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

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Explore how cultures have found different technological solutions to deal with similar needs or problems (e.g., construction, clothing, agricultural tools and methods).	Students need to know the meaning of culture and technological solution.			Students brainstorm how various cultures have dealt with needs or problems.	Students will be able to explain how various cultures have found solutions to deal with their needs.	affect agriculture conservation culture economic effect endangered environmental ethical* extinction historical human inventors needs nonrenewable resources problems renewable resources science scientist solutions social technology
2. Investigate and describe the role of scientists and inventors.	Students need to know how scientists and inventors have had an impact on their life.			Students will practice this skill when appropriate throughout the science and social studies curriculum.	Students will demonstrate awareness of scientists and inventors through journal responses, discussion, and literature.
3. Explore how technology (e.g., transportation, irrigation) has altered human settlement.	Students need to know what technology is and what kinds exist.			When studying other cultures, the students will explore how technology has impacted settlement. (See Social Studies Standards: History C1, Geography B1)	Students will be able to identify ways technology has altered settlement in a specific culture.
4. Explain practices for conservation in daily life, based on a recognition that renewable and nonrenewable resources have limits....	Students need to understand the definitions of conservation, renewable resources and nonrenewable resources			Students will brainstorm renewable and nonrenewable resources and participate in ongoing discussions about conservation based on everyday experiences	Students will be able to explain the importance of conservation in their daily life and distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources