Schools
How do most students get to school in the US?
School bus
How can you respond to "How are you?"
"Good."
“I’m doing well, thanks."
“Doing good, how are you?”
“Not bad."
What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on?
March 17th
What are the main 3 fast food restaurants in the US?
McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King
What state am I from in the USA?
Colorado
What are the three types of schools in the US?
Public, charter, and private
What do we call the thing that we take our leftovers home in?
A to-go box
When was the Declaration of Independence signed in the USA?
July 4th, 1776
How many Americans eat pizza daily?
1 in 8
What is the name of the university/college I go to in the USA?
Endicott College
What are the typical hours of a school day?
8:00/8:30 am - around 3:00 pm
List 3 "magic words" used to be polite.
Thank you, I'm sorry, May I ..., Excuse me, Please,
How much money did Americans spend on candy in 2024? (Think billions)
$11 billion
What is the most popular fast food restaurant in most states?
Chick-fil-A
Name 3 of my hobbies...
Reading, hanging out with my friends, Baking, listening to music, going to the beach, watching movies, traveling
Give 3 examples of after-school activities for middle schoolers in the US. (Think clubs and teams)
Sports, Robotics, coding clubs, chess, debate teams, MathCounts, and Science Olympiad
School plays/theater, band, orchestra, choir, dance, painting, and drawing.
Student government, yearbook, newspaper, community service/volunteering, and foreign language clubs
What does classroom etiquette look like in the US? (List 3 things)
Raise your hand. Don’t interrupt. Be on time. Participate
Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621?
Pilgrims and Native Americans
Name 4 typical American foods.
Hamburger, Fried chicken, bagels, hot dogs, chips, French fries, buffalo wings, etc.
What sport/team am I on at my university/college?
Rowing/Crew team
Name four core subjects for middle school in the US.
English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education (PE) / Health
How much do you usually tip in restaurants in the US?
15-20%
What does the groundhog predict on February 2nd? (Hint: shadow or no shadow)
Predicts the arrival of spring.
Shadow = 6 more weeks of winter
No shadow = spring arrives early
What sections are on a traditional restaurant menu?
Starters/appetizers, Mains/entrees, side dishes, beverages/drinks, desserts
What was the lie I told during two truths and a lie?
I have never been to Africa