(18) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the influences of science and technology on contemporary societies. The student is expected to:
(A) identify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and inventors that have shaped the world;
(B) explain how resources, economic factors, and political decisions affect the use of technology; and
(C) make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations.