Historical Antecedents In The Course Of S&T PDF

Historical Antecedents in the Course of S&T Learning Objectives Discuss the interactions between S&T 01 and society throughout history. Discuss how scientific and 02 technological developments affect society and the environment.  SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & SOCIET...

Historical Antecedents in the Course of S&T Learning Objectives Discuss the interactions between S&T 01 and society throughout history. Discuss how scientific and 02 technological developments affect society and the environment.  SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY  Introduction to STS interdisciplinary field examines and reflects on science and technology's impacts Tilapia Sex Reversal Technology by Dr. Rafael Guerrero  Introduction to STS opportunity to compare science, technology, and society with each other Kevin Ashton’s RFID appreciate how science and Tags on Lipstick technology contribute to the latest packaging knowledge/information construction Introduction to STS risk assessment and promotion of research-based solutions  CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING  1 What hormones were given to tilapia fish as feed to convert them to males? Follicle- Estrogen stimulating Hormone Growth Methyl hormone testosterone  2 What province is the source of the dolomite sand in Manila Bay? Cebu Mindoro Samar Palawan  HISTORY ANCIENT MIDDLE MODERN transportation & navigation increase of new inventions, faster production of goods communication introduction of innovations more efficient means of record-keeping emergence of scientific transportation mass production thinking and method faster and easier means to safety and protection communicate and compute architecture ANCIENT PERIOD the start of early civilization that also gave rise to the major advancement of science and technology  CUNEIFORM the invention of the first writing system is one of the Sumerians' main contributions. a device that makes use of word representations and triangular symbols QUESTION TO PONDER: Image Source: Khan Academy What do you think was the challenge, problem ANCIENT PERIOD or issue that this invention was trying to address? Tablet in Envelope with a Marriage Contract, 1830–1813 B.C., Amorite. Musée du Louvre, Department of Near Eastern Antiquities Image © RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY Photo: Mathieu Rabeau https://www.getty.edu/news/where-did-writing-come-from/  HIEROGLYPHICS writing system that used symbols established by the Egyptians well-preserved as they were carved at pyramid walls and other important structures of Egyptians Image Source: Khan Academy ANCIENT PERIOD  PAPYRUS Egyptian discovery of paper or papyrus papyrus - a plant in Egypt that grew abundantly along the river Nile they were able to process the plant to create thin sheets QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was the challenge, problem Image Source: metmuseum.org or issue that this invention was trying to ANCIENT PERIOD address?  ANCIENT WHEEL Developed by Sumerians Pottery Carts & battle chariots Agriculture (animal traction, irrigation) QUESTION TO PONDER: How did the invention of ancient wheel impact our world today? ANCIENT PERIOD  WATERMILLS considered one of the greatest contributions of the Greek civilization to the world Widely used in agriculture with only the need to use flowing water ANCIENT PERIOD  NEWSPAPER one of the Romans' greatest contributions is newspaper the first articles, known as gazettes, published people's reports of the Roman Empire. QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was the challenge, problem or issue that this invention was trying to ANCIENT PERIOD address?  SHADOOF hand-operated device used for lifting water was an early tool invented and used by ancient Egyptians QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was the challenge, problem or issue that this invention was trying to ANCIENT PERIOD address?  ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM Devised by Greeks; used to predict astronomical position (position of planets, position of sun and moons, etc.) and eclipses for calendar and astrological purposes QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was the challenge, problem or issue that this invention was trying to ANCIENT PERIOD address?  AELIOPILE “wind ball” a steamed powered turbine which spun when the water container at its center was heated, thus making it practically the first rudimentary steam engine QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was the challenge, problem or issue that this invention was trying to ANCIENT PERIOD address?  CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING  1 Which of the following is NOT a technology of the Greeks? Antikythera Watermills Mechanism Ancient none of the Wheels choices  2 All of these were technology used in agriculture EXCEPT Ancient Shadoof Wheels Watermills Aeliophile  3 Which of the following is an important contribution of Romans? Papyrus Gazette Cuneiform Heiroglyphics MIDDLE AGES the start of the Middle Ages was marred by massive invasions and migrations; wars were prevalent during this time  PRINTING PRESS Johann Gutenberg managed to invent the printing press after the Chinese invented woodblock printing, a more efficient method of printing using a cast type QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention? MIDDLE AGE  HEAVY PLOUGH Developed to cut a long soil slice and turn it upside down, burying the surface residue, conserving moisture, aerating the soil and killing weeds. QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention? MIDDLE AGE  MISCROSCOPE in earlier years, Zacharias Janssen was able to create the first compound microscope, led by the principles used for the invention of eyeglasses. QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention? MIDDLE AGE  TELESCOPE The telescope's invention, an optical instrument that helps to view distant objects, has been of great benefit to navigators QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention? MIDDLE AGE  WAR WEAPON (GUN POWDER) Around 850 A.D., Chinese alchemists accidentally invented the gunpowder. The invention of gunpowder has allowed advanced warfare such as fiery arrows, cannons, and grenades. QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention? MIDDLE AGE  MECHANICAL CLOCK The development of mechanical clock helped the people in accurately keeping the track of time. QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention? MIDDLE AGE  JIAOZI Paper money was first used by Chinese in 17th century. QUESTION TO PONDER: What do you think was major improvement in the society brought by this invention?ç MIDDLE AGE  CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING  1 Which of the following is NOT associated with nor influenced by Chinese inventions? Paper Gunpowder money Printing Heavy plough Press  2 Which invention greatly contributed to the distribution of knowledge and information? Printing Gunpowder Press Microscope Jiaozi  3 Which of the following is NOT among the primary motivations of technological advancements in the Middle ages? Weaponry Cloud storage Navigation Farm production  The demands of the booming world population during the nineteenth century onwards: MODERN Communication AGE Food Processing Medicine and health  PASTEURIZATION French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist Louis Pasteur developed pasteurization, the method of heating dairy products to destroy harmful bacteria, that caused them to spoil more easily QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the way of life in the present? MODERN AGE  HANDWASHING Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was a Hungarian gynecologist who is known as a pioneer of antiseptic procedures. Semmelweis discovered that the incidence of puerperal fever could be drastically cut by the use of hand disinfection in obstetrical clinics. QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the way of life in the present? MODERN AGE  VACCINATION Edward Jenner inoculated James Phipps with cowpox, a virus similar to smallpox, to trigger immunity. QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the way of life in the present? MODERN AGE  PETROLEUM REFINERY Animal oils production could not keep up with the demand. Petroleum currently is widely used, among others, in powering automobiles, factories, and power plants. QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the way of life in the present? MODERN AGE  TELEPHONE Alexander Graham Bell's telephone development was one of the most significant developments at the time. QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the way of life in the present? MODERN AGE  ENGINE POWERED AIRPLANE Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright are credited for designing and successfully operating the first engine-powered aircraft. Their pioneering success marked an age of powered flights and paved the way for modern aircraft technology QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the MODERN AGE way of life in the present?  CALCULATOR The invention of modern calculators not only paved the way for simpler arithmetical calculations but also created more complicated processing machines. QUESTION TO PONDER: How do these advancements influence the way of life in the present? MODERN AGE Keypoint One of STS’ main objectives is to examine the impacts of the scientific and technological advances throughout history on the dominant cultural, political, and economic contexts.  CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING  1 Which of the following is a precursor of modern computers? Airplane Calculator Telephone Telescope  2 Which technique greatly decreased incidence of infection in hospitals among patients and doctors? Vaccination Blood transfusion Handwashing Pasteurization  3 Which is an important element of pasteurization which prevented food spoilage? Salt Heat Probiotics Freezing temperature