Primary – March 19

Famous Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone was born on this date in 1813. He once said, “I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” What does this comment mean to you?

Primary – March 18

“It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.” -Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, who was born on this date in 1837. Explain whether you agree or disagree that it’s more important to win by declaring your beliefs than by hiding them.

Primary – St. Patrick’s Day

Describe the nicest thing someone has ever done for you.

Primary – March 16

James Madison, fourth president of the United States, was born on this date in 1751. He worried that “the great danger is that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.” Explain why you agree or disagree with President Madison.

Primary – March 15

On this date in 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the “New World.” If you were in charge of the party for him, what would happen during the celebration?

Primary – March 14

Albert Einstein was born on this date in 1879. He encouraged people to try not to become a person of success but rather to become a person of value. How do you think about the difference between success and value?

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?

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?