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1. How did society shape science and how did science shape society?

The society shaped science by the current needs and demands of the society. With

that, knowing the needs of the society make way to scientific researches. The development

of medicine, technological advancements by means of improving the way of living of the

people. On the other hand, Science shaped the society by the views of things around them.

Scientific knowledge have widen people’s perspective about the environment and the

processes of the different discoveries it went through.

2. How do social and human issues influence science?

Social and human issues have influenced science through giving way in exploring

further possibilities and findings that aims to provide solution to different societal

problems. Social and human issues may prompt scientific studies aimed to solve them.

3. How do the political and cultural landscapes of the society affect the development of

scientific culture, science activities, and science literacy?

The political and cultural landscapes of the society affected the development of

scientific culture, science activities, and science literacy greatly by means of Science being

the process of hypothesizing, testing the hypothesis, gathering evidence, comparing results,

and then doing it all over again. Our views in the world mainly came from our discoveries

from scientific methods. These impacts our reasoning and the contrast of facts with

scientific discoveries. Science culture is overruled when any society or cultural entity

adheres to a belief that Faith possibly explains something.

 4. Considering the current state of our society, do you think science literacy among

people has contributed to the growth of our economy?

Yes, science literacy among people has contributed to the growth of the economy

considering the current state of our society. Since Science literacy is highly adaptable, it

makes a lot of people more curious. People tend to look for something new and something

more which opens to new inventions and opens the market for new products that

contributes to economical-growth. Scientific literacy helps us become better. In the field

of technology, medicine, astrology, and the like.

5. How can science influence government policies?

Knowledge is power. Having enough scientific knowledge in the environment

helps the people in the government maximize the resources of its community. Education

or this scientific knowledge helps any state to have a better quality of life which is the

primary goal of a government. In creating government policies, politicians should be aware

of the economical, societal, and environmental problems and issues to come up with the

best appropriate policies that will govern its people.

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1. What are the significant contributions of the Spaniards and Americans to the

development of science and technology in the Philippines?

The significant contributions of the Spaniard and Americans to the development of

Science and Technology in the Philippines is Formal Education. They have founded

Scientific educations that lead to Scientific studies that helped the country in terms of
 medicine, Agriculture, as well as in engineering in creating infrastructures. They have also

introduced technology such as camera, television, and telephones.

2. What can you say about the state of Science and technology during the Spanish and

American period?

The state of Science and Technology during the American period is more

modernized than the Spanish period. Since in the Spanish era, their focus is colonizing the

country and their focus is influencing the people in terms of academics and their culture.

3. How does school science shape science and technology in the country?

School science shape science and technology in the country by giving students and

basically the people in the country a better understanding of why such certain phenomenon

happen. School sciences shape students to be the future engineers, doctors, and other

successful profession that will help our country be better not just in terms of the

development of Science and Technology.