People, alone or in groups, are always inventing new ways to solve problems
and get work done. The tools and ways of doing things that people have
invented affect all aspects of life.
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Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Science and technology in local challenges Grades K-4, page 140 People continue inventing new ways of doing things, solving problems, and getting work done. New ideas and inventions often affect other people; sometimes the effects are good and sometimes they are bad. It is helpful to try to determine in advance how ideas and inventions will affect other people. |