Secondary – January 18

“I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise.” -Charles de Montesquieu, born on this date in 1689. Explain whether you think this is a good or bad approach to success.

Primary – January 18

Alan Alexander Milne — better known as the creator of Winnie the Pooh — was born on this date in 1882. The stories he wrote were about a young person who went on grand adventures with his toys. Write a story about going on an adventure with your favorite toy.

Secondary – January 17

“So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do.” -Benjamin Franklin, born on this date in 1706. Explain whether being reasonable in Franklin’s sense is a good quality.

Primary – January 17

“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” -Benjamin Franklin, born on this date in 1706. Tell a story about a time someone you thought had a good reputation lost it.

Secondary – January 16

The Constitutional amendment prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction” went into effect on this date in 1919. Explain your reasons for thinking prohibition works or doesn’t work when it comes to preventing people from doing...

Primary – January 16

Dian Fossey was born on this date in 1932. If you could help humans relate better to one animal, what animal would you choose and what would you tell other people about it?

Secondary – January 15

“Education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society.” -Martin Luther King, Jr., born on the 15th of January in 1929. Explain your understanding of why King feared efficient education.

Primary – January 15

“Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr., born on the 15th of January in 1929. Explain your opinion about whether you can learn good character from education.