Math+Modeling+Real+Systems

=Math is used to model systems in the world.=

Earth, Sun, and Moon
===The perspective from the Earth to early humans was that the Sun and Moon revolved (traveled around) the Earth. This mistake was due to the viewpoint of the observer. Actually, the Earth revolves around the Sun while the Moon revolves around the Earth. The best way to understand this phenomena is from a point of view outside of the Earth. Starlogo TNG acts as an aid in computer modeling and allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the planetary motion of the Earth in regards to the Sun and Moon.===



Moon Phases


===Many people suffer a misconception on the reason behind the phases of the Moon. An interview of Harvard Undergrads resulted in explanations involving the shadow of the Earth being projected on the Moon. Again, Starlogo TNG provides the means to best internalize the placement of the Earth, Sun, and Moon to view cause and effect for the Moon phases as seen from the Earth.===