Activity (5 Minutes)

Activity (5 minutes) Write a 3-2-1 about this article 3 facts you learned 2 things you found interesting 1 question that you still have

10+5 Activity Work Area

Science, Technology, and Society (SSS H.3.4.1, H.3.4.2, H.3.4.3, H.3.4.4, H.3.4.5, H.3.4.6)

Scientific Insight Why? When people understand science, actions can

be taken to improve humanity  Example:

Doctors sterilize surgery tools  Wash hands after bathroom  Hurricane/Tornado forecasting  Other examples…. _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________

Technology vs. Science Technology = using science to solve a

human need or problem

MUST benefit people Value changes over time (ex. 8-track vs. MP3)

Science = exploration process used to

gain knowledge to explain and predict natural occurrances

Scientists seek new knowledge – whether or not

there is a use for it Ex. Pluto’s atmosphere…does it affect humans???

Technology Each change is a new technique or method Music on a CD & Computer data on a CD Scribing a book & Press printing a book

Technological skills must be used for any

complex machine to perform a task Computer / Bulldozer / Cash Register

Technological system – network of people

and objects that work together to perform a task

Airline Industry – airports, pilots, fuel, ticketing,

planes

Global Technology Value of technology is changes for different

people at different times 

Ex. Health care USA vs Kenya, Africa  Malaria cure vs Cancer cure

Developing countries value basic needs for

survival – food, safe water, health care,etc Industrialized countries value technology that improves the quality of life – easier tasks, entertainment

Bioengineering and Food Agricultural biotechnology Definition: a collection of scientific techniques used to create, improve, or modify plants, animals, and microorganisms increases crop yield and nutritional value Examples: Bovine Somatotropin (BST) in Dairy Cows  Roundup Ready Corn 

Forces that Shape Technology  Society – group of people that share similar

values and beliefs

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Affects how new technology develops in 2 ways 1.

2.

Consumer acceptance - if you buy it, you must want it.  Ex. Traditional vs. Hybrid Cars – if people are buying hybrids, companies will spend $$ on improving the technology Personal Values – voting on or donating to technology resources  Ex. Stem cell research and biotechnology research

Forces that Shape Technology Economic Forces – how much money is spent

on technology 

Federal Government Federal budget has lots of $$ set aside for R&D  given in form of grants and/or contracts  citizens vote to decide where to put $$ 

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Private Foundations Organization not associated with government  Example: March of Dimes & Muscular Dystrophy  Focus on a specific cause  Raise money with events (ex.races/telethons) 

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Private Industries – R&D budget for new products 

Example: 3M and Post-It Notes

Responsible Technology Humans have the ability to invent tools

and processes that can impact all life on Earth Important that we not destroy the environment Must consider both positive and negative impacts of technology Example: OIL Provides fuel, heat, electricity  Destroys ecosystems when spilled 

DDT pesticide banned for effects found out after lots of use  Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine – radioactive contamination 

Moral and Ethical Issues What is right or wrong, fair or unfair Guide how society uses scientific

knowledge Help scientists establish standards that they agree to follow when they collect, analyze, and report data Scientist are expected to be honest and open with their investigations because they share this information with other scientists Examples: animal testing, stem cell

Developing technology Scientists Vs Engineers Scientists Have knowledge about scientific principles  Work to find more scientific information only for the pursuit of knowledge 

Engineers

Researchers responsible for bringing technology to the consumer (you and me)  Develop products 

Finding Solutions Use systems like scientific method to find

technological solutions Identify the problem Propose solutions Identify constraints (restrictions from outside factors like cost, materials, environmental impacts, etc.)

Designing Technology Performance testing (simulation,

modeling) Compliance with laws, regulations, ethical and/or moral standards Prototyping (full scale test model) and Pilot Planting (small version of product) Develop a control system to monitor product quality Protect your intellectual property and investment with patents, copyrights, trademarks

Your Task Use the Internet to find one picture of each of

the following.(Either print or draw the picture.) Be sure to include a good explanation of what the picture shows…  Technological system  Agricultural Biotechnology  Moral vs Ethical issue  New Science without technology  New Technology  Prototype  Pilot Plant