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Relate the impact of past and current research on scientific thought and society, including research methodology, cost-benefit analysis, and contributions of diverse scientists as related to the content.

Physics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
impactpast researchcurrent researchscientific thoughtsocietyresearch methodologycost-benefit analysiscontributionsdiverse scientistscontent
Skills
  • relate (impact of past research on scientific thought and society) #dok2
  • relate (impact of current research on scientific thought and society) #dok2
  • analyze (research methodology in science) #dok3
  • evaluate (cost-benefit analysis of scientific research) #dok3
  • recognize (contributions of diverse scientists) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize contributions of diverse scientists to scientific thought and society. #dok1
  • I can relate the impact of past research on both scientific understanding and society. #dok2
  • I can relate the impact of current research on both scientific understanding and society. #dok2
  • I can analyze and discuss research methodologies used in major scientific discoveries. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of scientific research as it relates to society and scientific advancement. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Scientific research, both past and present, significantly influences societal progress and scientific thought.
  • The diverse contributions of scientists, evaluated through research methodology and cost-benefit analysis, shape scientific innovation and its broader impacts.
Essential Questions
  • How has past scientific research influenced our current understanding of the world and impacted society?
  • What role does research methodology and cost-benefit analysis play in scientific innovation and decision-making?
  • In what ways do diverse scientists contribute to the development of scientific knowledge and societal change?
  • How do we evaluate the broader impacts of scientific discoveries on both science and society?
  • Why is it important to consider diversity and methodology when studying the evolution of scientific thought?