Science, technology, and society. The student understands the influence of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and the free enterprise system on the standard of living in the United States Video Lesson

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Curriculum-aligned Grade 11 Social Studies lesson video for Science, technology, and society. The student understands the influence of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and the free enterprise system on the standard of living in the United States. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Video Learning Notes

Scientific discoveries and technological innovations have transformed transportation and communication in the United States, improving the standard of living. The free enterprise system encourages businesses to develop and market new technologies like cell phones, personal computers, and GPS devices, making these innovations widely accessible and beneficial to society.

Learning Goals

• Analyze how scientific discoveries, technological innovations, space exploration, and their application by the free enterprise system have improved the standard of living in the United States, including changes in transportation and communication.
• Describe how the free enterprise system drives technological innovation and its application in the marketplace, including examples such as cell phones, inexpensive personal computers, and global positioning products.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 11

Subject: Social Studies

Curriculum: TEKS