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CO: Upon the completion of this course, you are expected to articulate the impacts
of science and technology, how it affects society and the environment
particularly in nation-building; and analyzing human condition to reflect
and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to you as
part of the community. Thus, in this course, you are expected to
personally and meaningfully assess contemporary and social issues.
Let us begin!
Week 1-3: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are
expecting to
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Metalanguage
In this section, the essential terms, pictures to the historical antecedents of science
and technology, and to demonstrate ULOa will be operational to establish how
science and technology indeed play significant roles in everyday life. You will
encounter these as we go through this chapter.
Essential Knowledge
To identify the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the first three
(3) weeks of the course, you need to fully understand the following essential
knowledge that will lay down in the succeeding pages. Please note that you are not
limited to refer to these resources exclusively. Thus, you are expected to utilize other
books, research articles, and other resources that are available in the university's
library, e.g., e-library, search.proquest.com, etc.
The developments in this field are not just products of people's imagination or a one-
time thought process but also brought from gradual improvements to earlier works
from different periods or eras. The desire to raise the quality of life of the people is
the driving force to set continuous progress in the application of science and
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technology. The following are the different period which has various contributions in
the life of the early people up to the present time:
1. ANCIENT TIME (began 3100 BC with the invention of writing & lasted 35
centuries) were concerned with the following:
Transportation and navigation - it was significant because people were trying to
go and discover new horizons. They traveled to search for food and find better
locations for settlements.
- They used this to trade their surplus goods in exchange for things they
lacked, and it helped them in their journeys to unfamiliar areas and
returned home after discovering new places or completing a vital trade
to another group of people.
Communication – this was essential in their endeavors to discover and occupy new
places relevant to communicating with the natives of the areas they visited. To
facilitate trade and prevent any possible conflicts:
Weapons and armor are essential tools in the discovery of new places and
establishments of new alliances with other tribes. Conflicts were common to different
groups struggled to control vital resources.
- It was their primary challenge for the conservation of life. They have
been successful in harnessing abundant resources that the world could
provide, but survival was a significant problem. Illnesses and
diseases, natural or human-made, hampered the full potential of a
human being.
- Through this predicament, science and technology played a significant
role in the discovery and prevention of illness.
Early people ventured on the so-called Engineering to integrate their needs for
better transportation, establishments of structures for protection from personal
attacks and natural disasters, and build bigger and stronger infrastructures. This field
of development allowed humans to build structures that would address specific
needs and wants. Some of these still exist today.
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The following are some of the significant technological advancements during the
ancient times from early civilizations:
Cuneiform is the first writing system that utilizes word pictures and triangular
symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments and left to
dry. These allow them to keep records of things with great historical
value or their everyday life.
Uruk City – It is a great wonder not only because it is the first erected real
city,
but built from mud or clay coming from the river that mixed with reeds
producing sun-baked bricks.
Irrigation and Dikes – this was made as the population increased and the
demand for food. These Sumerians have their mass production of food
items as the environment’s elements seemed uncooperative since they
had the difficulty to get water from rives to provide their farmlands. This
method was considered as one of the world’s most beneficial
engineering works. Through this, they were able to enjoy year-long
farming and harvesting, which increased their food production.
Wheel – this was made not for transportation but farm work and food
processes.
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Mass production was made more accessible, and farmers could mill
grains with less effort and less time.
The Plow – used to dig the ground at a faster pace for planting the seeds.
Through this toll, the farmers could cultivate larger parcels of land
faster to produce mass production without so much effort and time.
BABYLONIAN CIVILIZATION – emerged near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. They
were great builders, engineers, and architects.
EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION – they are famous for its legacy and located in North
Africa. They built infrastructures established by the pharaohs through engineering
technology. They also contributed other practical things that the world now considers
as essential.
Paper or Papyrus – though they were not the first to develop a system of
writing, they were able to make writing easier for the world. Papyrus
was a plant that grew abundantly in the Nile River in Egypt. Processed
the plants to produce thin sheets on which one could write down
things. Since clay tablets were fragile, heavy, and delicate to handle in
bringing it to one place to another. It is one of the significant
accomplishments of Egyptians' record-keeping and communication.
Cosmetics – this was for both health and aesthetic reasons. They used
KOHL
and wore around their eyes to prevent and even cure eye diseases. It
was with soot or malachite with mineral galena. They believed that
when a person is wearing make-up, it is a protection from evil, and
beauty is a sign of holiness.
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Wig – it is a material worn for wealth and wellness rather than for aesthetic
purposes.
GREEK CIVILIZATION – located in the southern part of Europe and known as the
birthplace of western philosophy. Their significant achievements include in-depth
work on philosophy and mathematics, and contributed much to the world, especially
in science and technology.
Roman contributions:
Newspaper – It contained announcements of the Roman Empire to the
people. The first newspapers were known as gazettes. Engraved in
metal or stone tablets and then publicly displayed, but because of this,
it became more accessible for the Romans to publish announcements
and pieces of information.
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CHINESE CIVILIZATION is considered the oldest civilization in Asia, if not the world,
and is located in the far east of Asia.
Chinese contributions:
Silk – Was naturally produced by silkworms and process to provide
paper and clothing. Silk production resulted in the creation of a product
for trade, making cultural, economic, and scientific exchanges after the
opening of outside China.
Gun powder –
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Telescope – helps observe remote objects and was a great help for
navigators in the medieval time.
War Weapons – developed not only offensive tools but also for defensive
instruments. For open-area battles, they designed crossbows and
longbows and close-range hand-to-hand combat; they wore iron body
armor.
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The inventions named above are only some of the great designs and development
during the different periods - more innovations and discoveries in the course of
history that changed the world.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
A History of Science and Technology in the Phils. –an article by Olivia C. Caoili
Floridi, Luciano (2014).The Fourth Revolution
https://www.history.com/topics/enlightenment/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all-
of-us-scientific-revolution
Zhouying JIN (2010). Global Technological Change: From Hard Technology to Soft
Technology. Retrieved from
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uniofmindanaoebooks/reader.action?
docID=685161&ppg=78
Nelson, Ken. (2020). History: Middle Ages for Kids. Ducksters. Retrieved from
https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages_timeline.php
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Let’s Check
Activity 1. Now, that you know the essential Historical Antecedents of Science and
Technology from the different periods up to the Philippine inventions. Let us try to
check your understanding of these historical antecedents. In the space provided,
write the correct words or terms needed to answer the following statements:
_______________3. Was the ancient people's primary challenge though they were
successful in harnessing the rich resources that the world could provide?
_______________4. The early writing system of the Egyptians which they believed it
was provided to them by their gods by using symbols.
_______________7. Known to be the strongest political and social entity in the west
and looked up by other civilizations as their model in terms of legislation and codified
laws.
______________10. The process of heating the product to kill the harmful bacteria that
allow them to spoil faster.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Getting acquainted with the science and technological developments in
different periods is not enough. What also matters is you should also be able to
explain its relationships to the lives of the people as we go over the advancements
towards the future. I will let you define your answers thoroughly.
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1. How did the development in science and technology shape human history? You
set/mention some examples to defend your answer.
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In a Nutshell
Activity 1. Studying and learning the historical antecedents in the course of science
and technology, especially in the present time, is relevant to appreciate and to be
able to get ideas on how it changed and improved people's life. It constitutes a
different impact to have a convenient experience and to leads to aiming for
development continuously. Thus, we cannot deny that we owe the early people’s
ideas to come up with high technology applications.
Based from the pieces of information and the exercises that you have done
above, kindly site your points of view after my ideas.
Your Turn
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Q & A Lists
Do you have questions for clarification?
Questions/Issues Answers
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Keyword Index
Metalanguage
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1. Geocentric model – a planetary model that shows the Earth as the center
of
the solar system
2. Heliocentric model – a planetary model that shows the Sun as the center
of
the solar system.
Essential Knowledge
COPERNICAN REVOLUTION
- In the early time, people questioned what created days and nights.
They wanted to understand what heavenly bodies like stars, moons,
and planets are. Thus, many Greek philosophers and intellectuals
wrote about planets to explain the movement of celestial bodies and
their effect s on the world.
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https://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/groundup/lesson/basics/g37/
DARWINIAN REVOLUTION
- This intellectual revolution was considered to be one of the most
controversial of its time. Charles Darwin (Naturalist, biologist, and
geologist) in 1859 published his book "On the Origin of Species"
introduced the "theory of evolution '.
- He stated that organisms could adapt to their environment and would
gradually change into something that would be more competitive to
survive, which he called "evolution."
https://biologywise.com/charles-darwin-theory-of-evolution
FREUDIAN REVOLUTION
- Sigmund Freud explained that many conscious and unconscious
factors could influence behavior and emotions. He argued that one’s
personality is a product of id, ego, and superego.
- Despite criticisms, He continued refining his theory and, in fact, tried to
explain how psychoanalysis can be a clinical method for treating some
mental disorders, which eventually resulted in classifying psychology
as a science.
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https://www.slideshare.net/LeilaZaim/freud-psycoanalytic-theory
These revolutionizing theories are just some of the many scientific ideas that
transformed and molded societies and beliefs. It brought changes to the
perspectives and perceptions of the scientific community and the public. Through
research and experiments, people will continue to deepen their understanding of the
world and the universe.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
Let’s Check
Activity 2. Clearly, the development of intellectual revolutions showed how society
transformed by science and technology with their perspectives and beliefs. At this
point, let us determine how it influenced and affected society's life and outlook.
Discuss and write your answers thoroughly to the questions below:
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a. Meso-America
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b. Asia
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c. Middle East
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d. Africa
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Let’s Analyze
Activity 2. The transformation to the perspective and beliefs of the society brought
pieces of evidence of sciences and technology's link to humanity. These lead to
more scientific research and experiments to deepen the understanding of what
surrounds us in different aspects.
At this juncture, you will be required to EXPLAIN your answers about the following
questions.
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2. Why did people accept these discoveries despite being contradictory to what
was widely accepted at that time?
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4. What do you think are the positive and negative results brought about
innovations and technological advances in the information age? Reflect on
your answers and come up which do you think the possible rules and
guidelines in using the different media information.
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In a Nutshell
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Your turn
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Q & A Lists
Do you have questions for clarification?
Questions/Issues Answers
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Keyword Index
Heliocentric model Intellectual revolution
Geocentric model Theory of natural selection
Theory of evolution Survival of the fittest
Psychoanalysis
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Metalanguage
Below are the essential terms that you are going to encounter in the pursuit of ULOc.
Determine the early scientific development of the country. These will help you
understand the present development of the country.
The colonial period was the period in a country's history when it was subject to
administration by a colonial power.
Essential Knowledge
The development of science and technology in the Philippines has already come a
long way. There are a lot of significant inventions and discoveries that have been
accomplished by or attributed to Filipinos. It is commendable to note that they have
laid down a significant effect on the country until now.
A. PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
The Philippines started its scientific and technological development
began at this period. Early Filipino settlers were already using specific
plants and herbs as medicines. There is an implementation of the
systems of farming and animal-raising. It also includes the development
of different modes of transportation this time.
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B. COLONIAL PERIOD
Spaniards Colonization (1521-1898) – The Philippines were claimed
in the name of Spain in 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese
explorer sailing for Spain, who named the islands after King Philip II of
Spain.
The construction of extensive infrastructures such as walls,
roads, bridges is used by engineering skills and tools brought by the
Spaniards. The Spanish government also developed health and
education systems that were enjoyed by the principalia class.
The progress in science and technology continued even after the dictatorial rule, and
the presidents after him left their legacies.
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Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
https://www.csub.edu/pacificrim/countryprospectus/history.htm.
https://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/APA/Historical-
Essays/Exclusion-and-Empire/The-Philippines/
Let’s Check
Activity 3. The works of science and technology greatly influenced the development
of nation-building in the country. At this point, let us try to determine the extent of its
influence in the country. Please elaborate your answers to the questions below:
1. Discuss the traced development of science and technology from the pre-colonial
times up to the present.
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2. Identify some achievements in the field of science and technology from president
Marcos up to the present administration.
A. Ferdinand Marcos
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B. Corazon Aquino
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C. Fidel Ramos
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D. Joseph Estrada
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E. Gloria Arroyo
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G. Rodrigo Duterte
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Let’s Analyze
Activity 3. In this activity, you are required to elaborate on your answer to each of
the questions below.
1. What do you think are the significant contributions of science and technology
to the Philippine nation-building?
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2. What specific government policy do you like the most in contributing to the
development of science and technology in the Philippines?
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4. What policies do you want the government to implement in the near future?
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In a Nutshell
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1. It’s right that the key to nation-building is the continued development and
application of science and technology. But perhaps, there must be policies or
laws to be followed to control and limit the might destructive effect on the
environment and to the people, just to achieve nation-building.
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Q & A Lists
Keywords Index
Pre-colonial period Post-colonial period
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Week 4-5: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are
expecting to
A. Discuss what technology reveals and its role in human flourishing; and
B. Explain human flourishing, as reflected in progress and development.
Metalanguage
The essential terms below are operationally defined for you better understand
and to demonstrate ULOa. You will encounter these as we go through this chapter.
Alethea – unhidden or disclosure; the state of not being hidden; the state
of being evident." It also means factuality or reality.
Enframing – means that way of revealing which holds sway in the essence of
modern technology and is itself nothing technological.
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Calculative thinking is the more special kind of human thought, in which people
gather information and put it together to put it to some specific use.
Essential Knowledge
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcBt9N-kIns
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Meditative thinking allows nature to reveal itself to him/her without forcing it;
it helps us to understand our life's meaning, placing significance on the individual
rather than the collective. It tells us why we should do or should not do a thing,
beyond the simple calculative process of actually doing it.
Instead of doing the example written above (calculative thinking), one click of
a camera is indeed making things useful. However, the negative side is that we
oversee the importance of absorbing what is being displayed and discussed.
People in the past invented the camera because they see the importance of what
they are seeing.
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Hence, the human person has the capacity for both calculative thinking and
meditative thinking and would do well in synergy. However, people want to control a
lot of things but sometimes afraid of unpredictability. Therefore, there is a
collaboration between calculative thinking and meditative thinking.
a. Causa materialis– the material, the matter out of which, for example, a
silver chalice
b. Causa formalis – the form, the shape into which the material enters
c. Causa finalis – the end, for example, the sacrificial rite about which the
chalice required is determined by its form and matter.
d. Causa efficiens – refers in which brings about the effect that is finished,
actual chalice.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
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Soren Riis (2011). Towards the Origin of Modern Technology: Reconfiguring Martin
Heidegger’s Thinking. Retrieved from
https://search.proquest.com/docview/858917921/4F1A526818F04687PQ/1?
accountid=31259
Let’s Check
Activity 4. Classify the following practices of the human flourishing of the technology it
provides mentioned in the essential knowledge part of this unit.
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Let’s Analyze
Activity 4. In this part, you are once again required to elaborate your answer thoroughly on
the questions below:
In a Nutshell
Activity 4.
Heidegger's questioning the technology brought a big realization on flourishing
technology, especially nowadays. All of us seem dependent on the presence of
technology. However, we cannot cover or hide the truth that there are ways already
that technology brought both positive and negative effects on humanity. In this
activity, you require to draw conclusions or write your perspectives about this matter.
Again, I will supply the first item, and you will continue the rest.
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Q & A Lists
Do you have questions for clarification?
Questions/Issues Answers
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5.
Keyword Index
Enframing Poiesis
Art Piety of thought
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Metalanguage
In this unit, you will encounter these essential definitions as you study human
flourishing, as reflected in progress and development. Always go back to these
definitions to further understand the topic.
De-develop - does not tell us to give things up. It is merely about reducing
consumption while maintaining happiness and achieving a long life expectancy. It
may also be viewed as "slowing down." Rapid growth is partly wrong because we
tend to ignore the laws of nature.
Global Hectare (gha) - A unit of measured productivity used to report both the
biocapacity of the Earth, and the demand on biocapacity or ecological footprint.
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(380%). Still, the number of people living in poverty level on less than $5
(£3.20) a day has increased by more than 1.1 billion.
d. Growth isn't an option anymore – we've already grown too much. Most of
the scientists are now telling us that we're blowing past planetary
boundaries at a faster speed. And the hard truth is that this global crisis is
due almost entirely to overconsumption in rich or develop countries.
e. 'Instead of pushing poor countries to 'catch up' with rich ones, we should
be getting rich countries to 'catch down.'
f. Our planet (Earth) only has enough resources for each of us to consume
1.8 "global hectares" annually – a standard used unit that measures
resource use and waste.
i. The two indicators of quality of life are life expectancy (living a long life)
and happiness. Then. How much do we need to live long and happy
lives?
US – 79 years life expectancy, GDP per capita $53,000
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It is not about giving anything up. And it's certainly not about living a life of voluntary
misery or imposing harsh limits on human potential. On the contrary, it's about
getting into a higher level of understanding and consciousness about what we're
doing here and why.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
The Guardian (2015). Forget 'developing' developing countries, and it's time to de-
develop rich countries, Jason Hickel. Retrieved from
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-
network/2015/sep/23/developing-poor-countries-de-develop-rich-countries-
sdgs
Let’s Check
Activity 5. Now that you've understood Hickel's concept of de-development. You require
to explain the following ideas of the essential knowledge part of this unit.
1. What is the primary objective or purpose of the Sustainable Development
Goals of the United Nations?
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2. What is the standardized unit that measures resource use and waste?
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7. In this article, what are the two items about the quality of life?
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10. How would the different areas of the world react to the idea of de-
development?
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Let’s Analyze
Activity 5. In this part, you are once again required to explain your answer
thoroughly on the questions below:
1. Why must we change our Paradigm of Growth and consumption to that of" de-
development?
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2. Why are the terms, de-development, de-growth, and zero seemingly unacceptable
to the common framework of human progress?
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5. What are the similarities and differences between Heidegger’s The Question
Concerning Technology and Hickel’s article?
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In a Nutshell
Activity 5.
Clearly, Hickel from his article showed us how progress and development are
equated with growth and higher consumption, which could be the development
indicator. In this portion of the unit, you require again to give your synthesis,
conclusions, or arguments relevant to the topic presented. I will supply the first item,
and you will continue the rest.
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Do you have questions for clarification?
Questions/Issues Answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Keyword Index
De-development Paradigm shift
SDG Global hectare
GDP consumption
Economic growth
Week 6-7: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are
expected to:
A. Examine shared concerns that make up the good life to contemporary issues
guided by ethical standards;
Metalanguage
Nicomachean ethics by Aristotle - a philosophical inquiry into the nature of the
good life for a human being. It emphasized what is truly virtuous and
what is mistakenly thought to be so.
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1. The virtue of justice - Aristotle says justice consists in what is lawful and
fair, with fairness involving equitable distributions and the correction of
what is inequitable. He makes a distinction between natural justice and
legal justice.
Natural justice is the same in all times and places in a sense, that
comprised by the laws that order the universe and that order beings
toward their ends. Legal justice is that which is just according to law; it
ought to be in accordance with natural justice.
3. The Good- Aristotle posits that the Good is the supreme goal of life. This
ultimate good which is both final and self-sufficient, thus, he defines this as
happiness. There must be one final end of all human actions which is
done on purpose and for a definite/final goal as desired for its own sake.
5. Virtue - Virtue is a mean by two extremes, and its exercise thus requires
prudence in order to determine what the mean is for specific
circumstances. Virtues are acquired by habituation. There are four
requirements for virtue: a person (1) know what he is doing, (2) intend the
action for its own sake, (3) take pleasure in it and (4) do it with certainty
and firmness. When a person performs a virtuous action but does it in
opposition to his desires, he is continent but not virtuous.
Aristotle discusses eleven virtues: courage, temperance,
generosity, magnificence, magnanimity, right ambition, good
temper, friendliness, truthfulness, wit, and justice in his
Nicomachean ethics.
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7. Prudence - it is the virtue which one must develop in order to attain moral
virtue and to find the correct mean in all of one's actions. Prudence is an
intellectual virtue, and is the ability to deliberate well regarding human
actions. From Aristotle's words, "to know what is good for oneself"
(1142a).
Essential Knowledge
Everyone is in pursuit of good life. We want to achieve a life which will make
us happy and content. Below, are Aristotle’s definitions of good.
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(Ex.: Student acts to be the best version by studying well and fulfilling
the demands of school or by training hard as well as joining and
winning in sports competitions if an athlete.)
Example: Financial stability for one’s family, the power achieved from
winning the elections, or the harmony and peace as a reward for taking
the environment)
Happiness defines a good life, not the kind that comes from sensate
pleasures. It is which comes from living a life of virtue (a life of excellence,
manifested from the personal to global scale).
Example: Making sure that one avoids sugary and processed foods to
keep healthy; taking care of the environment through proper waste
management which results in a clean environment and adds people’s
well-being and happiness.)
The virtuous actions require discipline and practice. Activities contrary to
virtue are those which do not result happiness.
Virtue plays a significant role in the living and attainment of the good life. It is
the constant practice of the good no matter how difficult the circumstances
may be. It is the excellence of character that empowers one to do and be
good.
Two kinds of virtue (a) intellectual virtue (the main owes its birth and growth to
teaching), and (b) moral virtue (comes about as a result of habit).
The intellectual virtue depends to a large extent on the education received,
both for its production for its increase, so does it need experience and time.
The moral virtue, by contrast, is the product of habit
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The following are the two main moral theories of modern virtue ethics (or neo-
Aristotelianism):
2. Utilitarianism
Jeremy Bentham in his Introduction to the Principles of Morals and
Legislation (1789) and John Stuart Mill in Utilitarianism (1863) are the
founders of utilitarianism. They pointed out that utility should be seen
as an important standard of evaluation in ethical reasoning and
decision-making.
The following four main aspects are typical for each utilitarian
theory:
1. The consequence principle: Utilitarianism is not about actions but
about the consequences of actions which means that the moral
worth of the particular action is determined by its outcome.
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The upshot is, however, that the vital question of how to live a good life
cannot be separated from the essential question of how one should act. Both
questions are intimately interwoven and a complete ethical theory will always be
concerned with both issues.
Thus, in connection to the onward progress of science and technology is also
the movement towards the good life since it is the highest expressions of human
faculties by allowing us to thrive and flourish in life if we desire it. Science and
technology may also corrupt a person, but by grounding oneself in virtue will help
him/her steer clear of danger.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
Tim, "Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics (Summary), April 24, 2012, " in Philosophy &
Philosophers, April 24, 2012, https://www.the-philosophy.com/aristotle-
nicomachean-ethics-summary.
Let’s Check
Activity 6. Now that you’ve understand the deep meaning of good life as it posited by
Aristotle. Write your answer on the spaces provided below.
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Activity 6. At this point, you may have formed a better grasp of what is good.
Please answer the questions below.
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2. What doe Aristotle say about the good life? How would you relate the
Aristotelian concept of good life with the contemporary world?
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3. How does the progress in science and technology contribute towards the
attainment of good life?
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Activity 6. In this unit, we learned that good life is everyone’s ultimate goal. We may
have different understanding and perception on how to achieve this especially in the
contemporary world. In this part, you shall draw conclusions, form perspectives, craft
arguments, and ideas from the unit lesson. The first item is provided for your
reference. You need to provide the succeeding items.
1. Aiming to have a good life is very relevant for us since we believe it gives us
happiness. Through science and technology, complete technological
instruments used for attaining our basic needs, we believe one is already
living a good life. Thus, Aristotle’s definition of good life reminded us that living
with virtue that constitutes happiness are already a good life. In the
contemporary world, we need to carry always the virtue even if there will be a
highest application of such technology to aim good life
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Keyword Index
Metalanguage
The most essential terms below are defined for you to have a better understanding
of this section in the course
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Essential Knowledge
The good life entails living in a just and progressive society whose citizens
have the freedom to flourish. Everyone has the autonomy to make choices which
may enable the flourishing of his/her self and the society.
Human dignity – is an ultimate core value of our existence. From the 1987
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE II: The
State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for
human rights.
b. Dignity can express and serve as the grounds for enforcing various
substantive values. Substantive forms of dignity require living in a certain
way. Dignity may require behaving, for example, with self-control, courage,
or modesty. This dignity embodies a particular view of what constitutes the
good life for man, what makes human life flourish for the individual as well
as the community.
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When we fully recognize and appreciate this truth in ourselves and in all the
persons around us, regardless of their status in life, then we pave the way for a just
and progressive society.
The following are some of the fundamental articles of human rights that are
vital and necessary in the pursuit of good life:
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HUMAN VS ROBOTS
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Human nature may be corrupted when the powers of our mind, our
rationality and our science and technology become manifest, and not
able to rein in the vanity arrogance such unleashed powers, then we
are on the way to destroying the world.
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further understand the lesson:
Messerly, Jonh (2014). Bill Joy: Why The Future Doesn’t Need Us. Retrieved from
https://reasonandmeaning.com/2016/02/15/summary-of-bill-joys-why-the-
future-doesnt-need-us/
United Nations: Peace, Dignity and Equality on a Healthy Planet. Retrieved from
https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html
GOV,PH Official Gazette Open Data Portal . THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE II. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-constitution-of-the-
republic-of-the-philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
philippines-article-ii/
Let’s Check
Activity 7. Now, that you already have an understanding on the effect when
technology and humanity cross. You’re also able to identify our human rights and
how rational thinking is imperative especially in the use of science and technology.
It’s time for you to write your answers below on the blank provided before each item:
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____Article 3________ 8. What article of human right is violated when not when the
laws of the country are not followed and justice is served
without due process? (answer only with "article" + number)
______Article 2______ 9. What article in the UDHR is violated when many of the
front liners of the present situation of pandemic has been
harassed and not welcomed to join the community?
(answer only with "article" + number)
______Article 5______ 10. What article in the UDHR is violated when someone is
bullied in the social media? (answer only with "article" + number)
Let’s Analyze
Activity 7. At this portion, you are required to answer briefly the questions below:
1. How does science and technology affect contemporary life and vice versa?
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4. Do you believe that Google makes people stupid? Cite at least three
examples to support your assertion.
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5. Explain Bill Joy’s article “why the future does not need us?”
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In A Nutshell
Activity 7. Now, you learned and even made realizations about our human
rights in the changing technological advancements. Thus, you are required to write
your arguments or general point of views about this matter. I write first on the first
item and you do the rest.
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Keyword Index
Metalanguage
The following terms below are essential to understand the context of
this unit. Remember these terms as you go through the topic.
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Essential Knowledge
Humans are surrounded on all sides by technology claiming to supply
information
such as: television, smart phones, and internet devices and among others. Before
the printed word, the written word was prevalent as mentioned in the previous
chapters. Yet, the intent to carry information has always been present.
The following explains how human and social impacts of the development in
the information age and the evolution of technology as well.
INFORMATION
Word – a combination of sounds that represents something. Made up sounds
and yet they transmit something more significant (message). Words
are informed with meaning given by a speaker and intended for the
listener. They communicate meaning.
Science, from the Latin word scire (meaning to know), one kind of
knowledge the Greeks wanted to understand.
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Plato’s principle “One and the Many”, refers to the underlying unity
among diverse beings in the natural world. According to him, there is a
common intrinsic nature shared by different objects, which determines
their real sense.
Galileo Galilei – said “the laws of nature are written in the language of
mathematics, symbols are triangles, circles and other
geometrical figures, without whose help it is impossible to
comprehend a single word.”
TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD
Started by the early people and the ancient time Western thinkers
harnessed forces of nature after understanding them better.
It was never recorded when early people realized that fire has its own
power and energy.
Lost in antiquity is the first sailing vessel that that worked through the
power of the wind.
A primitive steam engine invented in 1st century by Hero of Alexandria
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The ability to think and conceptually comprehend nature and the principles it
follows eventually leads to science.
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further understand the lesson:
World Wide Web Foundation (2008-2020): The History of the Web Sir Tim Berners-
Lee https://webfoundation.org/about/vision/history-of-the-web/
Let’s Check
Activity 8. Now, that you have learned the most essential concepts about the social
impacts of the developments in the information age and its technological evolution
from the past to the present. Let’s try to check your understanding of these concepts.
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Classify the following statements with your chosen answer such as: INFORMATION,
ROLE OF A LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICS AS A LANGUAGE, TECHNOLOGICAL
WORLD, PRINTING PRESS, and WORLD WIDE WEB. Write your answers on the
space provided.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 8. You are required to explain briefly your answers on the questions below.
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2. How did the transmission of information evolve from the ancient times up
to the present?
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3. How did the printing press change the course of history? What ideas were
spread using this invention?
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4. Social media which facilitates the sharing of information, ideas, and other
content in different parts of the globe. If social media was deactivated for a
month in the country, what would possibly happen?
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Activity 8. Based from what you’ve learned in this unit, on the definition of
the most essential terms and concepts, and the learning exercise that you have
done, please feel free to write your arguments or lessons learned below.
1. ______________________________________________________________
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Q & A Lists
Keyword Index
Information Language
Technological world One and the many
CERN World wide web
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Week 8 - 9: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are
expected to
Metalanguage
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all
other organisms.
Essential Knowledge
BIODIVERSITY refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
The manipulation of biological processes to serve societal
needs.
Modern biotechnology paves the way for new developments on
food and agriculture. Developing new precise tools and
diagnostics; speed up breeding gains and efficiency; develop
pest-and disease-resistant crops; combat salinity; drought; and
problems of agriculture; enhance the nutritional quality of food;
increase crops varieties and choice; reduce inputs and
production costs; and to increase profits are some of the goals
or aims of modern biotechnology.
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Genetic engineering does the laboratory process where genes from the
DNA of one species are extracted and artificially inserted into the genes
of an unrelated plant or animal
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GENETIC MODIFICATION
Steps are:
1. Identification of the desired trait from another organism.
2. A gene containing this trait is first isolated and replicated.
3. The insertion of traits. Only the sections of the gene that carry the
particular characteristic that will be integrated into the adult organism.
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Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
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Let’s Check
Activity 9 . Now, that you know the essential concepts and terms in the study of
applications and effects of biotechnology and biodiversity to the society. Let’s try to
check your understanding on these concepts. Identify what is being asked in the
following questions below:
____________________ 1. When a scientist is identifying a trait from an organism
and used them to develop an specialized trait of a
crop.
What is this processed called?
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1. What role does the environment play in addressing the needs of a society?
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Activity 9. Based from the definition of essential terms and concepts in biodiversity
and biotechnology and from the exercises you’ve done, please feel free to write your
arguments and lessons you’ve learned below.
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Q&A
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Do you have questions for clarifications?
Questions/Issues Answers
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Keyword
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Biotechnology Cartagena Protocol
Genetic Modification LMO
GMO DNA
Biodiversity
Metalanguage
Gene - small sections of DNA within the genome that code for proteins. They
contain the instructions for our individual characteristics – like eye and hair colour.
Stem Cell - are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of
cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body. There are
two main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.
Essential Knowledge
WHY NANO? (10-9)
Nanoscience deals with materials that are very small using specialized
microscopes and other nano devices.
The nano world cannot be seen in the naked eye. It can be recognized and
identified after technology has allowed for discovery of nanostructures.
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https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Nanoscale-integration-of-nanoparticles-and-biomolecules_fig2_320132877
https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics
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- A long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. It holds the
instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies.
- DNA bases pair up with each other, A with T and C with G, to form
units called base pairs. Each base is also attached to a sugar molecule
and a phosphate molecule.
- The thread like structure that that packed the DNA molecule is called
chromosomes.
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in both males and females. The 23rd pair, the sex chromosomes, it
differ between males and females. Females have two copies of the X
chromosome, while males have one X and one Y chromosome.
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Gene therapy is one of the new discoveries on the areas of molecular and atomic
physics that are applied in biological basic building blocks (gene). This technique
may allow doctors to treat a disorder by inserting a gene into a patient’s cells instead
of using drugs or surgery. Researchers are testing several approaches to gene
therapy, including:
Replacing a mutated gene that causes disease with a healthy copy of the
gene.
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https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i45/Gene-therapy-ready-comeback.html
Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of
cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body.
Stem cells are different from other cells in the body in three ways:
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Researchers grow stem cells in a lab. These stem cells are manipulated to
specialize into specific types of cells, such as heart muscle cells, blood cells
or nerve cells.
The specialized cells can then be implanted into a person. For example, if the
person has heart disease, the cells could be injected into the heart muscle.
The healthy transplanted heart muscle cells could then contribute to repairing
defective heart muscle.
http://www.autismweb2.com/stem-cell-therapy-for-autism/
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Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
Mayo Clinic Staff (2011). Stem cells: What they are and what they do?. Retrieved
from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-
cells/art-20048117
NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine (2020). What is gene therapy? Retrieved from
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/therapy/genetherapy
NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine (2020). What is DNA? Retrieved from
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/basics/dna
NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine (2020). How many chromosomes do people
have? Retrieved from https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/basics/howmanychromosomes
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Let’s Check
Activity 10. Now, you know the most essentials and concepts of nanotechnology
and gene therapy. Let’s try to check your understanding of these concepts. On the
space provided write your answer/s on what is being asked in the following
statements:
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Let’s Analyze
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3. Stem cell treatment has been a subject of debates since the 21 st century.
What do you think about the current developments in stem cell treatment?
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4. What do you think are the most relevant concerns in the country or even the
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Activity 10. The study of nanotechnology and gene therapy is in timing to what it
brings in the scientific development for the benefit of the societies’ conditions. Now is
your time to express your arguments or lessons learned about this unit. Write your
ideas briefly on the space provided below:
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Q & A Lists
Keyword
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Nanotechnology Embryonic stem cell
Gene therapy Adult stem cell
Stem Cell Viral vector
Nano science DNA
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Metalanguage
Climate – refers to the long –term weather patterns prevailing over a given
area of the planet
Climate Change – describes what the weather is like over a long period of
time in a specific area.
Essential Knowledge
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https://static.skepticalscience.com/pics/Orbit_130_125kya_lg.jpg
The elements in this interaction between the sun and the earth are defined as
follows:
1. Aphelion refers to the point in the orbit of the Earth farthest from
the sun.
2. Perihelion is the point in the orbit of the Earth closest to the sun.
5. Equinox refers to the time the sun at noon is directly over the
equator. It happens twice a year and causes an almost length of
day and night.
6. Solstice happens when the sun at noon sits above the Tropic of
Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn. The summer solstice has the longest
period of daylight in the year and the winter solstice has the
shortest period.
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https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-007-5757-8_21
MILANKOVITCH PARAMETERS
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a. The shape of Earth’s orbit, known as eccentricity (isn’t perfectly circular, but
it’s pretty close due to the pull of gravity from Saturn and Jupiter);
b. The angle Earth’s axis is tilted with respect to Earth’s orbital plane, known as
obliquity (The angle Earth’s axis of rotation is tilted as it travels around the
Sun between 22.1 and 24.5 degrees perpendicular to the Earth’s orbital
plane); and
c. The direction Earth’s axis of rotation is pointed, known as precession (it
wobbles slightly upon its axis).
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The Milankovitch parameters seem to be part of the cause of climate change, though
not the only cause but there are some other factors needed. Scientists who studied
climate change agreed that the average temperature of the planet has been
increasing by over 90% in the latter part of 21 st century.
CO2 concentration (red), global temperature (blue) during the past millennium
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2010/06/09/a-study-the-temperature-rise-has-caused-the-co2-increase-not-the-
other-way-around/
The x-axis, shows the year and y-axis shows the amount of carbon dioxide (CO 2) in
the atmosphere measured in parts per million (ppm). It shows that the increased
temperature abruptly happened in the early present century as the carbon dioxide
increases almost at the same period. It shows directly proportional conditions,
temperature increases as carbon dioxide also increases.
GREENHOUSE GASES these gases in the atmosphere that trap the heat of the
sun. It naturally captures and holds the heat from the sun in the atmosphere so that
the Earth’s temperature becomes hotter than it would be otherwise. This mechanism
is good for the biosphere without it, earth’s atmosphere would become like Of Mars
or Antarctica which is extremely cold.
The main greenhouse gases are:
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Water vapor
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Ozone
Nitrous oxide
Chlorofluorocarbons
John Tyndall (British Engineer) –concerned to what would become of the Earth’s
atmosphere if industrialization became widespread.
Charles David Keeling (American Scientist) – in mid- 20th century, led to find out if
increased of burning fossil fuel and the consequent release of CO 2 in the
atmosphere and changing the global temperature. He started to measure the amount
of CO2 in the atmosphere far away from the industrialized nations but on the extinct
volcano on the island of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean (Weart, 2003). Below shows the
graph of Keeling:
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https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/keelingcurve/wp-content/plugins/sio-
bluemoon/graphs/mlo_full_record.png
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A balanced plan must be created if we want to industrialize and at the same time
protecting the environment. Science has given the humanity a tool for modernization.
It allows the emergence of technology that spreads and applies knowledge for the
attainment of the good life.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson
Alan Buis, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory(Feb. 27, 2020). Milankovitch (Orbital)
Cycles and Their Role in Earth's Climate. Retrieved from
https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2948/milankovitch-orbital-cycles-and-their-role-in-
earths-climate/
National Centers for Environmental Information (March 23, 2018). What’s the
Difference Between Weather and Climate? Retrieved from
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/weather-vs-climate
Let’s Check
Activity 11. Now, that you know again the most essential terms and concepts on
climate change, the global warming and the greenhouse gases. Let’s try to check
your understanding of these terms and concepts. In the space provided, write you
answers to each of the following questions.
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_____________________ 3. Gases that trap heat from the sun into the atmosphere
to provide habitable temperature of the planet.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 11. You are now acquainted with most essential terms, definitions and
concepts on climate change and global warming. You are also required to write
briefly your answers on the following questions below. Again write it on the space
provided.
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2. What are some other pieces of evidences for global warming aside from the
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Activity 11. Based again from the important terms and concepts you’ve learned
and the exercises you’ve done are not enough. At this part, you are required to write
your arguments and lessons learned on the space provided below.
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Global warming Climate change
Carbon dioxide concentration Axial tilt
Milankovitch parameters Greenhouse gases
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2. The Academic Affairs and Academic Planning & Services shall monitor the
conduct of LMS sessions. The Academic Vice Presidents and the Deans shall
collaborate to conduct virtual CETA by randomly joining LMS classes to check
and review online the status and interaction of the faculty and the students.
3. For DED, the Deans and Program Heads shall come up with monitoring
instruments, taking into consideration how the programs go about the conduct
of DED classes. Consolidated reports shall be submitted to Academic Affairs
for endorsement to the Chief Operating Officer.
MARIFE MACANLAY
Faculty, Gen. Sci. Discipline
EDGAR B. RETORTA
Program Head, BS Biology
Approved by:
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