STS Introduction Chapter 1 Lesson 1

How can science be defined?

• Science as an idea

• Science as an intellectual activity

• Science as a body of knowledge

• Science as a personal and social activity

This event is believed to have started in Europe in the early 16th century and continued up to the 18th century, which was a period of enlightenment when developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed society's views about nature. What event was this?

• Scientific Revolution

• Intellectual Transformation

• Science

• Data Influx Theory

Ethan is exploring whether the following variables lead to the development of Science Ideas, Science Discoveries, and Technology: CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, CRITICAL THINKING.

• YES

• NO

• BOTH YES and NO

• None of the Choices

In a science class, Olivia asked her classmates who proposed a model for the universe where the sun is the center of it?

• Ptolemy

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Aristarchus

• Galileo

Answer explanation

Copernicus had his publication (1953) De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres).

Model of the Universe (planetary motion) proposed by Copernicus:

1. 1. the orbits of Venues and Mercury lay inside the orbit of the Earth

2. 2. The orbits of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter lay outside the Earth's orbit

Is the planetary arrangement of Copernicus correct?

What is the problem with the Copernicus model?

Having Copernicus as a man of Church and a man of Science, do you think the church should intervene in scientific activities?

He was known to join a five-year voyage through the HMS Beagle on the Island of Galapagos. Who was he?

• Robert Brown

• Galileo Galilei

• Charles Darwin

• Ptolemy

Answer explanation

Darwin published a book (1589) The origin of the Species and Descent of Man

How can Darwin's evolutionary theory influence the following field in modern times?

RELIGION

AGRICULTURE

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

He was tagged by Rosenfels (1980) as a towering literary figure and a very talented communicator who did his share to raise the consciousness of the civilized world in psychological matters. Who was he?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• None of the choices

Answer explanation

Sigmund Freud was known for this psychoanalysis.

If you were a scientist, what concept in science would you like to be postulated or what technology should you invent to help you industry (Hospitality Management)?

What was controversial about Freud's psychoanalysis theory?