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This unit will last two weeks, and will explore the significance a basic concepts surrounding structural modeling. We will teach the students how the physical properties of structures in the real world can be represented inside computational systems. Bridges are a good example of structures that must be evaluated extensively before they are physically built. Additionally, there are a few programs (Engineering oriented games) that provide interfaces for both building the virtual bridges and testing their capacity under variable loads.
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==The Scaffold Approach==
  
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==Inquiry Based Learning==
  
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As a side-note, we are interested in possibly expanding the scope of this unit into a basic overview of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigid_body_dynamics rigid body dynamics] and touching briefly on other examples that model dynamic objects in a static enviroment.
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''Develops students' understanding of the natural world.''
  
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*Modeling physical structures is important because the natural world is comprised of physical structures.
  
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''Strengthens students' knowledge of the scientific way of knowing — the use of systematic observation and experimentation to develop theories and test hypotheses.''
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*The students will determine the most appropriate method to build a simulated bridge through both lecture content and trial and error. They will test their  models by building physical models of their virtual structures
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''Emphasizes and provides first-hand experience with both theoretical analysis and the collection of empirical data.''
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*The students collect the empirical data by synthesizing lecture content and trial and error. They (potentially in groups) will each devise different models to solve the same problem.
  
 
=Background reading=
 
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Revision as of 14:53, 17 February 2009

Abstract

The Scaffold Approach

Inquiry Based Learning

Develops students' understanding of the natural world.

  • Modeling physical structures is important because the natural world is comprised of physical structures.


Strengthens students' knowledge of the scientific way of knowing — the use of systematic observation and experimentation to develop theories and test hypotheses.

  • The students will determine the most appropriate method to build a simulated bridge through both lecture content and trial and error. They will test their models by building physical models of their virtual structures


Emphasizes and provides first-hand experience with both theoretical analysis and the collection of empirical data.

  • The students collect the empirical data by synthesizing lecture content and trial and error. They (potentially in groups) will each devise different models to solve the same problem.

Background reading

Lecture notes

Lecture 1:


Lecture 2:


Classroom response questions

  • Question 1
  • Question 2
  • Question 3

Lab activity

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