LESSON 1: INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTIONS  Number system

THAT DEFINED SOCIETY  Modern chemistry

 Experimental medicine

Scientific revolution 3. Africa

1. Science as an idea  Three types of calendars: lunar, solar, stellar

2. Science as an intellectual activity

3. Science as a body of knowledge
4. Science as a personal and social activity LESSON 2: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND
NATION BUILDING

“Science revolution was the period of

enlightenment” Pre-colonial period (Prehistory – 1565)
- embedded in the way of life of the people

INTELLECTUALS AND THEIR IDEAS - in the way they plant their crops

1. Nicolaus Copernicus - in food production

- thought experiment - own belief system

2. Charles Darwin - community organization

- theory of evolution - medicinal use of plants

- How species evolved over time - writing systems

3. Sigmund Freud - weapons for hunting animals

- famous figure in Psychology

- development of psychoanalysis Spanish era (1565 – 1898)
- beginning of formal science

CRADLES OF EARLY SCIENCE - Catholicism

1. Mesoamerica - Spanish language

Inca Civilization - formal education system

 Roads paved with stones - modern western medicine

 Calendar with 12 months
 Suspension bridge
 Inca textiles American era (1898 – 1946)

2. Asia - India - modernization of infrastructure

- universal public education system
 Medicine
 Known for their math - English language
 Manufacturing iron
- improvements in public health and sanitation
 Metallurgical works
- electrification of the country
Asia - Middle East Countries
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Aim of Science Education
1. Internal Influence
 Teaching science – exploring pedagogical
- survival, culture, economic activities theories and models in to help teaching
effectively
2. External influences  Learning science – includes pedagogy and
- foreign colonizers, trade with foreign countries, helping students understand and love science
international economic demands  Understanding science – developing and
applying science-process skills in
understanding the natural world
HOW DOES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CONTRIBUTE TO NATION BUILDING?
SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND
1. Economic development – creation of new TERTIARY
industries, products, and services, which leads to
more possibilities and economic growth 1. Basic Education

2. Healthcare – medical technological - helps students learn important concepts and facts
advancements have improved healthcare results that are related to everyday life

3. Education – technology made learning more - develops passion for innovative things, curiosity to
accessible and engaging study about nature

4. Infrastructure – transportation, communication, - develop strong foundation

and energy systems is now more efficient and
sustainable
2. Tertiary Education
5. Defense – more sophisticated weaponry,
surveillance, and communication systems - developing students’ understanding and
appreciation of science deals and scientific works
- focuses on the preparation of science teachers,
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE scientist, engineers
PHILIPPINES (NRCP)
- advisory body on matters of national interest
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN
NATIONS (ASEAN)
- political and economic union of 10 member states SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
in Southeast Asia
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION
PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS - Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)
(NCRP) - Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES)
- to formulate and widely disseminate information Project
on radiation protection - Quezon City Regional Science High School
- Manila Science High School (MSHS)
- Central Visayan Institute Foundation
LESSON 3: SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
LESSON 4: INDIGENOUS SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Indigenous knowledge – embedded in the daily life

experiences of young children as they grow up

Examples:
- predicting weather conditions and seasons using
knowledge in observing animals’ behavior
- preserving food
- using herbal medicine

Indigenous Science – includes complex arrays of

knowledge, expertise, practices, and
representations that guide human societies