1. Understanding the Universal Systems Model

2. Standard
MSENGR-TS-1: The students will develop an understanding of the Universal Systems Model.
a) Define Universal Systems Model
b) Identify the components of a system
c) Examine a variety of simple, common systems

3. What is a universal systems model?
A systems model involves a combination of elements or parts to complete a task.  
When the parts of a system work together, they accomplish a goal.  

4. A deeper understanding of:
INPUTS 
“Inputs” are all needed resources to accomplish the goals of the system.  
1) people
2) Knowledge
3) Materials
4) Energy
5) fixed capital(land, buildings, tools, and equipment
6) Money. 

5. A deeper understanding of:
PROCESSES “Processes” are the areas of the system is where action takes place to achieve the goals of the system. A good example of this could be the processor in a computer.

6. A deeper understanding of:
OUTPUT The “output” of a system is the accomplishment of the goal to which all of the inputs and processes are applied. These may be products, services, new knowledge, and impacts of the system on society.

7. A deeper understanding of:
FEEDBACK
Information can be transferred back to any position in the system for evaluation to see if things are going as planned.  
Corrections can be made in inputs and processes to alter the outputs from the system.

8. Let’s look at some examples.
Communication
Input
Sender sends messages
Process
Information travels across airways
Output
Receiver gets messages
Feedback
A conversation takes place

9. Let’s look at some examples.
Structures
Input
Materials, plans, tools, time, people, energy, $
Process
Construction
Output
Building
Feedback
Response of users about aesthetics, durability, and function

10. Let’s look at some examples.
Manufacturing
Input
Materials, energy, tools, time, people, capital, $
Process
The making of a product
Output
Finished product
Feedback
Response of consumers

11. Let’s look at some examples.
Computers
Input
People, energy, tools (mouse, keyboard, server)
Process
Moving the mouse, typing, information being converted
Output
Document, heat, music, visuals
Feedback
Surfing, reading, dancing, frustration, hurting eyes

12. Explain the braking system on a car/truck.
Input
Process
Output
Feedback

13. Native American Weaponry
Paleo Indians first they used large spears Input Process Output Feedback

14. Native American Weaponry
Later, the Woodland Indians used bows. Input Process Output Feedback

15. What about you?
Robots have many systems. You will learn and construct each system individually so that they can work together.

16. But for now…
You will use what you know about simple systems to construct a catapult. You will: 1. Turn in a diagram for approval 2. Construct your catapult 3. Test on day 3

17. Your catapult must: Stand on its own (10 pts)
Not fall apart after it is used (10 pts) 
Be made of only the items you purchase from me (10 pts)
Throw a tennis ball at least 2 ft. (30 pts)
Complete the tennis ball throw 2 times in a row (20 pts)

18. Rules You have only $20 You can only make 3 trips to the store
Arrive at the store with your order ready
You must show me a neat/clean design before you can start ( will initial it for 20 pts)

19. Your catapult must: Stand on its own (10 pts)
Not fall apart after it is used (10 pts) 
Be made of only the items you purchase from me (10 pts)
Throw a tennis ball at least 2 ft. (30 pts)
Complete the tennis ball throw 2 times in a row (20 pts)

20. CREDIT IS DUE TO: