Questioning
What do you need to know to solve the problem or make the decision?

The class will brainstorm factors that make a place livable. As a team, group these factors into 4 categories of similar items and give each category a descriptive label.

Develop several 3 answerable questions for each category, that will yield facts your team can use to compare countries. Let your curiosity flow!

These answerable questions should:

• Call for numbers or data
• Be precisely written, eg. "What is the average temperature for the month of August?"
• Concern things you want to know about the country
• Relate to important information about living in the country. Some facts are interesting to know, but don't relate to daily life in the country.
• Avoid "Yes" or "No" answers
• Avoid questions that use words such as "good" or "fun."

Use the graphic organizer, Inspiration, to make a mind map of your answerable questions. The Mind Map must show:

• The big question: What makes a good place to live?
• The 4 category labels and numbers (1-4).
• Your answerable questions for each category including Mind Map location (1a, 1b, 1c, etc.)
• The resource you expect will give you the needed information for each question (atlas, textbook, website)

Note: The use of different colors and shapes helps to clarify information on your Mind Map. Look at a sample mind map.

Show your work to the teacher and get your Buddy signed off for the Questioning step.