Secondary – November 12

On this date in 1892, the first professional football game took place between the Allegheny Athletic Association and the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Explain your opinion about the role of professional sports in our culture.

Secondary – November 11

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of this 11th month in the year 1918, an armistice treaty ended the war to end all wars. Explain why countries and people kept fighting after that.

Secondary – November 10

Which is more important: intelligence or wisdom? What’s the difference, and why is it important?

Secondary – November 9

The Northeast Blackout of 1965 started during rush hour in New York City on this date. Describe what you would do if your community had no power and didn’t know when it would come back on.

Secondary – November 8

“It was a dark and stormy night.” Write the worst opening line to a story that you can imagine.

Secondary – November 7

Marie Curie, born on this date in 1867, discovered radium and died as a result. Describe a discovery you could make that would be worth dying for.

Secondary – November 6

On this date in 1939, the first commercial television station began broadcasting in Schenectady, New York. Explain whether television has been a net positive or net negative for society since then.

Secondary – November 5

“We Americans are the best informed people on earth as to the events of the last twenty-four hours; we are the not the best informed as the events of the last sixty centuries.” -Will Durant, born on this date in 1885. True or false, and does it matter if he’s correct?