Universal Systems Model

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In science, a model is a way to ____________ an idea, process, or system in order to describe, explain, or predict something.

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represent

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Slowing down a vehicle after looking at the speedometer is what part of a USM? Options: Input, Process, Output, Feedback

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Feedback

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When solving problems, the series of steps that engineers follow is called _______.

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the engineering design process

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An appropriate input in the making of a chair would be: cement, scrap metal, brick tile, plastic.

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plastic.

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Which scenario is an example of students using systems thinking? Options: Students discuss a problem, brainstorm creative ideas to solve it, and come up with a mutually agreed-upon solution. Students discuss a problem, brainstorm creative ways to solve it, and decide it is not their problem. Students discuss a problem and ask a peer to give them a solution. Students argue about a problem and decide Sue probably has the right answer because she is smarter.

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Students discuss a problem, brainstorm creative ideas to solve it, and come up with a mutually agreed-upon solution.

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Parents are planning to build a swing set for their children when their truck breaks down. The money they planned to use for the swing set is now 3/4 of the original budget. An appropriate compromise would be for the parents to:

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switch the material from aluminum to wood, which is cheaper.

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During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?

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Test the Model

Front

A driver wants their car to go 30 mph. The driver presses the gas petal. The car goes to 20 mph. What is the process? Check all that apply: driver's energy, driver's time, pressing the gas petal, car goes 20 mph

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pressing the gas petal

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There are ______ number of input resources.

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7

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Different models can be helpful because they may show different information about the same phenomenon.

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true