Worldbuilding & Navigation · Week 1 of 9
What is a model?
Ask · Look closely
VOICE Question · Observe
Today's goal
Explore models and whether a starter model behaves like reality.
By the end
Observations of the starter model.
What we'll do (60 minutes)
- Models everywhere: maps, forecasts, the Moon model10 min
- Play the starter model15 min
- Systems refresher: input, process, output, feedback10 min
- What I know now quiz (pre)15 min
- Thinking check 110 min
Need a hand?
Guided play sheet.
Want a challenge?
Name one thing the model leaves out.
Try this week
This week includes a Thinking check: a short task you do on your own, so you and your teacher can see how your thinking is growing. It is not marked.