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Unit 1 Lesson 5 Science and Society
Florida Benchmarks
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• SC.8.N.4.1 Explain that science is one of the processes that can be used to inform decision making at the community, state, national, and international levels.
• SC.8.N.4.2 Explain how political, social, and economic concerns can affect science, and vice versa.
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Water, water everywhere!
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In what areas does science help us make decisions?• Science has led to lifesaving discoveries and has
taught us to protect our resources, too.
• Decision-makers use scientific information to help them make laws.
• Rules and laws may be enforced by government agencies on the community, state, and national levels.
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In what areas does science help us make decisions?• Some decisions affect more than one country and
have to be made on the international level.
• In this case, nations adhere to agreed-upon rules.
• Science gives a country’s representatives the data they need to talk about and make decisions about these types of matters.
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High Goals
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How can science and politics affect each other?• The direction of science is affected by many
things, including political, societal, and economic concerns.
• Science, in turn, affects politics, society, and the economy.
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How can science and politics affect each other?• At times, politics or government leaders set a
direction or goal for science.
• Political support can increase funding for scientists studying certain areas.
• Political support can also encourage scientists to work together.
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How can science and politics affect each other?• Some people question the value of certain
scientific projects.
• These people argue that our resources should be spent on solving more urgent problems.
• Others point out that even these scientific projects have benefited humanity.
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Big Help!
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How do science, society, and economics interact?• Science is influenced by societal needs and
economics.
• If society sees no value in certain research, scientists may not get funding for the research.
• People may not buy or use new technologies if they do not think they are useful.
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How do science, society, and economics interact?• Scientists look for ways to meet the needs of
society.
• As scientists explore new things, they gain new knowledge that may improve upon or even challenge existing knowledge.
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How do science, society, and economics interact?
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• How did scientific advances reduce polio rates? How did that affect the U.S. economy?
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How do science, society, and economics interact?• Science and economics affect each other.
• Science can be expensive, and priorities must be set on how to spend money on science.
• Conversely, science makes improvements that allow people to live longer, make more money, and put more money back into the economy.
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