4-5
5th Grade Science MSP
SYSTEMS
Analyze a system in terms
of subsystems functions
as well as inputs and
outputs.
2-3
See how parts of objects,
plants, and animals are
connected and work together
K-1
Identify parts of living and non-living systems.
Uncovering Teacher Ideas about the
Science MSP
• How Much of the MSP
is :
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Systems
Inquiry
Application
Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
• Make a Pie Graph
Is 70% of your instruction focused on
the Big Ideas of Systems, Inquiry and
Application?
Test Map
Science MSP
Systems, 20
Earth, Life
Physical, 30
Systems
Inquiry
Application
Domains
Inquiry, 30
Application, 20
70% of the
Science MSP
score points
are.
2 point questions are tough for
students (2009 data)
% correct
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
• Students get 74% of the
1 point questions
correct.
• Students earn the
lowest scores on the
Short Answer 2 point
questions.
2009 Systems
5th Grade
12%
Energy in a
compost pile
Living Organisms : two
parts/processes
common to all living
organisms .
Sorting living from non-living
Subsystems of a compost pile
system
Big Idea context
“What does it mean
to be alive?”
Time for Questions
Type your question
into the chat box.
Is it a System?
• Volume 4 page 81
Systems
Science Standards Glossary
Systems.
An assemblage of
interrelated parts or
conditions through
which matter, energy
and information flow.
(or)
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
Systems 4-5
Systems
Inputs
Subsystems
Input
Matter
Energy
Output
Matter
Energy
Outputs
K-3 Systems
Parts
Whole
Function
Predict
Energy
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
What Kind of Questions?
Multiple Choice
Or
Completion
Short Answer
Input & output
Predict changes
Whole system
Part (subsystem)
Big Idea context
“life cycles”
Functions of
parts
(subsystems)
Big Idea context
“Energy”
Part (subsystem)
Whole system
Science Kit Systems
• Terrariums & Aquariums
Living System model
• Stream tables
Earth system model
• Electric Circuit
Physical System
Open for Questions?
• About Systems