STANDARD 5.4: Science

Standard 5: Science

Mission: .Scientific literacy encompasses the understanding of key concepts and principles of science; familiarity with the natural world for both its diversity and unity; and use of scientific knowledge and scientific ways of thinking for individual and social purposes (American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science for All Americans).

Standard 5.4 Nature And Process Of Technology

All students will understand the interrelationships between science and technology and develop a conceptual understanding of the nature and process of technology.

Big Idea: The study of science and technology is interrelated, and as such, can assist in solving problems.
5.4 A. Science and Technology
Essential Questions	Enduring Understandings
- How do science and technology influence each other?	- The development of technology and advances in science are mutually supportive in driving innovation in both fields.
Areas of Focus/Cumulative Progress Indicators	Comments and Examples
By the end of Grade 2:
1. Indicators for this strand are introduced at a higher grade level.
5.4 B. Nature of Technology
Essential Questions	Enduring Understandings
- Are there ways to circumvent physical and social constraints when using technology?	- Physical constraints and social values play a role in limiting the use of technology to solve problems.
Areas of Focus/Cumulative Progress Indicators	Comments and Examples
By the end of Grade 2:
1. Select and use simple tools and materials to complete a task.
5.4 C. Technological Design
Essential Questions	Enduring Understandings
- How is the overarching concept of systems related to design and technology?	- Thinking systematically means looking for the relationships between parts.
Areas of Focus/Cumulative Progress Indicators	Comments and Examples
By the end of Grade 2:
1. Make a plan in order to design a solution to a problem.
2. Describe a toy or other familiar object as a system with parts that work together.

Link to Standard 5.4 Grade 3-4

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