Why Debate: The ice cream dilemma

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🤔 I' ve got a question for you!

The two ice cream wizards of the Why City, all day and all night, they shout, argue, and compete to see who makes the tastiest, creamiest, yummiest ice cream. 

But… the townspeople are getting fed up with the super loud shouting!😖 And guess what? 
You’re the mayor of the Why City and it’s your job to bring back calm, happy afternoons and peaceful strolls in the town.

🤔 So… what will you do?

👉 Check out the activity to discover the three choices!

🤔 Think about the pros and cons of each option

🎩 Use the Six Thinking Hats technique

🔎 And if you’re a grown-up helper, don’t forget to check out the extra material we made just for you!

The Why Debate

In The Why Debate, we present you with some dilemmas that don't have a clear-cut solution. Just like in life, nothing is black and white — there are usually pros and cons to every decision you make. You'll need to consider all the factors, put yourself in the shoes of those affected by each option, and tell us what you would do and why!
The team of The Why Community
Discuss the dilemma with a friend, your sister, your uncle, your godfather — with whoever you want, really — and start a truly fascinating conversation, full of agreements and disagreements! Attention! These dilemmas don’t have just one solution and they spark fiery debates!

What will children gain from this activity?

Through their engagement with Why’s Dilemmas, children will cultivate their critical thinking skills and explore different perspectives on a highly interesting topic. They will also enhance the development of 21st-century soft skills and, of course, have fun! Specifically, they will:
  • understand what a dilemma is—one that doesn’t have right or wrong answers, but many different points of view, each with its pros and cons.
  • develop their critical thinking skills.
  • be encouraged to organize their thoughts, express their opinion, and explain their reasoning.
  • learn a fun and imaginative thinking routine that helps them build their own path of thought and find their own answer.
  • realize that many times, there isn’t just one solution—there are different possible answers, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
  • practice thinking from multiple perspectives.
  • recognize the importance of intuition and their feelings.

21st-century skills that children will develop in this activity

Learning Skills
Life Skills
Cognitive Skills
Technological skills