Lesson 1 - Introduction To SCITECH

Introduction to Science,
Technology, and Society

(SCITECH)
Mr. Christopher Malay

Lecturer
Lesson objectives
Define Discuss Discuss
Define Science and Discuss the Discuss how

Technology interrelationship of humans respond to
Science, scientific and
Technology, and technological
the Society developments.
throughout history
• Science from the Latin word scire –
know and scientia – knowledge.
• Science (Tagalog = agham) is a
systemic and methodical activity of
building and organizing knowledge
about how the universe behaves Defining
through observation, experimentation,
or both
Science and
• Science tests theories by logical, Technology
mathematical, and technological
means.
• Science also shapes culture and the
society that uses it.
Science according to Mcginn (1991)
01 02 03 04
science as a science as a science as a science as a
knowledge field of form of human total societal
systematic cultural activity enterprise
inquiry into
nature
• Technology is the application of scientific
knowledge.
Technology • From the Greek word techne art, skill, or
cunning of hand.
• Technology involves designing and use of devices,
processes, and materials to solve practical
problems and to satisfy human needs and wants.
All the choices
Which is not
are considered
considered a
technology
technology?
activities that humans pursue and the
tools they use every day.
The use of the comfort and productivity of human

technology by life today compared to their
predecessors.
man is evident
in the services and products that increase
following: quality of life
the negative effects of technology

dependence such as weapons, pollution,
etc…
The interrelationship of Science,
Science attempts to provide explanation to
everything, design laws of nature, and
produce knowledge. On the other hand,
technology is the application of scientific
knowledge in a form of service, object,
process, and devices.
The interrelationship of Science,
• Society is defined as a group of people in a specific
place and time and are linked by common goals and
interests.
• Society consumes both technology and science,
the demand to update, tailor-fit, and modify
science and technology is always towards the aim
to improve human life and the society itself.
Rationale for
teaching SCITECH
• Science, Technology, and Society
(SCITECH) is an inter-disciplinary field
of study that seeks to explore and
understand how science and
technology influenced the society.
• It also concerns how modern values
affect and impact science and
technology.
• SCITECH will focus on science and
technology in society. This course will
also examine the social implication of
both science and technology in human
society.
it prepares them to use science for improving their
own lives and be able to better understand and
Learning and cope with an increasingly technological society.
understanding It enables them to progress through life especially

in dealing with SCITECH issues in a responsible
SCITECH manner.
concepts is It helps in identifying a body of knowledge that

important to would enable them to deal with STS issues.
students because:
It helps acquiring knowledge and understanding
about career opportunities in the field..
Act 1. Film Review
In this activity, you will watch the
feature film- The boy who harnessed the
wind. After watching the film, fill out the
matrix that follows. Provide quality analysis
and discussion. Avoid 1-sentence essay but
rather provide 3-5 sentence discussion of
each requirement. This activity will be
considered as a class participation.
Film Review Required Discussion
Issues/conflicts
Matrix presented in the film
(cite 3)
Role of science and

technology to each
issue/conflict
How can society benefit

from the main idea of the
film?
• 10 pts – Answers show quality of arguments,
cites specific scenario, shows valid
discussion, and creates a meaningful analysis
of the issues/conflicts and its resolutions.
• 7 pts – Answers show quality of arguments,
cites some scenarios in the film, presents
some valid discussion, and contains analysis
Grading of the issues/conflicts and its resolutions.
• 5 pts – Answers show mediocre quality of
criteria arguments, specific scenarios or scenes were
mentioned, discussions could be improved,
and analysis present but seems incomplete.
• 3 pts – Answers show low quality of
arguments, specific scenarios or scenes are
missing, no valid discussion, and poor
analysis of the issues/conflicts and its
resolutions were presented.
• 1 pt – No answer was given

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Introduction to Science,

Technology, and Society

Mr. Christopher Malay

Define Discuss Discuss

Define Science and Discuss the Discuss how

The use of the comfort and productivity of human

the negative effects of technology

understanding It enables them to progress through life especially

concepts is It helps in identifying a body of knowledge that

Role of science and

How can society benefit

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