Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Who is your favorite superhero? Every superhero has an origin story—the tale of how that hero gained special powers. How do origin stories help explain everything that follows in the life of a hero? 2. What is your origin story? Tell about events […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. In chess, the term endgame refers to using remaining pieces in play to maneuver the opponent’s king into a position in which it is impossible to avoid capture, thus ending a match. Choose two or three other games and describe their endgames. 2. […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Think back to when you were 10 years old. How did you answer when someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grow up? Considering that answer today, how realistic was it? Explain. 2. How about another question? At this point, […]

Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What do you know about your family’s roots? Try to sketch out a quick family tree for yourself. What steps are you taking to pass that knowledge on to the branches of your family tree that come after you? 2. What are some […]