ENVS.SCI.12.D

Discuss the impact of research and technology on social ethics and legal practices in situations such as the design of new buildings, recycling, or emission standards.

Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
impactresearchtechnologysocial ethicslegal practicesdesign of new buildingsrecyclingemission standardssituations
Skills
  • discuss (the impact of research and technology on social ethics and legal practices) #dok2
  • identify (situations where research and technology influence ethics and legal policies, such as building design, recycling, or emission standards) #dok1
  • analyze (the connections between research developments, technological advances, and changes in ethical/legal standards) #dok3
  • evaluate (the significance of research and technology in shaping legal and ethical practices) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify situations where research and technology influence social ethics and legal practices. #dok1
  • I can describe examples of how technological advances have impacted ethical or legal decisions. #dok1
  • I can discuss the impact of research and technology on social ethics and legal practices in various situations. #dok2
  • I can compare different ways technology has influenced recycling or emission standards. #dok2
  • I can analyze how advancements in research or technology lead to changes in building design, recycling, or emission standards. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the significance of legal and ethical changes resulting from new discoveries or technologies. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Research and technology drive changes in social ethics and legal practices, especially in areas like construction, recycling, and emissions control.
  • Ethical and legal norms must adapt continuously to keep pace with the ethical challenges and opportunities created by technological and research advancements.
Essential Questions
  • How do advances in research and technology influence ethical standards in society?
  • In what ways have legal regulations changed as a result of new technologies related to the environment?
  • What ethical dilemmas can arise from the introduction of new building materials or recycling techniques?
  • How do laws such as emission standards reflect the impact of technology and research?
  • Why is it important for social ethics and legal practices to adapt as technology and research develop?