| Four Sample Lesson Plans, translated from German and adapted by Stephanie Albin (D-4558) |
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Author(s):
Stephanie Albin |
Subject:
Implementation |
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Four lesson plans using STELLA, developed by Hans-Ulrich Doenhoff, Wittern, Germany, intended to serve as a guide for teachers, to help them implement system dynamics in their lesson plans. The examples cover population demographics, titration, algae, and finance, and are geared toward a middle school and high school audience. They are not meant to be complete lesson plans, but rather an inspiration and a guide to system dynamics implementation. |
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| From Exponential to Convergent to Logistic Models Using STELLA |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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From CC-STADUS. Exploration using bacteria, poison, cooling, fish population, and flu epidemic. |
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| Graphing the Friendship Game: A Preliminary System Dynamics Lesson |
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Author(s):
Alan Ticotsky, & Debra Lyneis |
Subject:
Personal Growth and Development |
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A variation on the original Friendship Game (SS1996-11FriendshipGame) becomes the foundation for an introductory graphing lesson for students in grades K, 1 and 2, adding graphing to the systems tools used and systems concepts learned in the game. |
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| I in Inflation App Mini-Lesson |
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Author(s):
Anne LaVigne |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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"‘I’ in Inflation" is a free, engaging, easy-to-use app for students
and others to explore the relationships among wages, inflation,
and a potential gap in spending power over time. |
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| Infection Game For Primary Students (Grades K-3) |
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Author(s):
Anne LaVigne, & Lindsey Buckler |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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This lesson is similar to the “The Infection Game” lesson in The Shape of Change. The activity rules are modified for younger children who do not know the concept of multiplication. The handouts and debrief questions are aimed at younger students. In addition, a simple online simulation is available as an extension. Students explore what happens to the number of people “infected” over time. Infections can include the spread of an illness, the spread of a good idea, or the spread of kindness. |
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Link to the simulation: http://www.clexchange.org/curriculum/shapeofchange/soc_5_Infection.asp
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| Lessons from The Lorax: Using Graphs to Study Change |
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Author(s):
Rob Quaden, & Alan Ticotsky |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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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. |
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 0: Overview |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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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. |
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More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 1: Linear Behavior |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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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. |
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More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 2: Quadratic Behavior |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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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. |
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More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 3: Exponential Behavior |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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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. |
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More about the book at: http://www.iseesystems.com/store/college_university/MathBook.aspx
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