No - Not open-ended and doesn't require critical thinking and debate. What would be abetter question?
What was the most important cause of the Civil War?
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How can we create a financial plan for a family?
Yes, person, action and audience
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Which is better, the book or the movie?
Yes...doesn't always have to be What might, or How might.
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How safe is my [water, air, soil, food]?
good on PBL works
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How can we use data to reduce our familiesâ impact on the environment?
Yes - students use measurement, data, and fraction concepts to develop, implement, and monitor an action plan for reducing their familyâs impact
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What is epic poetry?
no. Better - How do I write an epic poem about an important episode in my life? This is more challenging and relevant.
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How can we impact hunger in our community?
Yes. How can we(person), action(impact), audience(community)
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How can we help people survive in extreme temperatures?
yes, person, action(Challenge), purpose
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What are the major industries in our state?
No - not open-ended and could be answered in a one minute search, doesn't require critical thinking. Better - Why does our state produce the things it does?
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How might we write and produce a play that could be used today, or in our countries early history, to show why the colonies should declare independence?
Yes. Good Driving question.
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Describe the important portions of the Constitution and
summarize why it is a living document.
No..How can we make it better?
How can we create a public service announcement for TV
showing why the Constitution is still important today?
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How are measurement skills and our knowledge of math and geometry related to building a dream park with a given set of dimensions and budget?
no - It is a good essential question. A better way to reword:
In what way can we design, plan, and pitch a needed park for our community?
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What makes mystery readers keep turning the pages?