Introduction to Engineered Systems
Technologies · Year 7 · Engineering Principles and Systems · 3o Periodo

Introduction to Engineered Systems

Discover the basic components of engineered systems. Students learn to identify inputs, processes and outputs in everyday technologies.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 Technologies Year 7-8: Design and Technologies;Knowledge and understanding;(AC9TDE8K02) analyse how motion, force and energy are used to manipulate and control electromechanical systems when designing solutions.

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Discover the basic components of engineered systems. Students learn to identify inputs, processes and outputs in everyday technologies.

Key Questions

  1. What defines an engineered system?
  2. How do inputs and outputs relate to the overall function of a machine?
  3. Why is systems thinking important in engineering?

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