Course Pack STS 11

DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
A University of Excellence, Innovation and Inclusion
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
Martinez Drive, Dahican, City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental
A COURSE PACK
2020 EDITION
Module 1
General Concepts and Historical
Developments in STS
“The science of today is the technology of tomorrow”

- Edward Teller
Hello, dear students! Welcome to a new school year.
This module deals with the general concepts

and historical developments of Science and
Technology. It focuses on topics about
realities and events which changed the
course of Science and Technology and at the
same time how it transformed the society.
Specifically, you will learn about:
 Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology; &
 Scientific Revolution.
LESSON 1 Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
• trace the historical development of science and technology in

the world: Ancient, Middle and Modern Ages and in the
Philippines; and
• demonstrate appreciation for the developments in science and
technology
Introduction:
It is a well-established fact that science and technology impacts all

aspects of our lives. Science and technology is associated in all
means with modernity and is considered as an essential for rapid
development. The state of science and technology determines the
socio-economic progress of a country. A country who is not able to
implement science and technology would not progress and reap the
benefit of developments.
Activity:
Act 1.1
1. Using the table below, list down ten products of technology

you see in your homes and identify its uses.
Technologies Uses
10
Act. 1.2
1. Read and study the PowerPoint Presentation on the History of

Science and Technology in the World: Ancient, Middle and
Modern Ages (See attachment 1).
2. Using the space provided, describe briefly how science and
technology evolved during each period in history.
Act. 1.3
1. Read and review “A History of Science and Technology in the
Philippines” by Olivia C. Caoili (see attachment 2).
2. Using the space below, create a timeline highlighting the
major discoveries and development in science and technology
during each period.
Analysis:
• On your own words, what makes technology good or bad for

us? Write your answer on the space provided below.
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Abstraction:
The state of science and technology of a country largely

determines its socio-economic progress. In many countries of the
world (including the Philippines) science and technology has
undergone a tedious process of development. History will show
that there were traces of indigenous technology used by our
forefathers as early as the pre-historic times.
There is no doubt that with the passing of the years, science and
technology has improved immensely with the progress of mankind.
Breakthroughs in science and technology have improved the lives
of people across the globe, but it posed also serious concerns to
mankind because of the improper implementation of technology.
The challenge therefore is for us to determine the type of future
we need to have and then create relevant technologies which will
make the world a wonderful place for us to live in.
Application:
• To check your understanding, write your own reaction or

impression of our life today with the advancement in science
and technology. Use the space given below.
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Great job for completing the first lesson!

LESSON 2 Scientific Revolution
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• identify the paradigm shifts in the history of science and
technology; and
• discuss how the ideas postulated by Copernicus, Darwin, and
Freud contributed to the spark of scientific revolution.
Introduction:
Human beings have embarked in scientific activities in order to

know and understand everything. They have persistently observed
and studied the natural and the physical world in order to find
meanings and seek answer to many questions. This lesson will give
light to the development of science and scientific ideas in the heart
of the society. It is the goal of this lesson to articulate ways by
which society is transformed by science and technology.
Activity:
Act 2.1
1. Research and record the steps of the scientific method.
2. Once you have recorded the steps of the scientific method,
design a simple experiment based on the steps. You don’t
actually have to carry out the experiment as the point is to
understand the importance of the scientific method and its role
in the scientific breakthroughs over time.
Act. 2.2
1. Read and study the PowerPoint Presentation on the
Intellectual Revolutions that Defined Society (See attachment
3).
2. Answer the following questions briefly. Use the space
provided.
• Do you think the Church should intervene in scientific
activities?
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• What is Darwin’s contribution to modern science?
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• By looking for other sources and literatures, what are the
controversies or questions on Freud’s ideas?
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Analysis:
• How can we use principles of the scientific method in daily

living to improve things?
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Abstraction:
Scientific revolution is a golden age in the history of science. It

marked the birth of science as a discipline and as a field of inquiry
and gave birth to the development of the scientific method. It
was a time in the history of science where many scientific ideas
and discoveries, which were considered innovative and useful,
were developed. Some of these ideas were also controversial in
the scientific community and in the political arena. The scientific
revolution significantly changed how people study science and do
scientific activities. It inspired human creativity and critical
thinking, moving away from thought experiments to data-driven
and experiment-based ideas.
There were many intellectuals who made essential contributions in
science during the period of scientific revolution. Nicolaus
Copernicus developed a model of the universe in which
everything moved around a single center at unvarying rates. He
placed the Sun in the center of the universe and all the planets
were surrounding or orbiting it.Copernicus’ model of planets
orbiting around the Sun automatically positioned the planets into a
logical sequence. Charles Darwin made significant contribution in
the field of evolutionary biology and philosophy of science. His
theory of evolution by natural selection is very useful in many
fields until now. Sigmund Freud developed the idea of
psychoanalysis that helped in understanding human behavior
especially neurological conditions.
Application:
• To check your understanding about the concept, do the following

as indicated:
1. In your own words, how did society shape science and how
did science shape society?
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2. Using the space below, draw what you think society or the
world would be without science and technology. In one
paragraph, present your reasons for your drawing.
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DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND

“The science of today is the technology of tomorrow”

Hello, dear students! Welcome to a new school year.

This module deals with the general concepts

Specifically, you will learn about:

 Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology; &

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• trace the historical development of science and technology in

It is a well-established fact that science and technology impacts all

1. Using the table below, list down ten products of technology

1. Read and study the PowerPoint Presentation on the History of

• On your own words, what makes technology good or bad for

The state of science and technology of a country largely

• To check your understanding, write your own reaction or

Great job for completing the first lesson!

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Human beings have embarked in scientific activities in order to

• What is Darwin’s contribution to modern science?

• How can we use principles of the scientific method in daily

Scientific revolution is a golden age in the history of science. It

• To check your understanding about the concept, do the following

Hurray! You have just unlock the next lesson.

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