Science, Technology, and Society - UNIT 1 Flashcards
It is the scientific study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Science
It is the scientific application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human environment.
Technology
It is a systematic process of empirical investigation.
Scientific Method
The six scientific methods (in proper sequence)
Observation
Hypothesis
Gathering Data
Analyze the Data
Conclusion
Reporting of findings
Characteristics to classify as Science
- Focuses on Natural World
- Goes through Experimentation
- Relies on evidence
- Passes through scientific community
During Pre-Spanish Era, Filipinos were already emerged in different activities. Name the 4 activities.
Weaving
Farming
Mining
Ship Building
In 1946, the Bureau of Science is replaced by what government agency?
Institute of Science
The oldest university in the Asia
UST - University of Sto. Tomas
It was only during his presidency or administration where science was given importance.
Marcos Presidency
What was the coined term used in helping the Philippines to be an innovation hub of Asia?
Filipinnovation
Who was the president of the more known law of the Republic Act 937 or the “Biofuels Act”
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
What field of study was important during Spanish Colonization aside from Religion?
Medicine
During whose term when the Philippines reached the Golden Age of S&T?
Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo
According to the Freud’s Structural Model, it drives man to be socially responsible and behave in acceptable manner.
Superego
Which Act established the National Academy for Science and Technology?
1976: PD 1003
Who created a colored accurate map including the continents, mountains, river, and famous cities?
Al-Muqdishi
What is the primary research center of the Philippines during 1905?
Bureau of Science
Which Act or order establishes Philippine Science High School in Visayas and Mindanao?
1986: EO 1090
What is the refine plank-built warship that early Filipino built that used for trading?
Caracao
They are required to give specific percentage of their wealth for those people in need,
Tithing (Zakat)
Which of the five pillars is we commonly known as “Ramadan”?
Fasting (Sawm)
What are the five pillars or five obligatory acts under the Middle east period?
Witness (Shahada)
Worship (Salat)
Fasting (Sawm)
Tithing (Zakat)
Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The one who prove that the Earth was Spherical.
Aristotle
This term refers as to the period of rebirth from 14 -17th Century. What period is this?
Renaissance
He was the first to use a telescope for astronomical observation.
Galilelo Galilei