TEKS: Chapter 113. Social Studies See All Teacher Resources

113.44.c.18

(18) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the role the government plays in developing policies and establishing conditions that influence scientific discoveries and technological innovations. The student is expected to:

• (A) understand how U.S. constitutional protections such as patents have fostered competition and entrepreneurship; and
• (B) identify examples of government-assisted research that, when shared with the private sector, have resulted in improved consumer products such as computer and communication technologies.