Combining computational modeling with real-world data analysis

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Heat conduction [dev]

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Heat conduction [dev]

Students investigative and analyze the mechanisms and principles behind heat transfer in solids. Through experimentation, they will gather and document data from two distinct plate materials, subsequently comparing their findings with the model they have designed.

Ink spread in water

SUBJECT: Physics / Chemistry
Duration: from 6 to 8 classes
Ink spread in water

Students investigate and model how and why ink spreads at different speeds in more quickly in hot and than cold water. They will analyze experimental data and program a MoDa model to explain the trends. The MoDa model will be based on video data from the experiment.

Photosynthesis

SUBJECT: Biology
Duration: from 6 to 8 classes
Photosynthesis

Students collect and analyze data from an experiment with elodeas to explain the role of different molecules and sunlight into that process. They then program a model with MoDa to represent the photosynthesis process.

Spread of PM 2.5 particles

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Spread of PM 2.5 particles

Students analyze data of the spread of different smoke particles and observe that PM2.5 particles travel farther than PM10 particles. They then investigate and model how and why PM2.5 particles spread further away than PM10 particles, and compare their model with data.

Virus spread [dev]

SUBJECT: Biology
Duration: from 1 to 2 Classes
Virus spread [dev]

Students collect and analyze data of the spread of an infection in a group of people. They then investigate and model how individuals' behaviors influence the pace and peaks of the infection in a population.

Wildfire smoke spread

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Wildfire smoke spread

Students investigate and model how and why wildfire smoke spreads. They will analyze satellite video data, find variables that impact the spread of smoke, and program a MoDa model based on data.