Understanding Technological Systems

Neville·

Systems Thinking

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Slide 1 – Lesson Overview Lesson Title: Unit 2, Day 1: What Is a Technological System? Today’s Objective (MYP Command Term): Define a technological system and identify its basic components (input, process, output). (You can bold Define since that is today’s primary command term.) Warm-Up (Do Now): Look around the room. List two systems you see. What makes them a system? ATL Skill Focus: 🧠 Thinking Skills – Critical Thinking Recognizing patterns Breaking ideas into parts IB Learner Prof...

This lesson focuses on understanding technological systems and their components, aiming to nurture critical thinking skills and pattern recognition. Students will identify hidden systems in their daily lives, explore how these components interact, and analyze real-world examples like smartphones and vending machines. Activities include observing and discussing visible systems, defining input-process-output models, and collaborating to break down selected systems into their core elements. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to articulate what constitutes a technological system, recognize its characteristics, and reflect on the complexities of modern technology.