Welcome!

• Sign in at front table• Find a spot• Grab a snack (we will have more substantial

snacks later )• Self assess on the Sticky Dot Poster at back of

room• We will start at 4:30ish

Digging Deeper into Systems, Inquiry, & ApplicationPart 1: Systems Thinking

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Overview

• Session 1: – Systems Overview– Tools for teaching systems

• Session 2: – Inquiry- Beyond the Scientific Method– Application- The Design Process and Engineering

Goals

Participants will:

Understand Systems Thinking in WA science standards and beyond

Engage with a variety of activities and lessons for teaching and learning about Systems

Listen, talk, and share ideas with other teachers

Access and understand a variety of tools for teaching the systems standards

About Me

• Use this slide to tell your science story

Introductions

• Name• Grade• District• Building• What do you hope to

get from tonight?

Poster Check

What do you observe about the data on the sticky dot posters?

What inferences can you make?th

Blog & Wiki

Science Standards and MSP Overview

Systems in WA Science Standards

2003 Standards 2009 Standards

EALRs

2003 Standards

1. Systems2. Inquiry3. Application

2009 Standards

1. Systems2. Inquiry3. Application4. Domains of Science

Physical Science

Life Science

Earth & Space Science

Dom

ains

(EAL

R 4)

Cross Cutting Concepts and Abilities(EALRS 1 – 3)

EALR

1: S

yste

ms

EALR

2: I

nqui

ry

EALR

3: A

pplic

ation

Uncovering Our Ideas about the Science MSPHow Much of the

Science MSP is :SystemsInquiryApplicationLife ScienceEarth SciencePhysical Science

Make a Pie Graph on a piece of scratch paper

Grade 5 and 8 Science MSP Test Map

Systems 20%

Inquiry 30%

Application 20%

Domains of Science 30% Biology EOC Test Map

Systems 15% +

Inquiry 20-25%

Application 12-17%

Domains of Science

45-50%

Domains of Science EALR 4- Lots of Standards!

Systems, Inquiry, Application EALRs 1-3Fewer Standards

Fist to Five

Rate your current understanding of Systems Thinking…

Fist = Huh??? (no understanding)

1 finger = initial understanding

2 = I’m looking forward to learning

more3 = I get it and I try to add to my

instruction

4 = I intentionally teach systems

standards in my science class

5 = expert level… I could teach

adults about this

Our Initial Ideas about SystemsIs it a System?• Visit each object with

a partner• Is the object a

system? Explain• As a table group: Draft

a Systems Definition on a strip of paper

Object System?Yes or No

Explain

Lava lamp

Air Plant

Seeds

Sticky Notes

How People Learn3 Key Findings

System Cards• Read your System Card(s)• Identify the “gist” of your card• As a table group, take turns

sharing the gist of the System Cards

• What new ideas and new thinking are you getting from the cards?

• Would you use any of these excerpts for instruction with students? Why/why not?

WE will come back together at 6:15

Sticky Notes: System or Not a System?With a partner:1. Read each student idea2. What does each student

seem to know about systems?

3. What probing question might you ask to uncover more understanding of systems

A good question frame-“What would you say to someone who said…?”

- Organizes multiple systems tools and resources in one place- Systems overview- Standards- Test & Item Specs- Instructional tools- Vocab list- Assessment examples- Digital document contains embedded hyperlinks- Should be a useful document for your planning

Systems Questions:1. Find a partner2. Take turns reading the Questions to Ask about Systems

3. Note where you could use the question with your instructional materials.

Ladybug Toy SystemLesson

• Examine your Ladybug Toy System

• Use the sheet to guide your thinking about the Ladybug Toy as a System

• Complete each question with a partner

Select one object from the Systems Centers and examine it using the BSQ.a. How does this “model” help you think about systems ideas?b. How is this different than asking “is it a system?”c. How could you use this framework with your students?d. How does this framework connect with systems standards in your grade band?

MatterScience: Matter has mass and takes up

space

Simplified: Matter is the stuff of our world

EnergyScience: Energy is the ability to do work

Simplified: Energy makes matter move, raises its temperature, melts solids, and boils liquids.Energy causes changes in matter.

ENERGY is…

The NON-Stuff that moves through stuff and makes the stuff do stuff

Energy Transfer

Describe the energy transfers in the system. An energy transfer is when a form of energy moves from one part of a system to another. For example, in a cup of hot water, heat energy is transferred from the hot water to the cup.

Adding Hot Water Video

Source-Receiver Diagram(Transfer)

Heat Energy

Hot Water

Cup

Decrease in heat energy

Increase in heat energy

Energy Source Energy Receiver

…Are there other energy TRANSFERS happening?

Energy Transformation

An energy transformation is when energy in one form is converted into a different form.

For example, when you rub your hands together, the energy of motion (kinetic) changes into heat (thermal) energy.

Input/Output Energy Diagram(Transformation)

HandsKinetic Energy Heat Energy

Decrease in chemical potential energy

Increase in heat energy

Energy Input Energy Output

Object

Energy Changes

Compare the Diagrams:

Source-Receiver

(transfer of energy)

Input / Output

(transformation of energy)

Holding a bottle of water……is it hot or cold?

Observe the video for energy transfers:

• What is the energy SOURCE?• What is the energy RECEIVER?

…What else is going on here (with ENERGY)?

Bottle & Hands(Transfer)

Energy Source Energy Receiver

…What else is going on here (with ENERGY)?

Take Home Messages

• We are surrounded by opportunities to teach systems ideas to students.

• Most science instructional materials DON’T have an intentional Systems focus.

• There are lots of tools and resources for teaching students about Systems.

• Systems Thinking is an important 21st Century Skill

Next Time

Monday, December 3rd

Same place: Here at the Pierce Co. Skills Center

Inquiry- Beyond the Scientific Method

Application- Engineering and the Design Process

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