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| (7.20) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic, and social development of Texas. | | The student is expected to: | Related Handbook of Texas Online articles: |
| A: compare types and uses of technology, past and present; |
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| B: identify Texas leaders in science and technology such as Walter Cunningham, Michael DeBakey, Denton Cooley, Benjy Brooks, Michael Dell, and Howard Hughes Sr.; |
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| C: analyze the effects of various scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of Texas such as advancements in the agricultural, energy, medical, computer, and aerospace industries; |
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| D: evaluate the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the use of resources such as fossil fuels, water, and land; and |
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Oil spill, See:
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Water Pollution, See:
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| E: analyze how scientific discoveries and technological innovations have resulted in an interdependence among Texas, the United States, and the world. |
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