Standard set
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Standards
Showing 8 of 8 standards.
AJ.1
Category
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology
AJ.2
Category
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World
9-12.AJ.1.1
Connection Statement
Science and engineering complement each other in the cycle known as research and development (R&D).
9-12.AJ.1.2
Connection Statement
Many R&D projects may involve scientists, engineers, and others with wide ranges of expertise.
9-12.AJ.2.1
Connection Statement
Modern civilization depends on major technological systems, such as agriculture, health, water, energy, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and communications.
9-12.AJ.2.2
Connection Statement
Engineers continuously modify these systems to increase benefits while decreasing costs and risks.
9-12.AJ.2.3
Connection Statement
New technologies can have deep impacts on society and the environment, including some that were not anticipated.
9-12.AJ.2.4
Connection Statement
Analysis of costs and benefits is a critical aspect of decisions about technology.
Framework metadata
- Source document
- NGSS Appendix J: Science, Technology, Society and the Environment (2013)
- License
- CC BY 3.0 US
- Normalized subject
- Science