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Articles Top of Page	Resource	Key Concepts	Access Information
	Benson, Tracy "Developing a Systems Thinking Capacity"	systems thinking, habits of systems thinking	View/download article
	Davidson, Andrea & Yates, Joan "Seeing Below the Surface: Systems Thinking"	dialogue, change over time, structures, mental models, habits of a systems thinker	View/download article
Books Top of Page Note that some of the books may no longer be in print. Some may still be available from used booksellers such as Amazon.com.	Resource	Key Concepts	Access Information
	Anderson, Virginia & Johnson, Lauren Systems Thinking Basics, From Concepts to Causal Loops	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype	ISBN 1883823129 www.pegasuscom.com
	Bohm, David On Dialogue	organizational learning, team learning, personal mastery	ISBN 415149126
	Booth Sweeney, Linda When A Butterfly Sneezes	systems thinking, children's literature	ISBN 1883823528 www.pegasuscom.com
	Costa & Kallick Activating and Engaging Habits of Mind	systems diagramming	ISBN 0-87120-369-3 Art Costa's Centre for Learning
	Ford, Andrew Modeling The Environment, An Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling of Environmental Systems	dynamic systems, computer model, science, mathematics	ISBN 1559636017
	Hannon, Bruce & Matthias, Ruth Dynamic Modeling	system dynamics, computer model	ISBN 387-94309-3
	Hannon, Bruce & Matthias, Ruth Modeling Dynamic Biological Systems	dynamic systems, computer model, science, mathematics	ISBN 387948503
	isee systems, inc. Fly A Cell	computer simulation	www.iseesystems.com
	Hutchens, David Outlearning The Wolves, Surviving and Thriving in a Learning Organization	organizational learning, team learning, personal mastery	ISBN 1883823242 www.pegasuscom.com
	Hyerle, David A Field Guide To Using Visual Tools	systems thinking, visual tools	ISBN 871203677
	Hyerle, David Visual Tools For Constructing Knowledge	systems thinking, visual tools	ISBN 871202662
	Isaacs, William Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together	dialogue, system structure, perspectives	ISBN 0-385-47999-9
	Jacobsen, Judith E. Population Growth	dynamic systems, computer model, science, mathematics	ISBN 935702814 www.uscibooks.com
	Kauffman, Jr., Draper L. Systems 1: An Introduction to Systems Thinking	systems thinking, circular causality, feedback	ISBN 0941506002
	Kim, Daniel & Lannon, Colleen Applying Systems Archetypes	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype	ISBN 1883823102 www.pegasuscom.com
	Kim, Daniel Introduction To Systems Thinking	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype	ISBN 188382334x www.pegasuscom.com
	Kim, Daniel Systems Archetypes I	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype	ISBN 1883823005 www.pegasuscom.com
	Kim, Daniel System Archetypes II	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype	ISBN 1883823056 www.pegasuscom.com
	Kim, Daniel & Anderson, Virginia System Archetype Basics, From Story to Structure	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype	ISBN 883823188 www.pegasuscom.com
	McREL Dimensions of Learning	systems analysis	www.mcrel.org/dimensions/whathow.asp
	Meadows, Dennis & Booth Sweeney, Linda Systems Thinking Playbook	systems thinking, causal loops, archetypes, interdependencies	ISBN 0966612779
	Meadows, Donella Global Citizen	systems thinking, interdependence	ISBN 1559630590
	O'Connor, Joseph & McDermott, Ian Art Of Systems Thinking	systems thinking, causal loops, archetype, organizational learning	ISBN 722534426
	Pink, Daniel A Whole New Mind: Why Right-brainers Will Rule the Future	systems thinking, big picture, interdependencies	ISBN 1-59448-171-7
	Quaden, Rob & Ticotsky, Alan The Shape of Change and The Shape of Change Stocks and Flows: A Beginning	BOTGs, connection circles, systems thinking, system dynamics, stocks /flows, change over time	ISBN 0-9753-169-0-7 www.clexchange.org/

	Ramsey, Philip Billibonk & The Big Itch	causal loops, archetypes, systems thinking	ISBN 188382317x
	Ramsey, Philip Billibonk & The Thorn Patch	causal loops, archetypes, systems thinking	ISBN 1883823099 www.pegasuscom.com
	Ramsey, Philip Frankl's "Thorn Patch"/ Frankl's "Thorn Patch" Fieldbook	causal loops, archetypes, systems thinking	ISBN 1883823218 www.pegasuscom.com
	Richardson, George Feedback Thought in Social Science and Systems Theory	system dynamics, computer model	ISBN 812230531
	Richmond, Barry The "Thinking" In Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills	systems thinking, circular causality, causal loops, feedback	ISBN 188382348x www.pegasuscom.com
	Scheetz, Mary & Benson, Tracy Structuring Schools For Success	organizational learning, team learning, personal mastery, shared vision, systems thinking, mental models	ISBN 803961308
	Senge, Peter M., et al Dance Of Change	organizational learning, shared vision, systems thinking, interdependence	ISBN 0385493223
	Senge, Peter; Kleiner, Art; Roberts, Charlotte Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, The: Strategies & tools for Building a Learning Organization	organizational learning, shared vision, systems thinking, personal mastery, team learning, interdependence	ISBN 385472560
	Senge, Peter M. Fifth Discipline, The: The Art of Practice of the Learning Organization	organizational learning, shared vision, systems thinking, personal mastery, team learning, interdependence	ISBN 385260954
	Senge, Peter et al Schools That Learn, A Fifth Discipline Fieldbook for Educators, Parent and Everyone Who Cares About Education	organizational learning, team learning, personal mastery, shared vision, systems thinking, mental models	ISBN 385493231 www.fieldbook.com/STL/STL.html
	Sterman, John D. Business Dynamics, Systems Thinking and Modeling for a Complex World	system dynamics, causal loops, computer model	ISBN 72311355
	Thornburg, David D. The New Basics: Education and the Future of Work in the Telematic Age	systems thinking	ISBN-10: 0871206560 www.ascd.org
	Wheatley, Margaret J. Leadership And The New Science	organizational learning, systems thinking, interdependence	ISBN 1576750558

Lessons Top of Page	Systems Thinking in Schools, Waters Foundation - Search for lessons. The Creative Learning Exchange
Module Materials Top of Page	Download an archive of all blank handouts for the first five modules. For more information, open the enclosed ReadMe file.
Module 1 Systems Thinking: What and Why	Handout: Kinds of Thinking Handout: Looks like... Definitions: System and systems thinking Handout: Strategies for building capacity for systems thinking Handout: Connections to educational practice/research
Module 2 Habits of a Systems Thinker	Handout: Habits of a Systems Thinker
Module 3 Change Over Time	Handout: A Day in My Town Handout: Balloon Dynamics Handout: Labeled Balloon Dynamics Handout: The Story of Mrs. Jones - Excerpt from The Rats of NIMH Template: behavior-over-time graphs for excerpt Example: Labeled template for excerpt Handout: Tips for Using Behavior-Over-Time Graphs Template: blank BOTG template Graphic Organizer: BOTG organizer for use with fiction or non-fiction texts Example: BOTG labeling for vocabulary development
Module 4 Stocks and Flows	Handout: parts of the forest simulation Handout: completed forest map Handout: completed forest map with labeled connectors Handout: Compare and Contrast Handout: Piggy Game The Story of Mrs. Jones - Excerpt from The Rats of NIMH Template: Mrs. Jones excerpt Article: "Battle of the Bugs: Fighting Antibiotic Resistance" Template: blank stock/flow map Definitions: stock/flow maps Presentation: Introduction to Accumulations and Stock/Flow Representations Handout: Tips for Stock/Flow Maps Stock/Flow definitions and Questions to Ask
Module 5 Feedback Loops	Handout: Practice/performance loop Template: Pollution stock/flow Connection circle instructions Template: Connection circle with seven graphs Template: Connection circle with ten graphs Template: Connection circle Handout: Connection circle for NPR radio report Handout: Balancing feedback Handout: Reinforcing feedback Template: Causal Loop Practice Handout: Tips for Causal Loop Diagrams
Module 6 Systems Archetypes	Template: Fixes that Backfire Template: Shifting the Burden Template: Escalation Template: Tragedy of the Commons Template: Drifting Goals Template: Limits to Success Template: Success to the Successful
Module 7 Generic Structures	Template: Linear behavior Template: Compounding behavior Template: Goal-seeking behavior Template: Oscillating behavior Template: S-shaped behavior Template: Overshoot behavior
Module 8 Visual Frameworks	Handout: Ladder of Inference Template: Ladder of Inference with lines Template: Ladder of Inference with lines/no pictures Handout: Iceberg with graphics Template: Iceberg worksheet Template: Iceberg worksheet with graphs Template: Iceberg 3D worksheet Handout: Iceberg for organizations Template: Iceberg for organizations with lines
Module 9 Lesson Planning	Handout: Transcript of learning collaborative meeting Handout: Learning collaborative reflection log Handout: Example log from a learning collaborative Template: Lesson plan Template: Lesson plan (in Word) Handout: Lesson plan explanations Handout: Instructional capacity rubric Handout: Rubrics to assess student work Action Research: Theory graphic Action Research: Create a good goal Action Research: Claritying the question Action Research: Assessment checklist Action Research: Report template Action Research: Report template (in Word) Action Research: List of resources Handout: Indicators of readiness * Make sure to save this file rather than trying to open it within your browser.
Podcasts Top of Page
Videos Top of Page Click the play button on any video to view.	Kindergarten teacher - students graph two characters' feelings using behavior-over-time graphs. Kindergarten teacher uses graphs to have students discuss their own feelings. Second grade teacher introduces his students to systems thinking. High school teacher introducing her students to stock and flow concepts within the context of an ecological system they are studying. Jared Diamond's Theory - 9th grade social studies Using connection circles in 10th grade social studies - studying factors of the Great Depression Using systems thinking in high school social studies - studying the Cold War Kindergarten teacher - students graph two characters' feelings using behavior-over-time graphs. Top of Videos Kindergarten teacher uses graphs to have students discuss their own feelings. Top of Videos Second grade teacher introduces his students to systems thinking. Top of Videos High school teacher introducing her students to stock and flow concepts within the context of an ecological system they are studying. Top of Videos Jared Diamond's Theory - 9th grade social studies Top of Videos Using connection circles in 10th grade social studies - studying factors of the Great Depression Top of Videos Using systems thinking in high school social studies - studying the Cold War Top of Videos