Top 5 Questions

    Criteria:
  • connects science, math and/or technology to the needs of our world,
  • is relevant across the curriculum and in 8th period activities,
  • challenges TJ learners,
  • is brief,
  • is open-ended,
  • shows originality.
  • 2009-2010 Winning Question What are the social responsibilities of educated people? (Click to read) (Ian Ladner, 2012)
  • What can we at TJ do to use science and technology to help with world poverty and hunger? (Click to read) (Luke Knepper, 2010)
  • What can be done, both technologically and societally to lessen or prevent the looming energy crisis? (Click to read) (Zach Williams, 2012)
  • How can humans serve as a catalyst for increasing global biodiversity while still maintaining post-industrial lifestyles? (Click to read) (Aaron Koenig, 2010)
  • How does culture affect the way we approach problems? (Click to read) (Katie Mitchell, 2011)