Water on Earth moves between the oceans and land through the processes of evaporation and condensation. Energy from the sun heats the Earth unevenly, causing air movements resulting in changing weather patterns. As a result of activities in grades K-8, all students should develop Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans. Science and Technology S.N.O.O.P.S. students develop an understanding of Abilities of technological design Understanding about science and technology Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans. In the context of exploring a midden, students discuss the differences between human created and natural objects.
Students have opportunities to design many scientific applications.
They design space ships that can land on a fluid, bubble makers, tools for removing an oil spill, self propelled carts, an early warning system, and more. Computers and faxes can be used weekly to communicate results, ideas, and share designs. That students have the opportunity to build connections that link the science in these standards to technology and societal impacts and issues. The standards represent the specific academic core content of science. S.N.O.O.P.S. students develop an understanding of Science and technology in local challenges Populations, resources, and environments Students observe and explore relationships between humans and natural environments.