Secondary – May 23

The originator of chaos theory, Edward Norton Lorenz, was born on this date in 1917. Explain your answer to his famous question, “Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?”

Primary – May 23

Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon, was born on this date in 1910. What is your favorite story, and why is it so important to you?

Secondary – May 22

On this date in 1972, Richard Nixon became the first president to visit Moscow, the capital of the USA’s enemy during the generations-long Cold War. Explain your opinion about whether it’s a good idea or a bad idea for leaders of enemy nations to meet.

Primary – May 22

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

Secondary – May 21

Yesterday was WH Auden’s birthday. He once said, “You owe it to all of us all get on with what you’re good at.” Explain what you plan to get good at in the next 12 months.

Primary – May 21

Yesterday was WH Auden’s birthday. He once said, “You owe it to all of us all get on with what you’re good at.” Explain how to do something you’re good at.

Secondary – May 20

“A person may cause evil to others not only by his action but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” -John Stuart Mill, born this date in 1806. Using examples from your own life, argue Mill is right or wrong.

Primary – May 20

William Thornton, architect of the US Capitol, was born on this date in 1759. Tell a story about a time your mood changed because of the building you were in.