Secondary – November 29

“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” -Madeleine L’Engle, born on this date in 1918. As your 80-year-old self, explain what age you think you’ll most like to have been.

Primary – November 29

In 1877, Thomas Edison first demonstrated recording by phonograph by reciting “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” If you were going to make the first recording in history, what would you choose to say or sing, and why?

Secondary – November 28

English author of the allegorical The Pilgrim’s Progress John Bunyan was born on this date in 1628. He once said, “If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.” What does this idea mean to you?

Primary – November 28

The English poet William Blake was born on this day in 1757. He once said, “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.” Explain why you agree or disagree with what Blake says.

Secondary – November 27

“The delights of self-discovery are always available.” -Gail Sheehy, born this date in 1937. What do you have left to discover about yourself, and why haven’t you discovered it yet?

Primary – November 27

“The more you find out about the world, the more opportunities there are to laugh at it.” -Bill Nye, the Science Guy, born on this date in 1955. What is the funniest thing about the world you’ve ever learned, and what about it made you laugh?

Secondary – November 26

On this date in 1922, British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered the tomb of King Tutankhamen — the first visitors in more than 3,000 years. What discovery would be as momentous to you, and why would it be so important?

Primary – November 26

According to Peanuts creator Charles Schulz — born on this date in 1922 — “No problem is too big to run away from.” What problem would you rather run away from than solve, and what would happen if you didn’t run away?