Science Standard I, Science Thinking
Lesson 151, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Part 2
Understanding that while science and technology have given us some great benefits, they sometimes create new problems
Understanding why it is important to keep our environment safe
Understanding pollution and how we are trying to prevent it
Understanding the importance of preserving the ozone layer
Knowing what contamination is
Knowing that land and water can be contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
Understanding that scientists continually study ways to make motor vehicles safer
Knowing that seat belts and air bags were developed to make driving safer
Understanding that public health is another great concern for scientists
Understanding that scientists monitor our food and drinking water
Knowing that scientists are continually trying to find ways to make the Internet more secure
Knowing about hackers and cyber crime