Remembering the 80s
This is the nickname for President Ronald Reagan's economic Plan
What is Reaganomics? Its controversial centerpiece was freeing the market through deregulations & tax cuts for individuals & businesses.
What school subject involves the study of numbers and equations?
Mathematics. In the 1950s, the term new math was introduced by Max Beberman, who encouraged students to use the principles of mathematics to think about problems and draw conclusions. Previous generations were primarily taught mathematics by using memorization.
As flat as this.
What is a pancake? For example. "My hair is as flat as a pancake today."
On September 1, 1939, this entity invaded Poland; thus began World War II in Europe
Who was Adolph Hitler and the German Army?
She sang the hit 1984 song "What's Love Got to Do with It?"
Who is Tina Turner?
What is the term for the document issued at the end of a grading period that details a student’s performance in their classes?
Report card. The earliest report cards can be traced back to the 1830s and ’40s as a way for teachers to control unruly students. These early report cards often detailed a student’s behavior, attendance, and academic performance
A mineral that is "of the earth" and you can "take it with a grain"
What is salt? "Take it with a grain of salt"
It was on this day in September of 1787 that the U.S. Constitution was adopted.
a. September 15th b. September 17th
c. September 3rd d. September 26th
September 17th
This difficult multi-colored cube puzzle had its own TV series.
What is Rubik's Cude? Rubik, the Amazing Cube is a cartoon series that originally aired from 1983-1984
What is the name of the organization comprising parents, teachers, and school staff that is designed to promote parental participation in schools?
Parent-Teacher Association (aka the PTA). The Parent-Teacher Association was founded in 1897 by two mothers and was originally called the National Congress of Mothers.
What you are in when youre in a tight space
What is pickle? "In a pickle"
On this fateful day and year, the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil happened when four commercial airliners were hijacked.
Two planes were flown straight into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, and another crashed into the Pentagon.
The fourth plane crash-landed into a field in Pennsylvania after the flight passengers attempted to regain control of the plane from the terrorists.
What is September 11th, 2001?
Jane Fonda told us to feel this while using her 1982 exercise program.
What is the burn?
What 1985 coming-of-age movie tells the story of five high school teens serving Saturday detention together?
The Breakfast Club. The film earned over $50 million upon its release, and critics said it was one of director John Hughes’ most memorable works.
A thing or person that can be won, obtained, or persuaded with little effort.
What is low-hanging fruit?
This former president married Jacqueline Bouvier in a ceremony before 750 guests at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island on September 12th, 1953.
Who is John F. Kennedy?