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Workshop Schedule - June 17-20
Workshop Schedule - June 17-20
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9:00-11:45 AM; 12:45-3:30 PM
Pre Workshop Activities:
Read the Benefits of scientific modeling (Kenyon, Schwarz and Hug, 2008)
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Explore the California Computer Science Standards (or if you prefer - in book form).Â
Mornings (Herr)
Mornings (Herr)
 Computer Apps to model phenomena
Afternoons (Foley)
Afternoons (Foley)
CS as a modeling tool in science
Day 1 Morning
Day 1 Morning
Day 1 Afternoon
Day 1 Afternoon
Compare CA CS standards and practices to NGSS
Explore an example phenomena - water boiling
Brainstorm - what do we know?
Draw, diagram, explain
SAGE Model
Scratch Model
Introduction to Scratch (time permitting)
Cat Walking
Homework
Brainstorm Model Ideas
Day 2 Afternoon
Day 2 Afternoon
Modeling Corn Genetics
Model Starters
Model Projects
Work on models in groups
Remix and reuse existing models
Share out on Thursday
Homework
Work on Models
Day 3 Afternoon
Day 3 Afternoon
Modeling activities
Remix and reuse
Day 4 Afternoon
Day 4 Afternoon
Warmup - Fix the Sound monitor
disease spread
Exploring Monster Town (self paced activity)
Scratch disease simulator (one of many)
Modeling activity
Design - Build - Test - Refine - Present
Assessing Model Knowledge
Survey and Forms
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Readings
Readings
Wilkerson, M. & Fenwick, M. (2016). The practice of using mathematics and computational thinking.
Windschitle, Thompson, Braaten (2007) Model Based Instruction
Videos
Videos
Bozeman Science - What is Modeling Instruction
Modeling Tools
Modeling Tools
Algodoo (physics simulator)
Project GUTS - Teachers with GUTS (Star LOGO)
List of Scratch Science Projects
GeoGebra - oPhysics
Simulations
Simulations
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