Guess Who
I was never elected president, but I became one after a resignation. I later granted a controversial pardon to the man who stepped down.
Gerald Ford
I resigned from the presidency due to a major political scandal involving a break-in and cover-up.
Richard Nixon
This device was commonly used to make calls before cell phones.
What is a landline?
Your appointment is at 2:00 PM. It takes 25 minutes to get there, and you want to arrive 10 minutes early. What time do you leave?
1:25 PM
First U.S. president
Who is George Washington
I was president during the September 11 attacks and led the country through the early 2000s War on Terror.
George W. Bush
Name one major difference between news today and news 40 years ago.
faster, social media, 24/7 news, less print, etc.
You have $200 for the week. You spend $65 on groceries and $50 on gas. You want to save at least $50. Are you on track?
Yes (~$85 left → can still save $50)
I introduced the New Deal in response to the Great Depression.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
I was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement and delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
How has technology improved daily life? Name one benefit.
communication, convenience, access to information
You have 2 hours before an appointment. Getting ready takes 30 minutes and the drive is 40 minutes. About how much free time do you have left?
50 minutes
I was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
I was the first African American president of the United States and served two terms beginning in 2009.
Who is Barack Obama
This device recorded TV shows so you could watch them later before streaming.
What is a VCR?
You have $90. Two items cost $45 each. There’s a 10% discount on one item. Can you buy both?
Yes (45 + ~40.5 = ~$85.5)
I led the United States during the Civil War and worked to preserve the Union.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
I was a U.S. president in the 1990s and my time in office included both economic growth and a well-known political scandal.
Bill Clinton
This machine printed photos instantly after taking them.
What is a Polaroid camera?
You plan to leave at 2:00 PM. You get delayed by 15 minutes, and the drive takes 30 minutes. What time do you arrive?
2:45 PM