Secondary – February 15

Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, born on this date in 1564, once wrote, “I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him.” Explain what you think Galileo meant and defend your disagreement or agreement.

Primary – February 15

Polar explorer Ernest Shackleton was born on this date in 1874. He believed, “Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.” What do you think he meant when he said that?

Secondary – Valentine’s Day

Famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, born on this date in 1818, once said, “A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.” Explain why do you agree or disagree with him.

Primary – Valentine’s Day

If you could write a Valentine’s Day card to anyone, what would you write and who would you send it to?

Secondary – February 13

“People aren’t supposed to look back.” -Kurt Vonnegut in Slaughterhouse-Five, based on his survival of the Allied firebombing of Dresden, Germany, which began on this date in 1945. Argue true or false.

Primary – February 13

Chuck Yeager, the first person to travel faster than the speed of sound, was born on this date in 1923. What record do you want to break, and why?

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?