After sharing our ideas with others about how we think the fancy cup outperforms the regular cup at keeping a drink cold, we moved to a scientist circle and tried to come to consensus. We were reminded that coming to consensus means we try to agree on some things, and recognize areas we disagree. This means we have questions to consider. After lots of thoughtful conversation, here's where each class landed post-consensus discussion.
We began thinking about how our fancy cup is similar to other aspects of our lives, where things we engage with either work to keep something cold or hot (without electricity). Between all the classes, we came up with a great list of related phenomena!
Since each of these objects also seem to be a system comprised of parts, and they work to keep something hot or cold, students were asked to model how these objects work. Check out the different ideas some students have!
We're starting to see that by comparing our own models to explain the cup systems, our related phenomena models, and all the different parts these things have to keep something warm or cold, it's time to organize our thoughts and set up our Driving Question Board!