Strand 3: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
This section is 10.3% of the test.

 

Concept 1: Changes in Environments

Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

PO 1.  Analyze the risk factors associated with natural, human induced, and/or biological hazards, including:
·       waste disposal of industrial chemicals
·       greenhouse gases

 
PO 2.  Analyze possible solutions to address the environmental risks associated with chemicals and biological systems.

 

 

Concept 2:  Science and Technology in Society

Develop viable solutions to a need or problem.


PO 1.  Propose viable methods of responding to an identified need or problem.  
PO 2.  Compare solutions to best address an identified need or problem.
PO 3.  Design and construct a solution to an identified need or problem using simple classroom materials. 
PO 4.  Compare risks and benefits of the following technological advances:
·         radiation treatments
·         genetic engineering (See Strand 4 Concept 2)
·         airbags (See Strand 5 Concept 2)