Yes, interactive simulations are great ways for students to find how changing some parts of the data can result in a change of the whole. Like the example given in the unit readings wights on different plants would make understanding gravity's effect of weight. Just like a budget for a play can be a very complicated balancing act. students can use pie charts to view what aspects of a production are the most costly from, advertising to materials needed to build sets.
The use of simulations is a great way to get students to say interested in the material. it is not just information anymore, it is something they can relate to on a individual level. Anything that is interactive and responsive is going to feel more real and will get the student to react and turn in to a researcher.
an interesting view of the use of simulations. It is true that it will replace the model and in that sense it is not always the best way to go.
http://www.stanford.edu/class/symbsys205/commentaryonsimulationineducation.htm
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