Pop Culture Through the Decades
This singer’s hit song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” often plays during Thanksgiving and holiday season shopping.
Who is Mariah Carey?
This tool was commonly used for writing on the board in schools before smart boards and dry erase markers became standard.
What is chalk?
This household device was once used to rewind VHS tapes.
What is a tape rewinder?
This holiday on December 25th is celebrated with decorated trees, lights, and gift-giving.
What is Christmas?
Known as the “King of Pop,” this artist released the iconic album Thriller in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Beatle was known as “The Quiet Beatle.”
Who is George Harrison?
Today, students often use these portable computers that flip like a book.
What are Chromebooks?
This app, symbolized by a ghost, is popular among teens for sending temporary messages.
What is Snapchat?
This eight-night Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
This superstar singer is known for hits like “Shake It Off” and has a fanbase called “Swifties".
Who is Taylor Swift?
This 1980s dance craze matched a song of the same name and involved a lot of arm-swinging.
What is “The Twist”
This traditional school punishment involved writing something repeatedly on the board.
What is writing lines?
This social media platform, launched in 2004, became a major way teens and adults connect online.
What is Facebook?
This plant with red and green leaves is commonly used as festive décor in December.
What is a poinsettia?
This British band, formed in the 1960s, is often considered one of the most influential in rock history.
Who are The Beatles?
This actress became a household name after starring in the 1990 movie “Pretty Woman.”
Who is Julia Roberts?
High schools now often offer these accelerated, college-level courses known by a two-letter abbreviation.
What are AP (Advanced Placement) courses?
Before Google Maps, people used this to find directions and plan trips.
What is a map?
This modern holiday tradition celebrates Thanksgiving with your close friends instead of family.
What is Friendsgiving?
This streaming platform, symbolized by a green circle logo, is one of the most popular ways people listen to music today.
What is Spotify?
This 2010s streaming service revolutionized how people watch TV and movies, often “binge-watching” entire series at once.
What is Netflix?
Before email, this was the way schools sent important notices home.
What are paper notes sent in backpacks?
Before smartphones and online searches, people looked up phone numbers and addresses in this thick printed book.
What is a Telephone book?
This tradition began in 1947 and involves the U.S. President saving a turkey from becoming dinner.
What is the Presidential Turkey Pardon?
This 1970s-era music style, associated with platform shoes, nightclubs, and mirrored balls, inspired a dance craze.
What is disco?