TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Strand 8: Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity
1. The nature of technology is advanced by and can advance science as it seeks to apply scientific knowledge
in ways that meet human needs
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Concept A: Designed objects are used to
do things better or more easily and to do
some things that could not otherwise be
done at all
a. Recognize that some objects (i.e., Sun)
occur in nature (natural objects); others
(e.g., bulbs, candles, lanterns) have been
designed and made by people to solve
human problems and enhance the
quality of life (manmade objects).
Concept B: Advances in technology often
result in improved data collection and an
increase in scientific information
T a. Students will place objects such as lanterns, a
light bulbs, a telescope, magnifying glass,
and glasses on a table. Discuss with students
the importance of the invention and specific
applications of the particular items. (1.4;
1.8; 2.6)
a. Students will create a T-chart and compare
manmade objects to natural objects. Students
will explain the benefits the inventions have
promoted to making life better/easier.
a. Describe how new technologies have
helped scientists make better
observations and measurements for
investigations (e.g., telescopes,
magnifiers, balances, microscopes,
computers, stethoscopes,
thermometers).
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a. Students will compare and contrast old
technology with new. Students will
brainstorm technologies that have made our
lives more productive, informative, and
safer. They will relate new technologies to
actual applications (i.e., cell phones,
solar/wing energy, laptop computers, or
satellite communications). (1.1; 1.4; 2.2;
4.8)
a. Students will present orally or in written form,
“Is our society better off” Explain why or
why not.
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