Systems, Systems, Systems, Systems, EverywhereEverywhere

Science 5.6.1Science 5.6.1

Erica SealsErica Seals

PurposePurpose

Students will recognize and describe Students will recognize and describe that systems contain objects as well that systems contain objects as well as processes that interact with each as processes that interact with each other.other.

Definitions Definitions

System- A group of interacting, System- A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole.forming a complex whole.

Process- A series of actions, changes, or Process- A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result.functions bringing about a result.

Function- The action for which a person or Function- The action for which a person or thing is particularly fitted or employed.thing is particularly fitted or employed.

DiscussionDiscussion

What is a system?What is a system?

A system is something that contains A system is something that contains objects as well as processes that interact objects as well as processes that interact with each other.with each other.

Can you identify any systems in the room?Can you identify any systems in the room?

MaterialsMaterials Systems, Systems, Everywhere handoutSystems, Systems, Everywhere handout Materials that can be taken apart:Materials that can be taken apart:

Mechanical PencilMechanical Pencil Ink PenInk Pen 3-hole punch3-hole punch StaplerStapler Clock Clock CameraCamera Mini TelevisionMini Television Icing Dispenser Icing Dispenser Flash LightFlash Light

ActivityActivity

Get a partner!Get a partner! Go to each station and for each object list Go to each station and for each object list

as many parts as you can.as many parts as you can. It is up to you how detailed you want to getIt is up to you how detailed you want to get

After listing each part, explain its function.After listing each part, explain its function. After you have explored each object, After you have explored each object,

return to your seat for a class discussion.return to your seat for a class discussion.

Additional ActivityAdditional Activity

Think of another object that is a system.Think of another object that is a system. With your partner write down all of the With your partner write down all of the

parts that make that object a system.parts that make that object a system. What function does each part have?What function does each part have? Draw that object on a piece of poster Draw that object on a piece of poster

board. board. Each angle and piece of the objectEach angle and piece of the object

Class DiscussionClass Discussion

Can you think of other types of systems Can you think of other types of systems that contain objects as well as processes?that contain objects as well as processes?

Digestive system Digestive system Human body Human body AutomobilesAutomobiles Solar systemSolar system

Review QuestionsReview Questions

What is a system?What is a system?

Explain how a lake acts as a system?Explain how a lake acts as a system?

ResourceResource

http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/sci_5_6_1.pdf

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