BUCAS GRANDE FOUNDATION COLLEGE

Timcang Street, Barangay Taruc, Socorro, Surigao del Norte

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

LEARNING MODULE - 1

(Bachelor of Science in Information Technology)

1st Semester, AY 2020-2021

LEAH MARIE C. MAHOMOC

Instructor

GEC 10 – SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

TITLE: 1. GENERAL CONCEPTS AND STS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

INTRODUCTION

From the beginning of time, man has tried to improve his way and quality of life. The caveman
discovered how to make and used tools, developed a logical sequence of activities and evolved
processes that added value to his life. The totality of the uses and application of his knowledge,
skills, tools and materials constitute what we describe today as science and technology.

Science and Technology

Science is any system of knowledge that

is concerned with the physical world and
its phenomena and that entails unbiased
observations and systematic
experimentation. In general, a science
involves a pursuit of knowledge covering
general truths or the operations of
fundamental laws.

Technology is the branch of knowledge

that deals with the creation and use of
technical means and their interrelation
with life, society, and the environment,
drawing upon such subjects as industrial
arts, engineering, applied science, and
pure science.

In this module, we will discuss the historical antecedents or the major events in the past that
changed the course of science and technology.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Discuss how scientific and technological developments affect history and the
society.
2. Identify and know Filipino scientists, their contributions and discoveries.
3. Weigh the merits of the advances that technology has wrought and identify
paradigm shifts in the history of technology.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES

TOPIC: 1.1 HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS IN WHICH SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

CHANGED THE COURSE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1.1. A. IN THE WORLD: ANCIENT, MIDDLE AND MODERN AGES

ACTIVITY 1

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A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

INSTRUCTIONS. The pictures below show major developments in history that helped shaped the society
that we have today. Analyze each picture. Discuss why the picture changed the course of science and
technology. Give at least two (2) points to support your answer.
1.1. B. FILIPINO SCIENTISTS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
ACTIVITY 2

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Directions: Research and fill the chart below with four more Filipinos and their contributions or discoveries.

Name: ________________________ Name: ________________________

Contribution: ___________________
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Filipinos and their

contributions,
discoveries/invention
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Name: ________________________ Name: ________________________

Contribution: ___________________
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ACTIVITY 3

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We Have the Technology!

Directions: Technological fixes are proposed to address many of our social and environmental challenges
and has helped us tremendously in our daily lives. Use the chart below to evaluate the
technological innovations identified therein. Write one (1) advantage under benefit and one (1)
disadvantage under burden. After that, identify other technological developments in the space
provided below.

TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS
OR DEVICE BENEFIT BURDEN

Chainsaw

Automobile

Mobile phones

Robots

Nuclear energy
1.2 INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTIONS THAT DEFINED SOCIETY
ASSESSMENT

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1. Most intellectual ideas were controversial because ___________________________

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2. People accepted these new discoveries despite being contradictory to what was
widely accepted at that time because
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3. Intellectual revolutions transform societies by _______________________________

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