Sample Avalanche Lesson Plans

Introduction I. Inquiry: Use game exploration a. Theory= (gravity, water, erosion, wind, humidity) b. Density =(mud, snow, rock, sand) c. Compaction/force= (strength, velocity) II. Terminology: Review inquiry session and explain terminology a. Using simulation visually show terms (velocity) b. Play multiple simulation scenarios c. Plot variables for next class using notes III. Using documentation make a journal analyzing results with the goal of creating their own version a. Brainstorm new scientific questions for the simulation (ie: add a tree, tree roots) b. Lab using sugar cubes and water IV. Using Agentsheets have students create their own simulation a. What agents are needed b. Agent properties (force &amp; friction) V. Colorization for the variables a. Worksheet values (ie: incline, layers) b. Run simulations / Debug VI. Peer evaluation