TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

. Recognize that explanations have changed
over time as a result of new evidence
Students will follow a theory and see how is
has changed over time as new data and
better measurements have been made. (1.2;
1.5; 1.6; 1.7; 1.9; 2.4; 3.7; 4.1)
Students will recognize the difference between
theory as it is meant in the language of
science, and theory as it is used in normal
language.
Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity
3. Science is a Human Endeavor
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities
These samples activities offer ideas and are
not meant to limit teacher or student
Concept A: People, alone or in groups, are
always making discoveries about nature and
inventing new ways to solve problems and get
work done
Concept B: Social, political, economic, ethical,
and environmental factors strongly influence
and are influenced by the direction of progress
of science and technology
Scope and Sequence: All Units
resourcefulness
Not assessed at this level
Suggested Assessments
These samples assessments offer ideas and are
not meant to limit teacher or student
resourcefulness
a. Describe ways in which science and society
influence one another (e.g., scientific
knowledge and the procedures used by
scientists influence the way many individuals
in society think about themselves, others, and
the environment; societal challenges often
inspire questions for scientific research;
social priorities often influence research
priorities through the availability of funding
for research)
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a. Students will analyze and evaluate the
economic, political, social, ethical, and
aesthetic constraints that might affect
progress with specific scientific
technological endeavors. (3.1; 3.4; 3.5;
3.6; 3.8; 4.1)
a. Students will work in teams to investigate
current political, budget-related events
and their impact on funding of scientific
endeavors.
b. Identify and evaluate the physical, social,
economic, and/or environmental problems
that may be overcome using science and
technology (e.g., the need for alternative
fuels, human travel in space, AIDS)
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b. Using a daily paper, students will point
out areas in the news that are problems
on which scientists or working (energy,
health, environment). (2.2; 2.3)
b. Students will brainstorm ways in which
the use of technology may solve
environmental problems in their local
community/city/state.
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