Secondary – St. Patrick’s Day

On this date in 1992, the minority white citizens of South African voted to end their rule over the black majority. Explain your opinion about whether a population can be represented by leaders who are demographically different.

Primary – St. Patrick’s Day

Describe the nicest thing someone has ever done for you.

Secondary – March 16

The Scarlet Letter was first published on this date in 1850. Explain why you think it’s more important to obey the law always, or to break a law that prevents you from achieving a goal.

Primary – March 16

James Madison, fourth president of the United States, was born on this date in 1751. He worried that “the great danger is that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.” Explain why you agree or disagree with President Madison.

Secondary – March 15

The Ides of March, made famous by Shakespeare’s dramatization of the assasination of Julius Ceasar in 44 BC, occur on the 15th of the month. Think about a time someone betrayed you, and describe how it felt.

Primary – March 15

On this date in 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the “New World.” If you were in charge of the party for him, what would happen during the celebration?

Secondary – March 14

Albert Einstein was born on this date in 1879. Explain why you agree or disagree with his opinion that, “It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.”

Primary – March 14

Albert Einstein was born on this date in 1879. He encouraged people to try not to become a person of success but rather to become a person of value. How do you think about the difference between success and value?