Scientific Literacy

    Tool for Success—Development of The Infrared Remote Control—continued

    Try It Yourself

    Three of these statements describe science and two describe technology. Read each statement and decide which is science and which is technology.

    A. Observing the direction of water as you flush the toilet.

    Answer

    science

    B. Using a hair dryer to dry painted rocks.

    Answer

    technology

    C. A seven-day study of the amount of time it takes you to eat breakfast.

    Answer

    science

    D. Predicting how often it will rain in one month.

    Answer

    science

    E. Designing a device that detects the presence of an adult.

    Answer

    technology

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