| Interdisciplinary Evaluation Techniques Using System Dynamics (D-4320-1) |
|
|
Author(s):
Tad T. Sudnick |
Subject:
Implementation |
| |
This paper discusses how the use of STELLA models in a high school science class demands interdisciplinary skills and content, and the importance of evaluating them. |
| |
 PDF
|
| It All Comes Down to Dirt: Learning while Playing with the "Healthy Chickens, Healthy Pastures" Playkit |
|
|
Author(s):
|
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
| |
Sharing a learning experience using the "Healthy Chickens, Healthy Pastures" playkit |
| |
|
| Learning to Connect the Dots: Developing Children's Systems Literacy |
|
|
Author(s):
Linda Booth Sweeney |
Subject:
Why K12 SD |
| |
How can can adults nurture children's capacity to "connect the dots" through everyday conversations and activities? How can educators build an environment that leads children to see the patterns that make a difference? In this article, educator and writer Linda Booth Sweeney points out that thinking about systems means paying attention to the interrelationships, patterns, and dynamics that surround us - and that children are naturally attuned to this. In cultivating systems literacy, you build upon this natural understanding to help promote this integrated way of thinking for the children in your life. |
| |
PDF
Link to the simulation: http://www.thesolutionsjournal.com/node/1167
|
| Learning to Connect the Dots: Developing Children's Systems Literacy |
|
|
Author(s):
Linda Booth Sweeney |
Subject:
Why K12 SD |
| |
In this article, educator Linda Booth Sweeney points out that thinking about systems means paying attention to the interrelationships, patterns, and dynamics that surround us, and that children are naturally attuned to this. |
| |
|
| Lessons and Insights Using Stella Online |
|
|
Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
Conference |
| |
A hands-on workshop, with 3 introductory lessons to help you get started using the free, web-based Stella Online software. |
| |
|
| Lessons from The Lorax: Using Graphs to Study Change |
|
|
Author(s):
Rob Quaden, & Alan Ticotsky |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
| |
In this lesson, students read The Lorax and draw graphs to illustrate the changes that happen over the course of the story. Using simply stated questions, readers grapple with the complex themes in the book and movie. Students will investigate how cycles compete for dominance, and think about how the needs of business and natural resources can collide.
Complex Systems Connection: Separate Cause and Effect, Short and Long Term Conflicts.
Short-term focus on making money results in depletion of resource and environmental degradation over time and the collapse of the business. Actions and consequences are separated by time. |
| |
PDF
|
| Lessons in Mathematics Section 0: Overview |
|
|
Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
| |
This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 0 covers basic skills in representing equations using a visual modeling tool, the STELLA software. Available from iseesystems. |
| |
More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
|
| Lessons in Mathematics Section 1: Linear Behavior |
|
|
Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
| |
This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 1 on linear motion covers the theory of finite differences and distance-time and position-time exercises using a motion detector. Available from iseesystems. |
| |
More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
|
| Lessons in Mathematics Section 2: Quadratic Behavior |
|
|
Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
| |
This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 2 on quadratic behavior covers the theory of finite differences and distance-time and position-time exercises using a motion detector. Available from iseesystems. |
| |
More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
|
| Lessons in Mathematics Section 3: Exponential Behavior |
|
|
Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
| |
This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 3 covers the theory of finite differences for exponential functions. Students build models of many processes, including bacteria growth, drug elimination from the body and compounding interest, among others. |
| |
More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
|
