Science, Technology and Society

Lets start with Science

Science:

the human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge.

Examples of the natural world:

Volcanoes Gravity Atoms Plants Metals

 Science

tries to discover facts and relationships and then tries to create theories that make sense of these facts and relationships.

Hey, Ive discovered a cycle!

And Now for some Tech:

Technology:

the human attempt to change the world . . . By creating products that can help people.

Examples of Technology:
Machines CDs Pencil

Sharpener Electronics

Technology involves:
Tools Techniques

and Procedures for putting the findings of science to use.

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

Science

explores for the purpose of knowing, while technology explores for the purpose of making something useful from that knowledge.

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific breakthroughs.
Technology Science

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

Engineers focus on using science to develop products.

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

Without

technology, some science experiments would not be possible.

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

Without

science, technology could not proceed.

Science is a way of Knowing

Technology is a way of Doing

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

The very questions that scientists ask are shaped by the available technology.

Interconnections between

Science and Technology

Science drives Technology

Technology drives Science

Science and Technology

Think about it:

Describe

some of the interconnections between science and technology, using at least three specific examples. Use your notes to help. Write in complete sentences. (3 sentences minimum)