TMN3705
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 20 JUNE 2025
, TMN3705 ASSIGNMENT 2 - 2025
Due Date: 20 June 2025
Student Name:
Student Number:
QUESTION 1 [35]
1.1 Statement: “Science and Technology are inseparable.” (10 marks)
Definitions:
Science is the systematic study of the natural world through observation,
experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning. It seeks to explain how things
work.
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes,
especially in industry, engineering, and innovation.
Argument: I Agree
Reasons:
1. Mutual Dependence: Science and technology rely on each other. Scientific
discoveries often lead to new technologies (e.g., electricity led to the invention of
light bulbs), and technological tools (like microscopes) support scientific
research.
2. Progressive Link: Many technological advancements are driven by scientific
understanding, such as how knowledge of physics led to space travel.
3. Education & Curriculum: The South African CAPS curriculum combines
Natural Sciences and Technology in one subject, showing that learners benefit
from understanding both domains together.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 20 JUNE 2025
, TMN3705 ASSIGNMENT 2 - 2025
Due Date: 20 June 2025
Student Name:
Student Number:
QUESTION 1 [35]
1.1 Statement: “Science and Technology are inseparable.” (10 marks)
Definitions:
Science is the systematic study of the natural world through observation,
experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning. It seeks to explain how things
work.
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes,
especially in industry, engineering, and innovation.
Argument: I Agree
Reasons:
1. Mutual Dependence: Science and technology rely on each other. Scientific
discoveries often lead to new technologies (e.g., electricity led to the invention of
light bulbs), and technological tools (like microscopes) support scientific
research.
2. Progressive Link: Many technological advancements are driven by scientific
understanding, such as how knowledge of physics led to space travel.
3. Education & Curriculum: The South African CAPS curriculum combines
Natural Sciences and Technology in one subject, showing that learners benefit
from understanding both domains together.
