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Year and section: Date:

PART I: Highlight with yellow the correct answer.

1. It is defined as an organized process of understanding the natural world through series of
observations and experimentations.
a. Science
b. Science and technology
c. Science and society
2. The etymology of “technology” was originally associated to tools and machines.
a. True, “technology” was ever since defined as a mean to make our work easier.
b. False, “technology” was first used in the discussions of fine and applied arts.
c. True, it started when people decided to use stone as a tool.
3. What are the main parts of the subject Science, Technology and Society?
a. (1) Concepts and historical development of STS, (2) human condition, and (3)
societal issues concerning science and technology
b. (1) Concepts and historical development of STS, (2) human flourishing, and (3)
specific issues in STS
c. (1) Concepts and historical development of STS, (2) the future of humanity, and
(3) specific issues in STS
4. The following are definitions of STS as a subject EXCEPT:
a. It considers how social, political and cultural values affect scientific research and
technological innovation and vice versa.
b. It is sometimes referred to as Science Technology Studies.
c. It focuses on how science, technology and society can be separated as varying
entities.
5. Science is important in policy making.
a. True, science provides evidence-based milieu in crafting decisions for the society.
b. False, scientific methodologies are bound to unethical practices.
c. False, science may interfere the historical background of the society.

PART II: Watch the “3-minute pitch to policymaker” video in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mePsBe9EUI and briefly answer the following questions in
number 6 -10.

6. Why government should listen to science in their policymaking?.

7. What is the field of expertise of the speaker and what is the main problem he is
presenting?.
8. What is the importance of the speaker’s research outcome to the society?
9. What are the challenges of the country in terms of technology were mentioned by the
speaker?
10. Do you think the challenges mentioned by the speakers should be given attention by the
government? Why? Why not?