What were the causes of the Civil War?
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?
How can we, as NASA scientists, write a proposal that recommends which planet should be explored by the next space probe?
Yes. Engages the students and create curiosity through relevance to their world.
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?
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.
How can we impact hunger in our community?
Yes. How can we(person), action(impact), audience(community)
How can our school best support our overall health and wellness?
Yes. What is the person? Action or challenge? Audience?
How can we help people survive in extreme temperatures?
yes, person, action(Challenge), purpose
How safe is my [water, air, soil, food]?
good on PBL works
How can we create a financial plan for a family?
Yes, person, action and audience
Which is better, the book or the movie?
Yes...doesn't always have to be What might, or How might.
What makes mystery readers keep turning the pages?
Yes
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?
What financial planning advice would we give to "our" client family.
yes. Engaging and charge to take action.
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.
Describe a typical food chain for the herbivores,
carnivores, and omnivores in the deciduous forest biome.
No - Can we design a menu for the storybook animals that live
in the forest? more engaging and open-ended
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?
