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Models • Models are • Patterns • Plans • Representations • or Descriptions designed

Models • Models are • Patterns • Plans • Representations • or Descriptions designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system or concept.

Physical Models • Physical models are • Three-dimensional models • They closely resemble the

Physical Models • Physical models are • Three-dimensional models • They closely resemble the object or system they represent (larger or smaller) • Teach scientists something new and help to further other discoveries.

Physical Models • Discover the structure of DNA. • Built based on the size,

Physical Models • Discover the structure of DNA. • Built based on the size, shape, and bonding qualities of DNA. • Figure out the potential structure of DNA. • Led the understanding of DNA replication.

Graphical Models • Maps and charts are the most common examples of graphical models.

Graphical Models • Maps and charts are the most common examples of graphical models. • Position of the stars • Amount of forest cover in a given area • Depth of the water in a river or along a coast.

Conceptual Models • Conceptual models are verbal or graphical explanations for how a system

Conceptual Models • Conceptual models are verbal or graphical explanations for how a system works or is organized. • A flow-chart diagram • Boxes linked by arrows to illustrate what a system contains, how those contents are organized, and how they affect one another.

Conceptual Model

Conceptual Model

Conceptual Models • Conceptual models can also be verbal descriptions or even drawings. •

Conceptual Models • Conceptual models can also be verbal descriptions or even drawings. • Structure of an atom describes the atom as one large ball being circled by several smaller balls. • An atomic model made using plastic balls is both a conceptual and physical model.

Mathematical Models • Mathematical models are one or more equations that represent the way

Mathematical Models • Mathematical models are one or more equations that represent the way system or process works. • Cases with many variables, such as the many things that affect the weather.

Mathematical Models • Use number and equations, they are not always right. • People

Mathematical Models • Use number and equations, they are not always right. • People are the ones who interpret the data and write the equations. • Models are only as good as the data that went into building them.

Mathematical Models • To create amazing, as well as useful images. • “False color”

Mathematical Models • To create amazing, as well as useful images. • “False color” satellite images are created using mathematical models. • Scientists use the models to relate the amount of energy reflected from objects to the objects’ physical condition.

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