from its trip around the Moon, Artemis II splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near what California city?
Hint: Its close to Mexico
San Diego
Fun fact: The astronauts returned safely on April 10, 2026, after nearly 10 days in space.
Which Shakespearean heroine has a famous balcony in Verona, Italy?
Hint: Her sweetheart was Romeo.
Juliet
Fun fact: Juliet was fictional, but Verona has a tourist attraction called “Juliet’s House,” where visitors can stand beneath its famous balcony.
In what language does danke mean “thank you”?
Hint: This European language is also known for words like Guten Tag
German
Fun fact: To say “thank you very much” in German, you can say danke schön.
Charles Lindbergh made his famous solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean during what decade?
Hint: Flappers, jazz music, and speakeasies were popular during this decade.
1920
Fun fact: Lindbergh completed the flight from New York to Paris in 1927 in a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis.
What is Queen singer Mercury’s first name?
Hint: He sang “We Are the Champions.”
Freddie
Fun fact: Freddie Mercury designed Queen’s crest using the band members’ zodiac signs.