C.O.G.S

This thinking routine has been developed to invite thinkers to explore how systems work and impact on the world around them. 

COMPONENTS

What are the special properties of a state of matter?

OPERATIONS

Why are the states of matter different from one another? How do their special properties work together?

GENERALISATION

Why do people need to know about the different states of matter?

SO WHAT

What decisions could people make if they know about states of matter?

Why might a builder need to know about the states of matter?

Why might a farmer need to know about the states of matter?

Why might a chef need to know about the states of matter?

Who else could use information about states of matter in their everyday life?