Agent based simulation is a fascinating approach to simulation where little objects (agents) all interact on screen as independent entities. They are particularly useful in simulating ecosystems like Predator-prey-producer systems, or ant colonies et al. They can also model social systems, art, physical systems and much more! Because each agent acts independent of each other, yet can respond to each other, every time a simulation is run, things can turn out a bit different (much like the real world).
NETLOGO
Netlogo runs both on the web, or you can download it to your local windows or mac computer. It has many many simulation that you can run. It does not incorporate activities that students fill in and upload to the teacher, but it doesn't take too long to whip up a worksheet to go with the site.
Main Features
- Lots of models
- Randomness/chaos is introduced to different models
- Some activities can be generated where each student controls their own agent.
- Can run online or on your local school network
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