a. Introduction to Science and tecNEW 2

A ppt about science

1. Can you give an example of technology and how it is related to science?

2. What is Science?

3. “Science  is a way of organizing what we already know and learning more by experiments .” – National Institute of Environmental Health Science.

4. Science came from the latin word “ Scientia ” meaning knowledge or to know. It is the effort of discovering and increasing human understanding of how the physical world works. – Wikipedia

5. Science came from the L atin word “ Scientia ” meaning knowledge or to know. It is the effort of discovering and increasing human understanding of how the physical world works.

6. Any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena that entails unbiased observations and systematic experimentations –Britannica

7. Knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observations and experiments. – Merriam-Webster

8. How does Science differ from other Subjects? It uses observations and experiments to describe and explain the things that happen around us .

9. How does Science differ from other Subjects? It uses observations and experiments to describe and explain the things that happen around us .

10. PSEUDOSCIENCE  Studies that are not based on the scientific method (yet are claimed to be scientific).

11. What is Technology?

12. The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area. – Merriam-Webster  

13. Comes from the Greek word “ Techne ” which means art or skill of hand and “ Logia ” meaning collection of techniques, skills, methods and processes used in production of goods and services. – Wikipedia

14. Comes from the Greek word “ Techne ” which means art or skill of hand and “ Logia ” meaning collection of techniques, skills, methods and processes used in production of goods and services. – Wikipedia

15. Technology – with the increase of knowledge and understanding through science, inventions can be used to improve the quality of our lives. This improvement is called technology.

16. Why Science and Technology?

17. The words Science and Technology can and are often used interchangeably. But the goal of science is the search of knowledge for its own sake while the goal of technology is to create products that solve problems and improve human life. Simply put, technology is the practical application of science.

18. Basis for Comparison Science Technology Meaning A methodical way of gaining knowledge on a particular subject through observation and experiments. The practical application of the scientific knowledge for various purposes. What is it? The process of exploring new knowledge The use of laws of science to create new products Effect It is useful It can be useful or harmful Change Does not change Changes continuously Stresses on Discovery Invention Deals with Study of structure and behaviour of the natural and physical world to create evidences Putting those evidences into practice Method of Evaluation Analysis, theory development and deduction Analysis and synthesis of design Use Used to make predictions Simplify the work and fulfil the needs of people

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20. Examples of Technology

21. Information Technology – a broad class of machines that processes data and perform calculations at high speed. Agriculture Robots – machines that help in the farm Architecture – Technologies are used for building elevators and smart windows.

22. 4. Appliances – a general term for technologies that can be found at home. 5. Industrial Machines – are machines that are highly specialized for a specific function such as in mining and factories. 6. Clothing and Accessories – technologies like smart watches are used nowadays.

23. 7. Medical Technology – Hospitals showcase the most numerous advanced technologies that are used nowadays. 8. Assistive Technology – devices that are used to assist impaired people. 9. Space – use of robots and space crafts to observe the universe.

24. 10. Robotics – a class of machines with semi-autonomous capabilities of carrying out a task. 11. Artificial Intelligence – a technology that learns and improves itself. 12. Superintelligence – a type of technology that exhibits intelligence that exceeds the human mind.

25. What are the positive e ffects of technology to the society and to our environment?

26. What do you think are the negative effects of technology to the society and to our environment?

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