STEP
BPA's Systems Thinking in Education Program
Learning by
Doing
Activities
(NOTE: BPA
cannot take responsibility for the validity of these
models)
Pacific Northwest Salmon:
The Fishing Game: A model by Matthew Halbower of managing the
fishing fleet off the New England Coast
Glen Canyon Dam Operations Model: A simulator by Frank Draper
for the operation of the Glen Canyon Dam for multiple
uses
Advanced Topics
Energy
Conservation Policy Analysis: An Example
A 1992 report by Andy Ford for BPA that demonstrates a systematic approach to research and model
development for policy analysis. Models reconstructed by Mike Bull, Bonneville Power Administration.
The Idagon River
A model by Andy Ford regarding
the management of a Northwest river system for multiple uses. This is a link to
Dr. Ford's download web page at Washington State
University - no additional instructional material is provided here. See Dr.
Ford's book, "Modeling the Environment," for more discussion. (NOTE: Currently available for Windows
only)
