STS General Concepts and STS Historical Development
Steps of Scientific Method
Define the problem - Gather Data - Formulation of the Hypothesis - Test the Hypothesis
Gunpowder
aimed to achieve immortality .
Roads
in order to facilitate faster and easier travel
Paleolithic Age
(3000-1000 B.C)
Bronze Age
(3500-2500 B.C)
Neolithic Age
(9000-5000 B.C)
cuneiform
A set of word pictures depicted in symbols made of triangular marks. world's first system of writing
SCIENCE
A systematized body of knowledge based onfacts established through observation, research andexperimentation.
Roman Civilization
Considered to be the cradle of politics and governance during the period. strongest political and social entity in the west.
Chinese Civilization
Considered to be the oldest civilization in Asia, if not the world. Famous for it's silk trade
Sensory observations
Impressions on the senses (so in doing observations, see to it that the senses involved are in normal conditions)
City of Uruk.
It is a greatwonder not only because it is considered to be the first true city in the world but alsofor the way it was erected.
Greek Civilization
Known as the birthplace of western philosophy, some of the major achievements include in depth works on philosophy and mathematics.
Ziggurat
Largest structure in the city A temple to honor the Gods/ Goddessess Surrounded by fortified walls for protection againts invaders
Relationship of Science and Technology
Science provides the theories and principles for technology, while technology provides the mechanics and instruments for a scientific endeavor.
Egyptian calendar
The Egyptians were the first to divide day into 24 hours .
SOCIETY
The people in general, thought of as an organized group. The people in a country or region, their organizations and their way of life.
Scientific method
a logical/step-by-step/systematic way of doing things, answering a question or solving a problem.
Code of Hammurabi
ancient preserved law code created in 1790 B.C in ancient Babylon
Authorities
are experts in their own fields whom we use as references.
JOHN MICHAEL ZIMAN
argued that the changes that scienceproduces must be assessed and the sources of its powers mustbe questioned.
Tea Production
beverage produced by pouring hot or boiling water over crushed or shredded dried tea leaves.
Silk
connected Far East China to the world.
The Plow
evolved from being food gatherers to farm cultivator.
Water Mill
for agricultural processes like milling of grains.
Bound Books or Codex
for record keeping
Sumerian Civilization
grew up in the river valley of Tigris and Euphrates.
Sky Disc
helped determine when to sow grain or harvest crops
Roman Architecture
is one of the most visual contribution of the ancient Roman Empire to the world.
Newspaper
known as the gazettes, contained announcements of the Roman Empire
Roman Numerals
number system specifically address the need for a standard counting method.
Sexagesimal system
numeral system with sixty as its base.
Alarm Clock
one of the most utilized gadgets today.
Great Wall of China
only man-made structure that could be seen from outer space.
ARTIFACTS
simply means the products of science andtechnology. Examples: cell phone, shoes, computer, social media
Intuitions
sudden thoughts or metal flashes which have no scientific bases but can serve as starting points for new investigation
TECHNOLOGY
the application of the product of sciencewhich is knowledge for practical purposes to ensure man's survival and to make life more convenient.
Sumer
the cradle of the world's earliest known civilization, was an ancient region in Southern Mesopotamia
Agreement with others
this happens in fora, conventions, meetings etc. where experts in the same field to come to agreements and conclusions (scientific conclusions etc.)
Irrigation and Dikes
to bring water to farmlands and at the same time control the flooding of the rivers.
Wheel
were not made for transportation but for farm work and food processes.