Secondary – March 13

On this day in 1943, German military officers conspired to assassinate Adolf Hitler, and failed. Explain why you agree or disagree with with the idea that killing someone may be justified.

Primary – March 13

Percival Lowell was born on this date in 1855. His search for the non-existent Planet X allowed later astronomers to discover Pluto, which got its name from his initials, PL. If you discovered a new planet, what name would you choose for it and why would you choose that name?

Secondary – March 12

Jack Kerouac was born on this date in 1922. He wrote, “Offer them what they secretly want and they of course immediately become panic-stricken.” Explain what you think he meant.

Primary – March 12

Poet and author Naomi Shihab Nye was born on this date in 1952. She wrote in her poem Kindness that “Before you know what kindness really is/you must lose things….” Why do you think she believes that?

Secondary – March 11

If you had to move to another city than the one in which you now live, which city would you choose and why?

Primary – March 11

What do you consider to be the current seven wonders of the world?

Secondary – March 10

What record do you want to break, and why?

Primary – March 10

What do you do to make yourself feel better when you are feeling sad?