People use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they accept claims, explanations or predictions, and advances in science can affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities
Elaborations
predicting future applications of aspects of nanotechnology on people’s lives
describing how science is used in the media to explain a natural event or justify people’s actions
recognising that the study of the universe and the exploration of space involve teams of specialists from the different branches of science, engineering and technology
using knowledge of science to test claims made in advertising
considering how the computing requirements in many areas of modern science depend on people working in the area of information technology
considering the scientific knowledge used in discussions relating to climate change
Sustainability
investigating the applications of gene technologies such as gene therapy and genetic engineering
evaluating claims relating to environmental footprints
Sustainability
recognising that scientific developments in areas such as sustainable transport and low-emissions electrical generation require people working in a range of fields of science, engineering and technology