Second Lesson Flashcards
It ravaged Europe and Christians felt the need to further their knowledge in medicine in order to develop a cure.
deadly plague
From Europe, the center of science and technology shifted to
China
mathematics, medicine and astronomy were well-advanced in
India
They developed astronomical tables, new chemicals such as borax, and new techniques.
Islamic civilization
He ordered the establishment of schools which became centers of knowledge and discovery.
Emperor Charlemagne.
He invented the printing press.
Johann Gutenberg
He develop the first compound microscope.
Zacharias Janssen
It is an optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects that helped in the navigators during this time.
Medieval/Middle Ages - Telescope
Weaponries were developed not only as offensive tools but also as a defensive instrument
War Weapons
body of knowledge
‘Science’
It refers to the process of systematic and objective investigation or understanding of the natural world.
‘Science’ is an intellectual activity.
This makes science a way for humans to understand themselves and their world.
‘Science’ is a personal and social activity.
In this definition, ‘technology’ refers to products, inventions and outputs such as the microscope, solar panel and light bulb.
‘Technology’ as artifacts
groups of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group
SOCIETY
a dual interaction which means that they influence each other.
Science and Technology
