Memorial Day
Memorial Day Fun
Figurative Language
Name this picture.
Memorial Day Trivia
100

What are the three colors on the American flag?

Red, white, and blue. 

100

What season is Memorial Day in (winter or spring)? 

Spring.

100

What does “I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach” mean?

I took more food than I could eat.

100

What is this? What do you do with it?

It is a helmet. It protects the head.

100

Memorial Day was originally known as what?

What is Decoration Day  

200

What day do we celebrate Memorial day?

The last Monday of May.

200

What method of cooking is most commonly used on Memorial day?

Barbequing/grilling.

200

Complete this sentence “April ______ bring May flowers”

April showers bring May flowers.

200

What is this, What are they doing?

It is a parade.  They are walking.

200

When did Memorial Day move from May 30 to the last Monday in May?  

What is 1971

300

Are there stars on the American flag?

Yes, there are 50 and they represent all of the States.


300

What might people do on Memorial Day with family and friends?

Have a party, visit a grave site, go shopping  

300

What does “Hold your horses” mean?

Wait a minute or slow down. 

300

What is this?  What does it do?

It's a grill. It cooks food.

300

Arlington National Cemetery used to be a plantation belonging to whom?

Who was Robert E Lee

400

What do we recite every morning before school starts to honor our country?

The Pledge of Allegiance.

400

What are you doing if you are eating outside while sitting on a blanket?

You are having a picnic.

400

What does “I am drawing a blank“ mean?

I can't remember right now. 

400

What is this?  What do you do with it?

It's a jeep. You can drive it.

400

Memorial Day is held in May for what reason?

Why is So flowers will be in bloom to decorate soldiers’ graves 

500

Why do we celebrate memorial day? (Hint:Who do we remember?)

To thank and remember all of our soldiers that have protected our country.

500

What do we see in the sky on Memorial Day? These come in many different colors and designs. They're also loud.

Fireworks. 

500

What does “you are my sunshine” mean?

I like you. You are nice/kind. You make me happy. 

500

What is this? Where do you see it?

It is a flag. I see it at school and outside.

500

When was the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery established?

What is Nov. 11, 1921