Investigate several professions in which an understanding of science and technology is required. Explain why that understanding is necessary for success in each profession.
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Application
In prior grades students learned to work individually and collaboratively to produce a product of their own design. In grades 6-8 students work with other members of a team to apply the full process of technological design, combined with relevant science concepts, to solve problems. In doing so they learn to define a problem, conduct research on how others have solved similar problems, generate possible solutions, test the design, and communicate the results. Students also investigate professions in which science and technology are required so they can learn how the abilities they are developing in school are valued in the world of work.
Scientists and technological designers (including engineers) have different goals. Scientists answer questions about the natural world; technological designers solve problems that help people reach their goals.