1. Modeling and Simulation Module 1: Lesson 1 Introduction to Complex Adaptive Systems and Computer Modeling and Simulation

2. Walk & Turn Activity Simple Rules You are an agent Form a circle (or not) Turn to face the person on your left Close your eyes and take three steps in that heading

3. Walk & Turn Computer Model Web-based StarLogo Nova Platform http://54.221.193.36/GUTS/projects/4591/ What is the relationship between the computer model and the real world? What was included and what was missing from the computer model of Walk & Turn? What are models good for?

4. Setup and Forever blocks

5. Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) video “Introduction to Complex Systems” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5evD6AQ eCQ

6. Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS)

7. Terms to Remember Agent Simple rules Heading Iteration Prediction Emergent patterns Scatter Initial conditions Outcome Phenomenon Adaptive