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TUTORIAL
I. What is
Model-It?
II. Installing Model-It
A. From a CD
1. PC
2. Macintosh
B. From the web
III. Model-It Tutorial
A. Acid
Rain: Content Information
B. Introduction
to Model-It
1. Running
and Getting Started
2. Getting
familiar with Model-It
C. Objects
1. Deciding
on Objects
2. Creating
Objects
a. Using an image in a file
b. Using an image from Object
Palette
D. Factors
1. Deciding
on Factors
2. Creating
factors
a. Adding a Factor in the "Plan" stage
b. Adding a Factor in the "Build"
stage
E. Relationships
1. Determining
and constructing relationships
F. Testing the
Model
1. Using
the Meters
2. Running
the simulation
G. Saving
and Opening Models
1. Different
ways to save your model
2. Opening
a saved model
Installing
Model Builder from the World Wide Web
Model Builder can be installed from the World Wide Web. Direct your
web browser to the following URL: http://www.kidsideas.org/crackerjacks/modelbuilder/
There are several versions of the software available to download. Select
the version that matches your current platform.
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If the browser being used does not support JAVA, simply follow the
on screen instructions for the platform being used. If the web browser
being used supports JAVA, the GRANT button may need to be pushed
on several pop-up windows depending on which browser is being used. |
| Next, find the install icon on your desktop to begin installation.
The icon should look like the image to the right. Double-click on the image
to begin installation |
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When you click on the above icon you should see the box below pop up.
Don’t do anything with this box
unless you want to cancel the installation.
| When the box above is done you should get the box below. To continue
installation, click on the NEXT button. |
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Then click on the INSTALL button. |
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Finally, click the DONE button to complete installation.
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