| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 10 |
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Author(s):
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System Dynamics |
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There are several characteristics of complex systems that can be discussed with students during these lessons. The fictitious city seems to face a dilemma; the tanning industry provides needed jobs in the present, but water pollution can cause serious det |
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| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 6 |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
System Dynamics |
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In the classroom example provided in this section, the author lists many "potential systems problems" that are related to the issue of overpopulation. As an extension exercise, students can be asked to identify ways in which people have attempted to solve |
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| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 7 |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
System Dynamics |
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The dynamics of epidemics can be used to impart an intuitive understanding of what it means to say a policy has "high leverage." Students can be tasked with conducting policy analysis to determine the leverage points in preventing an infectious illness fr |
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| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 8 |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
System Dynamics |
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Policy analysis gives students an opportunity to learn first-hand that complex systems are rich in feedback. They will experience the frustration of implementing well-meaning interventions, only to have them defeated by the feedback mechanisms of the syst |
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| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 9 |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
System Dynamics |
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Supply chain dynamics are useful for illustrating the complex system characteristic that cause and effect are often separated by both time and space. Supply chains are often global, with decisions taken today causing impacts into the future and across nat |
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| Non-Linear Systems Using STELLA II |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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From CC-STADUS. Complex tutorial; involves catching a train, financial investment; explores linear, quadratic, and exponential growth. |
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| Oscillating Example for Algebra II, Using STELLA |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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From CC-STADUS. Demonstrates existing conditions, involves predator-prey relationship, explores (pulse-started) oscillation. |
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| Seamless Integration of System Dynamics into High School Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Modeling Courses |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher, & Ron Zaraza |
Subject:
Implementation |
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From CC-STADUS. A report on the introduction of system dynamics concepts into the mathematics curricula, including sample models. |
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| System Dynamics Models Created by High School Students. |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
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Project Histories |
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Presented at the 2000 International System Dynamics Society Conference in Bergen, Norway, this paper presents examples of models with serious mistakes made in the early years of modeling classes in Portland, OR, and a larger set of good models that are mo |
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| Systems Thinking and System Dynamics in the CC-STADUS High School Project (How High School Students Become System Thinkers) |
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Author(s):
Scott Guthrie, & Diana Fisher |
Subject:
Project Histories |
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From CC-STADUS. Science teacher Scott Guthrie and math teacher Diana Fisher discuss their individual approaches teaching a year long course in system dynamics modeling. Presented at the 1996 International System Dynamics Conference in Cambridge, MA. |
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