Who am I?Famous People
Where am I?
School Riddles
What am I?
Mr. Kelley
100

I am a leading politician. I have written two books. I have two daughters with my wife Michelle. I graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. Who am I, with the initials B.O?

Who is Barack Obama?

100

I am a US state. I have a Native American name. Only one other state has a name as long as mine. I was the site of one of America’s first universities. I am the birthplace of four US presidents. Where am I?

What is Massachusetts?

100

I am a letter of the alphabet. I am a type of boat. I am a vowel. I am a turn a driver makes. I am the 21st letter of the alphabet. What letter am I?

What is the letter U?

100

I am a color. My plural is a form of music. I am a calming color. My name is part of an airline. Elvis wore my suede shoes. I am a primary color. What am I?

What is the color blue?

100

How many pets does Mr. Kelley own and what kind?

What is 3 

a dog, 2 cats

200

I am an inventor. I was born in 1847 and died in 1931. I patented over 1,000 inventions. I gave the world electric light and an early record player. My mother called me Alva. Who am I, with the initials T.E?

Who is Thomas Edison? (Thomas Alva Edison)

200

I am a US state and have the most people. Only Alaska and Texas are bigger than me. I am the movie capital of the US. My land is often shaken by earthquakes. Where am I?

What is California?

200

I am found in the janitor closest and used for cleaning. I am tall and slender. I am soft down below and can be sloppy. I am used with a bucket. What am I?

What is a mop?

200

I am a security device. I come in different styles and sizes. I am found on suitcases, diaries, windows, and doors. My main companion is a key. What am I?

What is a lock?

200

What is Mr. Kelley’s favorite ski team called?

What is US Women Ski Team?


300

I am a cartoon character and made my debut in 1978 in newspapers. I also starred in a television show. I love lasagna, coffee and my remote control. I am fat, lazy, and hate Mondays. Who am I, with the initial G?

Who is Garfield?

300

I am a capital city and a popular tourist resort. My name means “sheltered bay”. I am on an island. Where am I?

What is Honolulu?

300

I am a fiber tip pen and my ink is translucent. Many students use me while they read. I make important information stand out. You can also use me on the computer or ipad as well. What am I?

What is a highlighter?

300

I am a memory aid. I’m so popular, artists have used me as part of their artwork. The 3M company owns my patent. Though I come in all shades, my trademark color is yellow. I can be big or small and stinky. What am I?

What is a Post-It Notes?

300

How many years has Mr. Kelley been teaching? How old do you think Mr. Kelley is? (Be Nice!)

What is 35 Years Teaching? (Started teaching in 1986 in NH)

What is 59 years old?

400

I am a female TV and movie personality. I was born in Mississippi. Forbes names me the richest women in entertainment. I have a famous book club and my own magazine. I am best known by my first name. Who am I, with the initials O.W?

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

400

I am a country. I am the 3rd largest nation on my continent. My capital is one of the largest cities in the world. The Olympic Games have been held in my capital city. The Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico border me. Where am I?

What is Mexico?

400

I am found on the walls throughout the school. You can also find me on a cell phone. Most people hate hearing me. Without me, people would not be safe or on time. What am I?

What is an alarm?

400

I am a heavenly body and very important in the solar system. Time and date affect how people experience me. I make people feel happy. Planets revolve around me. I am bright and hot. What am I?

What is the Sun?

400

What subject does Mr. Kelley not like to teach?

What is handwriting?

500

I am an explorer born in Italy in 1451 and died in 1506. I sailed for Spain on the 3rd of August 1492. I unintentionally discovered the Americas. My name is the same as the capital city in Ohio. Who am I, with the initials C.C?

Who is Christopher Columbus?

500

I am a water body. I began forming during the Jurassic period. I make up 20% of the Earth’s surface area. I touch four of the seven continents. Ancient Romans named me after the Greek god Atlas. Columbus crossed me in 1492. Where am I?

What is The Atlantic Ocean?

500

You will always find me in the past. I can be created in the present, but the future can never taint me. What am I?

What is history?

500

Exactly what I am no one knows. Nevertheless, the world is ordered around me. People always want me on their side. Some have too much of me on their hands. I sound like an herb. Devices of all types keep track of me. What am I?

What is time?

500

I have completed 50 mile mountain bike rides. True or False?

What is true? Mr Kelley has done six 50 mile mountain bike rides.