Primary – February 22

“It is better be alone than in bad company.” -George Washington, who was born on this date in 1732. Explain whether you agree or disagree with America’s first president.

Primary – February 21

The poet W.H. Auden was born on this date in 1907. He once wrote, “Learn from your dreams what you lack.” What does that mean to you?

Primary – February 20

“A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” What do you think Ansel Adams, who was born on this date in 1902, meant when he said that?

Primary – February 19

“To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.” -Nicolaus Copernicus, the first person to suggest using scientific observation that the Earth was not the center of the solar system and the universe, and who was born on this date in 1473. Explain why it’s important to know what you don’t know.

Primary – February 18

Describe what you would do if you could learn to play any musical instrument.

Primary – February 17

If you could be invisible for only one day, what would you do on that day?

Primary – February 16

How would you try to persuade a friend who doesn’t like to read to read your favorite book?

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?