Science, Technology

and Society
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ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
The booming world population during
the nineteenth century onwards
demanded that more goods be
produced at a faster rate. People need
efficient means of transportation to
trade more goods and cover a larger
distance. Machines that required
animals to operate must thus be
upgraded. Faster means of
communication and computation has
been developed.
ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
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.
ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
❖Pasteurization
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.
ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
❖Pasteurization
Louis Pasteur, a French biologist,
microbiologist, and chemist, found a
way to solve a 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.
ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
❖Petroleum Refinery
The modern times demanded
better means of powering homes and
transportation. Samuel M. Kier was able
to invent kerosene by refining
petroleum. Kerosene was later on referred
to as the “illuminating oil” because it was
used at first to provide lighting to
homes. After some time, it was applied for
heating purposes. The development of
kerosene established the petroleum
refinery industry. At present, petroleum is
widely used in powering automobiles,
factories, and power plants, among others.
ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
❖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. Governments 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 addressed 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.
ILO: Iidentify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the course of history

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Modern Times
❖Calculator
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.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
Philippine Inventions
Despite being considered a developing country, the Philippines also
contributes to the global advancement of science and technology. Many of
the discoveries and inventions made by the Filipinos were therefore built from
indigenous materials or created to adapt to the harsh tropical environment.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
1. Salamander Amphibious Tricycle
It has become ordinary for
Filipinos to convert transport vehicles
into something more useful. An
example is the conversion of American
military jeeps in World War II into
jeepneys. Another Filipino innovation
is the addition of a sidecar to a
motorcycle, transforming it into a
tricycle to accommodate more
passengers.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
1. Salamander Amphibious Tricycle
During the rainy season, flooding is a
common occurrence in many years in the
country. Tricycles find it very difficult to
traverse the streets. To remedy the issue, H20
Technologies headed by Dominic N. Chung
and Lamberto Armada, together with Chief
Designer Victor "Atoy" Llave, was able to
invent the Salamander, an amphibious tricycle
that can cross not only flooded streets but
also rivers and lakes. It may also be utilized to
travel from island to island. Since the
Philippines is an archipelago, the Salamander
is a useful invention that has a lot of
potential.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
2. Salt Lamp
One of the major needs in the
Philippines, as a developing nation, is
electrification. Fortunately, a young
Filipina inventor named Aisa Mijeno was
able to invent a lighting system that
utilizes a material abundant in the
Philippines - saltwater. She invented the
Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt)
lamp, an environment-friendly light source
that runs on saltwater.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
2. Salt Lamp
The SALt lamp is safer as it poses
no risk of fire and emits no toxic
gases. Aside from people who live in
coastal areas, it may also benefit those
from far-flung barrios because they can
make their own saltwater by mixing
two tablespoons of salt and a glass of
tap water.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
3. 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 and electricity. Dr.
Fe del Mundo, a Filipino pediatrician and
the first Asian woman admitted into
Harvard Medical School, devised a medical
incubator made from indigenous and
cheap materials which did not run on
electricity.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
3. Medical Incubator
Dr. 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 a makeshift hood to
allow oxygen circulation. Itss main
purpose was to maintain conditions
suitable for a newborn, usually a pre-term
baby. Other breakthroughs in Philippine
medicine attributed to Dr. del Mundo
include her works on the immunization
and treatment of jaundice and the BRAT
diet for curing diarrhea.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
3. Medical Incubator
Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral
illnesses, is endemic in tropical and
subtropical areas, including the
Philippines. This virus is usually transmitted
by Aedes Aegypti mosquito, rampant during
rainy season.
In 2010, the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST-ITDI) was able to
introduce the Mosquito Ovicidal/Larvicidal
Trap System, also known as OL Trap. This trap
system is made of natural ingredients that are
lethal to mosquitos but safe for humans and
the environment.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
4. EJEEPNEY
A major innovation that changed
the transportation industry in the
Philippines was the development of the
jeepney. Because of its usefulness, the
jeepney dominated Philippine streets
and is considered as the primary mode
of transportation of most Filipinos.
ILO: Discuss the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines

Historical Antecedent in the Course of Science and

Technology
Philippine Technologies
The following are Filipino inventions;
4. EJEEPNEY
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.