2. Day 1: INITIAL THOUGHTS How does a lava lamp work?
What happens when you put sugar in water? Oil in water?
When should we use models in real life? What can they be used for?

3. Have you ever watched a Lava Lamp?
Before you watch the lava lamp video…. Draw a model of how you think it works in your notebook.
Lava Lamp Video Link Here

4. LEARNING TARGETS
EQ: How can we use models to help us learn and solve problems?
LT: I can predict how systems work by using models.
SC: Draw a model of both lava lamps.

5. Comparisons Here is another type of Lava Lamp… Make a prediction…
What do you think will happen if we mix fizzy tablets, oil, water and food coloring?
Draw a model of your prediction.

6. How was this similar or different than your first lava lamp model?

7. INSTRUCTIONS: LABEL YOUR MODELS
Title the first model “L.L. Light #1”
Title your second model “L.L. Fizzy Tab #1”

8. HOMEWORK: LOOK IT UP…
To help you feel comfortable with this lesson, look up the following words: (These are high school terms). (Words in red are the most important).
Iteration
Matter
Energy
Atoms

9. Day 1 REVISED THOUGHTS: Models
What was surprising?
What did you already know but see in a new way?
What do you still need help with?