Chapter 1: Lesson A Flashcards
Science comes from the _____ word “ “ which means knowledge.
Latin, scientia
Science is the investigation of the physical world in which experiments can explain matters of concern.
True.
Science is the knowledge of general truths and laws from evidences and theories.
True.
Technology is…
• usage of tools
• a means to an end and a human activity
According to _________ (2009), technology is a means to fulfill a human purpose or collection of devices and engineering practices available to culture.
W. Brian Arthur
Society :
— a community of people of a common goal
What is Science, Technology, and Society?
It is the study of how social, political, and cultural values affect scientific research and technological innovation and how these in turn affect society, politics, and culture.
The STS cycle.
Technology innovation»_space; social values»_space; scientific research»_space; (back to t.i.)
The STS cycle is linked to a pyramid. What are the 4 sections of this pyramid? From top to bottom?
Technology, Engineering, Science, Mathematics
What is the challenge of Science and Technology?
• Proving the Origin of the Universe
• Position of Man in the Universe
• Origin of Man: Theory of Evolution
• Development to society and affects the human life
In the 16th and 17th century, scientists like _______ ________ and ________ _______ argued about the position of the sun to which they had two questions.
Galileo Galilei
Nicolas Copernicus
- Is earth the center of the universe with the sun and all other planets revolving around the sun while rotating in its axis?
- Is the earth revolving around the sun while rotating in its own axis?
origin of man: Theory of Evolution by ______ _____ versus Creation Theory
Charles Darwin
What is the result of science and technology affecting man and his way of living?
It has a direct effect on the economy.
The effects of Science and Technology to the society:
- Face-to-face with Science
- Face-to-fave with Technology
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