2014 SI Intermediate Level

June 13 - 14 (Friday - Saturday)
June 13 8:30 - 5:30 June 14 8:30 - 5:30, optional STEM workshop and dinner Thursday, June 12th, 5:30 - 9:00

Learn how to create and teach basic computational science models/simulations in STEM subjects (E.G. the spread of a virus, the problem with forest fires) using AgentSheets and Excel.

Topics

 * Why make simulations in your classroom?
 * Ideas on how to use models and simulations in the classroom
 * Designing your first projects
 * The design method and tool
 * How to grade/assess projects
 * Enhance the project - hierarchy of needs

Requirements:

 * Minimum 1 year prior participation in the project or by approval
 * Bring a laptop computer with charger to the workshops (no netbooks).
 * Minimum Operating System for Windows: Windows 7 Home Premium (not Starter), and any Mac.
 * Must pre-load software and TEST it prior to attendance.
 * Mandatory homework prior to arrival.