Inquiry - Questions

What would be the best question to ask if you want to learn how paper is made?

• Who invented paper?

• How does wood turn into paper?

• What is the best color of paper?

• How do people use paper in schools?

What would be the best question to ask if you want to write a report about volcanoes?

• What colors of lava are the prettiest?

• Where are active volcanoes located?

• Who has climbed a volcano?

What question should not be asked if you want to build a treehouse?

• How high should a treehouse be?

• What type of tree is best for a treehouse?

• How do birds build nests in trees?

• What materials are needed for a treehouse?

What would be the best question to ask if you want to become a firefighter?

• What training do firefighters need?

• What color are fire trucks?

• How many firefighters work in a fire station?

• Who was the first firefighter in history?

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What question should not be asked if you want to adopt a dog?

• What type of food do dogs eat?

• How often do dogs need exercise?

• What is the goofiest dog breed?

• What special training do dogs need?

What would be the best question to ask if you want to learn how ice cream is made?

• How does milk turn into ice cream?

• What is an ice cream scooper made out of?

• What is the most popular ice cream flavor?

• How many ice cream shops are in my town?

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What would be the best question to ask to learn about the solar system?

• What does NASA stand for?

• How do astronauts sleep in space?

• How many moons does Jupiter have?

• Which is the coolest planet?

What question should not be asked if you want to become a doctor?

• How long does medical school take?

• What subjects should I study to become a doctor?

• Who was the best doctor?

• What do doctors do in hospitals?

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What would be the best question to ask if you want to learn how bridges are built?

• What materials are used to build bridges?

• Who was the first person to cross a bridge?

• What is the longest bridge in the world?

• What color should bridges be painted?

What would be the best question to ask if you want to learn about how airplanes fly?

• Who was the first person to fly a plane?

• How do wings help airplanes stay in the air?

• How many airports are in my country?

• What is the fastest airplane?