Advanced Fire Simulator - Shodor

In this online activity, students burn a simulated forest and adjust the probability that the fire spreads from one tree to the other. This simulation also records data for each trial including the burn probability, where the fire started, the percent of trees burned, and how long the fire lasted. This activity allows students to explore the idea of chaos in a simulation of a realistic scenario. Supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet are linked to the applet.
Resource ID#: 25436 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AdvancedFire/

General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin
Keywords: probability, chaos, number theory, data, simulation, iteration, random, parameters
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative,  Data Set
Resource Collection: General Collection

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