Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software. Technology as a Tool for Research Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
While Understanding the Natural World 1. Doing Scientific Inquiry Students demonstrated the skills necessary to engage in scientific inquiry. Living the Values, Attitudes, and Commitments of the Inquiring Mind Students apply the values, attitudes, and commitments characteristic of an inquiring mind. Using Unifying Concepts and Themes Students use concepts and themes such as system, change, scale and model to help them understand and explain the natural world. Relating the Nature of Technology to Science Students use the problem-solving process to address current issues involving human adaptations in the environment.