In this session we will explore the power of systems thinking in the middle and high school STEM classroom through hands-on experience with STELLA modeling software. We will learn how to create our own dynamic models and analyze pre-built models. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), we will focus on the science practice of developing and using models to make predictions, explain concepts, and support student inquiry.
Participants in this session should bring a laptop.
Harness student curiosity and ownership of the curriculum. Using Driving Question Boards generated with the Question Focus Technique, students can see the relevance of the curriculum and gain a stake in the game. In asking questions at the beginning of a unit, students make immediate connections that can be referred to as you move through the course.
