Science, Technology and
Society &
Environmental Science
Notes, Study Guide and Reviewer For
1st Year College Students
,LESSONS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY…………………………………………………………2
Cradles of Early Science: Development of Science in Mesoamerica
Mayan Civilization………………………………………………………………………….3
Inca Civilization…………………………………………………………………………….4
Aztec Civilization…………………………………………………………………………...4
Ancient India Civilization…………………………………………………………………..5
China Civilization…………………………………………………………………………..6
Middle East Civilization……………………………………………………………………7
Influences of Science & Technology……………………………………………………………7
Indigenous Science………………………………………………………………………………8
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE……………………………………………………………………10
Ecosystem………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Types of Cycles…………………………………………………………………………………..12
Changes in Ecosystem………………………………………………………………………….14
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, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Science - Came from the Latin word “SCIENTIA” meaning knowledge. An
organized body of knowledge attained using scientific method. Explore or search for
knowledge. “SCIENCE IS PRACTICE”
Scientific Method - Refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses
systematic observation and experimentation.
Technology - Came from the word “TECHNE” meaning art, craft or skill. It explores
the purpose of making something useful from knowledge. “TECHNOLOGY IS
PRACTICE”
Society - Came from the word “SOCIETAS” meaning friend, ally or interaction
between people.
Science, Technology and Society
● The essence of how science and technology contributes to society is the
creation of new knowledge and then utilization of that knowledge to boost the
prosperity of human lives and to solve the various issues facing society.
● Science is applied to make technology. Technology is invented to make the
life of society easier and more convenient.
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Society &
Environmental Science
Notes, Study Guide and Reviewer For
1st Year College Students
,LESSONS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY…………………………………………………………2
Cradles of Early Science: Development of Science in Mesoamerica
Mayan Civilization………………………………………………………………………….3
Inca Civilization…………………………………………………………………………….4
Aztec Civilization…………………………………………………………………………...4
Ancient India Civilization…………………………………………………………………..5
China Civilization…………………………………………………………………………..6
Middle East Civilization……………………………………………………………………7
Influences of Science & Technology……………………………………………………………7
Indigenous Science………………………………………………………………………………8
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE……………………………………………………………………10
Ecosystem………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Types of Cycles…………………………………………………………………………………..12
Changes in Ecosystem………………………………………………………………………….14
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, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Science - Came from the Latin word “SCIENTIA” meaning knowledge. An
organized body of knowledge attained using scientific method. Explore or search for
knowledge. “SCIENCE IS PRACTICE”
Scientific Method - Refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses
systematic observation and experimentation.
Technology - Came from the word “TECHNE” meaning art, craft or skill. It explores
the purpose of making something useful from knowledge. “TECHNOLOGY IS
PRACTICE”
Society - Came from the word “SOCIETAS” meaning friend, ally or interaction
between people.
Science, Technology and Society
● The essence of how science and technology contributes to society is the
creation of new knowledge and then utilization of that knowledge to boost the
prosperity of human lives and to solve the various issues facing society.
● Science is applied to make technology. Technology is invented to make the
life of society easier and more convenient.
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