Using+Java+to+Create+a+Star

__Author & Date__: Jason Hwang and Dan Dubrow on October 20th and 21st

__Topic/Concept__: Introduction of using computers to generate a model of a star from a density profile

__Type of Activity__: Programming; lab; modeling

__Prerequisite knowledge__: Knowledge of arrays/variables, basic computer use, density, algebra/precalculus/calculus (can scale)

__Materials Needed__: Enough computers for either individuals or groups, depending on how you want to split up the class, a projector and chalkboard/whiteboard are useful.

__Learning Goals__: 1) Computational thinking concepts (accuracy vs. efficiency, arrays, variables) 2) Exposure to Java programming 3) Basic concepts of hydrostatic equilibrium 4) Modeling data from theory 5) Importance of initial conditions accuracy

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__Additional Comments/Suggestions__: Exposure to excel activities to help understand arrays helps. Running the array tutorial activity separately and also taking the time to explain variables makes the lesson run smoother.