DLCS18.6.27

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

DLCS18.6.27
Explain how simulations serve to implement models.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

that simulations and models are both representations of a system or process.
simulations are often digital representations whereas models are often physical representations.

Skills

Students are able to:

explain that simulations may be used to save time and/or money in representing a process or system.

Understanding

Students understand that:

typically, simulations are digital representations of a process, while models are physical representations of a process.

Aligned Learning Resources

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 4 Chapter 1 Lesson 3: User-Centered Design Micro Activity (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 4 Chapter 1 Lesson 4: User Interfaces (18-19)

Design by Adaptive Theme