Historical Antecedents in

which Social Considerations

Changed the Course of
Science and Technology
What is technology?
τεχνη – techne “art, skill , cunning of hand”

λογίά – -logia “he collection of techniques, skills, methods,

and processes…

The practical application of knowledge especially in a

particular area

The use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent

things or to solve problems
What is the History of Technology?
the history of the invention of tools and techniques

inventions have enabled people to create and accomplish

many new things

Technological innovations affect, and are affected by, a

society's cultural traditions
Technological artifacts are products of a society’s
economy, a force for economic growth, and a large part of
everyday life
 Science/ Society
Technology
The impact of science and technology is in our homes, in
the food we eat and even the gadgets in our homes.
Give examples by completing the table
Area of Life Examples of Technology

The homes in which we live

The food we eat

The electrical gadgets in our homes

Our mode of transportation

Man’s Quest
How does Technology address Human Needs and
Wants?
Information &
Communica-
tion

Bio-Related
Infrastructure and
Agriculture

Technology

Energy and
Medical
Power

Environmental
Reasons for the advancement of technology
Political/Military

Infrastructure

Communication

Food
 Tools and Technologies

Discuss how do you think the ability to make fire changed life.

What made bronze tools better than stone tool?

From ancient civilizations until now, there have been many inventions, discoveries,
and development of technologies. Many different cultures have had significant
impacts upon technological advances. Give the significance of the following
technologies (Choose 2 from the 5 choices.)
a. Iron smelting ( Iron Age)
b. Paper ( Ancient Egyptians)
c. Using perfumes and dyes ( Ancient India)
d. Magnetic compass ( Ancient China)
e. Automata i.e., vending machines and automatic doors ( Ancient Greece)