Module 1 Lesson 1 GE 4 BEEd 1 1
Module 1 Lesson 1 GE 4 BEEd 1 1
Module 1 Lesson 1 GE 4 BEEd 1 1
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
In pursuance of the above-stated mission, the objectives of the College of Criminal Justice
Education are as follows:
Course Description:
This is a three-unit course which explores the complex, often inexplicit relationship
among language, culture and society. It investigates a variety of topics which are drawn from
the fields of anthropological linguistics and sociolinguistics.
Knowledge
Values
1. explain how Science and Technology affected the society and environment
and vice-versa;
2. identify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of
history; and
3. discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines.
Instruction: On the space provided, write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if it is not.
Limitations
CORE CONTENTS
Activity 1
Instruction: Take a look at your house or even in your room a thing that gives you interest or
perhaps enjoyment whenever you see or use it. Pick it up, take a picture of it and paste / post its
picture on the given box below. After that, give some reasons why you chose it and explain
briefly where did the certain thing come from, what are its uses and how was it discovered or
invented/ created.
Description/Explanation:
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EXPLORE: Beginning of Everything
Science comes from the Latin word scientia, meaning ‘knowledge’. It refers to a
systematic and methodical activity of building and organizing knowledge about how the universe
behaves through observation, experimentation of both. According to the famous American
science historian, John Heilbron (2003, p. vii), “Modern science is a discovery as well as an
invention.” Heilbron considered science as a discovery of regularity in nature, enough for natural
phenomena to be described by principles and laws.
Science as Knowledge
“With his germ theory of disease, Pasteur made a seminal contribution to modern
medical science”, Here science refers to the organized, well-founded body of knowledge of
natural phenomena contributions to which have been made by thousands of men and
women.
Technology as Technics
Technology will sometimes be used to mean and refer to material products of human
making or fabrication. These items are called as Technics (McGinn R.E. 1991). Technics then
are the “material artifacts”, in anthropological term or “hardware” in engineering term,
produced by a person or group of persons. The subcategories of technics include tool, devices,
machines, implements and utensils (McGinn R.E. 1991).
Technology as a Technology
Consider this use of technology: “Great progresses have been made in bicycle
technology since World War II” Here, unlike in the previous sense, technology do not mean or
refer directly or primarily to a particular (namely the bicycle). Rather, a technology refers to the
complex of knowledge, methods, materials and if applicable constituent part (themselves
technics) used in making a certain kind of technic (at a certain point in time).
In this part, technology will often use to refer to a distinctive form or kind of human
cultural activity, just as the term art, law, medicine, sport and religion are often used to refer to
distinctive forms of human practice. Engineering is one branch of technology viewed as a kind
of human activity. In particular, engineering is the professionalized field of technological activity
devoted in organizing the design, production and operation of technics and technical systems to
meet practical human needs.
The 2011 landing of Curiosity Rover in Mars and the 2019 China’s Chang’e Mission that
landed at the far side of the moon were great tributes to American superiority and a great leap
for Chinese technology. With these achievements, technology does not refer only to the specific
technics and related technologies involved, or to one of the activity forms through which they
were developed. Rather, it refers to the societal enterprise of technology that is complex of
knowledge, people skills, organizations, facilities, technics, physical resources, methods and
technologies that are taken together and in relationship to one another are devoted to the
research, development, production and operation of technics.
Activity 2
Instruction: Basing from what you have read, make your own definition of the following Acrostic
words.
S-_____________________ T-___________________________
C-_____________________ E-___________________________
I-_____________________ C-___________________________
E-_____________________ H-___________________________
N-_____________________ N-___________________________
C-_____________________ O-___________________________
E-_____________________ L-___________________________
O-___________________________
G-___________________________
Y-__________________________
Activity 3. Science and technology affect society in general. These are follows:
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
Activity 4.
Instructions: In a Venn diagram, show the possible logical relationship between: a. science and
technology, b. science and society, c. technology and society, and d. science-technology-
society. You will write also the effects of each part to the other (for example the effect of
science to technology and to society and or the effect of society to science and technology
and vice- versa). Put your answers on the lines below the diagram.
a c
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According to popular American scientist, Carl Sagan, quoted in Tom Head’s (2006) book:
In general, STS applies methods drawn from history, philosophy, and sociology to study
the nature of science and technology and ultimately judge their value and place in society. As
an interdisciplinary field, the emergence of STS was a result of questions about society and
technology’s dynamic interaction with various aspects of society and was viewed as a socially
embedded enterprise. This, as the Kennedy School affectively encapsulates, STS seeks to
bridge the gap between two traditionally exclusive cultures – humanities (interpretative) and
natural sciences (rational) – so that humans will be able to better confront the moral, ethical,
and existential dilemmas brought by the continued developments in science and technology.
EXPLAIN: Deepening Your Understanding
Activity 5
1. Should we stop the progress made by Science and Technology since some of its results
impose threats to our world? Support your answer.
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2. Explain Tom Head’s quote, “We live in a society absolutely dependent on Science and
Technology and yet have clearly arranged things so that almost no one understands Science
and Technology. That’s a clear prescription of danger.”
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3. Give at least 5 ways you can do to value the progress and changes made by Science and
Technology.
a.________________________________________________________________________.
b. ________________________________________________________________________.
c. ________________________________________________________________________.
d. ________________________________________________________________________.
e. ________________________________________________________________________.
4. Do you think that the mankind continues to exist and prosper even if there is no Science and
Technology? Support your answer.
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5. Is it possible that technology could exist without science and or vice-versa? Why do you
think so?
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Activity 6
Instructions: Read Lewis Wolpert’s The Medawar Lecture 1998 Is Science Dangerous?
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1569503/). Then, create a synthesis paper
about it with the following key points:
o Do you think the advancement of Science and technology imposes greater evil to our
society? Why or why not?
Note: Please submit your output in flare or you may print out a hard copy and submit it
personally in your instructor.
EVALUATE:
Activity 7
Instruction: Choose one (1) from the given pictures below and put a check on the box provided
for each picture. After picking a picture, answer the following questions that follow basing from
what picture you chose.
BIOCHEMICAL WARFARE
2. How does this particular issue or problem impact the well-being of humans today? (10 pts)
3. Why is it important for people to study and learn about STS as an academic field, especially
in addressing the issue or problem depicted in the photograph? (10 pts)
TOPIC SUMMARY
Post- Assessment
Instruction: On the space provided, write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if it is not.
Book Reference
Ariola, M. (2018). Science, Technology, and Society. Unlimited Books Library Services and
Publishing Incorporated
McNamara, D., et.al. (2018). Science, Technology, and Society. C & E Publishing
Incorporated
Quinto, E. J., et.al. (2019). Science, Technology, and Society. C & E Publishing
Incorporated
Wolpert, L. (2005). The Medawar Lecture 1998? Is Science Dangerous? Retrieved on July
7, 2020 at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1569503/
Discuss inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history;
Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines; and
Construct a graphic organizer that shows the timeline of different civilization and their
discoveries and inventions.
Instruction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided.
a. Babylonian Civilization
b. Sumerian Civilization
c. Greek Civilization
d. Roman Civilization
a. Cuneiform
b. hanging gardens
c. Papyrus
d. watermills
a. lipstick
b. hair brush
c. wig
d. earrings
a. newspaper
b. water clock
c. sailboat
d. wheel
a. Sumerian
b. Roman
c. Greek
d. Chinese
a. Chinese
b. Indian
c. Sumerian
d. Babylonian
____7. A major development that changed the transportation industry in the Philippines was the
development of the __________.
a. bus
b. bicycle
c. motorcycle
d. jeepney
____8. The Salamander Amphibious Tricycle is invented due to the reason that Philippines is
a/an ____________.
a. archipelago
b. small country
c. poor country
d. developing country
____9. This is an invention during the Medieval or Middle Ages that is used in the medical
profession.
a. telescope
b. microscope
c. sphygmomanometer
b. Dominic N. Chung
c. Galileo Galilei
d. Louis Pasteur
*Concept Map
Ancient Times
1. Sumerian
Civilization
2. Babylonian
Civilization
3. Egyptian
Civilization
4. Greek Civilization
5. Roman
Civilization
6. Chinese
Civilization
Modern Times
1. Philippine Inventions
(This map above presents the Historical development of Science and Technology)
CORE CONTENTS
Instruction: In column A you will find pictures of inventions or technologies, try to find its
name on column B. Write your answer on the space provided.
Column A Column B
_____2. b. Telegraph
_____3. c. Transistors
_____4. d. ATM
_____5. e. Drones
g. Resistors
ANCIENT TIMES
In the ancient times, people were concerned with transformation and navigation,
communication and record-keeping, mass production, security and protection, as well as
health, aesthetics, and architecture. The driving force as to which why people strive to achieve
these is the desire to raise the quality of life of the people.
Transportation was significant during that time because people were trying to
go to places and discover new horizons. They travelled to search for food and find better
locations for their settlements. They also travelled to trade their surplus goods in exchange for
things that they lacked. Navigation assisted them in journeys to unfamiliar and strange areas
in the world. It allowed them to return home after they discovered new places or completed an
important trade with another group of people.
As the population increases the demand for food and other basic necessities also
increases. This condition also implied that people must be able to produce food at a given
time and space since resources were getting scarcer a more people struggled to share the
basic necessities. Thus people needed a form of technology that would enable them to
increase food production/ supplies and other survival needs without them travelling more or
working harder.
Weapons and Armors were important as well in the discovery of new places or
the establishment of new alliance. Conflicts are common especially if different groups
struggled to control vital resources. Stronger nations tended to invade weaker ones and take
much needed resources. As such, the development of weapons and armors for security and
protection was considered a major achievement.
A primary challenge they faced was the conservation of life. Different illnesses
and diseases, both natural and man-made, hampered the full potential of a human being.
Given the predicament, Science and Technology played a major role in the discovery of cures
to, if not the prevention of illnesses.
With all these in mind, one can conclude that the developments in Science and
Technology, aside from affecting the lives of the people, were the results of many PRIOR
ANTECEDENTS. Out of necessity, people in ancient times were able to discover and invent
things that would impact the lives of the modern people.
Activity 2
Instruction: Write True if the statement is correct and if the statement is False, underline the
word/ words that make(s) it wrong and write the word that makes the statement correct.
________1. Inventions are made by hasty improvements to earlier works from different
timelines.
_________2. As the population increases the demands for basic necessities decreases thus
people needed a form of technology that help them cope up with the changing
world.
________3. Transportation, Communication, Armors and Weapons are some of the concerns
back then that made people think they need to improve their way of living.
________4. Science and technology helps the people in the field of medicine by way of
discovering cures and even preventing illnesses.
________5. The desire to raise the quality of life of the people is the main driving force as to
why people need to discover and invent things.
Sumerian Civilization
Sumeria is located on the southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians are
known for their high degree of cooperation with one another and their desire for great things.
This desire pushed them to develop many things connected with science and technology.
Cuneiform
A sample of Sumerian’s
Cuneiform
The Great Ziggurat of Ur
Sailboats
Another challenge of Sumerians was transportation. At that time, the wheel was not yet
invented; the main mode of transportation was through waterways such as rivers and seas.
Boats were used to carry large quantities of products and were able to cover large distances.
However they wanted to discover faraway lands to settle since the population was getting
larger, and boas were not enough to accommodate more people and products. They needed a
mode of transportation that did not require much human resource. Some sources attribute to the
Sumerians the invention of sailboats to address their increasing demands.
Wheel
The Plow
Another farm technology invented by the Mesopotamians is the plow. Human evolved from
being food gatherers to farm cultivators. However, farmers needed a technology which would
enable them to dig the ground where seeds would be planted. The plow was invented to dig the
earth in a faster pace. As the plow breaks the ground, the farmer would just drop the seeds and
farm work would already be done. With this tool, farmers could cultivate larger parcels of land
faster, enabling them to mass produce food without taking so much effort and time.
Roads
In order to facilitate faster and easier travel, the Sumerians developed the first roads. With this
work, the flow of traffic became faster and more organized. They made the roads with the same
technology they used in making the sun-baked bricks that they laid down on the ground. They
later poured bitumen, a black sticky substance that is similar to asphalt, to smoothen the roads.
The invention of roads was very useful especially during the rainy season when traveling in soft
and muddy roads proved to be too difficult.
Mesopotamian plow
Babylonian Civilization
Babylonian civilization emerged near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The Babylonians
were great builders, engineers, and architects. One of their major contributions is the hanging
gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Another, early civilization famous for its legacy is the Egyptian civilization, located in
North Africa. Many stories tell about the engineering feats of the Egyptians especially regarding
the infrastructures established by the Pharaohs. Aside from engineering technology, the
Egyptians have contributed other practical things that world now considers as essential. It is
thus safe to say that the pyramids are not the only contribution of the Egyptian civilization to the
modern world.
Ink
When the Egyptians invented the papyrus or the paper, engraving ceased to be used in
writing. As a result, the Egyptians invented ink by combining soot with different chemicals to
produce inks of different colors. The ink must withstand the elements of nature since it was used
to record history, culture, and codified laws. It must also be tamper-proof so that people could
not simply tinker with those written down by authorities.
Hieroglyphics
Like the Sumerians, the Egyptians also developed a system of writing using symbols,
known as hieroglyphics. Although some say that hieroglyphics was adapted from the early
writing system established in Mesopotamia as a result of trade between civilizations, the
Egyptians believed that this writing can be still seen today and remains to be as famous as the
pyramids where they were found. Hieroglyphics was the language that tells the modern world of
the history and culture of the ancient Egyptians. Their records were well-preserved since they
were carved at the walls of pyramids and other important Egyptian structures.
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Cosmetics
Wig
Another cosmetic invention of ancient Egyptians is the wig. At present, wigs are used to
enhance the appearance of the people who are balding or those who want to try new hair
trends.
Egyptian Water
Clock
Greek Civilization
Greece is an archipelago in the southeastern part of Europe. Known as the birthplace of
western philosophy, some of the major achievements of the Greeks include in-depth works on
philosophy and mathematics. More than coliseums and the Olympics, the Greek civilization has
contributed much to the world especially in the fields of Science and Technology.
Alarm Clock
One of the most utilized gadgets today that was invented by the ancient Greeks is the
alarm clock. Although the alarm clock during that time did not resemble the present- day alarm
clock, the purpose was just the same- to tell an individual
when to stop or when to start. The ancient Greek’s alarm
clocks used large complicated mechanisms to time the
alarm. They made the use of water (or sometimes small
stones or sand) that dropped into drums which sounded the
alarm. Plato was believed to have utilized an alarm clock to
signal the start of his lecture.
Water Mills
Watermills were also considered as one of the most important contributions of the Greek
civilization to the world. They were commonly used in agricultural processes like milling of
grains which was a necessary form of food processing during that time. Because milling was
made possible by the use of watermills, the mass production of rice, cereals, flours, and the like
became common. Watermills were considered better than mills powered by farm animals
because they required less effort and time to operate since the farmer did not have to raise
animals. They only required access to rivers or flowing water where a mechanism of a large
wheel with small “buckets” of water attached to it could be installed.
Roman Civilization
The Roman Empire was perceived to be the strongest political and social entity in the
west. It was considered to be the cradle of politics and governance during that period. Because
the Roman Empire was so large, other civilization looked up to it as their model in terms of
legislation and codified laws. Aside from their contributions in politics, a lot of discoveries and
inventions still relevant today can be attributed to the Roman Empire.
Newspaper
One of the major contributions of the Romans is the newspaper. The first newspaper,
known as gazettes, contained announcements of the Roman Empire to the people. Made before
the invention of paper, these gazettes were engraved in metal or stone tables and then publicly
displayed. When paper was invented, it became easier for the Romans to “publish” matters that
needed the attention of the Roman citizens. In fact, with the advent of paper, minutes of the
proceedings of the Roman senate were done in shorthand. These documents were recorded.
This way, the Romans enjoyed easy access to government information the same way we
benefit from present-day newspapers.
With the invention of paper, it became easier for civilizations to write down everything
that happened in their time. Record-keeping was much easier since paper did not easily break,
was lightweight, and did not occupy much space. As a result, civilizations became fond of
record-keeping, especially documenting historical events and newly legislated laws.
Bound Books
Roman Architecture
Roman architecture is one of the most visual contributions of the ancient Roman Empire
to the world. Roman architecture was considered a continuation of Greek architecture, hence,
the resemblance. However, Roman architecture was still regarded as pioneering since the
Romans were able to adapt new building and engineering technology on architectural designs
established in the past. In this manner, they were able to preserve great and elaborate
architectural designs because they could produce sturdier and stronger infrastructures. The
romans were also able to creatively redesign old architectural patterns to adapt to the new
trends at that time. This development in the field of engineering and architecture was fully
supported and funded by the Roman government so they were able to implement major projects
such as large churches (cathedrals and basilicas), aqueducts, coliseums, amphitheaters, and
even residential houses. The quality of these majestic Roman structures can be seen by the
way they withstood time and the harsh elements of the environment. Today, people of the world
still enjoy these marvels. These structures are proofs of ancient Roman technology.
Roman Numerals
Although other number systems had already been established before the Roman numeral,
these old systems could not keep up with high calculation requirements due to the increasing
rate of communication and trade among nations. Since the Roman Empire was expanding, it
had to deal with many nations to maintain its power. For this reason, the Romans devised their
own number system specifically to address to the need for a standard counting method that
would meet their increasing communication and trade concerns.
Although the Roman numeral is no longer widely used today due to its inherent limitations, quite
a number of enthusiasts would still use it over other more popular number systems, like the
Hindu-Arabic system, due to its aesthetic and historical value.
Chinese Civilization
The Chinese is considered to be the oldest civilization in Asia, if not the world. Also
known as the middle kingdom, China is located on the far east of Asia. It was famous among
other ancient civilizations because of its silk trade. Not a great amount was written about ancient
China partly due to its distance from the other civilizations. Despite its less popular status
among the early civilizations, one cannot discredit the significant contributions of Chinese
civilization to the world.
Silk
Tea Production
Tea is a beverage produced by pouring hot or boiling water over crushed or shredded
dried tea leaves. It was believed that the first tea was drunk by a Chinese emperor. Tea
production was developed when an unknown Chinese inventor created a machine that was able
to shred tea leaves into strips. This machine was done using a wheel-based mechanism with
sharp edges attached to a wooden or ceramic pot. Chinese were able to increase their
production of tea and trade with other nations. Thus, China became known for its tea exports
aside from its silk producers.
Great Wall of China
Once considered the only man-made structure that could be seen from outer space, the
Great Wall of China is said to be the largest and most extensive infrastructure that the nation
built. It was constructed to keep out foreign invaders and control the borders of China. Made
with stone, brick, wood, earth, and other materials, it showcased the extent of Chinese
engineering technology at that time. The structure was so massive and strong that it was said to
have literally divided China from the rest of the world.
Gunpowder
The gunpowder is one of the most interesting inventions in China. Originally, it was
developed by Chinese alchemists who aimed to achieve immortality. They mixed charcoal,
sulfur and potassium nitrate, but instead of creating an elixir of life, they accidentally invented a
black powder that could actually generate large amounts of heat and gas in an instant.
Ironically, instead of prolonging life, gunpowder is widely used to propel bullets from guns and
cannons which cause countless deaths. In fact, gunpowder-propelled weapons are preferred by
raiders who plan to attack at a distance. The same weapons are also used to dissipate any
attempts of invasion. On the other hand, gunpowder is also used in fireworks during important
celebrations in China.
Printing Press
After the Chinese developed woodblock printing, Johann Gutenberg was able to invent
the printing press, a more reliable way of printing using a cast type. He utilized wooden
machines that extracted juices from fruits, attached to them a metal impression of the letters,
and pressed firmly the cast metal into a piece of paper, which then made an exact impression
on paper.
Microscope
Another invention in the Middle ages is the microscope. Growing populations caused
massive migration and urbanization during the period. More and more people transferred to
polluted and populated urban areas which resulted in more people getting sick and needing
medical attention. To develop the proper medicines for illnesses, experts must understand the
sickness through an investigation. Thus, they needed a device that could magnify things
invisible to eye. Guided by the principles used for the invention of eyeglasses in earlier years,
Zacharias Janssen was able to develop the first compound microscope. With his device, people
were able to observe organisms that were able to observe organisms that were normally
unseen by the naked eye. The microscope was the key in discovering new means in preventing
and curing various illnesses (Davidson, 2015).
Telescope
War Weapons
Since wars were widespread during the Middle Ages, great development in the
weaponry technology also occurred. All sides must develop weaponries not only as offensive
tools but also as defensive instruments. For open- area battles, people developed cross bows
and long bows so that they could attack the enemies at long ranges, keeping themselves safe
with the protection of walls and fortresses. Additionally, in close- range hand-to-hand combat,
soldiers should wear something to protect themselves, a need addressed by the creation of iron
body arrows. However, body armors were heavy and limited their movements. The problem was
eventually solved by the invention of the chainmail.
Modern Times
The booming world population during the nineteenth century onwards demanded that
more goods be produced at a faster rate. People needed efficient means of transportation to
trade more goods and cover a larger distance. Machines that required animals to operate must
thus be upgraded. Faster and easier means to communicate and compute should be developed
to establish communications between among nations. All these needs resulted in the
development of industries. However, due to massive industrialization, the modern times again
faced more complicated problems. Food processing and medicine posed some of the bigger
challenges since health was of great concern.
Pasteurization
As people were able to develop better means of production to meet the needs of the
population, food preservation and food safety became an issue. The challenge to keep
manufactured food from deteriorating was greater for dairy products, especially milk, since they
usually spoiled faster. These goods needed to be consumed almost immediately after
production or they would cause illness like diphtheria, food poisoning, and typhoid fever. Since
transporting, these products would also take time, it would be impossible to trade them.
Louis Pasteur, a French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist, found a way to solve the
problem. He invented pasteurization, the process of heating dairy products to kill the harmful
bacteria that allow them to spoil faster. Through this process, milk could be stored and
consumed for a longer period. It also prevented illnesses caused by harmful bacteria
(Macalester College, 2010). Other contributions of Pasteur to science, technology, and medicine
included his works on molecular asymmetry, fermentation, and vaccination.
Pasteurization process
Petroleum Refinery
Telephone
The more people got connected by trade and exploration, the more they needed
a way to easily maintain these connections and communicate with each other in real time.
Government likewise needed some kind of communication system which would allow them to
administer their states well. Important day-to-day decisions must be discussed and addresses at
the fastest time possible. Thus, the development of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell
was one of the most important inventions at that time.
Although an earlier version of the calculator had already been developed, circumstances
in the modern times required a faster way to compute more complicated equations. Computing
devices must also be easy to carry since they would be utilized on a day-to-day basis. The
creation of modern calculators did not only pave the way for easier arithmetic calculations, but
also resulted in the development of more complex processing machines like the computer.
Modern computer
Philippine Inventions
Despite being considered a developing country, the Philippines also contribute to the
global advancement of science and technology. It is quite remarkable to note the ingenuity of
the Filipinos despite the lack in resources. The Philippines is known to be one of the most
vulnerable countries in terms of natural disasters. Many discoveries and inventions made by the
Filipinos were therefore built from indigenous material or created to adapt to harsh tropical
environment.
It has become ordinary for Filipinos to convert transport vehicles into something more
useful. An example is the conversion of American military jeeps used in World War II into
jeepneys. Another Filipino innovation is the addition of sidecar to a motorcycle, transforming it
into a tricycle to accommodate more passengers.
SALt Lamp
SALt Lamp
Medical Incubator
A common problem in the Philippines is the high mortality rate of newborn babies. One
reason for this problem in the 20th century was the lack of available incubators especially in far-
flung areas due to lack of resources and electricity. Dr. Fe del Mundo, devised a medical
incubator made from indigenous and cheap materials which did not run on electricity. Del
Mundo’s incubator was made by placing a native laundry basket inside a bigger one.Hot water
bottles were inserted between the baskets to provide warmth and makeshift hood to allow
oxygen circulation.
DOST-ITDI OL Trap
Ejeepney
A major innovation that changed the transportation industry in the Philippines was the
development of the jeepney. This iconic public utility vehicle was built using the military jeeps
left by the Americans after World War II.The chassis and the bodies of the military jeeps were
extended to accommodate more load and passengers. Because of its usefulness, the jeepney
dominated Philippine streets and is considered as the primary mode of transportation of most
Filipinos. However, the diesel-powered jeepney produces large quantities of black smoke, and
is usually a major contributor of noise pollution due to its primitive exhaust system. To counter
these disadvantages, the electric jeepney (Ejeepney) was developed. This modern type of
transportation utilizes electricity instead of the more expensive diesel. It is environment-friendly
since it does not emit any smoke and noise.
The items discussed in this module are only some of the great inventions and
developments during the different time periods. There are still more innovations and discoveries
that were made in the course of history that changed the world.
Activity 3
Activity 4
Instruction: Choose your partner, and together you will choose one (1) topic below that you two
would like to tackle. Answer the question with in-depth analysis.
1. Which advancement of the Sumerians is better or greater, the irrigation and die or the
cuneiform? Defend your answer. (note: You should pick one only)
2. Which technological advancement of the Middle Ages is greater, the microscope or
telescope? Defend your answer. (note: You should pick one only)
3. Which technological advancement is better, the medical incubator or the amphibious
tricycle? Defend your choice. (note: You should pick one only)
1. How did the developments in science and technology shape the human history?
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2. Do you think that the Philippine government is emphasizing the development of Science
and Technology? Why?
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3. Can our country, the Philippines, compete with other countries when it comes to the
advancement of Science and Technology?
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5. With the development of LED lights, do you think that SALt Lamp is a relevant invention?
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6. Given that Philippines is a developing country, do we really need to allocate or invest big
time on Science and Technology agencies like Department of Science and Technology
(DOST)?
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Activity 5
Instruction: You are going to choose an invention or one great achievement during the three
(3) time periods (ancient, middle, modern) and Philippine inventions. Your chosen invention/
achievement may or may not be discussed accordingly in this module which means you can
search or surf the web/ internet for more information. Afterwards, accomplish the following:
1. Draw/ Print a picture of your chosen achievement/ invention and paste it on any word
document (preferably MS Word). You should design the theme of your work appropriately to the
time period you have chosen.
2. Explain in your own words how each invention works. Also identify their use and purpose.
Paste the information right below the picture. Conclude your activity by discussing how this
invention imparted the people and society during the time period when they were made.
Rubrics:
Total 50
1. What paves way for the Romans to contribute with the development of the first ever
newspaper?
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2. Why is the invention of the wheel considered as a major achievement during the
Mesopotamian time?
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5. How does Science and Technology help a developing country like Philippines?
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6. What do you think will happen to our world if Science and Technology is not developed?
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Activity 7
Instruction: You are going to make a graphic organizer that shows the timeline of different
civilization and their inventions. These inventions should come up with a label and its uses or
purpose. You can make the activity on any word document (preferably MS word) and then, you
will submit the activity at Flare.
TOPIC SUMMARY
Instruction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided.
a. Babylonian Civilization
b. Sumerian Civilization
c. Greek Civilization
d. Roman Civilization
a. Cuneiform
b. hanging gardens
c. Papyrus
d. watermills
a. lipstick
b. hair brush
c. wig
d. earrings
a. newspaper
b. water clock
c. sailboat
d. wheel
a. Sumerian
b. Roman
c. Greek
d. Chinese
b. Indian
c. Sumerian
d. Babylonian
____7. A major development that changed the transportation industry in the Philippines was the
development of the __________.
a. bus
b. bicycle
c. motorcycle
d. jeepney
____8. The Salamander Amphibious Tricycle is invented due to the reason that Philippines is
a/an ____________.
a. archipelago
b. small country
c. poor country
d. developing country
____9. This is an invention during the Medieval or Middle Ages that is used in the medical
profession.
a. telescope
b. microscope
c. sphygmomanometer
b. Dominic N. Chung
c. Galileo Galilei
d. Louis Pasteur
REFERENCES
Book Reference
McNamara, D., et.al. (2018). Science, Technology, and Society. C & E Publishing
Incorporated
Quinto, E. J., et.al. (2019). Science, Technology, and Society. C & E Publishing
Incorporated