Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the difference between stochastic and deterministic modeling through programming. First have the class write algorithms for relatively simple tasks using pseudocode. Use the Python 2.7 program app to simulate Mendel's Pea Pod...
Lesson Plan
Google

Google for Education: Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Computers provide humans with fast and repeatable processing to create algorithms that model real world phenomena. Developing models allows students to apply their understanding and make predictions.
Website
Other

Brilliant.org: Markov Chains

For Students 10th - 12th
An explanation of Markov Chains with examples, graphs, and diagrams throughout the process.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Brownian Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the two meanings of the term, Brownian Motion. Includes many hyperlinked terms.
Website
Northern Illinois University

The Mathematical Atlas: Probability Theory and Stocha

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Northern Illinois University gives general background information on probability and also includes books and other websites that contain information on Probability.