The students were first asked to define the meaning of both words:
What is a Structure?
What is a System?
We then had an interesting discussion on the differences and similarities. We came up with some ideas about structures and systems like...
There are systems and structures everywhere!
A system is made up of parts that work together.
There can be systems within systems, like the heart is a system (a group of parts that function/work together), and it is part of the circulatory (blood pumping) system of the body, which is also a system!
There are two main types of structures, man-made and natural.
An example of a natural system is the rock cycle. An example of a man-made structure is the Sky Tower.
A system can be a structure! The skeletal system is a structure that helps our body stand and move.
We will be exploring more and learning about structures and systems at the Olympics; Some students are studying how the 'pools' work in football to find the winning teams, and how the balls and goals have changed over time! Some are studying how the medals are made (their structure), and some are learning about the structure (organisation) of the opening ceremony... and many more. Everyone has a project based on their interests!
What is a Structure?
What is a System?
We then had an interesting discussion on the differences and similarities. We came up with some ideas about structures and systems like...
There are systems and structures everywhere!
A system is made up of parts that work together.
There can be systems within systems, like the heart is a system (a group of parts that function/work together), and it is part of the circulatory (blood pumping) system of the body, which is also a system!
There are two main types of structures, man-made and natural.
An example of a natural system is the rock cycle. An example of a man-made structure is the Sky Tower.
A system can be a structure! The skeletal system is a structure that helps our body stand and move.
We will be exploring more and learning about structures and systems at the Olympics; Some students are studying how the 'pools' work in football to find the winning teams, and how the balls and goals have changed over time! Some are studying how the medals are made (their structure), and some are learning about the structure (organisation) of the opening ceremony... and many more. Everyone has a project based on their interests!