Science, Technology and Society, (STS) : Subject Professor: Eng'R Marietes Signey-Cabico

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY, (STS)
SUBJECT PROFESSOR: ENG’R MARIETES SIGNEY- CABICO

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
• What are the contributions of science and technology to the society?
• What is the role of science and technology?
• What are the importance of science and technology to the society?
• What are the examples of science and technology of great importance to the society
INTRODUCTION
• We are living in a world that is a product of science, technology and society. All
positive and negative occurrences in our collective history has a link or caused
developments in science and technology. This is not surprising since the two
streams of science have constantly been observed: first, the search for the truth in
the universe and Second, to make our life easier and safer. Furthermore, as society
and science moves forward there is a greater need to understand it and realizes its
importance for the most practical reason — how to survive — what do we do to
prepare for a disaster or why is it bad to overindulge in sugar and alcohol. This is
why STS is part of the GE curriculum to ensure that we will survive in our age. The
second reason would be to be able to be the maximum what we can be the spirit of
the Renaissance Ideal that will only enhance and not diminish us.
The Four MAIN Thematic Themes of STS
• The teachings of STS can be divided into four main areas and one special topics
area. For the purpose of brevity and clarity the term Science will be used for
Science and Technology. The four main themes :
• Science History, Society and Philosophy

Science in Daily Life
Science and Other Disciplines
Science and National Development
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• Analyses of the past, present and future of science and

technology in society (including their nature, scope, role,
and function) and the social, cultural, political, economic
and environmental factors affecting the development of
science and technology, with emphasis on the Philippine
setting.
Course Objectives
• At the end of this course, the students should be able to
• Explain the creative process of science and technology

• Relate science to other disciplines and cultures
• Discuss the influence of past and current scientific and technological on Philippines and
Global society
• Be aware of the scientific methodology and critical thinking
COURSE SYLLABUS
• Chapter 1: General Concepts and Historical Events in Science, Technology and Society
• Lesson 1: Intellectual revolutions that define SOCIETY
• Lesson 2: Science, Technology and Nation-building
• Lesson 3: Science Education in the Philippines
• Lesson 4 Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines
LESSON 1: INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTIONS THAT
DEFINED SOCIETY
• Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
*discuss how the ideas postulated by Copernicus, Darwin, and Freud
contributed to the spark of scientific revolution: and
* analyze how scientific revolution is done in various parts of the world like in
Latin America, East Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
• Science is as old as the word itself.

• From the genesis of time, science has existed and always interwoven with the society.
• A need to understand what is all about science and its relation to technology and its
effects in society
SCIENCE DEFINITION
* Science is an idea.
- includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and observations about
the natural and physical world.
*Science as an intellectual activity.

- encompasses a systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world.
SCIENCE DEFINITION
* Science as a body of knowledge.

- a subject or a discipline, a field of study, or a body of knowledge that deals with the process
of learning about the natural and physical world.
* Science as a personal and social activity.

- explains that science is both knowledge and activities done by human beings to develop
better understanding of the world around them. A means to improve life and to survive in life.
It is interwoven with people’s life.
• Human beings have embarked in scientific activities in order to know and understand
everything around them. They have persistently observed and studied the natural and
physical world in order to find meanings and seek answers to many questions. They have
developed noble ideas, later known as philosophy, to provide alternative or possible
explanations to certain phenomena. Humans also used religion to rationalize the origins
of life and all the lifeless forms.
• The idea of scientific revolution is claimed to have started in the early 16th century up to
the 18th century in Europe. Why in Europe? The probable answer is the invention of
printing machine and the blooming of intellectual activities done in various places of
learning, and the growing number of scholars in various fields of interest. This does not
mean, however, that science is foreign idea transported from other areas of the globe.
• it is the period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of mathematics,

physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed views of society about nature.
• It explained the emergence or birth of modern science as a result of these developments
from the discipline mentioned.
• THE IDEAS GENERATED DURING THIS PERIOD ENABLED THE PEOPLE TO
REFLECT, RETHINK, AND REEXAMINED THEIR BELIEFS AND THEIR WAYS OF
LIFE.
• It is the golden age for people committed to scholarly life in science but it was also a deeply
trying moment to some scientific individuals that led to their painful death or condemnation
from the religious institutions who tried to preserve their faith, religion, and theological views.
• It is very significant in the development of human beings, transformation of the society, and
the formulation of scientific ideas.
• It also led to the creation of new research fields in science and prompted the establishment of
a strong foundation for modern science.
• It transformed the natural world and the world of ideas.
THE SCIENTISTS
• Scientists in all period of time are driven by their curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to
explore the physical and natural world. Their love for science is driven by their deep passion to
know and discover.
Creativity Scientists Science ideas
Curiosity passion to know Science discoveries
Critical thinking passion to discover Technology

NOTABLE SCIENTISTS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE
• 1. Nicolaus Copernicus
• 2. Charles Darwin
• 3. Sigmund Freud
ACTIVITY #1: CONTRIBUTIONS OF GREAT SCIENTIST IN THE
Instructions: Read or search on the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Charles Darwin

and Sigmund Freud in the field of science. Submit in google classroom/ messenger or in
hard copy using short bond paper with margin 1x1 cm. Search for the answers of the
following questions:
Q1: what is the contribution of Copernicus in the philosophy of science?
Q2. Do you think experimentation is still useful in science in the present time?
Q3. Do you think the Church should intervene in scientific activities?
• su
ACTIVITY #2. CONTRIBUTIONS OF GREAT SCIENTIST IN THE
Q4. What is the contribution of Charles Darwin to modern science?

Q5. How can Darwin’s revolutionary theory influence the following fields in modern times:
a) Economy,,,
b) Agriculture
c) Political Science
d) Religion?
ACTIVITY #2: CONTRIBUTIONS OF GREAT SCIENTIST IN THE
Q5. By looking for other sources and literature, what are the controversies or questions on
Freud’s ideas?
Q6. How can you describe Freud’s ideas as a scientist?
Q7. If Freud is still alive, what do you think are the major changes he would make to his
Theory?
Submit on or before Sept 28, 2020

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY, (STS)

SUBJECT PROFESSOR: ENG’R MARIETES SIGNEY- CABICO

• What are the contributions of science and technology to the society?

• What is the role of science and technology?

• What are the importance of science and technology to the society?

• Science History, Society and Philosophy

• Analyses of the past, present and future of science and

• At the end of this course, the students should be able to

• Explain the creative process of science and technology

• Science is as old as the word itself.

*Science as an intellectual activity.

* Science as a body of knowledge.

* Science as a personal and social activity.

• it is the period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of mathematics,

Curiosity passion to know Science discoveries

Critical thinking passion to discover Technology

Instructions: Read or search on the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Charles Darwin

Q4. What is the contribution of Charles Darwin to modern science?

Submit on or before Sept 28, 2020

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