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.

Secondary – May 19

Describe what you plan to create during your summer holiday.

Primary – May 19

If you could create anything during your summer break, what would you create and what would you do with it?

Secondary – May 18

“When I want to understand what is happening today or try to decide what will happen tomorrow, I look back.” -Omar Khayyam, born this date in 1048. Write a paragraph explaining why this insight is valuable, and then write a paragraph explaining why it is foolish.

Primary – May 18

“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” -Bertrand Russell, born on this date in 1872. Think about something in your life you take for granted, and then write what it would be like if that something disappeared.

Secondary – May 17

On this date in 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. How would your life be different if America had never desegregated its public institutions?

Primary – May 17

On this date in 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that schools had to treat all students the same no matter what color their skin is. Explain why you think it took so long for Americans to figure out that all students are equal?