Sts Prelim Modules
Sts Prelim Modules
Sts Prelim Modules
Learning At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
Objectives: A. discuss the interactions between S&T and society
throughout history.
B. discuss how scientific and technological developments
affect society and the environment.
C. identify the paradigm shifts in history.
Discussion/Analysis:
(MO1 -Student Handout)
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A. Sumerian civilization
The Sumerians made many advances that helped their society develop.
1. Cuneiform
• -World’s first system of writing that utilizes word pictures and triangular symbols.
The Sumerians wrote on clay tablets with sharp tools called styluses. The
Sumerians first used cuneiform to keep business records. They also used their
writing skills to write books about history, poems, and math. A new class of
people who wrote and made copies were called scribes.
2. Uruk City
- considered to be the first true city in the world. Sumerians were able to build
the city using only mud or clay from the river, which they mixed with reeds,
producing Sun-baked bricks.
3. The Great Ziggurat of Ur
- the ziggurat also called “the mountain of god” was built in the same manner
that they constructed the City of Uruk. It served as the sacred place of their chief
god, where only their priests were allowed to enter.
4. Irrigation and Dikes
- The Sumerians created dikes and irrigation canals to bring water to farm lands
and at the same time control the flooding of their rivers.
5. Sailboats
- Sailboats were essential in transportation and trading as well as in fostering
culture, information, and technology.
6. Wheel
- the first wheels were not made for transportation but for farm work and food
processes. With the use of the wheel and axle, mass production was made
easier.
7. The plow
- Humans evolved from being food gatherers to farm cultivators. The plow
increased farm production.
8. Roads
- To facilitate faster travel, Sumerians developed the first road with the same
technology they used in making the sun-baked bricks that they laid down on the
ground.
B. Babylonian Civilization
The Babylonians were great builders, engineers, and architects.
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D. Greek Civilization
Greece is an archipelago in the southeastern part of Europe. Known as the
birthplace of western philosophy.
1. Alarm Clock
- The Greek’s alarm clock made use of water (sometimes stone or sand) that
dropped into drums which sounded the alarm.
2. Water Mill
- they were commonly used in the agricultural processes like milling of grains
which was a necessary food processing.
E. Roman Civilization
- Roman Empire was perceived to be the strongest political and social entity in
the west. It was also considered to be the cradle of politics and governance
during that period.
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1. Newspaper
- Gazettes, the first newspapers contained announcements of the Roman Empire
to the people.
2. Bound books or Codex
- With the invention of paper, record keeping was much easier. It marks the
start of stacking up papyrus to form pages of a book. The earlier covers were
made of wax but were later on replaced by animal skin. With the papyrus pages
bound together and covered by animal skin, the ancient roman empire was able
to produce the first book.
3. Roman Numerals
- a number system specifically to address the need for a standard counting
method that would meet their increasing communication and trade concerns.
F. Chinese Civilization
- It is considered to be the oldest civilization in Asia. AKA the middle kingdom,
China is situated on the far east of Asia.
1. Silk
- the Chinese were the ones who developed the technology to harvest the silk
and process it to produce paper and clothing. Silk production resulted in the
creation of a product for trade, which opens china to the outside world, making
way for cultural, economic, and scientific changes.
2. Tea Production
- 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.
3. Great Wall of China
- It is said to be the largest and most extensive infrastructure that the nation
has built. The wall’s construction put the nation among the powerful civilizations
during ancient times.
4. Gun Powder
- a black powder from the mixture of charcoal, sulfur and potassium nitrate that
could generate large amount of heat and gas in an instant. It is widely used to
propel bullets from guns and cannons which caused countless death.
Additionally, gun powder is also used in fireworks during important celebrations
in china.
MEDIEVAL/MIDDLE AGES
The start of this period was marred by massive invasions and migrations. Wars
were prevalent thus, great technology was needed in the fields of weaponry,
navigation, mass production of food and farm, and health.
1. Printing Press
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- 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.
2. Microscope
- Zacharias Janssen developed the first compound microscope. The microscope
was the key in discovering new means in preventing and curing various illnesses.
3. Telescope
- the invention of the telescope helps in the observation of remote objects, was
a great help for navigators.
4. War Weapons
- For open-area battles, people developed cross bows and long bows so that
they could attack the enemies at long ranges. Additionally, in close-range hand-
to-hand combat, soldiers should wear armors, a need address by the creation of
iron body armors. However, body armors were heavy so it leads to the invention
of the chainmail.
MODERN TIMES
Nineteenth century onwards demanded more goods production at a faster rate,
efficient means of transportation and easier means of communication. All these
needs resulted in the development of industries. Conversely, due to massive
industrialization, the modern times again faced more complicated problems.
Food processing and medicine posed some of the bigger challenges since was
of great concern.
1. Pasteurization
- Louis Pasteur, a French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist, invented
pasteurization, the process of heating dairy products to kill the harmful bacteria
that allow them to spoil faster. Other contributions of Pasteur include his work
on molecular asymmetry, fermentation, and vaccination.
2. Petroleum Refinery
- Samuel M. Kier invent kerosene by refining petroleum. Kerosene was referred
to as “illuminating oil” because it was used at first to provide lighting to homes.
After some time, it was applied for heating purposes. Now, petroleum is widely
used in powering automobiles, factories, and power plants.
3. Telephone
- Development of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell was one of the most
important invention of modern time.
4. Calculator
- The creation of modern calculator did not only pave the way for easier
arithmetic calculations, but also resulted in the development of more complex
processing machine like the computer.
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PHILIPPINE INVENTIONS
2. Salt lamp
- Aisa Mijeno was able to invent a lighting system that utilizes a salt water. The
SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) lamp is safer as it poses no risk of fire
and emits no toxic gas.
3. Medical Incubator
- 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. Her incubator was made by
placing a native laundry basket inside a bigger one. Hot water bottles were inserted
between the basket to provide warmth and a makeshift hood to allow oxygen
circulation. Other contributions of Dr. Del Mundo includes her works on the
immunization and treatment of jaundice and the BRAT diet for curing diarrhea.
5. EJeepney
- This modern type of transportation utilizes electricity instead of the more
expensive diesel. It is environmental friendly since it does not emit any smoke and
noise.
Desired Activity:
Activity 01-A: MORSE TYPE:
Instruction: Write;
A. If only the 1st statement is true
B. If only the 2nd statement is true
C. If both statements are true
D. If both statements are false
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1. Science
2. Technology
3. Society
4. Environment
5. Interaction
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REFERENCES:
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Learning At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
Objectives: A. articulate ways by which society is transformed by science
and technology; and
B. analyze the concepts or ideas proposed by the intellectual
thinkers in the field of society.
Discussion/Analysis:
(M02 - Student Handout)
Scientists in all periods of time are driven by their curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to
explore the physical and the natural world. Their love for science is driven by their deep passion
to know and to discover.
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Nicolaus Copernicus was an astronomer who proposed the heliocentric system that
the planets orbit around the Sun; that the Earth is a planet which, besides orbiting the
Sun annually, also turns once daily on its own axis; and that very slow changes in the
direction of this axis account for the precession of the equinoxes.
*Geocentrism=>concept wherein the Earth was at the center of the solar system
-Nicolaus Copernicus, polish mathematician and astronomer, challenged the Ptolemy
model. He stated that “the sun as at the center of the solar system”
*Heliocentrism=>concept wherein the sun was at the center of the solar system
Theory of Evolution
Darwin’s theory of evolution declared that species survived through a process called
"natural selection," where those that successfully adapted or evolved to meet the
changing requirements of their natural habitat thrived and reproduced, while those
species that failed to evolve and reproduce died off. Darwin’s theory of evolution and
the process of natural selection later became known simply as “Darwinism.” At the
time, other naturalists believed that all species either came into being at the start of
the world or were created over the course of natural history. In either case, they
believed species remained much the same throughout time.
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2. The EGO (self) is the human nature of man – the MAKATAO. It builds; it acts
according to laws and morals. It is bound by limits of reality. The ego controls
the ID and acts as mediator between the superego and ID.
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Desired Activity:
Activity 01-A: Shape Up your Mind
b. Catholic teachings were based on the theory that the universe was earth
centered.
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that he was clipping people’s side mirrors as he tried to get ahead of the cars in
front of him.
9. A toddler who wanted another helping of dessert whined incessantly until she
was given another serving.
10. Lyn was thirsty. Rather than waiting for the server to refill her glass of water,
she reached across the table and drank from Mae’s water glass, much to her
surprise.
REFERENCES:
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Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
A. discuss the role of Science and Technology in
Philippine nation building
B. evaluate government policies pertaining to science
and technology in terms of their contributions to
nation building
C. identify actual science and technology policies of
the government and appraise their impact on the
development of the Filipino nation
Discussion/Analysis:
(STS M03 -Students Handout)
The development of the science and technology that affect the development
of the Philippines as a nation.
A. Pre-Colonial Period
>Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine.
Systems of farming and animal raising were also implemented. In addition,
early filipino had already developed different modes of transportation
(terrestrial or maritime).
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Desired Activity:
1. Is the Philippines today (2020) lagging behind Asian countries in Science and
Mathematics? Support your answer.
2. Why is science education not being given much importance in (a) schools and
(b) by the government? Explain your reason.
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REFERENCES:
Government Documents: 1. NEDA. National Development Agenda; Regional
Agenda
Bueno, David Cababaro. Science, Technology, and Society. Mandaluyong City:
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp., 2019.
Ariola, Mariano M. Science, Technology, and Society. Manila: Unlimited Books
Library Services & Publishing INC., 2018
McNamara, D.G., Valverde, V.M., and Ramon Beleno III, 2018. Science
Technology and Society
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