They won first place and won the funniest photo!
1st Place = 1190 points
Natnael and Jose
2nd Place = 1188 points
Ashby, Demeko, and Malik
3rd Place = 905 points
Marques and Portia
4th Place = 835 points
Taleyah and Dashawna
Sunday, February 28, 2010
February Standings
Congratulations to Natnael & Jose
They won first place and won the funniest photo!
1st Place = 1190 points
Natnael and Jose
2nd Place = 1188 points
Ashby, Demeko, and Malik
3rd Place = 905 points
Marques and Portia
4th Place = 835 points
Taleyah and Dashawna
They won first place and won the funniest photo!
1st Place = 1190 points
Natnael and Jose
2nd Place = 1188 points
Ashby, Demeko, and Malik
3rd Place = 905 points
Marques and Portia
4th Place = 835 points
Taleyah and Dashawna
Answers for Feb 27 Hometown Discoveries
Clue #1 Best Foot Forward 100 pts
Head to the West Wing of the National Gallery of art on the Ground Floor and go to room #
375 ÷ 75 = ____
There is an artist “Iguana Lug Up” (unscramble)
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
He has something in this room connected to this story:
The tale goes that some very angry workers decided to stop work on a railroad by throwing an article of clothing into the machines to sabotage the work.
This article of clothing also is where we get the word “sabotage” from!
Get a photo of both of you in front of this item pointing to the country in Europe connected to this artist.
Clue #2 She loves me, she… 125 pts
In Gallery # 451 ÷ 11= _______ of the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art you will find the painting that connects to this riddle:
“Three hearts are on the table, but to whose heart does hers belong? Not him who she holds with her right because the proof is held by her left.”
Get a photo of both of you standing in front of this painting pointing to the country connected to the artist.
Clue #3 Special sauce on the canal 125pts
Head to the Gallery in the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art that connects to this riddle:
My number is on the label of a famous ketchup company.
Once you are in the right gallery find the artist who has 4 names and who painted a water scene connected to this tricky title:
“City: The Petgirl and Pasta Major”
Get a picture in front of this painting with both of you pointing to the country where this City is.
Clue #4 Dancing with the Stars 100 points
Head to the National Air and Space Museum and figure out where would you go to find the “First Man in Space” (Gallery 684 ÷ 6= _____)
Unscramble this name and you’ll have your man!
Arguing Airy
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Now here is the tricky part. His country no longer exists but you need to point to the country that is there now. So ask around and figure it out. Get a photo of both of you in front of the First Man in Space while pointing to the country connected to where he is from.
Clue #5 Down the Tubes 150 points
Would you like to sleep in the Metro? Find out why some people did during the “Great War in the Air” at the Air and Space Museum.
Find the metro station in this exhibit and shoot a short video as a news reporter about this event:
1) Explain where you are (the name of the subway system and the city) point to the city on your map!
2) Explain why people are “Taking Cover” there.
3) Explain who the enemy is and how people can tell if they need to “take cover.”
Clue #6 Opportunity Knocks 100 points
Now you will be going to a Prime Location!
In the Air and Space Museum head to the room that is not a prime number out of the list below:
103 106 107
Find the posters related to different airlines and solve this clue.
I am a country of many stories and opportunities and to experience them all you need to do is knock. We’d be glad to welcome you in!
Get a picture of both of you in front of this poster while pointing to the country on your map
Clue #7 Flying Pizzas! 115 points
You are going to learn about one of the most famous flying Aces in World War I in the Air and Space Museum.
Look at the pizza below:(see image on clue sheet posted yesterday)
What fraction is this?
Use this fraction to find the room number you need to go to.
___ 0 ___
(numerator) (denominator)
Find the pilot who is now used to advertise pizza. What is his nickname?
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Get a photo of both of you under his plane pointing to his country on your map.
Clue #8 UP! 100 points
Hang out in the main entrance of the Air and Space Museum to find the exhibit that is connected to the movie UP!
Here’s another clue:
Two guys were on board but which flag below does not belong?
(see uploaded sheet for the flags)
Get a picture in front of this vehicle pointing to
Bertrand Piccard’s country on your map.
Clue #9 Pie in the Sky 100 Points
Head to the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art on the Concourse Level to find dessert.
There is an artist that goes by the name:
Bagel Scoundrel
Or at least that is what his name gets scrambled into. Unscramble his name:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
He has interesting art that you would like to eat if you could.
He is an American but he was born in a European country. Get a picture in front of his sculpture with both of you pointing to his country of birth.
Clue # 10 A Most Dangerous Sport 125 points
Head to the East Building of the National Gallery of Art and head to the Upper Level to find a tragedy.
Find the painting connected to this riddle:
“Edouard Manet went to his neighboring country to witness a dangerous sport.”
Get a picture of both of you in front of this painting and pointing to the country that Manet must have visited. (Not where he is from) Ask around!
Quick Bonus 50 points
Shoot a short video of both of you acting out the sport that is connected to clue #10!
Head to the West Wing of the National Gallery of art on the Ground Floor and go to room #
375 ÷ 75 = ____
There is an artist “Iguana Lug Up” (unscramble)
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
He has something in this room connected to this story:
The tale goes that some very angry workers decided to stop work on a railroad by throwing an article of clothing into the machines to sabotage the work.
This article of clothing also is where we get the word “sabotage” from!
Get a photo of both of you in front of this item pointing to the country in Europe connected to this artist.
Clue #2 She loves me, she… 125 pts
In Gallery # 451 ÷ 11= _______ of the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art you will find the painting that connects to this riddle:
“Three hearts are on the table, but to whose heart does hers belong? Not him who she holds with her right because the proof is held by her left.”
Get a photo of both of you standing in front of this painting pointing to the country connected to the artist.
Clue #3 Special sauce on the canal 125pts
Head to the Gallery in the West Wing of the National Gallery of Art that connects to this riddle:
My number is on the label of a famous ketchup company.
Once you are in the right gallery find the artist who has 4 names and who painted a water scene connected to this tricky title:
“City: The Petgirl and Pasta Major”
Get a picture in front of this painting with both of you pointing to the country where this City is.
Clue #4 Dancing with the Stars 100 points
Head to the National Air and Space Museum and figure out where would you go to find the “First Man in Space” (Gallery 684 ÷ 6= _____)
Unscramble this name and you’ll have your man!
Arguing Airy
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Now here is the tricky part. His country no longer exists but you need to point to the country that is there now. So ask around and figure it out. Get a photo of both of you in front of the First Man in Space while pointing to the country connected to where he is from.
Clue #5 Down the Tubes 150 points
Would you like to sleep in the Metro? Find out why some people did during the “Great War in the Air” at the Air and Space Museum.
Find the metro station in this exhibit and shoot a short video as a news reporter about this event:
1) Explain where you are (the name of the subway system and the city) point to the city on your map!
2) Explain why people are “Taking Cover” there.
3) Explain who the enemy is and how people can tell if they need to “take cover.”
Clue #6 Opportunity Knocks 100 points
Now you will be going to a Prime Location!
In the Air and Space Museum head to the room that is not a prime number out of the list below:
103 106 107
Find the posters related to different airlines and solve this clue.
I am a country of many stories and opportunities and to experience them all you need to do is knock. We’d be glad to welcome you in!
Get a picture of both of you in front of this poster while pointing to the country on your map
Clue #7 Flying Pizzas! 115 points
You are going to learn about one of the most famous flying Aces in World War I in the Air and Space Museum.
Look at the pizza below:(see image on clue sheet posted yesterday)
What fraction is this?
Use this fraction to find the room number you need to go to.
___ 0 ___
(numerator) (denominator)
Find the pilot who is now used to advertise pizza. What is his nickname?
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Get a photo of both of you under his plane pointing to his country on your map.
Clue #8 UP! 100 points
Hang out in the main entrance of the Air and Space Museum to find the exhibit that is connected to the movie UP!
Here’s another clue:
Two guys were on board but which flag below does not belong?
(see uploaded sheet for the flags)
Get a picture in front of this vehicle pointing to
Bertrand Piccard’s country on your map.
Clue #9 Pie in the Sky 100 Points
Head to the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art on the Concourse Level to find dessert.
There is an artist that goes by the name:
Bagel Scoundrel
Or at least that is what his name gets scrambled into. Unscramble his name:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
He has interesting art that you would like to eat if you could.
He is an American but he was born in a European country. Get a picture in front of his sculpture with both of you pointing to his country of birth.
Clue # 10 A Most Dangerous Sport 125 points
Head to the East Building of the National Gallery of Art and head to the Upper Level to find a tragedy.
Find the painting connected to this riddle:
“Edouard Manet went to his neighboring country to witness a dangerous sport.”
Get a picture of both of you in front of this painting and pointing to the country that Manet must have visited. (Not where he is from) Ask around!
Quick Bonus 50 points
Shoot a short video of both of you acting out the sport that is connected to clue #10!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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