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Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Science and technology in society Grades 5-8, page 169 Science influences society through its knowledge and world view. Scientific
knowledge and the procedures used by scientists influence the way many
individuals in society think about themselves, others, and the environment.
The effect of science on society is neither entirely beneficial nor entirely
detrimental. Societal challenges often inspire questions for scientific
research, and social priorities often influence research priorities through
the availability of funding for research.
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Benchmark 1C The Nature of Science: The
Scientific Enterprise
Grades 9-12, page 20
Funding influences the direction of science by virtue of the decisions
that are made on which research to support. Research funding comes from
various federal government agencies, industry, and private foundations.
Benchmark 3A The Nature of Technology:
Technology and Science
Grades 9-12, page 47
Technology usually affects society more directly than science because
it solves practical problems and serves human needs (and may create new
problems and needs). In contrast, science affects society mainly by stimulating
and satisfying people's curiosity and occasionally by enlarging or challenging
their views of what the world is like.