Assessment of the impact of technology may be achieved through research or survey and should include documentation of the positive and negative impacts.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some positive and negative consequences of a technology?
- What are expected and unexpected impacts of a technology?
- How can an impact of a technology be planned and still be undesirable?
- What are examples of anticipated and unanticipated impacts that a particular technology has had on society?
- What are some positive effects of technology on society and/or the environment? Of society on technology?
- What are some negative effects of technology on society and/or the environment? Of society on technology?