The idea of systems thinking appears in many fields, perhaps most prominently in the sciences. This introductory video (2 minutes), and the series on systems literacy that accompanies it, was created by PBS for K-12 classroom teachers to teach the concepts of systems in science. It is useful more broadly as an introduction to the idea of systems and how they are present in every aspect of society and life.
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What are systems?
Video
2 minutes
By: PBS
Educator-prep | K-12 educators
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Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
What makes altruism altruistic?
Video
15 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
K-5 Card Deck Activity: Critical thinking
Tool
30 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
What are systems?
Video
2 minutes
By: PBS
Why school system leaders need to be systems thinkers
Article
5 minutes
By: Getting Smart
K-5 Card Deck Activity: Honesty
Tool
10 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)