1. Burn, Baby, Burn Dave Beedy, Thrisha Cadiz,
Amanda Leonard, Kara Monier,
Blaire Rose, Jason Toon

2. Forest Fires

3. Goals of the Lesson Goals Science Math evaluate Forest Fire simulation
compare data sets
predict effects of changing variables on graphs

4. Lesson Overview “messing around” with Netlogo discuss assumptions
collect data
make graphs
discuss assumptions
forest fire internet research
evaluate model’s implications and accuracy

5. Model Assumptions Original Modification 4-directional burn
all trees burn
Modification
8-directional burn

6. Screen Captures

7. Initial Data Set Initial model Density vs. %Burn 4-directional burn
all trees burn
Density vs. %Burn
mean of 5 trials

8. Modified Data Set Modified model Density vs. %Burn 8-directional burn
change num4 to num
all trees burn
Density vs. %Burn
mean of 5 trials

9. Model Evaluation Initial vs. modified models
graph shape unchanged
lower density for complete burn
Student evaluation of model
model maybe too simple
many factors ignored
wind, moisture, etc..

10. Complex Computer Programs
Dave not smart enough to use them
Useful in the proper context
AP levels of math and science
Not user friendly

11. Science and Math Integration
You can’t do science without math.
force it -- forget it
let the connection be natural
Science is a good application of math.