Topic: Rabbits and Wolves
Time Duration: 2 hours total
Grades: 3rd-5th
The students were introduced to computational science and modeling. The instructor discussed
the types of things that can be modeled and the advantages of modeling. Then the students
used the rabbits and wolves applet in Project Interactivate to explore a predator prey and
ecosystem model. The instructor discussed the applet and then the students worked in groups
to answer the exploration questions for rabbits and wolves.