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Grades 3, 4, 5

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Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and TechnologyAJ.1

  • 1.

    Science and technology support each other.3-5.AJ.1.1

  • 2.

    Tools and instruments are used to answer scientific questions, while scientific discoveries lead to the development of new technologies.3-5.AJ.1.2

Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural WorldAJ.2

  • 1.

    People's needs and wants change over time, as do their demands for new and improved technologies.3-5.AJ.2.1

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    Engineers improve existing technologies or develop new ones to increase their benefits, decrease known risks, and meet societal demands.3-5.AJ.2.2

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    When new technologies become available, they can bring about changes in the way people live and interact with one another.3-5.AJ.2.3

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2013

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