Secondary – September 30

On this date in 1452, Johannes Gutenberg published the first book printed using movable type (the version of the Bible that bears his name). Describe the as-yet-uninvented technology you think will next revolutionize society.

Primary – September 30

“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” -Elie Wiesel, who was born this date in 1928 and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. Write a story about a time you were silent when you should have spoken.

Secondary – September 29

Think about the last person who made you really angry. Write the story of what happened from that person’s perspective.

Primary – September 29

If you were going to start a business, what would you do and why would people want to pay you to do it?

Secondary – September 28

William the Conqueror invaded England on this date in 1066, and ruled as king for the next 20 years. Think about something you think belongs to you but is not in your possession. Describe how would you go about getting it back.

Primary – September 28

Think about something you’ve done before that you plan to never do again. Explain why you don’t want to it.

Secondary – September 27

Albert Einstein’s paper on his theory of mass–energy equivalence was published on this date in 1905. Explain what relativity means to you.

Primary – September 27

Explain whether mass or energy is more important in your life.