Music
What decade were the Beatles huge?
the 1960s
What's one popular TV show from the 1990s?
Friends
Who was President during Watergate?
Nixon
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, killing over 2000 people
What was one of the first ever video games?
Atari Pong, Pacman
In what decade did the hip-hop and rap scene blow up?
The 1990s
Barbenheimer combines which two major motion pictures?
Barbie & Oppenheimer
What war did Americans fight in during the 1970s, against most Americans' wishes?
The Vietnam War
What happened for the United States to say "One step for man, giant leap for mankind?"
The Moon Landing
In what decade was there a toy called clackers known for exploding and giving children splinters?
The 1970s
What era are the Backstreet Boys from?
The 2000s.
Give me a brief overview of the plot of Jaws
Shark in the water in Cape Cod
Why was President Clinton close to impeachment during his presidency?
He lied under oath about having an affair with his White House Intern
What was one of the very first well-known school shootings from the 1990s?
Columbine
The 2000s
Loud guitars, big choruses, & high-energy performances describe what genre?
Rock & Roll
Explain how one character from the Breakfast Club is IMPACTED by a stereotype.
Bender - always assumed to be trouble
Brian - extremely high academic standards for himself
Claire - assumed to be mean and popular with guys
Andy - too much athletic pressure on himself
Ally - isolated from peers
What does Black Lives Matter protest?
Racial injustice within the criminal justice system
What was the name of the spaceship that exploded with civilians on board in the 1980s?
The Challenger
How did streaming services change television?
Everyone streams movies instead of watching cable or going to the cinema
How did MTV change music in the 1980s?
Made artists more famous, displayed fashion trends, created a visual for music, etc.
How does Don't Look Up replicate the real world in the 2020s? Name one example.
Society ignoring impending issues, government unwillingness to solve problems, political polarization, etc.
How did social media help spread the #MeToo movement?
It gave it more of a platform and reduced the stigma around sexual violence.
How did the government fail to prevent and help during/after Hurricane Katrina
Levees were not up to date, delayed rescue for weeks, little resources provided, etc.
What is the Digital Divide?
Throughout time, technology has always been inaccessible to most working-income families.