Music and Social Change
Chemistry in the Kitchen
The Middle Ages
Book Plot in 5 Words
Historical Tweets
100
This artist’s song "Respect" became an anthem for both the civil rights and feminist movements.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
100
The green color of spinach fades when cooked because heat breaks down this pigment.
What is chlorophyll?
100
These warriors in shining armor served lords and followed a strict code of conduct called chivalry.
Who are knights?
100
Dystopia. Games. Arrows. Rebellion. Fire.
What is The Hunger Games?
100
“Just crossed the Delaware. Surprise attack tonight. Let’s do this! #WinterOps #Freedom”
Who is George Washington?
200
Known for songs such as "Blowin’ in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone," this folk singer used his music to protest the Vietnam War and fight for civil rights.
Who is Bob Dylan?
200
This common kitchen ingredient makes baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide gas.
What is baking soda or baking powder? (They are different ingredients, but are both used to leaven or rise baked goods.
200
This system of government and land ownership dominated medieval Europe, involving lords, vassals, and serfs.
What is feudalism?
200
Friends. Rings. Orcs. Epic journey.
What is The Lord of the Rings?
200
“Painting the ceiling one fresco at a time. #SistineVibes"
Who is Michelangelo?
300
This jazz singer’s haunting song "Strange Fruit" protested the lynching of Black Americans in the South.
Who is Billie Holiday?
300
This is a chemical process where sugars, when heated to high temperatures, break down and transform into a variety of compounds, resulting in a characteristic golden-brown color and buttery or sweet flavor.
What is caramelization?
300
The Black Death, which killed millions in the 14th century, was caused by this disease (be specific).
What is the bubonic plague?
300
Plane crash. Boys. Island. Chaos.
What is Lord of the Flies?
300
“Here comes the Blitz! London’s ready to stand strong. #WWII #KeepCalm”
Who is Winston Churchill?
400
A classically trained pianist and activist, this artist wrote songs like "Mississippi Goddam" to demand racial justice. Other songs include "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" and "Feeling Good."
Who is Nina Simone?
400
This process, used in making bread, yogurt, and kimchi, relies on microbes converting sugars into acids, gases, or alcohol.
What is fermentation?
400
This series of religious wars, launched by European Christians and fought between 1095 and 1291 CE, aimed to reclaim "the Holy Land" from Islamic control.
What are the Crusades?
400
Shoes. Camp. Curses. Onions. Treasure.
What is Holes?
400
“Invented a printing press that will change the world forever. Books for everyone! #RevolutionaryTech"
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
500
This hip-hop group used their music to highlight police brutality and racial inequality with songs like "Fight the Power."
What is Public Enemy?
500
Adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk causes it to curdle because the acid affects these milk proteins.
What are caseins?
500
This English document, signed in 1215, limited the king’s power and is considered a step toward modern democracy.
What is the Magna Carta?
500
Books. Firemen. Censorship. Secret reading.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
500
“Just said no thanks to the crown. Now running India with truth and salt. #Nonviolence #Independence”
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
