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Explore the intrinsic beauty of 2D cellular automata rules as processes and integrate physical science principles, like water molecules classification system, into the computational universe. Delve into the joy of learning and computational experimentation in the K-12 environment through intuitive understanding of rules. Discover the integration of computation in system understanding, making science easily comprehensible and enjoyable for young learners.
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2-DIMENSIONAL CELLULAR AUTOMATA The Computational Universe 2006 NKS Conference Michael Round USA Director: Theory of Constraints for Education
INTUITIVE UNDERSTANDING of RULES A Necessary Condition for NKS-Excellence …
INTUITIVE UNDERSTANDING of RULES … demonstrating “Intrinsic Beauty”
INTUITIVE UNDERSTANDING of 2-D CA RULES as PROCESSES Seeing the Rule from Decimal to Binary
INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE into 2d-CA The Nature of the Water Molecule
INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE into 2d-CA A Classification System of the Operation of Water Molecules in a System
INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE into 2d-CA The Operation of Water Molecules in a System
INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE into 2d-CA Integrating “Computation” into the Understanding of a System
DESIRABLE EFFECTS on IMPLEMENTATION “Joy in Learning” of the Computational Universe The K-12 learning environment can think of the world “computationally”. K-12 kids will enjoy computational experimentation. There is integration of science and the world in these materials. Rules and processes are easily and intuitively understood.