Secondary – February 12

“Something will be offensive to someone in every book, so you’ve got to fight it.” -Judy Blume, born on this date in 1938. Describe how you could most effectively respond to someone offended by something you like.

Primary – February 12

Abraham Lincoln was born on this date in 1809. He once said, “It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river.” What does that mean to you?

Secondary – February 11

If you knew you could not fail at one thing, what one thing would you attempt and why?

Primary – February 11

What kind of punishment do you think is most unfair, and why?

Secondary – February 10

What question would you most like to ask the President of the United States? How do you think he would answer?

Primary – February 10

Describe your favorite thing to do when it’s too cold or wet to go outside.

Secondary – February 9

The Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan’s show for the first time on this date in 1964. 73 million people watched – about 40% of the US population at the time, and more than the percentage of people who watch the Super Bowl. What do you think could get that many people to do the same thing at the same time, and why would they do it?

Primary – February 9

The first sitting president of the United States to have his photograph taken, William Henry Harrison, was born on this date in 1773. If you could be the first person to take a picture of someone or something, who or what would that be, and why is it so important?