<p>Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation in Mathematics Using System Dynamics: A Professional Development (Computer-Based) Workshop for Region II High School Mathematics Teachers, Coordinators, and Supervisors Workshop Instructor</p><p>Diana M. Fisher MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER WILSON HIGH SCHOOL Portland. OR</p><p>AGENDA Friday, February15, 2008</p><p>08:00 – 08:30 AM Registration and Breakfast</p><p>08:30 – 09:00 AM Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping, and Expectations</p><p>09:00 – 10:30 AM System Dynamics: Behavior Over Time Graphs (BOTGs), Some Core Structures and Feedback Analysis Using STELLA Software</p><p>10:30 – 10:45 AM BREAK</p><p>10:45 – 12:00 Noon Lab: Linear Models (no feedback) Exponential Models (simple reinforcing feedback, simple balancing feedback) Malthus Problem (Linear and Exponential combination) Drug Models #1 (Linear and Exponential combination)</p><p>12:00 – 12:45 PM LUNCH</p><p>12:45 – 02:15 PM LAB: Drug Models #2 (Two compartment model) Alcohol Model (Two compartment model)</p><p>02:15 – 02:30 PM BREAK</p><p>02:30 – 03:30 PM Suggestions for simple assessment questions to include on paper/pencil tests and Population Model with carrying capacity (transfer of feedback loop dominance)</p><p>03:30 – 04:00 PM Day 1 Wrap Up</p><p>(Continued) Saturday, February16, 2008</p><p>08:30 – 09:00 AM Breakfast</p><p>09:00 – 10:30 AM Lab: Predator/Prey Model</p><p>10:30 – 10:45 AM BREAK</p><p>10:45 – 11:30 AM Lab: Improved Predator/Prey Model and feedback analysis Other options: Simple Quadratic Model (no feedback) Epidemic Model (transfer of feedback loop dominance)</p><p>11:30 – 12:00 Noon Day 2 Wrap Up and Workshop Evaluation</p><p>Available Resources</p><p> CD of resource documents and sample student models and papers  Display of some useful books</p><p>Other Resources</p><p> Creative Learning Exchange http://www.clexchange.org/  2008 Systems Thinking and Dynamic Modeling Conference for K-12 Education – June 28 - June 30, 2008 – The Babson Executive Conference Center, Wellesley, MA http://www.clexchange.org/conference/cle_2008conference </p><p>Workshop Sponsor</p><p>The Hampton Roads Modeling and Simulation Initiative Education and Training Advisory Group</p><p>Workshop Coordinators</p><p>Dr. Thomas E. Pinelli NASA Langley Research Center Thomas. E. [email protected]</p><p>Dr. Ginger S. Watson Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) Old Dominion University [email protected]</p><p>Ms. Shelia Flanagan Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) Old Dominion University [email protected]</p>