High School Benchmarks: Application in Society

BENCHMARK CODE

BENCHMARK

 

SC.912.N.4.1

Explain how scientific knowledge and reasoning provide an empirically-based perspective to inform society’s decision making.

Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate

 

SC.912.N.4.2

Weigh the merits of alternative strategies for solving a specific societal problem by comparing a number of different costs and benefits, such as human, economic, and environmental.

Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: High

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