1. October Journal Prompts

2. October 1 On this day in 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T
October 1 On this day in 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Explain what you think a car of the future may look like.

3. October 2 October 2, 1950 the Peanuts comic was introduced to the world. Develop a comic strip of your own. Focusing on 2-3 characters, create your first strip. The strip should include information from our last class.

4. October 3 SOS was designated as international distress code in 1906
October 3 SOS was designated as international distress code in This distress code is made using Morse code. How are codes like this one useful?

5. October 4 On this day in 1957, Sputnik I, the first space vehicle was launched. Would you like to travel into space? If yes, explain what you would like to explore. If no, explain why you would want to stay on earth.

6. October 5 The founder of McDonalds was born on this day in 1902
October 5 The founder of McDonalds was born on this day in McDonalds’ restaurants can be found in many countries of the world. How has this affected the world?

7. October 6 On this day in 1889, Thomas Edison showed the 1st motion picture using a Kinetoscope he had invented. Some people may argue that this was one of the most important inventions in history. What do you think was the most important invention ever and why?

8. October 7 In 1986, the rose became the U. S. National Flower
October 7 In 1986, the rose became the U.S. National Flower. Do you think this was a good choice for our country? Would you have picked a different flower? Why?

9. October 8 J. Frank Duryea, who was born on this day in 1869, with his brother, Charles, built and operated the first automobile in the US. He also won America's first automobile race. How has his work changed our country?

10. October 9 On this day in 1876, the first two-way telephone conversation took place. How would your life have been different if the phone had not been invented?

11. October 10 English chemist and physicist Henry Cavendish was born in England on this day in If you were a scientist today, what would you hope to discover?

12. October 11 First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt was born on this day in 1884
October 11 First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt was born on this day in She was quoted as saying: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” What do you think she met by that?

13. October 12 Today is National Farmer’s Day
October 12 Today is National Farmer’s Day. What do you think is the most important crop grown by farmers?

14. October 13 On this day in 1860, the first aerial photo in the USA (photo taken in the air) was taken from a balloon in Boston. How could this type of photography be useful?

15. October 14 Dwight David Eisenhower, the 34th President, was born on this day in If you were asked to redesign the one dollar coin, who would you put on the coin and why?

16. October 15 Today is National Poetry Day
October 15 Today is National Poetry Day. Create a poem or song related to what we have learned about this week.

17. October 16 Today is National Dictionary Day
October 16 Today is National Dictionary Day. Explain to a classmate, in writing, how to look up the word “dictionary” in the dictionary.

18. October 17 Many baseball fans were surprised when the World Series game they were watching was interrupted by the 1989, the San Francisco Earthquake. California gets many earthquakes because it is located near the San Andreas Fault, why do we not receive so many earthquakes here?

19. October 18 On this day in 1767, the Mason-Dixon Line was established
October 18 On this day in 1767, the Mason-Dixon Line was established. This line was very symbolic in the minds of the people of a young nation struggling over slavery. List everything you know about slavery and this time period.

20. October 19 The Star Spangled Banner was first sung on this day in 1814
October 19 The Star Spangled Banner was first sung on this day in This song, which is our National Anthem, is sung at a number of different events. Explain why it’s important to carry on the tradition of singing this song.

21. October 19 On this day in 1781, the final battle of the Revolutionary War was fought. How would your life be different today if we were still a British Colony

22. October 20 Sir James Chadwick discovered the neutron on this day in How is science related to history?

23. October 21 On this day in 1959, the Solomon R
October 21 On this day in 1959, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of modern and contemporary art opened in New York City. Describe a time that you have been to a museum. If you haven’t been to a museum, explain why you would like to visit one.

24. October 22 Discuss something that is happening in the news right now
October 22 Discuss something that is happening in the news right now. Why is this event important?

25. October 23 Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. Winston Churchill What does this quote mean to you?

26. October 24 Pablo Picasso, the famous artist, was born in Spain on this day in What makes someone a great artist?

27. October 25 International Red Cross was organized in Geneva, Switzerland on this day in This is an organization that helps people in need. Make a list of at least five (5) ways that you can help people around you.

28. October 28 On this day the Statue of Liberty dedicated in 1886
October 28 On this day the Statue of Liberty dedicated in Explain what you know about the Statue of Liberty. Why is it such a great American symbol?

29. October 29 On this day in 1929, the Stock Market crashed
October 29 On this day in 1929, the Stock Market crashed. A lot of people lost money and lives were changed forever. Explain what you would do with $1,000.

30. October 30 John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States, was born on this day in What do you think it would have been like to be just the second President of the United States? How would it have been different from today?

31. Oct. 31: If you could become an expert in any subject or activity, what would you choose and why?