Ebook: Modeling and Simulation in Science and Mathematics Education
- Tags: Simulation and Modeling
- Series: Modeling Dynamic Systems
- Year: 1999
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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The world consists of many complex systems, ranging from our own bodies to ecosystems to economi~ systems. Despite their diversity, complex systems have many structural and functional features in common that can be effec tively simulated using powerful, user-friendly software. As a result, virtually anyone can explore the nature of complex systems and their dynamical be havior under a range of assumptions and conditions. This ability to model dy namic systems is already having a powerful influence on teaching and study ing complexity. The books is this series will promote this revolution in "systems thinking" by integrating skills of numeracy and techniques of dynamic modeling into a variety of disciplines. The unifying theme across the series will be the power and simplicity of the model-building process, and all books are designed to engage the reader in developing their own models for exploration of the dy namics of systems that are of interest to them. Modeling Dynamic Systems does not endorse any particular modeling par adigm or software. Rather, the volumes in the series will emphasize simplic ity of learning, expressive power, and the speed of execution as priorities that will facilitate deeper system understanding.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-4
Modeling Clay for Thinking and Learning....Pages 5-37
Training System Modelers: The NSF CC-STADUS and CC-SUSTAIN Projects....Pages 38-69
Construction of Models to Promote Scientific Understanding....Pages 70-94
A Visual Modeling Tool for Mathematics Experiment and Inquiry....Pages 95-113
Decentralized Modeling and Decentralized Thinking....Pages 114-137
An Object-Based Modeling Tool for Science Inquiry....Pages 138-148
Front Matter....Pages 149-150
GasLab—an Extensible Modeling Toolkit for Connecting Micro-and Macro-properties of Gases....Pages 151-178
Designing Computer Models That Teach....Pages 179-196
Modeling as Inquiry Activity in School Science: What’s the Point?....Pages 197-225
Alternative Approaches to Using Modeling and Simulation Tools for Teaching Science....Pages 226-256
Front Matter....Pages 257-258
The Developing Scientist as Craftsperson....Pages 259-281
Multisensory Immersion as a Modeling Environment for Learning Complex Scientific Concepts....Pages 282-319
Conclusion....Pages 320-322
Back Matter....Pages 323-336
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Front Matter....Pages 1-4
Modeling Clay for Thinking and Learning....Pages 5-37
Training System Modelers: The NSF CC-STADUS and CC-SUSTAIN Projects....Pages 38-69
Construction of Models to Promote Scientific Understanding....Pages 70-94
A Visual Modeling Tool for Mathematics Experiment and Inquiry....Pages 95-113
Decentralized Modeling and Decentralized Thinking....Pages 114-137
An Object-Based Modeling Tool for Science Inquiry....Pages 138-148
Front Matter....Pages 149-150
GasLab—an Extensible Modeling Toolkit for Connecting Micro-and Macro-properties of Gases....Pages 151-178
Designing Computer Models That Teach....Pages 179-196
Modeling as Inquiry Activity in School Science: What’s the Point?....Pages 197-225
Alternative Approaches to Using Modeling and Simulation Tools for Teaching Science....Pages 226-256
Front Matter....Pages 257-258
The Developing Scientist as Craftsperson....Pages 259-281
Multisensory Immersion as a Modeling Environment for Learning Complex Scientific Concepts....Pages 282-319
Conclusion....Pages 320-322
Back Matter....Pages 323-336
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