Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.26

Explain why professionals may use models as logical representations of physical, mathematical, or logical systems or processes.

COS Examples

Example: Students will discuss why an engineer may build a model of a building before actually constructing the building.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • it can difficult, expensive, or impossible to create a system or process true
  • to
  • scale, therefore professionals often use models or simulations to test theories, plans, or designs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify reasons a system or process cannot be easily replicated.
  • identify situations in which it is best to use a model or simulation.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • models and/or simulations are used to save time and money during testing phases of projects.
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