#AP Spanish Language: Unit 4 - Science and Technology Study Guide

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#🚀 Unit 4: Science and Technology - Overview

This unit dives into the impact of science and technology in Spanish-speaking countries, connecting it with themes from previous units like Global Challenges, Contemporary Life, and Personal and Public Identities. We'll explore how innovation happens, the ethics involved, and the social consequences of advancements. Think of it as a bridge connecting what you know to what's coming in the future.

#🤔 Key Questions

• What drives innovation in science and tech? / ¿Qué factores impulsan la innovación y los descubrimientos en los campos de la ciencia y la tecnología?
• What role does ethics play in scientific advancement? / ¿Qué papel juega la ética en los avances científicos?
• What are the social consequences of these advancements? / ¿Cuáles son las consecuencias sociales de los avances científicos y tecnológicos?

#📝 Possible Exam Prompts

Here are some common prompts you might see, along with ideas to help you tackle them:

1. Technological Impact: How have robots and self-driving cars changed society? / ¿Cómo han impactado nuestra sociedad los avances tecnológicos, como los robots y los coches autónomos?

   💡 Ideas:

   • Self-driving cars: safety, fuel efficiency, companies like Tesla.
   • Robots: repetitive tasks, dangerous jobs, aiding amputees, job displacement.

2. Ethics in Science: What role do values and morals play in scientific advancements? / ¿Qué papel desempeñan los valores y la moral en los avances científicos?

   💡 Ideas: ...