Secondary – January 24

On this date in 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter’s mill in California, launching the “Gold Rush” in 1849. Describe a discovery that would make you move a long way and what you’d do when you got there.

Primary – January 24

On this date in 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter’s mill in California, launching the “Gold Rush” in 1849. What do you think would make a lot of people move a long way today, and why would they do it?

Secondary – January 23

Explain your justification for the biggest lie you told last week.

Primary – January 23

Think about the one most important thing you would change about the room where you sleep. Why do you want to make that change?

Secondary – January 22

“A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.” -Francis Bacon, born on this date in 1561. Explain your understanding of this idea.

Primary – January 22

“Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion.” -Francis Bacon, born on this date in 1561. Explain why you think Bacon preferred to be wrong rather than to be confused.

Secondary – January 21

To what tempation should you say “no” more than you do — and why don’t you?

Primary – January 21

If you could invent a holiday to celebrate anything in the universe, what would your holiday be and how would people celebrate it?