unit 1 lesson 4 science and society. a mighty impact! copyright © houghton mifflin harcourt...

Unit 1 Lesson 4 Science and Society

A Mighty Impact!

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

What does science affect?

• Scientific findings affect the way we think and how we see ourselves.

• Advances in science affect the way we live our lives.

• We now have new technologies in areas such as sanitation, environmental protection, medicine, transportation, weather forecasting, agriculture, and communication.


It Takes All Kinds


Who contributes to science?

• People who contribute to science come from all backgrounds, fields of interest, and skill groups.

• Scientists are curious and creative, and they enjoy solving problems.

• Scientists do research to answer questions and to investigate and challenge prevailing ideas.



• People in many fields contribute to science.

• The number of men and women who get paid to do scientific research is not very high.

• Science is used in many occupations, including medicine, dentistry, architecture, forensics, and automotive engineering.




• Anyone can think and act like a scientist and do science.

• Even impossible questions need to be asked. A lot of what we take for granted today was once thought impossible.




Let the Games Begin


• Many possibilities exist to do science.

• Robotics tournaments, model car races, and science fairs offer opportunities to explore and share an interest in science.

• Robots can be built for various roles, including manufacturing and search and rescue missions.

• Hydrogen fuel cells may be an environmentally friendly power source for cars of the future!

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