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.