Supplies
What came first, the pencil or the pen?
The pen!
What were erasers first made out of?
Bread!
Kids in Finland start going to school at what age?
7
Why is there summer break?
Long time ago the kids would be able to help on the farm during the summer months.
What is the maximum speed limit for school buses?
60-65 mph depending on state
Which school supplies is most purchased?
Pencils!
How many crayon colors are there?
120
How long is a typical lunch break in France?
1.5-2 hours
What 3 states start the schoolyear last?
NY, NJ, PA
True or false, the first "school bus" was a horse drawn wagon carrying kids to school.
True, back in 1827
In 2023, what was the average amount of money spent on school supplies?
$890
Gluesticks are mimicked after what beauty product?
Lipstick! It was originally called a "pritt stick"
When you think of a pencil, what color do you think of?
Yellow, they've been yellow since the 1800s!
How many teachers are in USA?
3 million
2 million
4 million
4 million
How long is the average school bus?
24 feet
35 feet
40 feet
50 feet
35 feet long
What year was the first zippered backpack used/invented?
1938
How long of a line can one single graphite pencil draw?
35 miles long
In the USA, how old do you have to be to start Kindergarten?
5
How long is the average school day?
6-8 hours
How many kids can fit in an average school bus?
45
54
68
72
72 kids!! (No thank you)
What are some expensive school supplies?
Calculator, textbooks, ....
Where and when was the first school opened?
The world's oldest school is The King's School in Canterbury, England, founded in 597 AD
Which country holds the school that has the most students?
City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, holds the record for the largest student population in a single school, with over 45 students per class, and 61,345 students across 21 campuses
Who was the secretary of the board of education for Massachusetts back in 1937 and is known as the "Father of American education"?
Horace Mann
What is the average MPG for a school bus?
7 MPG