Connected Science: Learning Biology through Constructing and Testing Computational Theories
U. Wilensky, and K. Reisman 1998 InterJournal of Complex Systems. 234, 1-12

There are many disparities between studying biology and conducting biology research. This paper presents an approach that attempts to narrow the gap between school biology and research biology through the use of computer modeling tools. The tools described are built in an object-based parallel modeling, or embodied modeling, language called StarLogoT. They enable secondary and post-secondary biology students to engage in scientific inquiry by constructing robust models to develop and test theories.

Subject: Biology, Education
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Journal Article
Research on Learning: Instructional Design:Inquiry-Based Learning, Use of Technology, Instructional Design