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Common Core State Standard
L.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: Video of a current news event is presented for discussion to encourage student participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the video. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support.
L.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: Video of a current news event is presented for discussion to encourage student participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the video. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support.
10/03/2022
Drone technology used to inspect Scotland's sewers
The Scottish Water utility is pioneering the use of drones to inspect Scotland's sewers. The high-tech drones are fitted with cameras and laser technology called light detection and ranging (LiDAR), which scans sewers for issues like cracks, holes, partial collapses, infiltration, and root ingress. Utility officials said flying a drone through the pipes replaces 15 workers, facing dangerous conditions in the confined spaces and the risk of hazardous gases.■Class discussion: How are unmanned aerial vehicles and remotely controlled robots tackling other dangerous jobs? There are many high-risk jobs, such as mining, fishing, harvesting lumber or firefighting. How might remotely controlled equipment make those professions safer? What new dangers could such devices create? If workers become dependent such equipment, what could happen if power or communication grids fail or are hacked?