The United States
How many states are in the U.S. ?
50
What is trick or treating?
Going from house to house on Halloween to ask for and collect candy.
The average American high school day goes from what time to what time?
End: 2pm-4pm
What are the major political parties in the United States?
Bonus: What political ideology to they correspond to?
Democrat and Republican
Bonus: Democrat - Liberal; Republican - Conservative
What are the names of the main boy and girl in High School Musical?
Bonus: What is their high school mascot?
Troy and Gabriella
Bonus: The Wildcats
The United States is the __ biggest country in the world (in terms of population).
Bonus: How many people live in the U.S.?
The U.S. is the third biggest country in the world (with a population of about 330 million);
What is the ball drop?
The American New Years Eve tradition where a lit-up ball drops down a poll at midnight.
List 5 stereotypical social clicques that sometimes exist in American high schools.
- Jocks/Athletes/Cheerleaders
- Nerds/Smart
- Geeks/Computer
- Drama/Theater
- Rich/Preppy
- Goth/Artsy
- Popular
- Skaters
What do conservative Republicans think about climate change and global warming?
They do not believe climate change and global warming is real.
In the series, All American, who is the main character of season 1.
The main character of season 1 is Spencer James.
France is closest in size to which state?
Texas
List 4 Thanksgiving traditions.
- Eating turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, stuffing, gravy, etc.
- Spending time with family
- Watching the football game
- Watching the thanksgiving day parade
What are the names of each year of high school?
Freshman (9th grade), Sophomore (10th grade), Junior (11th grade), Senior (12th grade)
Republican: Red and Elephant
Democrat: Blue and Donkey
Harry Styles
What is the date of the United States' Independence Day?
July 4, 1776
List 6 activities you might do on Halloween.
- Dress up in costumes
- Go trick or treating
- Carve pumpkins
- Go to a costume party
- Go trick or treating
- Go to a haunted house
- Decorate your house/yard
- Watch a scary movie
- Eat/drink themed food/drinks
Name 5 differences between American and French high schools.
- Hours
- Schedule
- Specialities
- Class options
- Sports
- Traditions
- Extracurriculars
What is the leading cause of death in the United States among young people? What political issue does this correspond to?
Firearms; Gun violence/control
What does the idiom, the best of both worlds, mean?
When you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.
What is a swing state?
A state that votes Republican in some elections and Democrat in others.
What is the myth vs. the truth about the history thanksgiving?
Myth: It started as a peaceful celebration to celebrate the harmony between the Natives and the Pilgrims and how they supported each other to grow food and survive.
Reality: The alliance between Natives and Pilgrims only existed for survival. Pilgrims brought disease to the Americas, so the Natives needed their treatment methods. The first Thanksgiving was followed by deadly conflict between Native people and the European colonizers. European colonizers seized Native land, and imprisoned, enslaved, and executed Native people.
What are 5 possible spirit-week day themes?
- Pajama day
- Twin day
- Decades day
- Character day
- Class colors day
Which supreme court case protected the right to abortion but was recently overturned?
Roe v. Wade
Where did I grow up (state and city)?
Bonus: Where did I go to university?
Bonus 2: What did I study in university?
Chippewa Falls, WI
Bonus: Northern Illinois University
Bonus 2: Special Education