| Packaged Simulators and Simulation-Based Learning Environments: An Alternative to Model-Building That Can Expand the Audience for System Dynamics |
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Author(s):
Gary B. Hirsch |
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Cross-Curricular |
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Requiring people to build models may limit the audience for system dynamics. Packaged Simulators and Simulation-Based Learning Environments are an alternative that can convey an essenial understanding of sysems without requiring prerequisite skills. |
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| Oscillations 7 Background Information |
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Author(s):
Jennifer Andersen, Anne LaVigne, & in collaboration with the CLE |
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Cross-Curricular |
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Commodities are a class of goods that can be produced in such a way that it is difficult or impossible to distinguish one instance of the commodity from another. The price of the commodity is determined as a function of the market as a whole, not in regard to who produced it or how it was produced. Commodities share a common problem in that prices and production exhibit repeating cycles. This simulation introduces students to the concept of commodity cycles by comparing two types of hog farms: - Large; over 2000 hogs produced per year and primarily serving the price-conscience consumer - Small; fewer than 2000 hogs per year and primarily serving the quality-conscience consumer.
Complex Systems Connection: Cause within System. Five interdisciplinary areas are covered in a series of lessons, utilizing a family of models that all generate oscillation. Oscillation in real-world systems is often considered problematic rather than a consequence of system structure.
This progression of lessons will help students understand that undesirable behavior can be a consequence of system structure and not a result of outside, uncontrollable influences. In other words, a system that oscillates does so because it has an inherent tendency to do so. |
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| Modeling Physics: System Dynamics in Physics Education |
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Author(s):
Horst P. Schecker |
Subject:
Science |
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System Dynamics modeling helps to shift the focus of physics instruction towards more qualitative learning. Dynamic modeling requires students to analyze a phenomenon and develop the model, whereby they are introduced into the strategy of expert problem-solvers, i.e. to concentrate on a conceptual and semi-quantitative analysis. The modeling system supports the learner both in constructing the model and exploring its physical adequacy through simulation runs. Lead article in Spring 1996 CLExchange newsletter. |
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| Mistakes Made in the Early Years Teaching Students and Teachers to Create System Models |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
Implementation |
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From CC-STADUS/CC-SUSTAIN. Presented at the 16th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society in Quebec '98. The mistakes the author made on the journey to teach herself, her students, and other teachers to create STELLA models to study dynamic phenomenon. Some mistakes relate to classroom experiences and others relate to team teaching experiences. |
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| Lessons from Implementation of Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling in Schools |
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Author(s):
Greg Orpen, Tim Lucas, Cathy Keegan, & Benjamin Chung |
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Conference |
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Three different models: Greg Orpen (Innovation Academy Charter School)
Tim Lucas and Cathy Keegan (Milton PA Public Schools and the Institute for Teaching and Leading)
Benjamin Chung (Korea and Thailand)
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| Lessons for System Dynamics Mentors in Schools |
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Author(s):
Will Glass-Husain |
Subject:
Implementation |
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From Catalina Foothills School District. Updated version of "Lessons for System Dynamics Mentors in Schools"(CLE Newsletter) presented at the 1994 conference of the System Dynamics Society in Stirling, Scotland. Will's view of the evolving mentor role while facilitating system dynamics in a public high school. |
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| It All Comes Down to Dirt |
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Author(s):
Linda Booth Sweeney |
Subject:
Implementation |
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A brief report on the use of the Healthy Chickens, Healthy Pastures playkit and curriculum guide. |
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| Introducing System Dynamics into the Traditional Secondary Curriculum: The CC-STADUS Project's Search for Leverage Points |
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Author(s):
Ron Zaraza, & Diana Fisher |
Subject:
Implementation |
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From CC-STADUS. A discussion of the single-subject natural "entry points" for system dynamics—areas where systems ideas and models are natural topics. Examples are given for physics, biology, mathematics, social sciences and literature. |
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| Introducing System Dynamics and Systems Thinking to a School (and Children) Near You |
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Author(s):
CLE |
Subject:
Implementation |
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A packet of materials designed to help those conversant with system dynamics become involved with the education of students ages 3-19. Contains brochures, resource list, USB drive with all CLE materials and simulations. |
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| Intro Booklet for System Dynamics in K12 |
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Author(s):
CLE |
Subject:
Implementation |
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A packet of materials designed to help those conversant with system dynamics become involved with the education of students ages 3-19. Contains brochures, resource list, and other tips and techniques from the CLE. |
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