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Standard Area - 3.4: Technology and Engineering Education
Organizing Category - 3.4.B: Technology and Society
Grade Level - 3.4.8.B: GRADE 8

Standard - 3.4.8.B4

Explain how societal and cultural priorities and values are reflected in technological devices.

Eligible Content:
13 Total

Alternate Eligible Content:
3 Total

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Assessment Anchor - S8.C.2
Forms, Sources, Conversion, and Transfer of Energy
- Anchor Descriptor - S8.C.2.2 Compare the environmental impact of different energy sources chosen to support human endeavors.
  - Eligible Content - S8.C.2.2.3 Describe the waste (i.e., kind and quantity) derived from the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources and their potential impact on the environment.
    
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    Alternate Eligible Content - S8.C.2.2.3a Identify energy sources as either renewable (limited to wind, solar, and hydroelectric) or non-renewable (limited to coal,oil, and natural gas.)
    Alternate Eligible Content is designed for students assessed using the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). Essentialized Example resources assist teachers in designing instruction that reduces content complexity while maintaining alignment to academic standards.