Grade Nine

Science and Technology

Students recognize that science and technology are interconnected and that using technology involves assessment of the benefits, risks and costs. Students should build scientific and technological knowledge, as well as the skill required to design and construct devices. In addition, they should develop the processes to solve problems and understand that problems may be solved in several ways.

Benchmark A: [9-10] Abilities To Do Technological Design
Explain the ways in which the processes of technological design respond to the needs of society.

Benchmark B: [9-10] Understanding Technology
Explain that science and technology are interdependent; each drives the other.

Indicators
Understanding Technology1. Describe means of comparing the benefits with the risks of technology and how science can inform public policy.

Abilities To Do Technological Design2. Identify a problem or need, propose designs and choose among alternative solutions for the problem.

3. Explain why a design should be continually assessed and the ideas of the design should be tested, adapted and refined.