Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Overview

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What is Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?

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The study of how social, political, and cultural values affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics, and culture.

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What are the two main components of man's achievements in science and technology?

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Discovery and Invention.

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What is the scientific method?

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1. Identify the problem. 2. Gather and study information. 3. Formulate hypothesis. 4. Test the hypothesis. 5. Make a conclusion. 6. Verify the conclusion.

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What are the branches of science?

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Natural Science (Physical Science and Biological Science) and Social Science.

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What is technology?

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The use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or solve problems.

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What are the three contexts of technology?

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1. Tool - Physical objects like machines. 2. Technique - Methods or processes. 3. Cultural Force - How technology shapes culture and society.

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What are the three periods of historical development of science and technology?

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1. Stone Age 2. Copper & Bronze Age 3. Iron Age.

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What are the key inventions of the Copper & Bronze Age?

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Use of copper and bronze for tools and weapons, writing systems, and the wheel.

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What is the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

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Developments in textile manufacturing, metallurgy, and transport, driven by the steam engine.

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What are the contributions of Filipino scientists to science and technology?

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1. Angel Alcala - Marine biology, artificial coral reefs. 2. Gavino Trono - Study of tropical marine algae. 3. Eduardo Quisumbing - Botany, plant taxonomy.