Science, Technology, and

Nation-building
At the end of this chapter, you must
have:
 Explained how early Filipinos applied scientific principles
in their daily living;
 Presented government policies on science and technology
and explained their importance to the nation; and
 Discussed the role of science and technology in nation-
building
Pre-colonial Period
 Filipinos used plants and herbs as medicines
 They implemented farming and animal-raising systems
 They developed different modes of transportation
(terrestrial or maritime)
 Cordillera natives built rice terraces incorporating
complicated irrigation systems
Colonial Period

 Spaniards built roads, bridges, and other large

infrastructures
 They developed health and education systems enjoyed by
the principalia class
 Americans established Bureau of Science to nurture
development in science and technology
Post-colonial Period

 President Marcos established PAGASA, NAST, NSTA (DOST)

Activity 3: President’s Achievement in
Science and Technology
 Divide yourselves into six groups
 Each group will be assigned to a President after Marcos
 Identify some achievements in the field of science and
technology under the assigned administration
 Trace how they helped shape the Philippines as a Nation
 Show your findings to class through a 5- to 10-minute
creative video presentation
Unit Exam: (By pair)
 Research, present, and make a stand on science and
technology issues that currently affect the Philippine society

 Criteria:
 Content and Relevance - 30%
 Analysis - 40%
 Creativity and Teamwork - 30%
 Total - 100%