Home Ec Class
Pounds, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons are part of the category of weights and this
What are measures? Weights and measures are units that quantify volume, length, weight, etc
This antebellum South Carolina city boasts cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and Fort Sumter.
What is Charleston? Nighttime ghost tours draw many tourists to the city.
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association is better known as this
What is FIFA? Starting in 1977, FIFA began organizing youth soccer tournaments.
In 1979, Dr. Sylvia Earle set a deep-diving record off the coast of Oahu in this U.S. state
What is Hawaii? In her pressurized metal JIM suit, she dove 1,250 feet.
This is the most popular color of rose given on Valentine’s Day.
What is red? Roses account for 83 percent of all flowers sold on Valentine’s Day, and 63 percent of those roses are red
We were taught about this graphical representation of food and the number of servings of each group we should have in a day.
What is the food pyramid? MyPlate has since replaced the food pyramid
This former maximum security prison sits in the middle of San Francisco Bay on a gigantic rock.
What is Alcatraz? Tours are conducted daily, with ferry service from San Francisco. Alcatraz was first a military prison during the Civil War and operated as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963. Al Capone was its most famous prisoner. Whitey Bulger also served time there.
1991 saw the first World Cup for these players.
Who are women? The Women’s World Cup was first held in China.
A hallmark in ocean exploration was Dr. Robert Ballard’s 1985 discovery of this sunken vessel
What is the Titanic? The Ballard expedition found the wreck 12,500 feet below the surface off the coast of Newfoundland.
This major bodily organ gets its own month in February.
What is the heart? The American Heart Association has designated February as American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, including prevention and treatment.
Use your glass measuring cup for measuring this type of ingredient.
What is liquid? Dry ingredients are measured in metal or plastic flat-top measuring cups
This string of islands off the coast of North Carolina houses the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its distinctive, diagonal black-and-white stripes.
What are the Outer Banks? Orville and Wilbur Wright’s historic flight took off from the Outer Banks, and the majestic Wright Brothers Memorial is perched atop Kill Devil Hill.
Due to increased usage, FIFA tightened regulations around the use of these during the 1980s
What are performance-enhancing drugs/steroids? Players who are found to use performance-enhancing drugs can be banned from the sport worldwide under FIFA regulations
A 1992 project began mapping the ocean surface by using these devices in orbit around the planet
What are satellites? The TOPEX/Poseidon satellite helped scientists study ocean circulation and its effect on climate.
Fat Tuesday is the culmination of this event.
What is Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday in the Christian faith.
Add this to a roux to make a béchamel sauce.
What is milk? Both are basic French sauces and made with flour and a fat, usually butter. They have been incorporated into American sauces and are the base of gravies, Alfredo, and cheese sauces
If spelunking is high on your bucket list, there’s no better place to take a cave tour than the Mammoth Cave in this state.
What is Kentucky? Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world, with more than 400 miles of mapped passageways.
In 1971, this Brazilian soccer legend retired from international soccer.
Who is Pelé? He played his final professional game at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
This organization, abbreviated NOAA, was founded in 1970
What is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration? NOAA was formed under the Department of Commerce.
Chosen because it includes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, February is when this annual observance is celebrated
What is Black History Month? We started observing Black History Month in 1976. It is the outgrowth of Black History Week, established in 1926.
We learned this important concept regarding preparing food so all of it would be ready at the same time; it also applies to timing work, projects, and other tasks.
What is time management? Though multitasking became a desirable skill during the rise of the personal computer, researchers have found that, from a time-management point of view, it is better to work on one task at a time
This city is best place in the Northeast to see Gilded Age mansions
Where is Newport, Rhode Island? The most famous mansion is the Vanderbilt Mansion. You can tour the mansions, but some are open only during the summer.
In 1986, Diego Maradona of this South American nation gave the greatest individual performance in a World Cup
What is Argentina? Key moments from his gameplay include the “Hand of God,” a controversial goal scored with his hand.
In the 1980s, underwater studies were improved by the advancement of AUVs, otherwise known as Autonomous these.
What are Autonomous Underwater Vehicles? The range and capabilities of these vehicles enabled sophisticated and detailed underwater studies.
If you are born on this numerical day in February, technically your birthday will happen only every four years
If you are born on this numerical day in February, technically your birthday will happen only every four years
We were taught that when no fire extinguisher was available, we should put out grease fires with this common ingredient
What is baking soda? Today, the best way to put out a grease fire is to use a fire blanket because it doesn’t create a mess.
This national park near Jackson, Wyoming, is named for the highest mountain peak within its borders.
What is Grand Teton National Park? The highest peak of the Teton Range in Wyoming is Grand Teton. Experienced hikers in peak physical condition can navigate the steep inclines of the 7,000-foot climb to the top and back.
The 1994 World Cup was played in this nation, the first time it had been held outside of Europe or South America
What is the United States? This was also the first World Cup Final to be decided based on a penalty shootout.
These hot water vents were discovered in 1977
What are hydrothermal vents? Deep-sea submersible Alvin first documented the phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean on the Galápagos Rift.
The people who ride the Mardi Gras floats are required by law to wear these.
What are masks? They are required to remain anonymous, a tradition that started hundreds of years ago. They can wear full face masks or masks that shield only the eyes