Lesson 5

Question 1

relies upon direct observation for forecasting and generating predictions; its power lies in its ability to make connections and perceive patterns across vast cycles of space and time.

Answer 1

Indigenous
Science

Question 2

trained in various specializations such as herbalism, weather observations, mental health, and time keeping.

Answer 2

Indigenous Scientists

Question 3

broadly defined as the knowledge that an indigenous community accumulates over generations of living in a particular environment.

Answer 3

Indigenous Knowledge

Question 4

often refers to a more generalized expression of knowledge associating a people or peoples with “time-honored” ideas and practices associated with an individual or family.

Answer 4

Traditional Knowledge

Question 5

local knowledge developed over centuries of experimentation by our ancestors and are passed orally from generation to generation.

Answer 5

Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs)

Question 6

the author of Philippine Insects, the first authoritative text on insect fauna native to the Philippine archipelago

Answer 6

Dr. Clare Baltazar

Question 7

renowned for her work on cotton research in the Philippines. She was also deeply involved in the research of industrial sunflower production as potential sources of edible oils and livestock feed.

Answer 7

Dr. Filomena F. Campos

Question 8

a chemist and researcher. She studied essential oils that can be collected from Philippine plants.

Answer 8

Luz Oliveros-Belardo

Question 9

known for his studies in botany. He was one of the first researchers to study Philippine medicinal plants and orchids.

Answer 9

Eduardo A. Quisumbing

Question 10

studied the charismatic of grains and proteins and how these affect the quality of rice.

Answer 10

Bienvenido O. Juliano

Question 11

a physicist. He conducted studies on the absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy of rare earth crystals

Answer 11

Melecio S. Magno

Question 12

known for his very practical solutions to agricultural problems. Because he knows that many farmers have very limited resources,

Answer 12

Emil Q. Javier

Question 13

did research on the chemistry of natural products and the medicinal properties of Philippine plants.

Answer 13

Alfredo C. Santos

Question 14

known for his phycology. Phycology is the study of algae. He devoted 3O years of his life to studying an algae called Myxophyceae.

Answer 14

Gregorio T. Velasquez

Question 15

noted for his contributions in engineering. His inventions include the video phone, an alcohol-fueled airplane, a solar energy absorber, an aircraft propeller that is made up entirely of wood,

Answer 15

Gregorio Y. Zara