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Question 1

The 4 inventions of China

Answer 1

1. Papermaking
2. Printing tools
3. Gunpowder
4. Compass

Question 2

The Notable comparisons

Answer 2

Mortality rate
Average lifespan
Literacy rate
Gross Domestic Product

Question 3

Human Flourishing

Answer 3

• Phronesis
• Friendship
• Wealth
• Power

Question 4

Who are the two founders of CVIF?

Answer 4

Dr. Christopher Bernido &
Dr. Ma. Victoria Bernido

Question 5

What are the process skills

Answer 5

• Observing
• Classifying
• Comparing
• Measuring
• Problem solving
• Inferring
• Communicating
• Predicting

Question 6

Traditional knowledge

Answer 6

• Ethno-biology
• Ethno-medicine
• Indigenous farming methods
• Folk astronomy

Question 7

It is a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity, and productivity.

Answer 7

Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)

Question 8

a system of traditional medicine that originated in ancient India before 2500 BC

Answer 8

Ayurveda

Question 9

An ancient texts that describe different surgical and other medical procedures famous in Ancient India.

Answer 9

Susruta Samhita

Question 10

Indus Valley Civilization tried to standardize measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy and designed a ruler called

Answer 10

Mohenjo-daro Ruler.

Question 11

This book of Charles Darwin is considered to be one of the most important works in scientific literature.

Answer 11

The Origin of Species (1589)

Question 12

the term algebra is derived from

Answer 12

al-jabr

Question 13

It is considered to be the oldest known mathematical artifact dated from 35,000 BCE. It is used for multiplication, division, and simple mathematical calculation or a six-month lunar calendar.

Answer 13

The Lebombo Bone

Question 14

Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science

Answer 14

• Ramon Cabanos Barba - tissue culture
• Josefino Cacas Comiso - satellite images
• Fabian Millar Dayrit - herbal medicine
• Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr. - meconium drugs testing
• Lilian Formalejo Patena - plant biotechnology
• Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz - educator and graph theorist
• Gregory Ligot Tangonan - communications technology
• Lourdes Jansuy Cruz - sea snail venom
• Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. - electrical engineering
• Rafael Dineros Guerrero III - tilapia culture

Question 15

Other Filipino scientists who are recognized abroad:

Answer 15

• Caesar A. Saloma - an internationally renowned physicist
• William Padolina - president of National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
• Angel Alcala - marine science
• Edgardo Gomez - marine science

Question 16

Basic education focuses on…

Answer 16

• process skills
• critical thinking skills
• life skills

Question 17

Tertiary education focuses on…

Answer 17

• understanding and
• appreciation of science ideas and scientific works.

Question 18

Science Education in the Philippines

Answer 18

• 1901 - public systematized education in the Philippines formally started when Americans established it.
• 1904 - science was first introduced by Americans as a subject matter of Nature Study
• 1935 - science was introduced again focusing on the study of Nature and Health.
• 1950s - it was then discovered and supported by scientists
• 1957 - science education was established on Grades 1-6 curriculum.
• 1960s - science textbooks were printed and distributed by the United States Operation Mission National Economic Council (USOM-NEC) project.
• UP Science Teaching Center - developed the first generation textbooks, and educators from UK, Germany, and Australia consulted this project.

Question 19

• a foundation of modern science

Answer 19

Indigenous Science

Question 20

Indigenous science is guided by culture and community values such as the following:

Answer 20

• The land is a source of life. It is a precious gift from the creator.
• The Earth is revered as “Mother Earth.” It is the origin of their identity as people.
• All living and nonliving things are interconnected and interdependent with each other.
• Human beings are stewards or trustees of the land and other natural resources. They have a responsibility to preserve it.
• Nature is a friend to human beings–it needs respect and proper care.

Question 21

Some examples of indigenous knowledge:

Answer 21

• Predicting weather conditions and seasons using knowledge in observing animals’ behavior and celestial bodies;
• Using herbal medicine;
• Preserving foods;
• Classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on cultural properties;
• Preserving and selecting good seeds for planting;
• Using indigenous technology in daily lives;
• Building local irrigation systems;
• Classifying different types of soil for planting based on cultural properties;
• Producing wines and juices from tropical fruits; and
• Keeping the custom of growing plants and vegetables in the yard.

Question 22

unique knowledge confined to a particular culture and society

Answer 22

Indigenous Knowledge

Question 23

Science Education in the Philippines:

Answer 23

1. Manila Science High School (MaSci)
2. Philippines Science High School System (PISAY)
3. Quezon City Regional Science High School (Kisay/ QueSci)
4. Special Science Elementary Schools Project
5. Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF)

Question 24

Government Policies on Science and Technology:

Answer 24

• ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
• DOST - Department of Science and Technology
• NRCP - National Research Council of the Philippines
• PAASE - Philippine-American academy of Science and Engineering
• UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization