Ecological Modeling

Objective: To introduce the concept of ecological modeling and apply this to identifying different causes of the chosen focus issue. To identify the 3-5 most important causes of the chosen issue. To define "independent" and "dependent" variables.

"Today we are looking at the causes of our issue, X. In order to figure out how to change or improve something, we need to discover first what is causing the problem. "

Warm-Up: Growth Circle (5-10 minutes)

Engage: But Why? (15 minutes)

Core Activity: Ecological Modeling (45 minutes)

Extension: Horizontal Modeling

REVIEW FOR FACILITATORS

Ahead of time: Ecological Modeling 101, Independent and Dependent Variables

See examples of ecological models from a class who chose "stress among students" as their focus issue: Example 1, Example 2. Another example from a group who focused on poor mental health outcomes at their school: Example 3.

For next time: Keep any ecological models or horizontal models that your students develop for Lesson 7, when you will be coming up with specific research questions based on what your students brainstorm today.

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