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Teaching ecological complexity

Using Models for Teaching

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In the Ecoplexity program, we focus on Qualitative/Conceptual Models, like the below model. Qualitative models are somewhat different from Quantitative models; read about the here. You can also read a journal article in which Food-Web models were used in research.

Guide to creating models and using the collection of models with students

Collection of Models for Teaching

Modeling Tutorials:

  • Lynx Hare Tutorial
  • Soil Ecosystem Tutorial

Ecosystems:

  • Soil Critter Talk (ppt) with notes
  • Feedback

Biogeochemical Cycling:

  • Carbon Cycle
  • Hydrologic Cycle - Simulation
  • Nitrogen cycle
  • Phosphorous cycle

Sample Student and Teacher Models:

  • Model main points of a scientific journal article
  • Mega Model 
  • Example of Pre and Post Models 1
  • Example of Pre and Post Models 2
  • Example of Pre and Post Models 3

Foodwebs:

  • Pacific NW Forest Food Webs
  • Tropical Forest Food Web
  • New Mexico Food Web
  • Arizona Food Web
  • Grassland Food Web
  • Urban System Interactions
  • Energy Flux
  • Decomposition
  • Complex Food Webs
  • Redundancy and Resiliency

Disturbance and Succession:

  • Thresholds
  • Trophic Cascades
  • Forest Succession Animation
  • Desertification
  • Urban Desert Change Over Time
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