PERFORMANCE TASK #1 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

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Topic: General Concepts and Historical Events in Science, Technology and Society

1. Create a timeline of the major scientific and technological breakthroughs in history.

2. Identify the key individuals and groups who contributed to these breakthroughs.

ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME:

Prehistoric to Ancient Times:
 Early humans: Various
groups of early humas
such as Homo habilis,
contributed to the
inventions of stone tools.
 Mesopotamians: The
development of writing is
often attributed to the
Sumerians in Ancient
Mesopotamia.
 Pythagoras: Known for
Pythagoras theorem.
 Archimedes: Made
significant contributions to
mathematics and physics.
 Claudius Ptolemy: Known
for his work in astronomy
and geography.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION:
 James Watt: Improved the
steam engine, a pivotal
invention of the Industrial
Revolution.
 Various inventors and
engineers: Contributed to
textile machinery,
railroads, and telegraph
technology.
RENAISSANCE AND EARLY
MIDDLE AGES: MODERN PERIOD:
20th CENTURY:  AI-Khwarizmi: A Persian  Johannes Gutenberg:
21ST CENTURY:
mathematician who Inventor of the printing
 Wright brothers (Wilbur contributed to algebra and Various tech companies:
press, which revolutionized
and Orville): Pioneers of introduced the concept of Advancements in mobile dissemination.
information
powered flight. technology,
“algorithms.”  social media,
Nicolaus Copernicus:
 Alan Turing: Played a key
 Roger Bacon: An English and the internet are
Proposed the heliocentric
role in early computer philosopher and scientist attributed to model
companiesof the solar system.
science. known for his experimental like Apple, Facebook and Made
Galileo Galilei:
 NASA and soviet space approach to science. google. groundbreaking
agencies: Led the space  Jennifer Doudna and
astronomical observations
race and achieve the Emmanuelle Charpenter:
using a telescope.
moon landing. Develop the
 CRISPR
Sir Isaacgenre-
Newton:
 Intel: Invented the editing technology.
Formulated the laws of
microprocessor,  Ongoing contributions
motion and and
universal
revolutionizing computing. Al and quantum computing:
gravitation.
Many researchers and
organizations are advancing
these fields.
3. Explain the impact of these breakthroughs on society.

ANSWER: The impact of scientific and technological and breakthroughs on society has been
profound and far-reaching. The agricultural revolution, invention the wheel, development of
writing, iron smelting, and Gutenberg’s printing press have all contributed to the spread of
knowledge. The scientific revolution, led by Copernicus, Galileo and Newton, challenge existing
worldviews and laid the foundation for modern science. The industrial revolution led to mass
production of goods, urbanization and improvements in transportation, communication and
living standards. Advances in electricity distribution networks. The Wright brother’s invention of
powered flight revolutionized transportation and the aviation industry. Space exploration
demonstrated human capability and ingenuity, leading to numerous technological
advancements. Computing has transformed various aspects of society, including
communication, finance, healthcare, and the internet. Genetic engineering Al, and quantum
computing have the potential to revolutionize various fields.