Secondary – November 10

Which is more important: intelligence or wisdom? What’s the difference, and why is it important?

Primary – November 10

Sesame Street premiered on this date in 1969. Describe the most interesting thing you learned from watching TV.

Secondary – November 9

The Northeast Blackout of 1965 started during rush hour in New York City on this date. Describe what you would do if your community had no power and didn’t know when it would come back on.

Primary – November 9

If you could choose a gift that every person in the world who is your age would get on their birthdays, what would you choose and why would you choose it?

Secondary – November 8

“It was a dark and stormy night.” Write the worst opening line to a story that you can imagine.

Primary – November 8

On this date in 1895, Wilhelm Rontgen was the first person to observe X-rays. If you could see through anything, what would you look at first and what would you get from the experience?

Secondary – November 7

Marie Curie, born on this date in 1867, discovered radium and died as a result. Describe a discovery you could make that would be worth dying for.

Primary – November 7

What would you do if you wanted to be friends with someone who doesn’t speak the same language you do?