October Journal Prompts

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.

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.

October 3 SOS was designated as international

distress code in 1906. This distress code is made using Morse code. How are

codes like this one useful?

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.

October 5 The founder of McDonalds was born

on this day in 1902. McDonalds’ restaurants can be found in many countries of the world. How has

this affected the world?

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?

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?

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?

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?

October 10 English chemist and physicist Henry Cavendish was born in England on

this day in 1731. If you were a scientist today, what would you

hope to discover?

October 11 First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt was born on this day in 1884. 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?

October 12 Today is National Farmer’s Day. What do you think is the most

important crop grown by farmers?

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?

October 14 Dwight David Eisenhower, the 34th President, was born on this day in

1890. If you were asked to redesign the one dollar coin, who would you

put on the coin and why?

October 15 Today is National Poetry Day.

Create a poem or song related to what we have learned about

this week.

October 16 Today is National Dictionary Day.

Explain to a classmate, in writing, how to look up the word “dictionary” in the dictionary.

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?

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.

October 19 The Star Spangled Banner was first sung on this day in 1814. 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.

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

October 20 Sir James Chadwick discovered the neutron on this day in 1891.

How is science related to history?

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.

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

important?

October 23Success is the ability to go fromone failure to another with no

loss of enthusiasm.Winston Churchill

What does this quote mean to you?

October 24Pablo Picasso, the famous artist, was born in

Spain on this day in 1881. What makes someone a great artist?

October 25 International Red Cross was

organized in Geneva, Switzerland on this day in 1863. 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.

October 28 On this day the Statue of Liberty dedicated in 1886. Explain what

you know about the Statue of Liberty. Why is it such a great

American symbol?

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.

October 30 John Adams, the 2nd President of

the United States, was born on this day in 1735. 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?

Oct. 31: If you could become an expert in

any subject or activity, what would

you choose and why?