Problem
Research and Respond Option: Look back. Refer to the History of Science Timeline and select one advancement, and answer the questions below.
1) Briefly describe the advancement.
2) Compare and contrast life before and after the advancement. How big was the impact on humanity? Was the impact limited to a geographical location or was it worldwide?
3) Has the advancement been a stepping stone towards other advancements? What could it lead to?
Research and Respond Option: Look forward. Refer to the website Future Science, or Popular Science. Identify one topic within current scientific research and answer the questions below.
1) Briefly describe the advancement.
2) Compare and contrast life before and after the advancement. How big will the impact be for humanity? Will the impact be limited to a geographical location or will it be worldwide?
3) Could the advancement be a stepping stone towards other advancements? What could it lead to?