Secondary – February 10

What question would you most like to ask the President of the United States? How do you think he would answer?

Secondary – February 9

The Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan’s show for the first time on this date in 1964. 73 million people watched – about 40% of the US population at the time, and more than the percentage of people who watch the Super Bowl. What do you think could get that many people to do the same thing at the same time, and why would they do it?

Secondary – February 8

John Williams, whose written the music for films like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, was born on this date in 1932. Describe how movies would be different if there were no music in...

Secondary – February 7

Charles Dickens was born on this date in 1812. Explain what you think he meant when he said, “Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.”

Secondary – February 6

Eric Partridge, author of A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, was born on this date in 1894. Think about a slang word that was popular when you were younger, or with your parents, that has fallen out of use. Explain why that happened — and what slang that’s currently popular you think will fade from use in 10 or 15 years.

Secondary – February 5

“Your public servants serve you right.” -Adlai Stevenson, born on this date in 1900. Explain your understanding of Stevenson’s ambiguity.

Secondary – February 4

If given the opportunity to receive a single lesson from the leading expert in any field, living or dead, what would you choose to learn from whom?

Secondary – February 3

Horace Greeley, a crusading newspaper editor who advocated political reform and opposed slavery, and later lost a race for US President, was born this date in 1811. He is most remembered for this quote: “Go West, young man.” What does it mean to you?