AP Spanish Language Unit 4 Cheatsheet: Science and Technology

Determine meaning from context:

• Look for synonyms, antonyms, or definitions embedded in surrounding sentences
• Use cognates and word families to infer unfamiliar terms
• Pay attention to punctuation (dashes, parentheses) that signal clarification

Unit 4 key terms:

• innovación, descubrimiento — breakthroughs and new ideas
• avance científico/tecnológico — scientific/technological advancement
• impacto social — societal effect or consequence
• comunicación global — worldwide connection and exchange
• desafío, reto — challenge or obstacle

Strategy: When stuck on a word, reread the sentence. The author usually clarifies meaning through example or contrast.

Describe cultural products, practices, perspectives:

Products: Tangible innovations, apps, platforms, scientific discoveries from Spanish-speaking communities

Practices: How people use technology; communication norms; scientific research methods; educational approaches

Perspectives: Attitudes toward innovation, technology adoption, environmental or ethical concerns about science

Unit 4 focus areas:

• How Spanish-speaking countries drive innovation (4.1)
• Role of personal tech in connecting diaspora communities (4.2)
• Integration of science into daily life and health (4.3)
• Debates over tech's social, environmental, or economic effects (4.4)