LESSON 3.

a:
Historical antecedents: social
considerations that changed the
course of science and technology
“If I have seen
further than others,
it is by standing on
the shoulder of
giants”
• Isaac Newton
Stone Age
• Eoliths Early Stone Tools – shaped by nature
• Homo Sapiens – hunting techniques.
• Palaeolithic Man – use of fire
• Cooking
• Pottery
• Fuel
• Illuminating devices
• Mining
• Salt
Stone Age
• Trade
• Agriculture
• Settlement
• Writing
• Transport
• Land
• Water
Bronze Age (Egypt)
• Education - Egypt
• Processing of Raw Materials
• Transport – domestication of animals
• Building
• Metallurgy
• Textile
• Religion
Iron Age
• Politics
• Money
• Literature
Technical Developments
• Later, important developments include application rotary
motion, mills and presses, pulleys and windlasses, as well as
hydraulic and pneumatic devices, water lifts and pumps.
Stages of Development of Greek
Science
• A. Ionian

• B. Athenian

• C. Hellenistic-decline of city states & rise of empires: Alexander

• D. 4th phase, 2nd century onwards; bridge between classical and later
science; not much originality.
Something to read and work on
• Century of genius
• List at least 5 famous people from this period and what are their
contribution to science and technology

• Know at least 4 Filipino contributors and scientists

• Give 3 examples of technological advancements that came from the

roman era