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integrated computational thinking
Step 3 of 4: Start the Simulation

To start, go to the simulation, NetLogo Web: Segregation

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and discover several collapsed windows (in purple) that you can click to expand. To read more about:

  • What the model is simulating and how to operate it in detail click on Model Info
  • To see (and change) the code that is making this simulation operate click on NetLogo Code

This simulation is modeling patterns of movement based on an individual's desires to live around others that are “similar.” The default setting is that orange and blue squares represent two different types of people. Both orange and blue are happiest when at least 30% (the default) of people are similar. If the percentage drops below that, they are considered unhappy, and become represented with an X. They then move to an area that matches their desired 30% or higher.