Indigenous Knowledge System Overview

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What serves as the primary means of transmitting cultural knowledge in indigenous communities?

Parents and elders (correct)

Government institutions

Textbooks and formal education

Online resources

Which of the following practices is NOT an example of indigenous knowledge?

Using herbal medicines

Observing animal behavior for weather prediction

Storing seasonal produce

Employing modern farming equipment (correct)

What is a characteristic of indigenous science?

It encompasses traditional knowledge and practices (correct)

It is disconnected from community values

It dismisses the role of nature

It relies solely on scientific methodologies

Which of the following is NOT a science process skill used in indigenous science?

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Executive Order No. 247 of 1995 pertains to which of the following?

Guidelines for prospecting biological resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 8371?

To protect the rights of indigenous people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method used to classify plants and animals in indigenous science?

Cultural properties and characteristics Signup and view all the answers

In indigenous knowledge systems, experience is largely derived from interactions with which of the following?

Local environment and community Signup and view all the answers

How is indigenous knowledge primarily rooted in the lives of young children?

Through daily practices observed in their communities. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically associated with indigenous science?

Artificial intelligence applications. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect guides indigenous science practices within communities?

Community culture and values. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a skill utilized in indigenous science?

Classifying natural features. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of Executive Order No. 247 of 1995?

To regulate the prospecting of biological resources. Signup and view all the answers

Which practice reflects the relationship between indigenous knowledge and nature?

Predicting weather patterns through celestial observations. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key outcomes of Republic Act No. 8371?

Establishment of rights for indigenous communities. Signup and view all the answers

Indigenous science includes strategies that help cope with which aspect of the environment?

Changes in climate and environmental conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indigenous Knowledge System

Rooted in daily life and transmitted through generations by parents and elders
Intertwined with culture and environment and encompasses values, life stories, and reflections on nature
Evident in stories, poems, and songs highlighting the connection to culture and environment

Examples of Indigenous Knowledge

Observing animals and celestial bodies to understand weather conditions and seasons
Using herbal medicines
Preserving foods
Classifying plants and animals based on cultural properties

Indigenous Science

Part of the indigenous knowledge system practiced by different groups of people and early civilizations
Includes knowledge, expertise, practices, and representations guiding human societies in their interactions with the natural world
Areas of influence: agriculture, medicine, naming natural phenomena, and coping with changing environments

Indigenous Science Uses (Process Skills)

Observing
Comparing
Classifying
Measuring
Problem-solving
Inferring
Communicating
Predicting

Laws and Strategies for Conserving Indigenous Knowledge in the Philippines

Executive Order No. 247 of 1995: Prescribes guidelines and establishes a regulatory framework for the prospecting of biological and genetic resources, their by-products and derivatives, for scientific and commercial purposes
Republic Act No. 8371: Recognizes, protects, and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities/indigenous people, creates a national commission on indigenous people, and establishes implementing mechanisms

Indigenous Knowledge System

Indigenous knowledge is deeply intertwined with the culture and environment of indigenous peoples.
It encompasses values, life stories, and reflections on nature.
Parents and elders play a crucial role in transmitting indigenous knowledge.
Indigenous knowledge manifests in stories, poems, and songs, highlighting the connection between culture and environment.

Examples of Indigenous Knowledge

Observing animal behavior and celestial bodies to predict weather conditions and seasons.
Using herbal medicines for healing.
Preserving food through traditional methods.
Classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on their cultural properties

Indigenous Science

A part of the indigenous knowledge system practiced by various groups and early civilizations.
It encompasses a wide array of knowledge, expertise, practices, and representations that guide societies in their interactions with the natural world.
It encompasses agriculture, medicine, naming and explaining natural phenomena, and strategies for adapting to environmental changes.

Indigenous Science Uses

Employs science process skills like observing, comparing, classifying, measuring, problem-solving, inferring, communicating, and predicting.

Laws and Strategies for Conserving Indigenous Knowledge

Executive Order No. 247 of 1995: Establishes guidelines and a regulatory framework for prospecting biological and genetic resources for scientific and commercial purposes.
Republic Act No. 8371: Recognizes, protects, and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples. Creates a national commission on indigenous peoples and establishes implementing mechanisms.

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Explore the depth of Indigenous Knowledge Systems that are transmitted through generations. This quiz covers various aspects including everyday practices, environmental understanding, and indigenous science. Discover how these systems are integrated with culture and nature.