AFNR Standards - National FFA Organization

8. Thematic Strand: Science, Technology, and SocietySocial studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study ofrelationships among science, technology, and society, so that the learner can:8a. identify and describe both current and historical examples ofthe interaction and interdependence of science, technology, andsociety in a variety of cultural settings;8b. make judgments about how science and technology havetransformed the physical world and human society and ourunderstanding of time, space, place, and human-environmentinteractions;8c. analyze how science and technology influence the core values,beliefs, and attitudes of society, and how the core values,beliefs, and attitudes of society shape scientific andtechnological change;8d. evaluate various policies that have been proposed as ways ofdealing with social changes resulting from new technologies,such as genetically engineered plants and animals;8e. recognize and interpret varied perspectives about humansocieties and the physical world using scientific knowledge,ethical standards, and technologies from diverse world cultures;8f. formulate strategies and develop policies for influencing publicdiscussions associated with technology-society issues, such asthe greenhouse effect.9. Thematic Strand: Global ConnectionsSocial studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study ofglobal connections and interdependence, so that the learner can:9a. explain how language, art, music, belief systems, and othercultural elements can facilitate global understanding or causemisunderstanding;9b. explain conditions and motivations that contribute to conflict,cooperation, and interdependence among groups, societies, andnations;9c. analyze and evaluate the effects of changing technologies on theglobal community;9d. analyze the causes, consequences, and possible solutions topersistent, contemporary, and emerging global issues, such ashealth, security, resource allocation, economic development,and environmental quality;9e. analyze the relationships and tensions between nationalsovereignty and global interests in such matters as territory,74