MLK Day
What does MLK stand for?
Martin Luther King
Who sang at the halftime show this year?
What saint is remembered on Valentine's Day?
St. Valentine
Which number president was George Washington?
the 1st
True or False: many schools and businesses close for MLK day.
True
True or false: Punxsutawney is the name of the town where Groundhog Day is celebrated
True
What do students in America give to their classmates on Valentine's Day?
Valentines, or Valentine's day cards
True or False: Thomas Jefferson is remembered for preservation and starting the National Parks.
False.
Teddy Roosevelt is remembered for the National Parks. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Why is MLK day celebrated on January 19?
January 19 is MLK's birthday
What was the commercial we watched in class for?
True or false: Valentine's day only celebrates romantic love.
False. Valentine's day celebrates the love of friends and family too!
Which war was Abraham Lincoln president during?
The Civil War
What was the Civil Rights movement about?
Ending segregation and winning equality for African American people
True or false: According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil is 56 years old.
False
140 years old
True or False: Americans spend $31 billion on Valentine's day each year
False
$29 billion
Why is Presidents' Day celebrated in February?
Because it is the birthday month of two important presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
What was Martin Luther King's famous speech called?
"I have a dream"
Who won the Super Bowl this year?
The Seahawks
What do Americans spend the most money on for Valentine's Day?
Candy
Name one President we remember and honor on Presidents Day.
Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, or Roosevelt