Some consequences can be predicted, others cannot. All students should develop an understanding of science and technology in society. Science influences society through its knowledge and world view. Technology influences society through its products and processes. All students should develop understanding of science as a human endeavor.
Some scientists work in teams, and some work alone, but all communicate extensively with others.
Science requires different abilities, depending on such factors as the field of study and type of inquiry. All students should develop understanding of the Nature of Science. Scientists formulate and test their explanations of nature using observation, experiments, and theoretical and mathematical models. It is part of scientific inquiry to evaluate the results of scientific investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and the explanations proposed by other scientists.