STANDARD 5.2    (SCIENCE AND SOCIETY)    ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW PEOPLE OF VARIOUS CULTURES HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND HOW MAJOR DISCOVERIES AND EVENTS HAVE ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

 

Descriptive Statement:  Science is a human endeavor involving successes and failures, trials and tribulations. Students should know that great numbers of people from many cultures have contributed to our understanding of science and that science has a rich and fascinating history. This standard encourages students to learn about the people and events that have shaped or revolutionized important scientific theories and concepts.

 

 Cumulative Progress Indicators

 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8, students will:

 

A.     Cultural Contributions

 1.         Recognize that scientific theories:

·       develop over time,

·       depend on the contributions of many people, and

·       reflect the social and political climate of their time.

 2.         Know that scientists are men and women of many cultures who often work together to solve scientific and technological problems.

 3.         Describe how different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology. 

 

B.     Historical Perspectives

 1.         Describe the impact of major events and people in the history of science and technology, in conjunction with other world events.

 2.         Describe the development and exponential growth of scientific knowledge and technological innovations.

 

 

Link to Standard 5.2 Grade K-4

 

Link to Standard 5.2 High School

 

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