SAMPLE CENTRAL QUESTIONS

The following central questions (along with 2 pages of material relevant to the question, i.e. why the question is important and background information sources) were prepared by Matt Wilbur as part of a Teaching and Learning Grant. These questions were given as starting points for the group inquiries this year.

Theme: Achieving a Sustainable Society in the Hamilton-Wentworth Region

1. What are the costs of air pollution in Hamilton-Wentworth?
2. What are the limitations to a successful waste exchange programme in Hamilton-Wentworth?
3. How effective are the pollution indicators used in Hamilton-Wentworth?
4. How does Hamilton's steel industry impede and/or foster the sustainability of the region?