Content Standard: M. Implications of Science and Technology
Students will understand the historical, social, economic, environmental and ethical implications of science and technology.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
2. Describe at least two inventions, what they do, how they work and how they have made life easier.	Students will know what an invention is. Students will know what an inventor does. Students will know how to compare.	Brainstorm inventions that make life easier. Examples are: toothbrush, cars, wagons, scissors, paper clips, pencils, scooters, shoes. Discuss what they do and how they work. Resource: The Way Things Work by David MacCauley.	Draw a Past and Present picture in two parts showing the use of the invention and how it was before the invention.	Machine Invention Change Efficient Power Engine Design Observe Record Alike Different
4. Demonstrate some practices for recycling and care of resources.	.	Make a mural out of scrap paper and scrap materials. LAD Task: Recycling and Resources	McGraw-Hill Science: R4 Tell two ways that you can avoid wasting materials during classroom science activities.	Recycle Conservation Resources Reduce Waste Scrap materials Reuse