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.

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?

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.

Primary – September 27

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

Primary – September 26

Describe what you think the most popular video on YouTube would have been when your mom was your age.

Primary – September 25

Shel Silverstein was born on this date in 1930. In one of his poems, he wrote, I know a way to stay friends forever, There’s really nothing to it, I tell you what to do, And you do it. Explain why you agree or disagree that is the way to be friends forever.

Primary – September 24

The person who created the Muppets, Jim Henson, was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on this date in 1936. Explain whether you think people can learn from puppets.

Primary – September 23

“Cleverness is not wisdom.” Euripides, who was born on this date in 480 BC. Describe what you think the difference is.