Secondary – December 21

On this date in 1991, the Soviet Union formally ceased to exist. It was dissolved into Russia and fourteen other countries. Winston Churchill famously described the USSR as “a puzzle inside a riddle wrapped in an enigma.” What do you see in the world or your life that is such a challenging curiosity, and what would you like to know about it?

Primary – December 21

In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived at present-day Plymouth, Mass., following a 63-day voyage from England aboard the Mayflower. Their leader, William Bradford, reported that the settlers soon valued corn more than silver or money. Why do you think corn was so important?

Secondary – December 20

It’s a Wonderful Life premiered on this date in 1946. Describe how your life would be different in the first person you saw this morning had never been born.

Primary – December 20

“Being spokesman for a generation is the worst job I ever had.” -Billy Bragg, born on this day in 1957. If you were picked to speak to the world for your generation for 2 minutes, what would you say?

Secondary – December 19

Benjamin Franklin began publishing Poor Richard’s Almanack on this date in 1732. One of his famous sayings was, “Do me the favor to deny me at once.” What do you think he meant when he wrote that?

Primary – December 19

Benjamin Franklin began publishing Poor Richard’s Almanack on this date in 1732. One of his famous sayings was, “It is wise not to seek a secret, and honest not to reveal it.” What do you think he meant when he wrote that?

Secondary – December 18

On this date in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in the United States. Describe what it would feel like to be owned by another person.

Primary – December 18

On this date in 1912, after three years of digging in Sussex, England, amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson announced the discovery of two skulls he said belonged to an early human that he claimed to be the ancestor of man. Forty years later, Piltdown Man was exposed as a hoax. Tell a story about a time you believed in something that turned out not be true.