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What is a primary goal of human resource development in the Philippines?
What is a primary goal of human resource development in the Philippines?
Which department in the Philippines seeks to improve science education quality?
Which department in the Philippines seeks to improve science education quality?
What challenge does the Philippines face in science education?
What challenge does the Philippines face in science education?
What recommendation is expected from the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)?
What recommendation is expected from the National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)?
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Which of the following areas is NOT mentioned as a focus for research in the Philippines?
Which of the following areas is NOT mentioned as a focus for research in the Philippines?
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What period is described as the Scientific Revolution?
What period is described as the Scientific Revolution?
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What aspect of societal needs is emphasized in the Philippine government's approach to science and technology?
What aspect of societal needs is emphasized in the Philippine government's approach to science and technology?
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Which invention significantly contributed to the spread of knowledge during the Scientific Revolution?
Which invention significantly contributed to the spread of knowledge during the Scientific Revolution?
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Which key issue is cited as a challenge for science education improvement?
Which key issue is cited as a challenge for science education improvement?
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Which field of study was NOT one of the main areas transformed during the Scientific Revolution?
Which field of study was NOT one of the main areas transformed during the Scientific Revolution?
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What concept did humans use alongside philosophy to explain the origin of life?
What concept did humans use alongside philosophy to explain the origin of life?
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What broader regional integration goal does the Philippines aim to achieve through improved science education?
What broader regional integration goal does the Philippines aim to achieve through improved science education?
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What essential characteristic is associated with 'Human Flourishing' in the content?
What essential characteristic is associated with 'Human Flourishing' in the content?
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Which of the following is cited as a growing scholarly activity during the Scientific Revolution?
Which of the following is cited as a growing scholarly activity during the Scientific Revolution?
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During the Scientific Revolution, which movement was fundamentally influential in changing societal views about nature?
During the Scientific Revolution, which movement was fundamentally influential in changing societal views about nature?
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Which aspect of biodiversity is discussed in the content?
Which aspect of biodiversity is discussed in the content?
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What civilization is noted for its advancements in astronomy and lasted for approximately 2,000 years?
What civilization is noted for its advancements in astronomy and lasted for approximately 2,000 years?
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Which of the following was a major contribution of the Maya civilization?
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Maya civilization?
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What is one of Charles Darwin's most significant works?
What is one of Charles Darwin's most significant works?
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Which factor contributed to Darwin's exceptional observational skills as a scientist?
Which factor contributed to Darwin's exceptional observational skills as a scientist?
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What key agricultural technique is attributed to the Inca civilization?
What key agricultural technique is attributed to the Inca civilization?
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What type of general knowledge was prominent in the Mesoamerican region even before European colonization?
What type of general knowledge was prominent in the Mesoamerican region even before European colonization?
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In which year did Charles Darwin publish 'The Origin of Species'?
In which year did Charles Darwin publish 'The Origin of Species'?
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Which civilization is known for its stone buildings that withstood earthquakes?
Which civilization is known for its stone buildings that withstood earthquakes?
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Study Notes
Course Description
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is a general education course for tertiary students.
- It aims to understand the role of science and technology in society and people's lives.
- It explores interactions between science, technology, culture, politics, and economics.
- It's an interdisciplinary approach, offering a wide range of scientific and technological issues.
Chapter I: General Concepts and Historical Events in Science, Technology, and Society
- Lesson 1: Intellectual revolutions shaping society.
- Lesson 2: Science, technology, and nation-building.
- Lesson 3: Science education in the Philippines.
- Lesson 4: Indigenous science and technology in the Philippines.
Chapter II: Science, Technology, and Society and the Human Condition
- Lesson 1: Human flourishing.
- Lesson 2: Technology as a way of revealing.
- Lesson 3: The Good Life.
- Lesson 4: When technology and humanity intersect/cross.
Chapter III: Specific Issues in Science, Technology, and Society
- Lesson 1: The Information Age.
- Lesson 2: Biodiversity and the Healthy Society.
- Lesson 3: Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics.
- Lesson 4: The Nano World.
- Lesson 5: Aspects of Gene Therapy.
- Lesson 6: Climate Change.
Lesson 1: Scientific Revolution
- Science as an Idea: Ideas surrounding nature and the physical world.
- Science as an Intellectual Activity: Studying nature systematically through experimentation.
- Science as a Body of Knowledge: Organized/structured knowledge about the natural world.
- Science as a Personal and Social Activity: Science is a process that involves human interaction and activities to better understand the world.
- Scientific Revolution: A period of significant advancement in science, primarily in Europe during the 16th and 18th centuries.
- Factors Driving the Scientific Revolution: Increased interest in learning, intellectual stimulation, and the invention of the printing press.
- Impact of Scientific Revolution: A shift in societal views regarding nature, leading to advancements in mathematics, physics, astronomy, and other scientific fields.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts and historical events in Science, Technology, and Society. It explores how intellectual revolutions, science education, and indigenous knowledge have shaped society. Test your understanding of the crucial interactions between science, technology, and culture.
