Deceleration of the Earth |
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Author(s):
Leisa Hall, Kristy Stotler, & Sunmi Yi |
Subject:
Student Work |
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A 1999 SyMBowl finalist paper. This paper discusses a model developed to demonstrate how the gravitational pull of the moon affects the deceleration of the earth.
Complex Systems Connection: Separate Cause and Effect. The earth is decelerating, but why? This example |
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Cooling Cup Packet |
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Author(s):
Celeste Chung, & Albert Powers |
Subject:
Science |
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The original paper by Celeste Chung and a follow-up by Albert Powers. Includes: a) A Cooling Cup Of Coffee (Celeste V. Chung). A simple model describing the dynamics of a cooling cup of coffee as illustrative of constant outflow and negative feedback. b) Cooling Cup of Coffee II. (Albert Powers). A follow-up to Celeste Chung's paper "A Cooling Cup of Coffee," giving additional information and input into the dynamics involved. |
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Consider The Gypsy Moth: An Example of System Dynamics for Carlisle |
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Author(s):
Debra Lyneis |
Subject:
Implementation |
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An explanation of how system dynamics would "look" and work in a curriculum, using the gypsy moth caterpillar as a concrete example of its application in a science curriculum. A simple presentation which clearly demonstrates how to start using and understanding basic system dynamics and modeling. |
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CO2018_Teaching STEM with Systems Tools |
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Author(s):
Chris DiCarlo, Ashley Young, Katharine Hinkle, & Rachel Henry |
Subject:
Conference |
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In this workshop, participants will see examples of systems tools used to teach STEM concepts. We will examine some of the reinforcing and balancing loops that regulate human body systems, discuss how stock-flow models can be used in Physics and Mathematics, and look at challenging problems like coastal erosion through the lens of a systems thinker. After a presentation of the tools, participants will have time to meet with the presenters and explore some of their own ideas for use in their classes. |
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Bumbles and Woofs: A Population Model |
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Author(s):
Rachel Henry |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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This high school math lesson progresses from a simple population model to
a predator-prey model with an understandable and explicit sequence. The
teacher used Vensim simulation software for the class, but the lesson could
easily be modified for other simulation software such as Stella and Splash! |
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Building Slightly More Complex Models: Calculators vs. STELLA |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Research |
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If students are to develop the potential to effectively manage ubiquitous complex systems, it is becoming increasing important to develop systems thinking concepts and model building skills formally at the pre-college level. This paper describes an experiment conducted in two secondary school classrooms in the Pacific northwestern United States to determine the importance of access to a relatively new modeling tool for students to enable them to successfully create and analyze simple models that are slight extensions of traditional models, as compared with using graphing calculators to build and analyze the same extended model scenarios. |
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Biology Simulations |
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Author(s):
Jon Darkow |
Subject:
Science |
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In 2012 Jon Darkow from Seneca East Local Schools in Attica, Ohio, received an educator's scholarship from the Creative Learning Exchange to attend the Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference in Wellesley, MA. Since that time, he has been creating system dynamic models for his AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Biology students to investigate biological systems. |
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Banzai Barbie! STELLA Model Building and Graph Analysis in Math and Science Using Bungee Jumping |
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Author(s):
Mary Memmott, & Becky Hadden |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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Using a STELLA model and then designing an actual bungee jump, students take Barbie bungee jumping.
Complex Systems Connection: Cause within System
This lesson presents a fun way to experiment with an oscillating system. It can be used as a precusor to the Oscillations curriculum designed for the Characteristics of Complex Systems project. |
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Bacteria Sandwich - Mini App |
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Author(s):
Anne LaVigne |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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Bacteria Sandwich is a free, engaging, easy-to-use app for students and others to explore how exponential growth can occur when temperatures are optimal for the bacteria. Students can change the initial number of bacteria and temperature to see what happens over 12 hours. How can this bacteria be stopped before it creates a very dangerous lunch? Students can change the elements to determine how to keep those lunches safe!
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Analyzing a Stock and Flow Model to Understand the Body’s Ability to Process Alcohol |
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Author(s):
Ashley Joyce |
Subject:
Cross-Curricular |
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Ms. Joyce's Anatomy and Physiology students at IACS in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, explore the effects of alcohol using a model and simulation developed at the Creative Learning Exchange, Thinking about Drinking. The students analyzed the model and then used it in a cumulative assessment to illustrate connections between the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems.
The paper includes modifications of the handouts found on the CLE website as well as a rubric and other materials for teachers to use this simulation successfully in their classes. The curricular surround starts with students describing their understanding of a breathalyser and Blood Alcohol Content from their previous knowledge and finishes with a final poster to communicate students' learning. |
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