1. Integrating Modeling and Simulation into Precalculus and Physics Lori Burwell – Precalculus Keith Leonard - Physics

2. Before Modeling and Simulation Graphing calculator Experiments Vernier products Physlets

3. Levels of MODSIM 1. Animation 2. Animation with user input 3. Animated, simulation construction 4. Simulation construction with no animation

4. Past Lesson – Vectors  Conceptual reinforcement in different classes  Use of same simulation software in both courses  Tied physical phenomena and concepts to mathematical concepts and models

5. Current Lesson – Circular Motion  Provides students the opportunity to conduct an experiment which traditionally was filled with experiment error due to the effect of gravity and friction

6. Future Lesson – Energy Loss in a System  Conceptual reinforcement in different classes  Opportunity to prove theoretical statements  Connect real world phenomena to theoretical math

7. Goals/Benefits of Implementing MODSIM in High School Education  Intellectual development  Collaboration between mathematics and science  Prepare students for the future academic pursuits and occupations

8. Concerns & Issues  Difficulty in modifying prepared, canned simulations to match teaching objectives.  Simulation software can lack data analysis tools.  Use of instructional time to introduce new procedures and simulation software.

9. Concerns & Issues  Simulation software needs to incorporate the following data analysis tools: Statistical AnalysisStatistical Analysis Curve of best fitCurve of best fit Derivative and Integral of aboveDerivative and Integral of above Create new set of calculated dataCreate new set of calculated data