Ch 36-1

The Impact of Science and Technology

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36.1-The Impact of Science and Technology.pdf

Group Discussions

The word Outlook can mean “attitude; way of thinking” or it can mean “what is likely for the future; likely outcome.” How have recent advances in science and technology shaped both our attitudes and what is likely for us in the future?

Forming and supporting opinions: What technological advances made in the last few decades do you think is the most important? Explain your choice. Think about worldwide communications, biological and chemical research, and discoveries above and beyond Earth.

Recognizing effects: What is one aspect of our life that you think serves to increase Global competition or conflict? Explain your choice. Think about Information Technology, worldwide organizations, and medical research and breakthroughs.

Standards

Analyze historical and modern-day policies of the western hemisphere, with emphasis on Mexico and Canada, to include: a. expansion of democracy in western hemisphere; b. immigration and migration issues; c. changes in foreign policy brings spiraling impact on each nation and international relations, trade; l. use of technology in the information age;