INVENTED IN THE 50's
First sold for home use in 1955, this kitchen appliance uses electromagnetic waves to heat food much faster than a conventional oven.
What is a microwave?
A school group excursion to a museum, historical site, or other destination is often called this
What is a field trip?
This enormous mammal is known for its long trunk, large ears, and impressive memory.
What is an elephant?
Referees, coaches, and lifeguards all use this small instrument to get attention or signal the start or end of an activity.
What is a whistle?
Students in this field prepare for careers teaching and helping others learn in schools
What is education?
Introduced in 1950, this plastic item used to pay for purchases wasn't accessible to unmarried women until 1974
What is a credit card?
In baseball, the area beyond the baseline where players catch fly balls
What is the outfield?
The tallest animal in the world, this long-necked mammal can reach leaves high in the trees that other animals can't.
What is a giraffe?
This protective helmet is a common sight on construction sites and is designed to help prevent head injuries.
What is a hard hat?
Students in this field study past events, people, cultures, and civilizations to understand how the world became what it is today.
What is history?
Introduced by Mattel in 1959, this fashion doll later gained a boyfriend named Ken and a famous pink Dream House.
What is a Barbie?
In football, this kick through the uprights is worth three points
What is a field goal?
Built for speed, this spotted big cat can reach nearly 70 miles per hour in short bursts, making it the fastest land animal.
What is a cheetah?
Doctors and nurses use this instrument to listen to a patient's heartbeat and breathing.
What is a stethoscope?
Students in this field learn to care for patients, monitor their health, and work alongside doctors.
What is nursing?
Originating in Denmark in 1953, these colorful interlocking building bricks became a worldwide children's favorite
What are LEGOs?
A 1983 song by Pat Benatar proclaims “heartache to heartache, we stand… love is a” this
What is a battlefield?
These African animals are known for their distinctive black-and-white stripes, with no two ones having exactly the same pattern.
What are zebras?
A judge may strike this small wooden hammer to call a courtroom to order or announce a decision.
What is a gavel?
Students in this field learn to research, interview, and report stories for newspapers, television, radio, and digital media.
What is journalism/communications?
Developed by Jonas Salk and announced as safe and effective in 1955, this vaccine helped fight the disease that had paralyzed President FDR decades earlier.
What is polio?
The state capital of Illinois and the fictional hometown of The Simpsons
What is Springfield?
Known for their extremely slow movements, these tree-dwelling mammals can spend much of their lives hanging upside down.
What are sloths?
Farmers use this powerful vehicle to plow fields, pull heavy equipment, and prepare the land for planting.
What is a tractor?
Students in this field study governments, elections, and how public policy is created.
What is political science?