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______ allowed humans to build structures that would address their specific needs and wants.
Engineering
The Sumerians communicated with the natives of the areas they visited to facilitate trade and prevent conflicts through ______.
Communication
People in the ancient period were trying to go places and discover new horizons through ______.
Transportation
Development of weapons and armors for security and protection was considered a major achievement in ______.
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The first writing system utilized word pictures and triangular symbols carved on clay using a wedge instrument called ______.
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Stronger nations tended to invade weaker ones so they could take much needed resources by utilizing ______.
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Uruk City is considered a great wonder not only because it is the first true city in the world but also due to the way it was ______.
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The Sumerians were able to build Uruk City using mud or clay from the river, which they mixed with reeds, producing sunbaked ______.
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Record keeping was important for the ancient civilizations to remember the places they have been and to document the trade they made with each other as well as keep records of their ______ and culture.
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Traveling to search for food and find better locations for settlement was a common practice in the ancient period for the purpose of ______.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
- STS is an interdisciplinary course that engages students to confront the realities brought about by science, technology, and society, with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical underpinnings.
- The course emphasizes the role of science and technology in Philippine nation building.
Science
- Comes from the Latin word "SCIENTIA" meaning knowledge.
- Refers to the methodical activity of building and organizing knowledge about the universe through observation, experimentation, or both.
- May be defined as the system of knowledge of the natural world gained through the Scientific Method.
- Stemmed from the ancient Greeks to know about nature.
- The first scientists were called "Philosophers of Nature".
Technology
- Comes from the Greek root word "TECHNE" meaning art, skill, or cunning of hand.
- LOGIA meaning SUBJECT or INTEREST.
- Taken together, the term means "Practical applications of what we know about nature" using scientific principles for the betterment of human situation.
Society
- The sum total of our interactions as humans, including the interactions that we engage in to figure things out and to make things.
- A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
- The study of how society, politics, and culture affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics, and culture.
Emerging Ethical Dilemmas and Policy Issues in STS
- Examples include HELIX, BLESSU-2, PEPPER EMOTION SENSING FACIAL RECOGNITION, RANSOMWARE, TEXTALYZER SOCIAL CREDIT SYSTEM, GOOGLE CLIPS, SENTENCING SOFTWARE, FRIENDBOT, and CITIZEN APP.
Historical Development of STS
- The Sumerian civilization used cuneiform writing for historical records.
- Examples of early technological advancements include transportation, communication, weapons and armors, and conservation of life.
Transportation
- People traveled to search for food and find better locations for their settlement.
- Trade their surplus goods in exchange for things that they lack.
Communication
- Communicate with the natives of the areas they visited to facilitate trade and prevent conflicts.
- Record keeping was also important to remember the places they have been and document the trade they made with each other.
Weapons and Armors
- Development of weapons and armors for security and protection was considered a major achievement.
Conservation of Life
- The Sumerians utilized word pictures and triangular symbols carved on clay using a wedge instrument and then left to dry.
Uruk City
- Considered the first true city in the world.
- The Sumerians were able to build the city using mud or clay from the river, which they mixed with reeds, producing sunbaked bricks.
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Description
This module provides an introduction to the study of Science, Technology and Society (STS) by exploring general concepts, historical development, impact on society, and emerging ethical dilemmas. It emphasizes the role of science and technology in Philippine nation building.
