Lesson 1: Science and Technology

What is Science?

• The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
• The study of the natural world through observation and investigation
• The development of new technologies
• The application of art and skill

What is Technology?

• The study of the natural world through observation and investigation
• The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
• A systematic body of knowledge
• The discovery of natural phenomena

What is the Latin word for Science?

• Techne
• Scientia
• Scientifica
• Arte

What does the Greek word "Techne" mean?

• Science
• Technology
• Knowledge
• Art and skill

Science is a systematic body of knowledge based on which of the following?

• Speculation
• Myths
• Truth and facts
• Opinions

Which of the following is NOT one of the processes involved in Science?

• Observing
• Investigating
• Hypothesizing
• Speculating

What is Technology often referred to as?

• Pure science
• Applied science
• Theoretical science
• Experimental science

What does Technology aim to achieve?

• To create myths
• To solve practical problems
• To study the stars
• To explain natural phenomena

Which of the following is NOT one of the three kinds of Technology?

• Tools and Gadget
• Process
• Concept
• Product

What is a "Tool and Gadget" in Technology?

• A chemical reaction
• A theoretical concept
• A device used to carry out a particular function
• A philosophical idea