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The document outlines the relationship between science, technology, and society, emphasizing their development through history. It highlights key advancements from ancient civilizations to the 20th century, including significant inventions and figures that shaped scientific progress. Additionally, it mentions notable contributions from the Philippines in the field of science and technology.

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY (STS) –

REVIEWER

General Idea
1 Science – systematic study of nature
2 Technology – application of scientific knowledge
3 Society – humans affected by and influencing science and technology
4 Science and technology develop through continuity and change and become public knowledge
once shared

Ancient Civilizations
Sumerian Civilization: Cuneiform writing, Uruk City, Ziggurat of Ur; focus on administration,
engineering, and writing.

Babylonian Civilization: Advanced mathematics, astronomy and astrology, Babylonian calendar;


science used for state and governance.

Egyptian Civilization: Papyrus, hieroglyphics, clocks, medicine and mummification, metallurgy and
cosmetics.

Greek Civilization: Logic and reasoning, medicine, biology by Aristotle, water mill, crane, alarm clock.

Roman Civilization: Practical engineering, codex, arches, Colosseum, advanced roads.

Chinese Civilization: Papermaking by Cai Lun, Great Wall, astronomy, traditional medicine,
mathematics.

Middle Ages
Early Middle Ages: Dark Ages in Europe; monks preserved knowledge; Islamic scholars translated
Greek texts. Key figures include Ibn al-Haytham and Al-Sufi.

High Middle Ages: Universities established; use of logic and empiricism; Roger Bacon promoted
experimental science.

Late Middle Ages: Scientific progress halted by the Black Death; ended through quarantine.

Renaissance Period
A rebirth of learning and science marked by humanism. Johannes Gutenberg’s movable printing press
enabled mass production of books and spread of knowledge.
Scientific Revolution
1 Shift to modern science
2 Geocentric Theory – Ptolemy
3 Heliocentric Theory – Copernicus
4 Microscope – Leeuwenhoek
5 Thermometer – Galileo and Fahrenheit
6 Barometer – Torricelli
7 Telescope – Galileo

Industrial Revolution
1 Mechanization and mass production
2 Steam Engine – James Watt
3 Transportation – railways and steamboats
4 Communication – telegraph (Morse) and telephone (Bell)
5 Medical advances: smallpox vaccine (Jenner), pasteurization (Pasteur), anesthesia (Morton and
Wells)

20th Century Developments


1 Penicillin – Alexander Fleming
2 DNA Double Helix – Watson and Crick
3 Hubble Space Telescope
4 Artificial Intelligence
5 Growth of physics, biology, and social sciences

Science and Technology in the Philippines


1 Coconut Oil Extraction – first Philippine patent (1948)
2 Sing-Along System (Karaoke) – Roberto del Rosario
3 Microprocessor Chips – Diosdado Banatao
4 Medical Incubator – Fe del Mundo
5 Biogas from Water Lily – Virgilio and Yasmin Malang

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