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Working to develop Systems Citizens in K-12 Education
Thinking about Infections
As we deal with a world-wide epidemic of a novel virus, there are many ways to help our students cope. One of them is just talking about what is going on, how they are feeling, the practicalities of their lives in a quarantine situation, and how to think about infections from a 10,000 foot perspective (meta-cognition.) Another is figuring out what useful enrichment activities would be helpful and fun. This simulation, especially for younger students, is a start in meta-cognitive understanding of a large and scary topic. Sensitivity in introducing something like this is needed, but may actually give some students a way of handling their upside-down world. This short lesson is taken from the Shape of Change, (The Infection Game). This CLE simulation and others are available on the isee Exchange - a great resource for accessible simulations. A simulator for COVID-19 is currently available on isee. Activities for Kids at Home
Resources that may be of interest to students who are on home-stays:
DynamiQueST 2020
DynamiQueST is one of the multitude of events which has been cancelled in order to help stem the spread of the virus. We again thank the System Dynamics Group at WPI for their willingness to sponsor this student event and look forward to the next time we can schedule it in the future. Model Mysteries:Energy Drink Mania
A MicroLesson adapted from Model Mysteries by Anne LaVigne and Lees Stuntz Energy drinks can be a quick way for people to increase alertness and energy in the short term, e.g., to study for a test or to complete a long, endurance drive. Caffeine in these drinks can also stay in the body for longer than you might think. Explore how different choices affect caffeine levels in the body over a 24 hour period! A new version of Splash! Version 1.6! Splash! is a simple modeling software that’s designed with beginners in mind – something that students might use to learn system dynamics. The same exciting functionality of v1.5 with a more stable design and a friendlier user experience! Download a new copy today. Splash! is a creative partnership between the CLE and BTN. Learn more about Splash!.
Model Mysteries
An Exploration of Vampires, Zombies, and Other Fantastic Scenarios to Make the World a Better Place by Anne LaVigne and Lees Stuntz If you’re interested in thinking about how to solve mysteries and like the idea of creating computer models and applying them to real-world problems, this book is for you. You can use it independently as a student, work with a group of students, or if you’re a teacher, share it with interested students to complete a guided or independent study. Learn more, get the book, and some extensions (including some models with Stella Online!) at the Model Mysteries page.
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Upcoming EventsFebruary 24th - May 8th, 2020 Join the Wade Institute for ScienceEducation and Mass Audubon for a combination of online and on-site sessions about climate change this Spring! Learn from scientists, engineers, and experts as they explore examples of best practices in climate change education, and get hands-on as you collect and analyze data relevant to your community. July 19-23, 2020 By taking stock of the rich legacy of system dynamics, hindsight can help to build the collective memory of our system dynamics community and thereby inspire strategic directions for the field going forward. The 2020 conference will provide an opportunity to look back at prior models and their evolution to see how they may inspire future directions for working on new business models and addressing major societal challenges that lie ahead. |
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