Primary – August 25

On this date in 1609, Galileo Galilei first exhibited a telescope in the Italian city of Venice. Describe something that’s very far away that you would like to see close-up.

Primary – August 24

The first example of a book printed with a machine that made it possible to reproduce the same book over and over was completed by Johannes Gutenberg on this date in 1456. Describe how you would reproduce your favorite book without a machine.

Primary – August 23

Poet Edgar Lee Masters, who wrote the Spoon River Anthology about the kinds of towns in which he grew up, was born on this date in 1869. Write a 6-line poem about your town.

Primary – August 22

When you feel sad, what do you do to cheer yourself up?

Primary – August 21

Winnie-the-Pooh’s Christopher Robin was born on this date in 1920. Christopher once told his bear friend, “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” What would you tell your best friend to always remember?

Primary – August 20

The 23rd US President, Benjamin Harrison, was born on this date in 1833. He defeated President Grover Cleveland to win the office in 1888, and then Grover Cleveland defeated Benjamin Harrison in 1892. Who do you sometimes think you’re sandwiched between people, and how does that make you feel?

Primary – August 19

The person who came up with the idea for the TV show Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, was born on this date in 1921. Explain why you think some people prefer stories about made-up worlds instead of our own world.

Primary – August 18

Meriwether Lewis was born on this date in 1774. Describe a time when you discovered a place for the first time.