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Scientists and Society

Scientists and Society

TEKS Objective

The student is expected to connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists


Essential Understanding

The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. 

Science Background

History of the Philosophy of Science: Explorable.com (website) - Historical summary of the evolution of scientific thinking and endeavor over the course human civilization, from ancient philosophy to the modern process of doing science.

History of the Philosophy of Science
Explorable.com

Signature Lesson

Inventors and Innovators: Science NetLinks (website) - Students connect classroom science concepts with important intellectual and social contributions of scientists by producing reports and posters on American inventors. Includes assessment and extensions.

Inventors and Innovators
Science NetLinks, www.sciencenetlinks.com

Supporting Lessons

Issac Newton: Alabama Learning Exchange (website) - Students study the life, discoveries and inventions of Issac Newton, and create class slideshows illustrating the relevance of his scientific contributions in the modern world.

Issac Newton
Alabama Learning Exchange, alex.state.al.us

Women Scientists: National First Ladies’ Library (website) - Students study the work of famous women scientists, learn that women have made many critical contributions to scientific research, and write essays describing how the world would be different without these women’s research and discoveries.

Women Scientists
National First Ladies’ Library, www.firstladies.org

Elaboration Lessons and Extensions

Famous Scientist Wanted Poster: My Science Lessons Blog (PDF) - Students research famous scientists of their choosing and make posters highlighting the accomplishments their scientists.

Famous Scientist Wanted Poster
My Science Lessons Blog, mysciencelessons.wordpress.com

How Have Inventors and Scientists Made a difference in People's Lives?: Educational Service Center Region 20 (website) - Students will describe and evaluate the contributions of various scientists and inventors.

How Have Inventors and Scientists Made a difference in People's Lives?
Educational Service Center Region 20, www.learn421.net

Assessment Ideas

Have each student select an important scientist and write an article about his/her life.

 

Literature Connections

Temperature: Heating Up and Cooling Down. Stille, D. (ISBN-13: 978-1404803459) 

Related Science TEKS

 (5.1A) Science Safety
The student is expected to demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations.

(5.1B) Recycling/disposal of Science Materials
The student is expected to make informed choices in the conservation, disposal, and recycling of materials.

(5.2A) Design/conduct Experiment with One Variable
The student is expected describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable.

(5.2B) Ask Questions, Formulate a Hypothesis
The student is expected to ask well-defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology.

(5.2C) Collect Data
The student is expected to collect information by detailed observations and accurate measuring.

(5.2D) Analyze Evidence and Explain
The student is expected analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence.

(5.2F) Communicate Conclusions
The student is expected communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms.

(5.2G) Graphs, Tables, Charts
The student is expected construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information. 

Related Math TEKS

5.12B   The student is expected to use experimental results to make predictions.

5.14D  The student is expected to use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems.

5.15A  The student is expected to explain and record observations using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology. 

Additional Resources

Cool Careers in Science: PBS (website) - Information about individual scientists who work in a variety of unusual fields.

Cool Careers in Science
PBS, www.pbs.org

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