Overview

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 Systemsdoes 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.

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Author:   Wallace Feurzeig ,  Nancy Roberts
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.545kg
ISBN:  

9781461271352

ISBN 10:   1461271355
Pages:   334
Publication Date:   19 April 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1: Modeling Tools for Students and Teachers.- 1. Modeling Clay for Thinking and Learning.- 2. Training System Modelers: The NSF CC-STADUS and CC-SUSTAIN Projects.- 3. Construction of Models to Promote Scientific Understanding.- 4. A Visual Modeling Tool for Mathematics Experiment and Inquiry.- 5. Decentralized Modeling and Decentralized Thinking.- 6. An Object-Based Modeling Tool for Science Inquiry.- 2: Model-Based Inquiry.- 7. GasLab: An Extensible Modeling Toolkit for Connecting Micro- and Macro-properties of Gases.- 8. Designing Computer Models That Teach.- 9. Modeling as Inquiry Activity in School Science: What’s the Point?.- 10. Alternative Approaches to Using Modeling and Simulation Tools for Teaching Science.- 3: Toward Extended Modeling Environments.- 11. The Developing Scientist as Craftsperson.- 12. Multisensory Immersion as a Modeling Environment for Learning Complex Scientific Concepts.- Conclusion: Introducing Modeling into the Curriculum.- Appendix A. Websites of Contributing Authors.- Appendix B. Contents of Enclosed CD-ROM.

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