STS+Unit+Objectives

=STS Unit Objectives=


 * 1) Students will understand the relationship among science, technology, and society (STS). They will realize that science cannot answer all questions and technology cannot solve all human problems or meet all human needs. They will know ways in which technology and society influence one another. They will understand that scientific and technological development has a real and direct effect on every person's life. Some effects are desirable others are not. They will realize that there sometimes is a trade-off in which gains are accompanied by losses. In addition, students will understand how science and social studies are interconnected.
 * 2) Students participating in this unit will:
 * Use informed reflection of the ethical values in solving everyday problems and making responsible decisions in everyday life.
 * Defend decisions and actions using rational arguments based on evidence.
 * Apply skepticism, careful methods, logical reasoning, and creativity in their investigations.
 * Locate, collect, analyze, and evaluate sources of scientific, and technological information and use these sources in solving problems, making decisions, and taking actions.
 * Distinguish between scientific and technological evidence versus personal opinion and between reliable versus unreliable information.
 * Consider the political, economic, moral, and ethical aspects of science and technology as they relate to personal and global issues.