School Days Then & Now
What common school supply was often sharpened by hand and made of wood?
A pencil
What subject teaches students about the past?
History
What meal do all student and teachers take a break for each school day?
Lunch
Who is usually in charge of a classroom?
The teacher
True or False: Summer vacation was originally created so children could help with farm work.
False (It was more related to city families leaving during hot summers.)
Before calculators, what tool did students use to help with math calculations?
A slide rule (OR Fingers & Toes)
What subject includes experiments and learning about nature?
Science
What outdoor period gives students a chance to play and socialize?
Recess
What do teachers often write comments and marks on?
Report cards
Approximately how much does an average backpack weigh on the first day of school: 5 lbs, 15 lbs, or 30 lbs?
About 15 lbs
What item did many children carry books in before backpacks became popular?
A book bag, satchel, or school case
In which subject would you learn about countries, maps, and continents?
Geography
What special event is held at the end of high school to celebrate the students moving on to post secondary?
Commencement/Graduation Ceremony
What object might a teacher ring to signal attention in a one-room schoolhouse?
A bell
What popular classroom item gets its name from the sound it makes when pieces are rubbed together?
Chalk
In many schools years ago, what were students expected to stand and recite each morning?
The national anthem and/or the Lord's Prayer
What subject focuses on numbers, shapes, and calculations?
Mathematics
What school activity often required students to memorize lines and perform in front of others?
Talent Show
What do we call the person who is in charge of an entire school?
Principal
What school supply was first patented in 1858 and is found on the end of many pencils?
The eraser
What did students often use to look up information before the internet existed?
Encyclopedias
What school subject often includes learning about government and citizenship?
Civics or Social Studies
What annual publication contains student photos and memories of the school year?
A yearbook
What award might students receive for high grades and good effort?
Honour Roll or an academic award
Approximately how many years does a student typically attend elementary and secondary school combined?
About 12-13 years