Cold Cup Challenge Design Process

The video tutorial covers lessons 15, 16, and 17, focusing on the Cold Cup Challenge. Students work in teams to design a cup that slows energy transfer, using everyday materials. The process spans three days: planning and sketching on day one, building on day two, and reviewing and evaluating on day three. The goal is to create a cup that keeps drinks cold, similar to store-bought reusable cups.

What are the three main questions addressed in the Cold Cup Challenge?

• How to slow down energy transfer into a cup?

• How to improve a cup's design to slow energy transfer further?

• How to make a cup more colorful?

• How to design a cup system to keep drinks hot?

What is the main problem with drinks bought from coffee shops on warm days?

• They warm up and water down too quickly.

• They are not environmentally friendly.

• They are too cold to drink.

• They are too expensive.

What is the goal of the Cold Cup Challenge?

• To design a cup that is cheaper than store-bought cups.

• To design a cup that keeps drinks as cold as store-bought cups using everyday materials.

• To design a cup that is larger than store-bought cups.

• To design a cup that is more colorful than store-bought cups.

Which of the following materials is NOT available for the Cold Cup Challenge?

• Craft sticks

• Glass

• Aluminum foil

• Bubble wrap

What is the first step in the design process for the Cold Cup Challenge?

• Building the cup

• Choosing the materials

• Testing the cup

• Sketching the design in a journal

How many materials can each team choose for their cup design?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What should teams do before starting the construction of their cup?

• Discuss design features to slow energy transfer

• Measure the temperature of the room

• Paint the cup

• Test the materials

What is the main objective during the building phase on day two?

• To make the cup look attractive

• To make the cup lightweight

• To ensure the cup stays cold with minimal temperature change

• To ensure the cup can hold hot water

What should students do if they are disruptive during the building phase?

• They will be given more time to complete the task

• They will be given extra materials

• They will be ejected from the lab and do alternative work

• They will receive a warning

What will students do on day three of the Cold Cup Challenge?

• Present their cup to the class

• Review the problem and answer questions in their Geo Journal

• Build their cup

• Start designing their cup