Primary – December 14

On this date in 1911,  Roald Amundsen of Norway and his team became the first people to reach the South Pole on Antarctica, which was the last continent explored by humans. Where do you think humans should explore next, and why?

Primary – December 13

Explain why you would rather be a great artist, a great athlete, or a great public leader.

Primary – December 12

Gustave Flaubert, born on this date in 1821, said, “The future is the worst thing about the present.” What do you think he meant when he said this?

Primary – December 11

Sir David Brewster, the Scottish scientist who invented the kaleidoscope, was born on this date in 1781. Write a story about a time you saw a common object from a different perspective and realized you could use it in a new and different way.

Primary – December 10

Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published on this date in 1884. Tell a story about a time you got in trouble that was totally worth it.

Primary – December 9

Describe the most important event that’s happened in your life so far.

Primary – December 8

Mexican painter Diego Rivera was born on this date in 1886. Here is one of his most famous paintings. What does it make you think about?

Primary – December 7

“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” ―Willa Cather, born on this date in 1873. Describe what you think is the difference between what you can learn best in calm and what you can learn best in a storm.