History/ELA Reading
History/ELA Reading
Science Lesson
Science Lesson
Memorial Day Trivia
100

What is birthplace of Memorial Day?

Waterloo, NY

100

What was the first name of Memorial Day?

Decoration Day

100

What country invented fireworks?

China

100

Why were fireworks originally used?

To rid off evil spirits

100

When is Memorial Day observed (celebrated)?

The last Monday of May

200

Who spoke at the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery?

James Garfield

200

What year did Congress make Memorial Day the last Monday in May?

1968

200

What were the first fireworks made of?

Bamboo Stalks

200

What salt makes a YELLOW firework?

Sodium

200

After what war did Memorial Day begin being celebrated?

Civil War (1866 was the first celebrated year)

300

What flower is worn to honor fallen soldiers?

Red poppy

300

Following which war did wearing Red Poppies become a tradition?

World War 1

300

What salt makes a BLUE firework?

Copper

300

What is different about a sparkler from a firework?

Burn longer, typically only in white (with orange), and are meant to be held in your hand.

300

What is a common tradition at soldier cemeteries for Memorial Day?

Putting out flags on each grave

400

How many fallen soldiers were honored at the first Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery?

20,000

400

Where is Arlington National Cemetery located?

Washington DC OR VA

400

What are the TWO components of science that pyrotechnicians need to focus on to make different shapes?

Thermodynamics and kinetics

400

Where do we pack a firework into?

A mortar

400

Around what year did the Chinese first invent fireworks?

200 B.C.

500

Who was president in 1968?

Lyndon B. Johnson

500

Who was president during the Civil War

Abe Lincoln

500

What do we call someone who professionally creates and sets off fireworks?

Pyrotechnician

500

What are the 3 parts of a firework?

A shell, A gunpowder/explosive, and explosive pellets

500

The invention of fireworks led to what other invention?

Gunpowder weaponry