U1L5 - Science and Society

Unit 1 Lesson 5 Science and Society

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In what areas does science help us make decisions?• Science has led to lifesaving discoveries and has

taught us to protect our resources, too.

• Decision-makers use scientific information to help them make laws.

• Rules and laws may be enforced by government agencies on the community, state, and national levels.


In what areas does science help us make decisions?• Some decisions affect more than one country and

have to be made on the international level.

• In this case, nations adhere to agreed-upon rules.

• Science gives a country’s representatives the data they need to talk about and make decisions about these types of matters.



High Goals


How can science and politics affect each other?• The direction of science is affected by many

things, including political, societal, and economic concerns.

• Science, in turn, affects politics, society, and the economy.


How can science and politics affect each other?• At times, politics or government leaders set a

direction or goal for science.

• Political support can increase funding for scientists studying certain areas.

• Political support can also encourage scientists to work together.



How can science and politics affect each other?• Some people question the value of certain

scientific projects.

• These people argue that our resources should be spent on solving more urgent problems.

• Others point out that even these scientific projects have benefited humanity.



Big Help!


How do science, society, and economics interact?• Science is influenced by societal needs and

economics.

• If society sees no value in certain research, scientists may not get funding for the research.

• People may not buy or use new technologies if they do not think they are useful.


How do science, society, and economics interact?• Scientists look for ways to meet the needs of

society.

• As scientists explore new things, they gain new knowledge that may improve upon or even challenge existing knowledge.



How do science, society, and economics interact?



• How did scientific advances reduce polio rates? How did that affect the U.S. economy?

How do science, society, and economics interact?• Science and economics affect each other.

• Science can be expensive, and priorities must be set on how to spend money on science.

• Conversely, science makes improvements that allow people to live longer, make more money, and put more money back into the economy.



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