GEN ED 7

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND

SOCIETY

AY 2023-2024
Second Semester
Bidan, Justin R
BSAIS 11:00-12:00
ACTIVITY 1

INSTRUCTION: Search the following inventions and write their descriptions

including the inventor in the next column. You may write your answer on a sheet
of paper or type it on a word processor. Upload your answers on the GCR.

INVENTIONS DESCRIPTION

Ancient Wheels Invented around 3500BC in ancient Mesopotamia revolutionized

transportation after it was applied in carts.
Papyrus Invented by Egyptians around 3000BC it was used primarily for writing
and documenting made from the papyrus plant
Shadoof Also known as the “water swinging bucket” originated in egypt 2000BC
it is used for lifting water to higher places.
Antikythera Mechanism An ancient greek mechanism which used to predict astronomical
positions dated around 100 BC
Aeolipile It was invented in ancient greek around the 1st century AD which is a
steam powered device made out of a sphere and a cauldron
Heavy Plough Existed in china around the 1st century AD which revolutionized
agriculture by using cattle to turn over heavy soils more efficiently
Gunpowder A mixture of various chemicals which are saltpeter,sulfur, and charcoal
made a powder initially used for fireworks in 9th century china.
Paper Money The paper money replaced metal coins in 7th century AD firstly recorded
in china
Mechanical Clock A large, weight driven device used to tell time was invented during
medieval europe during the 13th century AD.
Spinning Wheel Invented in india that made textile production more effectively and
efficiently
Jansen’s Compound A magnification device that paved the way of advancements in biology
Microscope and medicine was invented by Zacharias Jansen around the 16th century
Galileo’s First Invented during the 16th century the telescope was used to do
Telescope astronomical study and observation.
Jacquard Loom Invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard it was a loom that punched cards to
create a patter n in textiles.
Engine-powered Invented by the Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur paved the way of
Airplane adding a new mode of transportation which is by air.
 Invented by Philo Farnsworth initially used for communication in
Modern Television replacement for radio with visuals.
Philippine E- Introduced in the early 2000s as an alternative to carbon emitting
Jeepney vehicles to have a more sustainable and environmentally friendly mode
transportation.
Erythromycin It is a antibiotic discovered in 1952 to treat a wide range of bacterial
infections.
Medical Incubator It is a device for premature infants to decrease their mortality rate and
incubate fully.
Mole remover A method for mole removal from surgery to creams.
Banana Ketchup An alternative from tomato ketchup the banana ketchup was invented in
the philippines during WWII