Module I: The Nature and

Relationships of Science,
Technology and Society

Lesson 1: The Relationship Between

Science and Technology

Introduction

It has been a common knowledge that technology is “applied” science which

makes the two related to each other. Interestingly, it is more than just that,
meaning the relationship between science and technology shows the mutuality or
interdependence between them, just like a husband is to a wife and vice versa.
From a different perspective, the history would tell that the two concepts developed
separately and later became related in some aspects which have been beneficial to
the society until at present times. So, how did science start? How about technology?
How did they become related to each other? This lesson will investigate how science
and technology became related and will explain why these relations are important.

Objectives

1. Define science and technology;

2. Trace the development of science and technology; and
3. Illustrate the relationship of science and technology by highlighting its role in
the society.

Suggested Learning Time 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours

Let’s Try Answering This!

Fill in the blanks with the term that will make each of the following statements
correct.
1. Scientia (science), philosophia (philosophy) and _______________ were used
to cover all knowledge.
2. _______________ pertains to the knowledge of facts.
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3. _______________ refers to skills, techniques and craftmanship; the standard
translation of techne.
4. _______________ is based on “techne” which means art or skill and “logy”
meaning knowledge or discipline of.
5. _______________ is the systematic knowledge about practices involving
tools, machines, etc.,

Learning Plan

Activity
Materials: a copy of the reading material entitled “Science and Technology: What
They Are and Why Their Relations Matter” (see the link in our syllabus to get the
copy), reciprocal teaching worksheet, dictionary
Procedure:
In this activity, you will employ reading strategies of reciprocal teaching
approach which is proven effective in active reading. A copy of the worksheet is
provided in the last page. After accomplishing the worksheet, answer the questions
in the analysis.
Analysis
1. How will you compare the meaning of science in the past and at present?

2. How technology was perceived in the past and at present?

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3. How science and technology became related?

 4. Cite instances that show how science and technology are related.

5. Based on the relationship between science and technology, why do you

think their relations matter?

Abstraction
Write a summary of what you have learned from the activity and analysis parts of
this lesson.

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Application
 Illustrate the relationship of science and technology by highlighting its role in
the society specifically in addressing the pandemic COVID-19 using a graphic
organizer (to be included in your Student e-portfolio).
Go to this link where you can create your graphic organizer:
https://bubbl.us/

The following suggested topics and links will help you in developing ideas on
how you will create your graphic organizer.

1. COVID-19 response demands better use of science and technology

Go to https://bit.ly/30a0ZnP
2. UN/DESA Policy Brief #62: The COVID-19 pandemic: a wake-up call
for better cooperation at the science–policy–society interface
Go to https://bit.ly/317p65R
3. UN DESA Webinar on COVID-19: Strengthening Science and
Technology and Addressing Inequalities
Go to https://bit.ly/3gcHOiM

Let’s Test Your Understanding!

Write the correct term or concept based on the descriptions given for each item
below.
1. A term derived from the verb “scire” which means “to know” and referring
to the knowledge of facts. ________________________
2. An English term from the Greek term “techne” and was used to refer to
skills, abilities and craftsmanship. ________________________
3. This group is consisted of mathematics-related disciplines namely arithmetic,
geometry, astronomy and music. ________________________
4. An English term derived from the Latin “scientia” which was used to refer to
systematic knowledge in 17th and 18th centuries.
________________________
5. It is defined by 1909 Webster’s Second New International Dictionary as “the
science or systematic knowledge of industrial arts” such as spinning,
weaving, metallurgy, etc. ________________________

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Useful References:
Hansson, S. (2015). Science and technology: what they are and why their relation
matters. The Role of Technology in Science: Philosophical Perspectives.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300898231_Science_and_Techn
ology_What_They_Are_and_Why_Their_Relation_Matters.

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2020,
April 22). COVID-19 response demands better use of science and
technology. UN DESA
News.https://www.un.org/development/desa/en/news/policy/covid- 19-
response-demands-better-use-of-science-and-technology.html.

Roehrl, R., Liu, W., & Mukherjee, S.( 2020, April 22). ESA policy brief #62: The
COVID-19 pandemic: a wake-up call for better cooperation at the science–
policy– society interface. UN DESA News and Events.
https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/publication/un-desa-
policy- brief-62-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-wake-up-call-for-better-
cooperation-at- the-science-policy-society-interface/

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2020,
May 6). UN DESA Webinar on COVID-19: Strengthening Science and
Technology and Addressing Inequalities [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?
v=232320921359751&ref=watch_p ermalink.

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