STS REVIEWER Questions and Answers 2024/2025

Science, Technology and Society (STS)  is an interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the production, distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur; the consequences of these activities upon different groups of people. Hypothesis  one of the steps of the scientific process; an if-then statement or educated guess, based on observation, and to be tested, accepted or rejected (as a result of the analysis of data collected). Theory  Accumulated evidence, over time, performed through a series of reproducible experiments Paradigm  A widely accepted model, example or framework. E.g., the Earth is round Science  based technology development accelerates economic growth through its effects on industrial productivity. Search for knowledge Technology  practical application of knowledge. Science as an Idea 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 / 2 0 2 5  It includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and observations about the natural and physical world. Science as an Intellectual activity  It encompasses a systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world Meditative thinking  humans allow nature to reveal itself to them without the use of force or violence. Science as a body of knowledge  It is a subject or a discipline, a field of study, or a body of knowledge that deals with the process of learning about the natural and physical world. This what we refer to as a school science. Inca Civilization  is also famous in Meso america. The Incas made advanced scientific ideas considering their limitations as an old civilization. EUDAIMONIA  good spirited, Coined by Aristotle,Describes the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans, human flourishing. Palaeolithic technology  is the oldest known, but probably people used technology long before then. Science as personal and social activity 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 / 2 0 2 5  This explains that science is both knowledge and activities done by human beings to develop better understanding of the world around them, It is a means to improve life and to survive in life Scientific Revolution  was the period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature FROM NICOMACHEAN ETHICS  (Philosophical inquiry into the nature of the good life for a human being.) Generation Gap  is the lack of communication between generations, esp. young people and parents caused by differences of tastes, values outlook etc. Health and sanitation