UOI 3 - How The World Works (Summative Assessment)
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea: Understanding of scientific knowledge is constantly evolving and has an impact on people’s lives.
Key concepts: change, connection, responsibility
Related concepts: ingenuity, progress, ethics, sustainability
Lines of inquiry:
What leads to advances in scientific knowledge and understanding
The role of technology in scientific understanding
The effects of scientific advances on people and the environment
