Combining computational modeling with real-world data analysis.

Our Units

1. Ink spread in water

SUBJECT: Physics / Chemistry
Duration: from 6 to 8 classes
1. 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.

2. Wildfire smoke spread

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2. 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.

3. Spread of PM 2.5 particles

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3. 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.

4. Photosynthesis

SUBJECT: Biology
Duration: From 6 to 8 classes
4. 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.

5. Heat conduction [in progress]

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5. Heat conduction [in progress]

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.

6. Infection spread in a population [in progress]

SUBJECT: Biology
Duration: from 1 to 2 Classes
6. Infection spread in a population [in progress]

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.

7. Eutrophication [in progress]

SUBJECT: Biology
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7. Eutrophication [in progress]

Students investigate the relationship between nutrient levels and algae population growth using data from public repositories. They then program a MoDa model to simulate how changes in nutrient levels drive algal blooms and lead to decreased oxygen levels.

8. Population dynamics [in progress]

SUBJECT: Biology
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8. Population dynamics [in progress]

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