Secondary – October 22

Photojournalist Robert Capa was born on this date in 1913. Explain why you agree or disagree with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words.

Secondary – October 21

Swedish chemist, industrialist, inventor of dynamite, and founder of the Nobel Prize Alfred Nobel was born on this date in 1833. Explain whether perpetual good works can ever offset a single really bad act.

Secondary – October 20

“The public, more often than not, will forgive mistakes, but it will not forgive trying to wriggle and weasel out of one.” -Lewis Grizzard, born on this date in 1946. Decide whether you agree or disagree and then explain why.

Secondary – October 19

On this date in 1789, John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He wrote, “Those who own the country ought to govern it.” Explain this principle in your own words.

Secondary – October 18

On this date in 1767, astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon completed a five-year process of plotting the line named for them that forms parts of the borders of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Explain why boundaries are so important to people.

Secondary – October 17

“A small man can be just as exhausted as a great man.” -Arthur Miller, born on this date in 1915, in Death of a Salesman. Describe two examples you’ve seen or experienced in your life that demonstrates this truth.

Secondary – October 16

“Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.” -Eugene O’Neill, born on this date in 1888. Describe the lesson of life you think you are most likely to learn is not true after you graduate.

Secondary – October 15

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” -Friedrich Nietzsche, born on this date in 1844. Describe an experience in your own life that proves Nietzsche’s assertion.