Secondary – August 19

Pioneering television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth was born on this date in 1906. Decide whether you think TV should have been invented, and then explain why you’re wrong.

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.

Secondary – August 18

Antonio Salieri was born on this date in 1750. Explain why you would or would not be satisfied to be considered brilliant during your life if you were completely forgotten by future generations.

Primary – August 18

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

Secondary – August 17

“Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks.” -Davy Crockett, born this date in 1786. If you could say anything to anyone, what would you say and to whom would you say it?

Primary – August 17

“I have always supported measures and principles and not men.” -Davy Crockett, born this date in 1786. Explain why you think it is more important to be loyal to people or to ideas.

Secondary – August 16

TE Lawrence — the adventurer and military leader we know best as Lawrence of Arabia — was born on this date in 1888. He bicycled across France as a teen and spent three months walking 1,100 miles through the Middle East’s deserts and mountains so he could learn more about the culture. What culture would you like to learn more about, and how would you like to learn about it if you had no limits to...

Primary – August 16

The person who invented color photography, French physicist Gabriel Lippmann, was born on this date in 1845. Explain whether the way you respond to color photos is different than the way you respond to black-and-white photos.