Episode 3.7
- Teenagers
October 24
We've tried giving away money to grownups (and succeeded one time). So what
happens when we throw in a few teenagers? Find out as a teen mayor and two prom
dates head back to the classroom... all the way back.
First contestant is the 19-year-old mayor of Muskogee, OK... From Creek
Elementary, JOHN TYLER HAMMONS! It's a volunteer job. His day job? College
freshman. In fact, his brother Aaron, who works at the local theatre, makes more
money than he does.
Here's his board.
5th Grade
Astronomy |
5th Grade
World History |
4th Grade Cultural Studies |
4th Grade Math |
3rd Grade
World Geography |
3rd Grade
Spelling |
2nd Grade Grammar |
2nd Grade US History |
1st Grade
Measurements |
1st Grade
Social Studies |
His first partner is Francesca and we're on our way with...
1st Grade Social Studies |
$1,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
TRUE OR FALSE?
The US is the only country to have stars on its national flag. |
This one is obvious. He goes with FALSE, and he's right. Nearly 70 countries
have stars on their flag, including Australia, China, and my home country
Panama.
2nd Grade
Grammar |
$2,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
TRUE OR FALSE?
The following sentence is grammatically correct: "Olivia and me had to go to
detention." |
That "me" is supposed to be "I". So it's FALSE, but does John know that? With
his high school GPA of 4.0... he does know that!
Next up to help is Jenna.
1st Grade Measurements |
$5,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
If Mr. Foxworthy goes to bed at 7p on a Monday night, and wakes up at 8a the
next morning, how many hours of sleep will he get? |
Jeff hopes it's his grandfather.
He goes with 13 hours... and that's right!
Fun fact: John was once president of the Young Democrats AND the Young
Republicans. Another fun fact: if John ran for president right now, 74% of the
audience would vote for him.
3rd Grade Spelling |
$10,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?
a) Privilege
b) Villege
c) Appendage |
John isn't sure, so he PEEKS. Jenna says... B. John trusts her... and she's
right, he's right, we move onto the milestone with Bryce at the helm.
2nd Grade US
History |
$25,000 |
|
COPY |
SAVE |
The thirteen original American colonies gained their independence from what
country? |
Fun fact: John's favorite historical hero is Julius Caesar.
John locks in Great Britain... and he's got $25,000!
4th Grade Math |
$50,000 |
|
COPY |
SAVE |
What's the simplest form of the fraction 18/81? |
He does some quick division (very quick) and goes with 2/9... Right on! And
they're doing the wave at TV City.
Next up is Jonathan...
5th Grade Astronomy |
$100,000 |
|
COPY |
SAVE |
CLASSROOM
CLUB QUESTION from Liliana of St. Francis School |
What's the name of the first American woman to travel into outer space? |
John decides to COPY Jonathan's answer. Correct answer is Sally Ride. John's
mom knew it. If Jonathan has that, he's into six figures.
Jonathan said... "MAY JANE". I have no idea who that is, but it's wrong. So
John flunks out.
FLUNK OUT: $25,000
Next up, two players, a prom king & queen from Derby High in Derby, KS...
RILEY HICKS & ERIC LUTZ. They were surprised at being crowned. Let's see if
they'll be crowned king and queen of AYSTA5G Elementary.
5th Grade
World History |
5th Grade
World Geography |
4th Grade Ancient History |
4th Grade US Geography |
3rd Grade
Cultural Studies |
3rd Grade
Earth Science |
2nd Grade English |
2nd Grade Music |
1st Grade
Grammar |
1st Grade
Science |
First up, Jenna and this...
1st Grade Grammar |
$1,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
What's the singular noun in the following sentence? "The boys and girls walked
to the classroom with their books"? |
Eric goes with classroom. Riley locks it in. They're both on their way.
1st Grade Science |
$2,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
A thermometer is an instrument used to measure which of the following?
a) Temperature
b) Height
c) Weight |
Eric goes with temperature. Riley agrees... Another good one.
Here comes Jonathan for round 2.
2nd Grade Music |
$5,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
Which of these is NOT a percussion instrument?
a) Gong
b) Bugle
c) Maracas |
Fun Fact: Eric has a full academic and football scholarship to Friends
University.
A bugle is a brass instrument, but what will the king & queen say? They say
bugle. They're right.
2nd Grade
English |
$10,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
The word "duck" can be used as a noun and also as what other part of speech? |
They don't duck out on this question. They lock in verb for the $10,000.
Now to the milestone with Olivia.
3rd Grade Cultural Studies |
$25,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
The following image is of the official flag of what country?
|
That, of course, is Mexico. Eric has his Spanish
teacher to thank for this one. They've got $25,000!
3rd Grade Earth Science |
$50,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
TRUE OR FALSE?
The Earth's atmosphere is made up solely of oxygen.
|
Eric needs a little bit of oxygen. Riley agrees
with FALSE. Francesca knows it all, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and argon.
Right all around!
Fun fact: Riley was accepted to Kansas State.
We look forward to whupping that in the basketball. :)
Future prom king Bryce is next...
4th Grade US
Geography |
$100,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
If Bryce walked south from Billings, Montana, what would be the first US state he'd
pass into?
|
Eric, who's been to Montana, and Riley go with
Wyoming... and they're right!
4th Grade
Ancient History |
$175,000 |
PEEK |
COPY |
SAVE |
The city of Cuzco in Peru was the capital of what ancient South American empire?
|
With no idea, they decide to drop out with all of
their cheats on the table. The correct answer was... Inca.
DROP OUT: $100,000
New student next time... so get your Celtic pride
on.
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