1. 5 th Grade Science MSP SYSTEMS Analyze a system in terms of subsystems functions as well as inputs and outputs. See how parts of objects, plants, and animals are connected and work together Identify parts of living and non-living systems. 4-5 2-3 K-1

2. Uncovering Teacher Ideas about the Science MSP How Much of the MSP is : – Systems – Inquiry – Application – Life Science – Earth Science – Physical Science Make a Pie Graph

3. Is 70% of your instruction focused on the Big Ideas of Systems, Inquiry and Application? 70% of the Science MSP score points are.

4. 2 point questions are tough for students (2009 data) Students get 74% of the 1 point questions correct. Students earn the lowest scores on the Short Answer 2 point questions. % correct

5. 2009 Systems Living Organisms : two parts/processes common to all living organisms. Energy in a compost pile 5 th Grade 12% Sorting living from non-living Subsystems of a compost pile system Big Idea context “What does it mean to be alive?”

6. Time for Questions Type your question into the chat box.

7. Is it a System? Volume 4 page 81

9. Systems Science Standards Glossary Systems. An assemblage of interrelated parts or conditions through which matter, energy and information flow. (or)

10. How do you talk about Systems Write down 6 words that your students should hear, use and understand to perform well on the science MSP. K-3 5 words 4-5 6 words

11. Systems 4-5 Inputs Matter Energy Outputs Systems Subsystems Input Output Matter Energy

12. K-3 Systems Parts Whole Function Predict Energy

13. Systems Scenarios 5th  Systems, Subsystems, inputs, outputs Identify systems and subsystems Describe inputs and outputs Predict how inputs effect outputs Predict the effect of a defective subsystem Page 8 of Test and Item Specifications State Tree

14. What Kind of Questions? Multiple Choice Or Completion Short Answer Input & output Predict changes Test & Item Specifications

15. Functions of parts (subsystems ) Whole system Part (subsystem) Big Idea context “life cycles” Whole systemPart (subsystem) Big Idea context “Energy”

16. Science Kit Systems Terrariums & Aquariums Living System model Stream tables Earth system model Electric Circuit Physical System

17. Open for Questions? About Systems