Technologies often have drawbacks as well as benefits. A technology
that helps some people or organisms may hurt others-- either deliberately
(as weapons can) or inadvertently (as pesticides can). When harm occurs
or seems likely, choices have to be made or new solutions found.
NSES Content Standard F
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. NSES Content Standard E
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