Motion and forces governing objects is a complex adaptive system. Such as gravitional motion of the planets or the forces acting on objects.
An example of a complex system could be clouds forming directly over a forested region. As water evaporation from the trees occur, the molecules collect above and form in masses.
The relationship between Science & technology.
The development of technology.
The relationship between science fiction and actual scientific developments.
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I think human body systems are an example of CAS. How they work together for the good of the whole organism.
I think this is a good example
Chemical reactions, such as when monomers combine chemically to produce a polymer chain, would demonstrate a complex adaptive system.
Food webs are complex adaptive systems in Biology. Food webs contain many paths and are leaderless but yet they contain emergent patterns. In addition, simple tasks ( i.e. one organism only eating a specific other organism) are performed frequently throughout the web.
In Biology, a food web is a complex adaptive system. A food web is leaderless, but follows simple rules (i.e. certain consumers only eat specific types of organisms-herbivores, carnivores, omnivores). In addition, emergent patterns can be seen in different types of biomes.
Any of the body systems can be classified as complex adaptive systems because the human organ systems have specific roles to play in maintaining homeostasis. Once there is a virus, bacteria, or other toxin entering an organ, the other organs compensate or attack the invading pathogen.
I agree with your statement but, would you include the appendix?
Ecosystems are examples of complex systems.
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In Math, linear equations are part of a complex system where patterns emerge like slope. Solving the different algebraic equations also show how using a certain algorithm will solve the problem.
An activity I have my students participate in is called āOh Deer!ā. We go out to the soccer field and I split the class into to groups: deer and resources. The resources include water, shelter, and food. Description of the activity can be found at this link http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/documents/313_01.pdf. When my students graph the results, it looks very similar to the predator/prey graphs from the article.
I agreeā¦ the biochemistry of the human body is chock full of example of the feedback loop that was described in one of the articles (both positive and negative)
I agree with many, ecosystems and the interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. We specifically examine milkweed bugs in a habitat, and even though we always put a male with a female, we donāt always get offspring. Once clutches hatch, its interesting to see the movement of the young milkweed bugs.
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Also, thinking about studentsā own lives, it is seen a lot in organized sports teams. Soccer, ice skating practice sessions. In some cases, there is a coach or a captain, that may coordinate the general effort, but individuals will move however they feel is within the rules and will best achieve the set goal.
Energy chains are complex adaptive systems. Energy cycles through a system, it follows patterns, is leaderless, can be difficult to predict.
And itās definitely difficult to predict.
Ecosystems are an example of complex adaptive systems - where consumers and producers all act according to their own simple rules, resulting in interesting patterns.
This coming year, I am teaching Life Science, but my degrees are in philosophy. I think when I get the āmind/brainā section this year, I am going to talk about complex systems using emergent properties.