Youth Ministry Curriculum and Resources

From Jaws to Shark Week to Sharknado, sharks are everywhere. But there are a lot of sharks in the ocean. See how well you can correctly identify these types of sharks from the list provided.

How well do your students know pancakes? Use this amazing game to find out as you have them determine FACT or FICTION! Play it as a face-off among two students or invite the whole audience to play against a friend!

It's kind of like an eye exam. See if you can identify all 5 animals that we have stacked on top of each other in these images.

Students may be famous for being on their devices, but how much have they paid attention to the news about their favorite apps? See how many big headlines they’ve caught as you challenge them to guess via trivia style, move-to-the-side-of-the-room, or call it out as a turn-to-a-friend-and-guess icebreaker.

There have been a lot of famous monkeys in the history of pop culture. See how many of these monkeys/gorillas you can correctly name.

All it takes is the right prompt to help your students and leaders discover something interesting about each other. This will get them moving as they do, too, as they shift from one side of the room to the other (or raise their left hand or right hand, if you have a big group). Have a blast as you find out if they “DID” or “DIDN’T” do it!

The solar eclipse of 2024 was all over the news… and so were several products that were themed to the event. Challenge your group to separate the actual products from the made-up ones in this wild game. In each round, players will be presented with odd options from the mouthwatering to the downright bizarre. Players vote by holding up a thumbs up if they think the product is true or a thumbs down if they believe it's false. After all the votes are in, reveal the truth behind the product - was it really eclipsed or just a figment of someone's imagination? So gather your students, prepare to be eclipsed, and let the celestial hilarity begin!

Every Disney movie has some recognizable symbol. Have a couple of players face off to see who can guess the name of the movie (not the character) first!

See who can get the closest to the actual answer.

Can your group recognize which animals that are Omnivores (that eat meat and plants)? Test their knowledge on this multiple-choice quiz. Play it as a face-off or having everyone stand and vote (winners stay standing, losers sit down). Enjoy!

Simply guess "Yes" or "No" if you think these items hit the target weight of 50 pounds.

There have been a lot of famous cats in the history of pop culture. See how many of these cats you can correctly name.

Everyone grows up with a mix of awkward phases and shining moments. See if your students can recognize what some of their favorite celebrities looked like back then. Play it as an icebreaker, in teams or as a face-off!

Can you match these famous frontmen with the bands they are a part of? Let's find out.

All those P.E. classes are about to pay off! See how well your group can identify which exercise works which muscle groups. Play it as a face-off, as an all-play, or as a move-to-a-side-of-the-room icebreaker!

Are you ready to challenge your students with a second round of science trivia? Check out the question and have them decide if it's "Fact" or "Fiction." You can play the game by having students indicate an answer by moving from one side of the room to the other, or by bringing students up on stage to face off on who gets the right answer first.

You will be given the name of a famous NBA player. Simply guess how many teams that player played on during their career.

How well can your group identify facts about our U.S. Military branches? Bring them up on stage to find out. If they get it right, have the audience give them a real salute!

We've all heard horrible Dad Jokes, but how well can you remember the punchlines? You will be given the question part of the joke, you give the answer.

There are so many classic games we’ve all played, but how well have you paid attention to the official instructions? See if your group can tell where the rule given comes from! If they can’t name it outright, use the hint to trigger their memory! You play this as an all-play, or create teams to face off on who can get it first.

Sitcoms let us have a good time laughing at ourselves or our favorite characters. See how well your group can guess between two shoes which came first as you cover different eras of TV. Play it as a face-off or as a turn-to-your-neighbor icebreaker as you ask, “WHICH CAME FIRST?”

It's a trivia game about Fortnite. That's it.

There have been a lot of famous dogs in the history of pop culture. See how many of these dogs you can correctly name.

Some things are hard to figure out when you’re too close to them… kind of like this game. Use it as a fun icebreaker/competition, or as a primer to a message on perspective. Students will have three tries to guess the answer and earn points accordingly, whether competing up front or with the person next to them.

Take your group on an epic journey through iconic catchphrases from TV shows that are ingrained in everyday culture. Test their knowledge (or get them guessing) at all the nostalgia through this fun trivia game that will transport students through decades of television magic!

You will be given four brands names. Simply determine which category of product they provide. Example: Crest, Colgate, Aquafresh, & Sensodyne. Category = TOOTHPASTE.

Watermelon may be the ultimate refreshing snack, but can your students separate the juicy truth from the fruity fibs? Dive into this watermelon-themed true or false screen game and add a splash of fun to your program or event. You’ll find out how much everyone really knows about the fruit… or is it a vegetable? Students will get the chance to guess at that along with other questions that challenge them to pick “true” or “false.” 

Serve up this game as an stage game with one student per round, a player-versus-player showdown, or let the whole group join in on the melon madness. For an extra slice of excitement, serve watermelon slices to the players or teams if they get a question right. Get ready to see who knows their stuff and who’s just full of rind!

Step into the time machine and journey back through the decades with "Retro Trivia" – the ultimate blast from the past game through four iconic decades, each filled with its own unique style and culture. From disco fever to neon lights, grunge rock to Y2K fears, every round is a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Players are presented with a series of trivia questions, each offering two options to choose from. Will they pick the rad choice or the totally tubular one? Whether you have them play solo or against rivals, turn it into a full-on night of old school fun for everyone!

We admire their athletic ability, but some world athletes are also great at other things. Guess between two options and learn what these Olympians do when they aren’t competing. Pick between two styles of game play, and go for the gold!

Sure, you know the films and shows, but do you know the schools in them? Welcome to "Famous Schools" – a game of famous hallways and exteriors that takes you back to the iconic sets of TV and movie fame! From Bayside High in "Saved by the Bell" to the often-used high school in John Hughes classics, this game tests your knowledge of the most famous schools in entertainment history. Players will split into teams, race to read each clue, and guess the correct answer before the other team. Score 1000 points for every right answer and watch out—lose 500 points for each wrong one! It's fast-paced, fun, and packed with nostalgia. Who will graduate at the top of the class?

Get hyped for "Sports Trivia!"—the ultimate sports screen game for your athletes and non-athletes alike. They’ll test their knowledge of the pros, Olympic legends, and epic moments. Each round offers three possible answers, and students can indicate their choice on stage or as an all-play by holding up their fingers. Nail it, and they win bragging rights (and maybe a piece of candy). It's fast, it's fierce, and it'll have everyone lit with the thrill of the game. Let's go!

See how well you can answer these questions about roller coasters.

It’s no secret that the Internet is filled with photos that aren’t genuine, even though they appear to be. Then again, there are some incredibly real photos of actual places that are worth noticing. See if you can guess which is which as your group (or individual players on stage) vote “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” of it’s real!

Simply guess whether or not these celebrities/characters are left handed.

Every famous piece of art we’ve seen has an origin story. See how well your students can guess at which country they came from. Play in teams, as a face-off, or get them moving from one side of the room to the other as they cast their vote on each work of art!