This resource includes all materials and links for CS in Science, Module 2 (Shared Water Resources) for StarLogo Nova 1.0 (flash version). We recommend teachers become familiar with StarLogo Nova 2.0, which includes many improvements in the code blocks and the operating system, and transition to the updated materials for CS in Science, Module 2 for StarLogo Nova 2.0.
Archived Material: Module 1 Summary (for StarLogo 1.0)
This resource includes all materials and links for CS in Science, Module 1 for StarLogo Nova 1.0 (as updated in 2015). We recommend teachers become familiar with StarLogo Nova 2.0, which includes many improvements in the code blocks and the operating system, and transition to the updated materials for CS in Science, Module 1 for StarLogo Nova 2.0.
The goal of this unit is to engage students in simple interactive activities to explore simple pattern formation in complex systems, and in the use, modification, and creation of agent-based models to conduct experiments on simple virtual traffic systems.
Partners and Sponsors: National Science Foundation.
Computer Models in StarLogo TNG
TryAngles
Materials needed:
Running the activity
1. Tell the students that in “TryAngles” each student will play the role of an “agent” following a “simple rule.”
2. Discuss what an equilateral triangle is (each side is the same length, the angles at the vertices are the same)
Swords & Shields time needed: 30 - 45 minutes
Materials needed:
Running the activity
Here are links to the content of the Project GUTS Opinion Dynamics Unit, taught in 2008-2009. It followed a 4-week introductory unit focusing on coding and concepts of complex adaptive systems. This unit uses StarLogo TNG - see the related curricular unit on opinion dynamics for StarLogo Nova.
Club Leader Log for Opinion Dynamics Unit (doc)
Week 5: Introduction to Opinion Dynamics & review of complex systems