Secondary – September 3

The new USA and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris on this date in 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. Describe what you most look forward to when you think about your independence.

Primary – September 3

Prudence Crandall was born on this date in 1803. She is considered the first teacher to teach a classroom that integrated Black and White students. Describe what you’d like to be remembered for being the first person to do.

Secondary – September 2

The Great Fire of London began in Thomas Farriner ‘s bakery on Pudding Lane on this date in 1666. It burned more than 13,000 houses and 85 churches before it ended four days later. Describe the one item you’d take from your house if it were threatened by fire.

Primary – September 2

If you could learn the answer to any question in the world, what would you ask?

Secondary – September 1

“The threat or fear of violence should not become an excuse or justification for restricting freedom of speech.” -Alan Dershowitz, born on this date in 1938. Think of an example that proves Dershowitz is wrong and use it to argue that he is right.

Primary – September 1

“The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.” -Robert Pirsig, born on this date in 1928. Tell a story what’s in your heart and head and hands today.

Secondary – August 31

On this date in 1897, Thomas Edison was awarded a patent for the Kinetograph, which we more commonly refer to as a movie camera. Thinking about the difference between acting on stage and acting in front of a camera, describe the biggest difference you can think of between the stories people could tell before and after recorded video became possible.

Primary – August 31

Maria Montessori, who developed an education method that emphasized sensory exploration and manipulation, was born on this date in 1870. Of your five senses, which one is your favorite and why?