5. Initial Great Lakes Sage Modeler Model

Lauren Levites, Umit Aslan, Shruti Researcher
Biology, Environmental Science
50 min
High School
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Overview

Students develop initial sage modeler model based on lessons so far.  In this lesson, students have a sage modeler model that is partially complete, they add arrows and set the relationships to show what they have learned so far. 

They can then experiment with a complete model and use the simulate and graphing functions. This allows them to see how scientists use models based off of current understandings to predict how changes will impact the overall system.

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Standards

Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Earth and Space Sciences
    • [MS-ESS2-4] Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
  •   NGSS Crosscutting Concept
    • Patterns
    • Energy
    • Stability and Change
  •   NGSS Practice
    • Analyzing Data
    • Constructing Explanations, Designing Solutions
    • Using Models
    • Conducting Investigations
Computational Thinking in STEM
  •   Data Practices
    • Analyzing Data
    • Collecting Data
    • Visualizing Data
  •   Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • Using Computational Models to Understand a Concept
    • Constructing Computational Models
  •   Systems Thinking Practices
    • Understanding the Relationships within a System
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