1. Systems Intro
What is a system?

2. 10-31-12 Do Now Log on to skyward
Find the Unit 1 test and WAIT until I tell you to start it.
You will be retaking Question #8 on the unit test

3. Intro to Systems
Key Question: What is a System?
Initial Thoughts:

4. Probe: Is it a System? Get your scraps & probe books
Complete Probe 11, page 5: Is it a System?
Be prepared to explain your reasoning.

6. Is a seed a system?
Example as a class

7. Evidence: Systems Guide
Paste the systems guide into your notebook
In your groups, pick one thing from the list in the probe to describe as a system

8. Analysis Questions: What is the function of your system?
What are the parts or “subsystems” of your system?
What are the boundaries of your system?

9. Summary: Minimum of 4 sentences
What did you think before about systems
What did you learn about systems
What evidence do you have of your learning
Further Thoughts
Make sure this is thoughtful and thorough.

10. Reflection:
Draw a car and label the subsystems.

11. Big Idea
Systems are made of subsystems that work together, and have boundaries.