Famous People
Who was the civil rights leader who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What gas do humans need to breathe?
Oxygen
When eating snack at the YMCA, is it okay to stand as long as we don't make a mess or leave crumbs?
No. When eating, students are to be seated.
This bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech.
What is a parrot?
It’s the largest city in Florida, known for its beaches, nightlife, and the Everglades National Park.
What is Miami?
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What organ pumps blood through your body?
Heart
True/False | Students are able to sign themselves out of the YMCA program if their parents sign a form giving them permission to do so.
True
This reptile is known for changing the color of its skin to blend with its surroundings.
What is a chameleon?
This famous canyon is located in Arizona is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
What is the Grand Canyon?
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What do bees collect from flowers?
Nectar
What activities are acceptable if homework is finished early during homework hour?
-reading quietly
-worksheets quietly
-coloring/drawing quietly
This large reptile is found in tropical regions and is known for its powerful jaws.
What is a crocodile?
It’s the largest U.S.state, known for its vast wilderness and Denali (he highest peak in North America)
What is Alaska?
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
What’s the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
32°F
When it comes to music, this element of the song determines if it is appropriate.
What are lyrics?
This primate is our closest living relative in the animal kingdom.
What is a chimpanzee?
This state is famous for its music scene in cities like Nashville and Memphis and the Great Smoky Mountains.
What is Tennessee?
Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
What planet has a giant red storm?
Jupiter
DAILY DOUBLE | If i have a question that is not urgent, is it best to wait until later to ask YMCA staff?
YES if the question is not relevant to the class and the current topic/activity.
NO it is not best to wait if the question is relevant to the class AND to the current topic/activity.
This small mammal with quills can roll into a tight ball for protection.
What is a hedgehog?
It’s the tallest mountain in the United States, located in the state of Alaska.
What is Mount Denali?