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- Type:
- Document
- Date Created:
- 2005 July 17-2005 July 21
- Collection:
- System Dynamic Society Records
- Collecting Area:
- University Archives
- Collection ID:
- ua435
- Parent Record(s):
- 23d738ba88f8333bc39725f9cb5bd0b8, 3c582e6f5cf305ef0030c7471b499022, and cc5bb0ac12a5b68b26b1583548898dae
- Description:
- This paper, through two separate teaching fragments in the delivery of chemistry education, is to demonstrate the use of system dynamics and the subsequent research process by using software STELLA, which clearly reflects the system thinking. As to the decomposing reaction of H2O2, students encountered some unexpected reaction phenomenon. With the help of the STELLA, they conducted in-depth research on the causes that lead to such phenomenon mentioned above. The final modeling process clarifies the reaction for the students. Whats more important, it also helps them form the initial concept of system thinking. When studying molar volume of gas, the teacher took as the starting point the four famous Chinese ancient inventions and then moved further to the study of rocket propeller. From the viewpoint of a student at secondary school, they gradually uncover the underpinning theories of rocket propeller. This process brought to them a great sense of achievement and joy. Such a process is beyond any imagination in our traditional teaching conduct. It is not only a harmonious combination of system thinking and the studying of chemistry theories, but in addition, it brings the fundamental reforms in the chemistry education at secondary schools.