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1. CHAPTER 1
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:
DEFINITION AND PURPOSE
STS 211: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETYGREEN VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC.

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Define science and technology;
Describe the differences in the purpose of science
and technology;
Demonstrate understanding of the impact of
science and technology to human life;
Evaluate the changes that technology can do to
human life and society; and
Assess the impact of science to the human mind
and behavior.

3. POINTS TO PONDER
Science
Technology
Theory
Innovation
Knowledge

4. The developments in science and technology
change not only the society but also humanity.
The relationship between humans and
technology is the main component to which
development takes place. The usage of
technologies in every facet of human life has
significantly changed how humans live and
behave. The advancements in the sciences as
well as in technology are continuously altering
human life.

5. Science is a concept, which
originated from the Latin
concept ‘scientia’ means
‘knowledge’.
What is SCIENCE?

6. Wikepedia
A systematic enterprise that builds and
organizes knowledge in the form of
testable explanations and predictions
about the universe.
SCIENCE DEFINED
The Cambridge
English Dictionary
The systematic study structure and
behavior of the natural and physical world,
or knowledge obtained about the world by
watching it carefully and experimenting.
Merriam Webster
It is a system of knowledge covering
general truth or the operation of
general laws especially as obtained
and tested through scientific method.
The Science Council
The pursuit and application of knowledge
and understanding of the natural and
social world following a systematic
methodology based on evidence.

7. Science made simple
It refers to a system of acquiring
knowledge. It is an organized
systematic field of study.
SCIENCE DEFINED
explorable.com
A branch of systematized knowledge or
study dealing with a body of facts or truths
systematically arranged and showing the
operation of general laws through
observations and experimentation.

8. THE NATURE OF SCIENCE
01
Science is subject to change as
new evidences are found;
02
Science is derived on the
observation of the natural world;
03
Science is creative;
04
Science is based on theoretical
findings.

9. Science has a meaningful purpose
relative to human life, environment
and existence. Largely it purports to
the needs of every living being to
suffice daily need to survive in a
continually evolving environment.
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE

10. Science explains everything that
surrounds the natural world and its
components. It provides ways for us
to understand how it works and
operates;
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE

11. Science builds knowledge for the
purpose of application and greater
understanding;
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE

12. Science seeks ways to solve
existing problems confronting
human life;
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE

13. Science helps in the development
of technology;
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE

14. Science delves on current facts to
construct new explanations to
existing realities.
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE

15. Technology came from the Greek term ‘τέχνη‎ or Techne’ which
means art or skill. This term also refers to ‘λογία and logia which
is the totality of skills, techniques and methods needed to
produce goods and services for the consumption of living
beings.
THE DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY
Technology refers to the tools and techniques needed to control
and manipulate the environment and uplift human conditions
became the fundamental basis for the development of
technology in varied societies and culture across time and space.
These basically are for the benefit of human life and existence.

16. Technology is a result of the new-found knowledge being
applied to engineering or the creation of ways to simplify and
hasten human activities. Such may be exemplified by the
development of tools and machines essential to assist man in
the performance of daily tasks.
THE DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY

17. Technology has the purpose of improving the environment so
that resources may be sustained for the future generations.
THE PURPOSE OF TECHNOLOGY
Technology simplifies human activities for daily survival. It
provides help in our day to day by simplifying most of our tasks
which allows saving time, effort and resources.

18. Technology empower communities through the promotion of
civic awareness and engagement.
THE PURPOSE OF TECHNOLOGY
It provides greater sustainability to communities and societies
through efficiency in resources such as in the purification of
water, manufacturing services and the like.

19. Technology facilitates growth and innovation as it creates a
higher and improved standard of living.
THE PURPOSE OF TECHNOLOGY

20. EUREKA!
Breakthrough in Human Control of the Environment

21. EUREKA!
Initially it took us around 12,000 years to
learn to cultivate the land and benefit from
its fruits.
Around 4,00 years ago, the wheel was created to
facilitate transfer of materials and people from one area
to another in a quicker and easier method. Wheels are
very significant in our everyday life, facilitating
transportationn and commerce.

22. EUREKA!
Some 50,000 years ago, humans used stone for
hunting and for protection. But most of these stone
stools were crude until around 6,000 BC that the
first metal was found and used to create more tools.
Around 125,000 years ago, humans have learned to
control fire after much trial and error. Inability to control
fire means darkness, cold and terrifying environment
especially during night time.

23. EUREKA!
It was in 3,000 BC tha the ability to write and record individual
and communal experiences through pictures was developed.
These writings have preserved the knowledge of those times.
Record keeping became a very important work and skill in
history especially when the paper was invented in China.
Between 300 and 200 BC, the Chinese had developed
the compass, a navigational device that helped in human
exploration. This increased sea trade and contributing to
the Age of Discovery.

24. EUREKA!
Gunpowder, a chemical explosive invented in China in
the 9th century, has been a major factor in military
technology.

25. Directions: Write a reflection paper on the given topic.
Title: The Impact of Science & Technology on Human
Life & Behavior
By: ________________________________________
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