3. What have we found out about our issue?

Activity 1 - Where are we in the research?

Activity Tasks

Think/Pair/Share - What did you and your group learn from last weeks’ research session? Write down 3-4 key striking facts from your research. Then pair with another group member to discuss this information. Finally, share your information with the group and the class.
Carousel - Now form groups with students of the same role as you from across the class. Each person should spend 2 minutes to share with the group what their urbanisation topic/issue is, and what they have found out so far. Remind yourselves of your research focuses:
1. Historian: what is the history of this issue in cities globally?
2. Social Anthropologist: How is the issue impacting citizens in mega-cities?
3. Policy Expert: How can institutions help to promote sustainable urban design?
4. Urban Planner: Which cities have successfully implemented sustainable solutions (for my issue) that can be replicated by other cities?

Activity Tasks

Mind Map - In your groups, use A2/3 paper (or a digital tool like Padlet) to create a web of ideas that illustrates the complexity of your topic. Try to consider the perspectives and research of each member of the group. Include:
1. Topic/Issue - Write your topic/issue as an inquiry question in the centre of your mind-map.
2. History - What is the history of this issue in cities globally?
3. Impact - What is the impact of this issue on citizens in mega-cities?
4. Help - What institutions, organisations or groups can help to promote sustainable solutions for your issue?
5. Solutions - What real world examples of solutions for your issue have you discovered?
Gallery Walk - Hang your completed A2/3 mind map around the classroom in an accessible place. Using post-it-notes of different colours, feedback both positive and constructive feedback to help that group improve their projects. Rotate and spend five minutes with each mind map, giving feedback to each one. As a group, try feeding back the following:
1. I like - What is one thing you like?
2. I wonder - What is one thing you wonder about?
3. I think - What is one thing you think they could do next to improve?

Activity Tasks

Review - Return to your groups and review your feedback on your mindmaps. As a group, reflect on these questions:
1. What questions have been answered from my research?
2. How did my peers help answer additional questions about the challenges of our urbanisation issue?
3. What questions are left answered within our groups?
4. How can we answer these remaining questions?
Research - Continue researching your need-to-know questions for your particular group role. Remember to record all research on your individual action plans and also share with the group.