System Dynamics and K-12 Teachers introduces systems and feedback loops, two important ideas which will be further developed in more readings throughout Road Maps. A strong grasp of systems and feedback loops will build a good foundation for learning more advanced principles in system dynamics.
Secton 4 discusses feedback loops while Section 7 gives some important examples of different kinds of complex systems. Section 13 explains the importance of generic structures to the study and understanding of system dynamics.
Throughout the paper, Professor Forrester quotes grade school, middle school and high school teachers with how they use system dynamics to teach children.