COLEGIO SAN JOSE DE ALAMINOS, INC.

College of Arts and Sciences

Alaminos City, Pangasinan

Name: Jessie Peralta BSED II

I- Subject: GE 8 (Science, Technology and Society)
II- Instructor: Ms. Alpha Gracia J. Cortez
III- Duration: September 23-30,2020
IV- Topic: Historical Antecedents in the course of Science and Technology

V- Learning Outcomes:
 Discuss the interactions between S&T and society throughout history
 Discuss how scientific and technological developments affect society
and the environment
 Identify the paradigm shifts in history
 Articulate ways by which society is transformed by science and
technology

VI- References/Readings: (It is provided by the instructor and emailed it in their

google classroom)
 STS Introduction
 Evidences of Science and Technology during the Pre-historic
 Historical Antecedents in the course of Science and Technology
 sciencemag.org/content/282/5393/1411.full

VII- Instructions:
 Students must read and comprehend the different topics mentioned
above sent in the google classroom to answer the following activities
and exercises.
 Follow the different instructions per activity.

VIII- Guide Questions:

Activity 1: Defining Our Terms

Background: The study of “Science, Technology and Society” (STS) examines the
roles of science and technology in society, how science and technology reflect social,
economic and cultural values, and the human and ethical implications of emerging
technologies.
Directions: Use the Venn diagram below to summarize the distinctions and the
overlap between the two:
 Society

Science Technology

Activity 2: We Have the Technology

Purpose: To weigh the merits of the “advances” that technology has wrought.
This activity is designed to help students assess the extent to which technology
inhibits or promotes societal well-being.

Procedure:
• Have students use the chart below to evaluate one or more of the
technological innovations identified therein. Identify other technological
developments that you would like the students to consider.
• Have students place an asterisk in front of each technological development that
they feel offers more benefits than burdens and have them defend their
positions. Discuss some examples in which a short-term benefit has produced a
long-term burden and vice versa.
• Discuss factors not identified in the chart such as the difficulty of predicting the
effects of particular processes or devices.
 TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS OR BENEFITS
DEVICE
Chain saw Chainsaws are mobile,
fast, easy (if sharp), and
able to deal with various
shapes. You don’t have to
lift material to cut it – you
can cut pieces that are too
heavy to lift in sit, or cut
large pieces into easily-
transportable smaller
pieces.
Nuclear Energy -Reliable and cost-
effective
-it also has one of the
smallest carbon footprints.
-one of the most low-
carbon energy sources.
The automobile -In a automobile, a person
does not have to worry
about the dust, viruses
like this Covid 19, noise
and fumes present in the
road while in public
transportation it is not
always possible to avoid
those.
-People can have absolute
freedom on deciding the
schedule and roads to
reach their destination.
-Other industries have
been developed as car
industries developed. The
more humans use more
private cars, the more
automobile companies
have to raise their
technology, leading other
mother industries to be
developed too.
Mobile Phones -it connects to the world.
-Entertainment like - distraction
BURDEN
-it is dangerous to use.
-causing fatal injuries.
-amount of
maintenance they need.
-most expensive and
most dangerous source
of electricity.
-costs of environmental
destruction and impacts
on people health and
livelihoods outweigh in
any short term.
-Owning a automobile is
expensive and requires
additional costs to
maintain and repair it.
Not all families can
afford it.
-Automobile have
increased the level of
air and noise pollution
in cities, causing more
humans to suffer from
respiratory, heart
diseases, or cancers.
-More fossil fuels are
consumed as more
automobiles are used
by people, leading other
generations to face a
shortage of these fuels.
- interruptions
 watching videos on - isolation
YouTube and gaming like - health problems
Mobile Legends to -loss of money
entertain and have fun
with friends.
-it also help the students
on their Study research.
-alarm and reminder.
-data transfer
-various utility.
Antibiotics - By taking antibiotics - rashes
when we do not need - allergies
them, we increase the - vomiting
chances of bacteria - diarrhea
becoming resistant to the - ototoxicity
medication and then,
when we really need it,
those antibiotics will not
be effective. This can lead
to an increase in
hospitalizations, due to
the need for antibiotics, or
even increased chances of
death.
- It is important that you
protect yourself and your
family, by only taking
antibiotics that are
prescribed to you, when
your doctor advises you to
do so.

IX- Enrichment Activities:

Activity 4: What Gets Funded and Who Benefits

Purpose: To identify the factors that determine the direction of scientific research and
the consequent inequalities in the attendant benefits.
Background: Scientific research is often expensive and therefore those who pay for
the research are likely to determine the focus of that research. Taking advantage of the
technology that results is also costly, and this reality frequently determines who will
benefit.
 Procedure: Have students read Dr. Sydney Brenner’s Science magazine article, “The
Impact of Society on Science” <sciencemag.org/content/282/5393/1411.full> and
consider the following:
 Dr. Brenner notes that we “see evidence of the impact of science on society”
everywhere and this is so obvious “that little more remains to be said about it.”
Further on in the article he notes that we are not as conscious of the impact society
has on science.

Science/
Society
Technology

The impact of science on society, according to Dr. Brenner, is evident in our homes, in
the food we eat, the cars we drive and the electrical gadgets we use. Provide specific
examples of these by completing the following:

AREA OF LIFE EXAMPLES OF TECHNOLOGY

The homes in which we live Washing Machine, Vacuum cleaner,
Clothes Dryer.
The food we eat Oven, Mixer, Food processor, Blender,
Bread maker.
The cars we drive Backup Cameras, GPS Vehicle Tracking,
Air-conditioned car, have Wi-Fi, have TV.
The electrical gadget in our homes Doorbell, Motion sensor, Keyless Door
lock.
• Dr. Brenner also suggests that the focus of science and society is uneven, that the
concerns and needs of the developing world do not receive the same attention as those
of the developed world. What evidence might be offered to support this suggestion?
The evidence for the impact of society on science is all around for everyone to see,
mainly in the form of the large (but never sufficient) funding that science enjoys in the
more advanced countries. Society and its arm of action, government, understands that
science has developed powerful methods for solving a large number of problems. What
distinguishes science from all other kinds of problem-solving activities is the demand
that the answers it discovers work in the real world. Science and the technologies it has
spawned form the basis of all human activity, from the houses that we live in, the food
that we eat, the cars that we drive, to the electronic gadgetry in almost every home
that we use to remain informed and entertained.
• Dr. Brenner argues that the public needs to be aware of the factors that determine
the direction in which society steers scientific research. Outline some examples of this
pattern using the organizer below:

SOCIAL FORCES IMPACT ON RESEARCH

Economic forces The impact on research in economic
forces, such as income, education,
employment, community safety, and
social supports can significantly affect
how well and how long we live. These
factors affect our ability to make healthy
choices, afford medical care and
housing, manage stress, and more.
Political will Governments support research because
its findings contribute greatly to social
ends such as the health and wealth of
citizens, causes that get politicians re-
elected and for which people pay taxes.
Of course governments indulge in other
activities that cost much more than
scientific research, and one can always
find military expenditures that could
keep a lot of labs going for a long time
Grant system The impact on research in Grant System
are the resulting increases in local
manufacturing employment and
reductions in unemployment come at a
cost in terms of productivity.
Universities The impact on research in Universities
play an important role as leaders in
teaching and learning, in education,
 research and technology. In teaching
activities, universities provide the
professional training for high-level jobs,
as well as the education necessary for
the development of the personality. The
role of the universities is very important
to all sectors from social as well legal
point of view. Graduates of all disciplines
need knowledge about sustainability
also. Universities can help in providing
with the new knowledge and skills
needed to meet the challenges of
sustainable development in a
community, in raising public awareness
and providing preconditions for informed
decision-making, responsible behavior
and consumer choice. Universities are
considered to have been regarded as
key institutions in processes of social
change and development.

X- Date of Submission: September 30,2020 (through messenger or google

classroom).
(Note: anything that needs to be passed in printed, they can submit it to the Dean’s
office.)