Fourth of July
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What is the first day of summer in Northern Hemisphere?
June 20 or 21
What vitamin do you get from the sun?
Vitamin D
What state is south of Minnesota?
Iowa
What park did we go to for fishing and kayaking?
What is the name for America's anniversary this year
semiquincentennial
What holiday usually marks the end of summer?
Labor Day
What do the letter SPF stand for on your sunscreen?
sun protection factor
What state is Chicago in?
Illinois
What great Minnesota event happens at the end of the summer?
The State Fair
Approximately how many hot dogs are eaten on Fourth of July every year?
150 Million
Where is the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the United States?
New York City
What is the most popular ice cream flavor in the US in 2026?
chocolate
How many original colonies were there in the US?
13
Name three types of trees that grow in Minnesota. (not fruit trees)
elm, oak, maple, beech, birch, fir, spruce, pine, ash..
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is the measurement of temperature and humidity called?
Heat index
In what city will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
Los Angeles
What are the three hottest states in the US?
Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana.
Name two state parks in Minneosta.
Afton, Jay Cooke, Fort Snelling, William OBrien, St. Croix,
Fireworks are popular for the Fourth of July. In what country were they invented?
China
What fruit is 92% water and known as nature's candy?
watermelon
What is the hottest place in the US?
Death Valley, California
What is the number one most popular tourist attraction in the US?
Grand Canyon
What is Minnesota's most famous fish?
Walleye