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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and SOCIETY 1
Course Syllabus
Republic of the Philippines
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
Main Campus, Dapitan City
Registration No. 62Q17082
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Program: APPLICABLE TO ALL PROGRAMS

Department: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Instructor/Professor:
COURSE SYLLABUS
Pre-Requisites: None Day & Time:
Course Code
Unit Credit: 3 units Room
No. of Hours: 54 hours Course Title SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY Consultation Hours:
PHILOSOPHY Jose Rizal Memorial State University adheres to the principle of dynamism and cultural diversity in building a just and humane society.
VISION A dynamic and diverse internationally recognized University.
Jose Rizal Memorial State University pledges to deliver effective and efficient services along instruction, research, extension, and production.
MISSION
It commits to provide advanced professional, technical and technopreneurial training with the aim of producing highly competent, innovative and self-renewed professionals.
GOALS Jose Rizal Memorial State University focuses on developing graduates who are exemplars of Rizal’s ideals that can:
E - xhibit relevant and responsive competencies across disciplines towards

X - enial delivery of services;
C - ommunicate ideas proficiently in both written and spoken form;
E - ngage in lifelong learning;
L - ead effectively and efficiently amidst socio-cultural diversity;
L - ive up to the challenges of the global community;
E - mbody professional, social and ethical responsibilities;
N - urture a harmonious environment;
C - onserve and promote Filipino cultural heritage; and
E - valuate their contribution to the local and global communities.
Course Description The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political and economic contexts that shape and are shaped by them. (CMO No. 20, series of 2013).
This interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects
of our living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and technological development happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic and
philosophical underpinnings at play. This course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students that they are able to live the good life and display ethical decision making in the face of
scientific and technological advancement. This course includes mandatory topics on climate change, environmental awareness and sustainability.
Couse Learning At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Discuss the interactions between S & T and society throughout history
2. Discuss how scientific and technological developments affect society and the environment.
3. Identify the paradigm shifts in history.
4. Articulate ways by which society is transformed by science and technology.
5. Discuss the role of Science and Technology in Philippine nation building.
6. Evaluate government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of their contributions to nation building.
7. Identify actual science and technology policies of the government and appraise their impact on the development of the Filipino nation.
8. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a part of society.
9. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology so that the student can define for himself/herself the meaning of the good life.
Program Not Applicable

Outcomes
Addressed by the
Course
Intended Learning Outcomes Methodology

Course Learning Required Resources/ Time
Topics At the end of the course, the students Assessment Remarks
Outcomes Reference Teaching Activity Learning Activity Materials Frame
should be able to:
PRELIM
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dynamism needed in Handbook JRMSU. * Discusses the * Research Recitation Projector, hour
various situations to * Act out different situations VMGO of Laptop,
apply the attributes www.jrmsu.edu.ph applying the attributes of the JRMSU * Internet Search PowerPoint
VMGO. Presentation,
of the VMGO. * Present a role Video Clip
play highlighting
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attributes of
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interactions between society myths of science laptop &
S & T and society * Discuss the relationship of Science *Brainstorming Quiz projector
to Technology and Society
throughout history * asks students
about beliefs
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Revolution grandparents
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discusses science,
technology and
Serendipitous society and their
Inventions relationship
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scientific and Antecedents that change the world over the group task :identify task assigned projector
course of history
technological inventions/discover * presents output Quiz
Science, * Discuss the scientific and
developments affect technological developments in the ies from ancient to
Technology and
society and the Society by Philippines modern (Ancient
environment. Serafica, et.al., Group, Middle-Age
2018 Group, Modern and
Filipino Group)
* summarizes and/or
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information
Science,
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paradigm shifts in Revolutions McNamara, Copernicus, Darwin and Freud task and hand-outs presentation projector
Valverde and contributed to the spark of scientific
history. - Copernican * summarizes and/or (News casting, role Quiz hand-outs
Beleno, 2018 revolution
- Darwinian provides additional play, comical skit,
- Freudian information etc.)
- Information
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by which society is Asian, Middle Technology and done in various parts of the world presentation with ways how Oral recitation projector
transformed by East/African Society by like in Latin America, East Asia, lecture and scientific Written output
science and McNamara, Middle East, and Africa discussion revolution is done (essay)
Valverde and in various parts of
technology.
Beleno, 2018 * research the world
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of Science and and Technology Technology in Philippine nation- outs important projector
building
Technology in NEDA. National information
Philippine nation The Philippine Development * lecture and
building. Government S&T Agenda; discussion
Agenda Regional Agenda
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government policies Programs and pertaining to science and technology outs important paper/Essay projector
pertaining to science Personalities in S & Filipino Great Men in terms of their contribution to information
T in the Philippines and Women nation-building.
and technology in * lecture and
* Recognize Great Filipino Men and *presents and
terms of their Women and their discussion Magazines,
submit output Quiz
contributions to Achievements/Inventions books
(gallery walk)
nation building. *gives research
assignment and
Great Filipino collects output
Inventions
8. Identify actual Science Education in * Discuss the concept of Science * provides hand- *takes note of Written Output Laptop & 2hrs
science and the Philippines Education outs important (Essay) projector
technology policies * Identify science schools established
* lecture and information
of the government Science, to promote science education in the
Selected Indigenous discussion
and appraise their Technology and Philippines
Science and
impact on the Society by * Discuss the concept and contribution
Technologies
development of the Serafica, et.al., of indigenous science in the * presents local
Filipino nation 2018 development of science and technology
technology in the Philippines.
9. Analyze the The Human Person The Question * Explain the concept of human * Classroom * Brainstorming
human condition in flourishing in terms Concerning condition before science and Discussion * Group Output Rubric LCD 1.5
Technology technology Projector, hours
order to deeply of Science and * Provide group Presentation
reflect and express Technology * Identify the change that happened in activity Laptop,
A Return to the
philosophical human condition after science and
Beginning
ramifications that Technology as a way technology
are meaningful to of Revealing * Name ways on how technology
the student as a part aided in revealing the truth about
of society. human being.
10. Critique human Human flourishing Film: Akiro * Identify the different conception of * Classroom * Peer Discussion Reflection or LCD 3
flourishing vis-à-vis Kurosawa’s human flourishing Discussion Reaction Paper Projector, hours
Dreams “Village of * Determine the development of the with Rubric
the progress of * Video Clip Laptop,
the Watermills” scientific method and validity of
science and science Presentation
technology so that Forget
the student can ‘developing’ rich
define for countries, it’s time
himself/herself the to ‘de-develop’
meaning of the good rich countries.
life.
11. Examined The Good Life Science, * Examine what is meant by a good * Classroom * Brainstorming Reflection Paper LCD 1.5
shared concerns that Technology and life Discussion * Environmental Projector, hours
make up the good Society * Identify how humans attempt to * Video Clip Scanning Rubric Laptop,
life in order to come attain what is deemed to be a good Presentation
up with innovative, life
creative solutions to * Recognize possibilities available to
contemporary issues human being to attain the good life
guided by ethical
standards.
12. Examine human When Technology Science, * Classroom * Brainstorming Quiz LCD 1.5
* Know the different technological * Community
rights in order to and Humanity Cross Technology and Discussion Rubric Projector, hours
advancements in society Issues
uphold such rights Society Laptop,
* Discuss the development of science
in technological Identification
and technology in the Philippines
ethical dilemmas
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human experience in
2/ person functioning in society Community Laptop,
order to strengthen
and enlighten the * Discuss the importance of human Issues
human person rights in the face of changing social
functioning in conditions and technological
society development
* Identify laws or policies in the
country that protect the well-being
of the person in technological
advancement and ethical dilemmas
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Identified
Community
with Rubric
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development of the Technology Age * Video cabbage relay) * Problem Laptop,
information age and Book: Alan Turing: * Understand the factors that need to Presentation * Oral Recitation Analysis of
its impact on The Enigma be considered in checking website * Monitor research * Research updates Identified
society. • A Day Without sources Community
Technology * Exercise ethical standards in using
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the information age
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health. overview through a lecture Solution generation Rubric
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of GMOs d potential Science, Health and • Discuss the different a. Context; -Pictures of
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issue’ potential through a lecture community on;
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detriments to global Enriquez on “The & Gene
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major impacts (both Technology Will • Characterize Nanoscale Rubric
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climate including UN Sustainable Do About It” (Al • Illustrate how the community and class discussion
economic, Development Goals Gore) helps in mitigating the hazards
geopolitical, caused by climate change Finalization of
biological, Book: “The Future: Problem and 3 hrs.
Six Drivers of
meteorological etc. Solution
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(Al Gore) Generation of
development is shaped to
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address current problems
concepts to the issue Report: “Changing without sacrificing the future community
of climate change. the Atmosphere: generation. problem.
Anthropology and
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(NCAR)
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Date Revised: August 2018

Unit 1-Historical Antecedents
Science is as old as the world itself. Human beings have embarked in

scientific activities in order to know and understand everything around them.
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. Science provided different civilizations
the means to survive and understand the natural and physical world. It also
enabled human beings to develop various technologies that helped them in
everyday tasks.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
• To discuss/explain the paradigm shifts through history (how the intellectual

revolutions changed the way humans see the world)
• Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically
Philippine society
• Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its
role in nation-building
• Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the
environment and the development of the Filipino nation
Pretest
Use the line graph to trace the history of S&T in the world (interaction of S&T and
society/antecedents). Enumerate at least ten (10) discoveries.
Write your answers here.
1) 6)
2) 7)
3) 8)
4) 9)
5) 10)
The answer guide is found on page 59.
What is the role of Science & Technology in your life?
Based on the illustration write your reflection on the space below using no more than 100
words.
The Rubric for Scoring is found on page 55

Content
General Concepts and Historical Events in Science, Technology and Society
What is science?
the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and
behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment – Oxford
dictionary
What is technology?
Things that fulfill our needs and desires or perform certain functions
Application of understanding of natural laws to the solution of practical problems

Intellectual Revolutions that Define Society
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. It was also
deeply trying moment to some scientific individuals that led to their painful death or
condemnation from the religious instructions who tried to preserve their faith, religion, and
theological views.
Some Intellectuals and their Revolutionary Ideas

Science, Technology, and Nation-building
The Early Years

(The War Years, 1941-1945)
Manuel L. Quezon was the president when the war between Japan and the US broke
out in 1941
➢ Very poor economy confronted the Commonwealth and later the Republic
➢ Unproductive period in the research life of the Bureau of Science (fear of death and
threat of hunger prevailed)
➢ A few national scientists directed their efforts to food processing
➢ toyo and vinegar were produced
➢ coconut was converted into coco jam and cooking oil
The Early Years

(Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Period, 1945-1948
Manuel Roxas became the first president of the Republic
➢ Laid down his policies to rebuild the economy (industrialization, people participation in
the government, closer cooperation with the US, and the restoration of peace and
justice)
➢ Bell Trade Relations Act provided for free trade relations between the Philippines and
the US until 1954
➢ This gives the Americans the right to dispose of, exploit, develop, and utilize all
agricultural, timber, and mineral lands of the country
Post-War Philippine S&T

(The Quirino Administration, 1948-1953)
President Elpidio Quirino desperately sought the help of the US
➢ President Truman proposed an economic survey mission – the Bell Mission
($250M-aid from the US)
➢ Institute of Science was renamed Institute of Science and Technology and placed
under the National Economic Coordination (funding became favorable)

(The Magsaysay Administration, 1953-1957)
• President Ramon Magsaysay directed all his efforts to the upliftment of the rural
people
➢ Improved land reform system

➢ Provided easy-term credit and facilities
➢ Constructed roads and buildings for the masses
➢ Provided technical advice for farmers on farm management and intensive development
➢ Extended the duty-free trade under the Bell Trade Act

(The Garcia Administration, 1957-1961)
The National Science Board was replaced with the National Science Development
Board (NSDB), raising it to a department level with a budget of its own
President Carlos Garcia adopted the “Filipino First Policy”
➢ Scientific and industrial researches were made more possible (studies on indigenous
materials for industries, improvement of industrial products, substitution of native raw
materials, etc.)

(The Macapagal Administration, 1961-1965)
President Diosdado Macapagal instituted the full decontrol program which lifted all
government controls on foreign exchange
➢ The country’s foreign reserves were depleted

➢ Ended the protection of Filipino enterprises
➢ Unlimited importation and the Filipino colonial mentality of buying “stateside” goods
caused a substantial drop in sales of Philippine-made commodities
The Marcos Era

(Pre-Martial Law Years, 1965-1971)
President Ferdinand Marcos’ national goals emphasized economic and rural

developments
➢ Self-sufficiency in rice and diversification of crops

➢ Land reform program and intensification of community development programs
➢ Laws that adjusted the government’s buying price for rice and corn, reorganized
agricultural agencies to reduce operational costs and attain efficiency
Post EDSA revolution

(1986-present)
President Corazon Aquino inherited a serious economic crisis
➢ Organized the Philippine Commission on Good Government (PCGG)

➢ Created the Commission on Human rights (CHR)
➢ NSTA was reorganized to Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
➢ PAGASA was transferred to the DOST from the Department of National Defense
Post EDSA revolution

(1986-present)
President Fidel Ramos envisioned the Philippines “to be a country where all are
provided a better life…”
➢ DOST refocused its efforts on the 15 “leading edges”, sectors that have substantial
contribution to GNP:
➢ agriculture, aquaculture and marine fisheries, forest and natural resources, metals and
engineering, textile industry, mining and minerals, process industry, food and food
industry, energy, transportation, construction industry, information technology,
electronics, instrumentation and control, emerging technologies, and the pharmaceutical
industry
Learning Activities
Activity: “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
1. What are the major achievements of S&T in the ancient, middle and modern ages? How
about in the Philippines?
2. Choose 1 major achievement of any historical period, then Create a PowerPoint
presentaition and describe how it works and what pushed it to be invented or achieved
(historical antecedent).
The Rubric for scoring is found on page 53.
Congratulations! You are now ready to take the assessment.
To those who have not completed the activities please send me a message in our
google class.
Assessment
Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022
• Prepared by DOST after consultation with government and private R&D institutions, the
academe, industry, and other concerned agencies
• Ensures that results of S&T endeavors are geared towards and are utilized in areas of
maximum economic and social benefit for the people
..\Phil.S&T agenda\Harmonized_National_RD_Agenda_2017-2022_final_v2.pdf
..\Phil.S&T agenda\Global_Innovation_Index_2013-2016.compressed.pdf
..\Phil.S&T agenda\ST_Competitiveness_Rankings_of_the_Philippines_2011-2017.pdf
Activity:
Make a position paper
150-250 words
Do you agree with the current S&T policies/thrusts/agenda of the government?
Why or why not?
Choose one policy and assess/evaluate its possible impact to nation building.
Details: Cambria 11, 1” margin all sides, A4
Email (maisobelocao@jrmsu.edu.ph)
Congratulations! You had just completed Unit 1. You are now ready to take Unit 2.
Unit 2-Science, Technology and the Human Condition
Human flourishing is defined as being “good spirited” in the classic

Aristotelian notion. The business of uncovering the secrets of the universe
answers the question of our existence. Human flourishing is intertwined with
goal setting relevant to science and technology.
Learning Outcomes
• Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical
ramifications that are meaningful to you as a part of society; and
• Evaluate human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology so
that you can define for yourself the meaning of the good life.
Pretest
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the word/s in the box.
Aristotle Eudaimonia Karl Popper Paul Feyerabend generation gap
Plato Epicurus C.S. Lewis Martin Heidegger Jason Hickel
1. De-develop
2. Father of Existential Phenomenology
3. Scientism and Scientocracy
4. Hedonism and Stoicism
5. World of forms and World of matter
6. Attributed mainly to the changes brought about by technology.
7. “How to Defend Society Against Science”
8. Falsification Theory
9. Ultimate good
10. Nicomachean Ethics
If you got 5 correct items and below, please read

http:www2.hawaii.edu/~freeman/courses/phil394/The%20Question%20Concerning%20Technology.
pdf and view the video at this link: https://www.movieguide.org/reviews/the-magicians-twin.html
The answer key is found on page 59.

The next section is the content of this unit. It contains information of the topics based on the
learning outcomes. Please read the content.
Content
Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing
Nicomachean Ethics. Human flourishing is a result of different components such as phronesis,

friendship, wealth, and power.
Eudaimonia. Literally means “good spirited” and according to Aristotelia view aims for
eudaimonia as the ultimate good.
Science as Methods and Results
Verification Theory. A discipline is science if it can be confirmed or interpreted in the event of

an alternative hypothesis being accepted.
Falsification Theory. Asserts that as long as an ideology is not proven to be false and can best
explain a phenomenon over alternative theories, we should accept the said theory.
Technology as a Way of Revealing
Generation Gap. Attributed mainly to the changes brought about by technology.
Mortality Rate. Due to technology, lesser women and children die during birth, assuring robust
population and strong workforce.
Average Lifespan. Aside from the reason that people engage less in combat and are less likely
to die in treatable diseases now as opposed to then, science is able to prolong lives by
enhancing living status and discovering different remedies to most diseases.
Literacy Rate. Access to education provided to more individuals generally creates a more
informed public that could determine a more just society.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Although not an indicator of an average person’s lifestyle in a
certain country, it is often used to determine the value of the country’s goods and services
produced within the territory given a certain time period. Higher country income is brought upon
by high productivity, often an indicator of presence of technology.
The Good Life
Plato. The task of understanding the things in the world runs parallel with the job of truly getting
into what will make the soul flourish.
World of Forms. The entities are only copies of the ideals and the models.
World of Matter. Things are changing and impermanent.
Materialism. (Democritus and Leucippus) In terms of human flourishing matter is what

makes us attain happiness. People cling to material wealth as the primary source of the
meaning of our existence.
Hedonism. (Epicurus)The end goal of life is acquiring pleasure. Life is about obtaining and
indulging in pleasure because life is limited.
Stoicism. (Epicurus) Espoused the idea that to generate happiness one must learn to
distance oneself and be apathetic.
Theism. Most people find the meaning of their lives using God as a fulcrum of their
existence.
Humanism. Espouses he freedom of man to carve his own destiny and to legislate his own
laws, free from the shackles of a God that monitors and controls. “Man is literally the captain of
his own ship.”
Martin Heidegger. Technology is a human activity that we excel in as a result of achieving

science. Technology is a poiesis that discloses or reveals the truth.
Clive Staple Lewis.
Scientism. The belief or ideology that science is the best or only test for truth of any kind.
Scientocracy. The practice of basing public policies on science. A government of the people
but informed by scientists.
Jason Hickel. Forget ‘developing’ poor countries, it’s time to ‘de-develop’ rich countries.
Learning Activities
Molecular Gastronomy Chef Dan Krysostomo Kalinaw Resort.com

❖ Chef Dan comes from a lineage of one of the most respectable families in the
Shrine City of Dapitan, the Crisostomos’. He is Prince Daniel Crisostomo and at
such a young age he had already envisioned his future to become an
extraordinary chef.
❖ TRACK RECORD
❖ All his endeavor as a student sufficed in molding his craft. He won several local
and national culinary competitions. He won the most prestigious contests and
was awarded with GOLD MEDALS.
❖ IRON CHEF DMC 2012
❖ KUMBIRA CHEF WARS 2012 (regional competition for all schools in mindanao)
❖ NATIONAL FOOD SHOWDOWN 2012
Fusion Dishes
Pan-seared scallops Grilled beef tenderloin Mango barquettes

served with carrot- basted with adobo paired with triple
ginger puree, almond sauce served with chocolate cake
butter, parsley foam jasmine rice and crispy coated with chocolate
noodles mirror glaze served
over oatmeal flakes
and Chantilly cream
Beef dashi with shrimp Pan-seared tuna with Uni and shrimp with
tempura top with mashed potato, beans, vinegar pearls and onion
mango ravioli carrots relish, garnished with
begonia leaf and flower.
Idea Builder: The Good Life
Instruction: Fill out the template below by supplying the necessary information for items 2-6.
Examine the photos above whether it reflects the good life. Be clear and specific with your
answers. (40 points)
1. Key Idea
The Good Life
3. Explanation
2. Draw It
4. What I Learned
5. Examples
The Rubric for Scoring is found on page 54.

Congratulations! You are now ready to take the assessment.
To those who have not completed the activities please send me a message in our
google class.
Assessment
Directions: Choose only one (1) among the statements below taken from this link:
(https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-
network/2015/sep/23/developing-poor-countries-de-develop-rich-countries-sdgs.) Write an
online reflection paper.
1. “It will take 100 years for the world’s poorest people to earn$ 1.25 a day.”
2. “Instead of pushing poor countries to ‘catch up with rich ones, we should be getting rich
countries to ‘catch down’.”
3. “Those sitting on wealth and power aren’t going to stand aside and do the right thing.”
4. “70% of people in middle and high-income countries believe overconsumption is putting
our planet and society at risk.”
5. “The Pope vs the UN: who will save the world first?”
The Rubric for Scoring is on page 55.
Congratulations! You had just completed Unit 2. You are now ready to take Unit 3.
Unit 3-Specific Issues in Science, Technology, and

Society
Society nowadays is best described as highly modernized,

automated, data-driven, and technologically advanced which influenced
different areas of society:
*Information could be shared or transferred quickly.
*Decrease in biodiversity is eminent worldwide.
*Genetic engineering is an emerging field of science to preserve and
prolong life.
*Nanoscience and nanotechnology employs the study and
application of exceptionally small things in other areas of science
including materials science, engineering, physics, biology and
chemistry (NNI, 2017).
*Gene therapy is a potential method to either treat or cure genetic-
related human illnesses.
*Climate change is a worldwide issue that we have to face. The
continuous climate change could bring drastic effects to living and
nonliving forms on earth.
Learning Outcomes
• Link learned concepts to the development of the information age and its impact
on society.
• Determine the interrelatedness of society, environment, and health in terms of
biodiversity.
• Examine the ethics and implications of GMOs and potential future impacts.
• Critique the issues of nanotechnology regarding its costs and benefits to society.
• Assess the potential benefits and detriments of gene therapy to global health.
• Apply STS concepts to the issue of climate change.
Pretest
A. What can we do about the effects of climate change on the following?
1. Agriculture/food scarcity 5. Natural Hazards

2. Health 6. Sea level
3. Biodiversity 7. Heat Island Effect
4. Water resource
B. What can science and technology do? Use the illustrations below as your
guide for your answer.
Write your answers here:
Content
The Information Age (Digital Age)

Biodiversity and Healthy Society

Genetically-modified organism (GMO)
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has
been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates
combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through
traditional crossbreeding methods.
Examples:
GM papaya Arctic apple BT corn
Humans have been manipulating DNA in plants and animals for millennia
The Nano World

Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy seeks to alter genes to correct genetic defects in order to prevent or cure genetic
diseases.
In the 1980s, Scientists began to look into gene therapy.
✓ They would insert human genes into a bacteria cell.
✓ Then the bacteria cell would transcribe and translate the
information into a protein
✓ Then they would introduce the protein into human cells
The first gene therapy was performed on September 14 th, 1990. Ashanti De Silva was treated
for SCID (Sever combined immunodeficiency). Doctors removed her white blood cells, inserted
the missing gene into the WBC, and then put them back into her blood stream. This
strengthened her immune system but only worked for a few months.
Two Basic Types of Gene Therapy
1. Somatic gene therapy
o insertion of therapeutic DNA into body cells
o effects of the therapy are confined to the individual being treated
2. Germline gene therapy
o modification of the genes inside germ cells (sperm or ova)
o alters the genome of future generations to come
Two approaches in gene therapy
1. Ex vivo – transfer of genes in cultured cells and will be reinjected to the body of the
patient.
2. In vivo – introduction of therapeutic gene into the vector injected directly to the body.
A closer look on Ex vivo gene therapy and how it works:
A closer look on in vivo gene therapy
In vivo gene therapy Involves direct delivery of the therapeutic gene into the target cell of a
particular tissue of a patient
➢ Potential tissue candidates include liver, muscle, skin, spleen, lung, brain
and blood cells.
✓ Can be carried out using viral or non-viral vectors
✓ Success depends on:
➢ efficiency of the uptake of the therapeutic gene by the target cells
➢ intracellular degradation of the gene and its uptake by nucleus
➢ the expression capability of the gene
Vector refers to carrier particles or molecules used to deliver genes. This includes:
1. Viral vectors
2. Non-Viral vectors
• Viruses
✓ Replicate by inserting their DNA into a host cell
✓ Gene therapy can use this to insert genes that encode for a
desired protein to create the desired trait
• Non-viral Vectors
o Direct introduction of therapeutic DNA
▪ But only with certain tissue
▪ Requires a lot of DNA
o Creation of artificial lipid sphere with aqueous core, liposome
▪ Carries therapeutic DNA through membrane
o Chemically linking DNA to molecule that will bind to special cell receptors
▪ DNA is engulfed by cell membrane
▪ Less effective 
o Trying to introduce a 47th chromosome
▪ Exist alongside with the 46 others
▪ Could carry a lot of information
▪ But how to get the big molecule through membranes?

Climate Change
Here are six ways that nature can defend us from climate change impacts:
1. Drought
To secure water supplies, societies have traditionally used ‘grey infrastructure’ such as
pipelines, dams, and man-made reservoirs. However, ‘green infrastructure’ uses natural or
semi-natural systems to provide similar benefits with positive long-term environmental
consequences.
For example, natural wetlands like streams and lakes act as sponges, drawing water down
through the ground and recharging groundwater supplies. When healthy, these ecosystems
capture water during intense rainfall and store it for times of drought. Similarly, healthy forests
recharge groundwater supplies by absorbing water through their roots, and in doing so, filter
drinking water for millions of people worldwide, including more than 68,000 communities across
the US.
The State of Rajasthan, India, endured a devastating drought in 1986. In the following years
local communities began to regenerate forests in the region, leading to a rise in groundwater
levels by several metres. In Gambia, one of the largest development projects in the history of
the country is currently centered around restoring ecosystems to increase water supplies.
2. Wildfire
First the Amazon, then California, then Australia – wildfires were catastrophic in 2019. Our
preventative efforts to reduce the spread of wildfires often involve the removal of forests to
create a firebreak (or ‘fuel break’), a strip of land devoid of flora.
But there’s a new strategy for firebreaks that involves more nature, not less. This discovery was
made after a severe forest fire in Spain in 2012, where the Mediterranean Cypress trees were
able to resist the blaze. The cypresses retain high levels of water in their leaves, even in
sweltering heat, and the fallen leaves form a wet environment at the base of the trunk. Plans are
now underway to plant the trees as ‘natural firebreaks’ throughout the Mediterranean region.
3. Heatwaves
Cities are significantly warmer than the surrounding countryside. This ‘urban heat island effect’
has many causes, including the propensity of concrete and asphalt to absorb heat. In an absurd
irony, our air-conditioning systems produce astonishing amounts of carbon emissions, which
heat the atmosphere. Our houses stay cool, but the planet doesn’t.
Urban tree cover is a win-win solution for our cities. Trees cool the surrounding air by releasing
water through their leaves, similar to how humans keep cool by perspiring. Imagine the cooling
power of ten air-conditioning units - that’s how much a single healthy tree provides on a sunny
day from evaporation alone. And that doesn’t include the shade that trees provide,
which according to a study in the US, can reduce the air-conditioning costs of detached houses
by 20-30 per cent.
Major cities are now turning to nature to cool down. Melbourne, Australia, is on track to plant
more than 3,000 trees each year to tackle heatwaves, almost doubling its urban tree cover by
2040.
4. Coastal Flooding
By 2050 sea-levels could be so high that 300 million people in coastal communities will face
severe floods at least once a year. There are some coastal ecosystems that can act as cost-
effective seawalls combatting the two primary threats of rising seas: coastal flooding and
shoreline disintegration.
Mangroves and coral reefs, for instance, cause waves to break before they hit the shore,
lowering both the force and height of the swell, and in the process reducing the likelihood of the
sea breaching over into people’s land. A study across 52 sites found that natural habitats
were 2-5 times more cost-effective than engineered structures when it came to lowering wave
heights.
In the town of Kisakasaka in eastern Tanzania, seawater had been creeping into people’s farms
and killed the crops. That is, until the villagers fought back and reforested hundreds of hectares
of mangroves. Within two years the salt-poisoning of their crops ended and the wells returned to
normal.
5. Landslides & Erosion
The erratic weather patterns associated with climate change are already exacerbating
landslides in many parts of the world. On the Canadian outpost of Banks Island landslides have
increased by a stunning 6,000% in the last few decades, largely due to thawing permafrost
caused by a succession of hot summers.
All landslides are caused by loose soil. There are two ways to prevent them: increase the
‘binding capacity’ of the soil, and reduce soil erosion from surface water runoff. Vegetation does
both by absorbing water and anchoring the soil in place. In light of this, the government of
Comoros is planting 1.4 million trees to protect people’s farms in mountainous areas.
6. Desertification & Sandstorms
Desertification is an ongoing threat in places where the climate is drying, and where there is
overgrazing and biodiversity loss. When we cut down forests, the desert further expands due to
the way in which trees retain moisture in the ground. Since 1920, the Sahara Desert
has expanded by 10%, decimating waterholes and arable land.
This was the motivation behind the Great Green Wall in Africa. To halt the spread of the Sahara
and its consequent sandstorms, 21 African countries are working together to grow a ‘8,000 km
natural wonder’ of trees and shrubs across the width of Africa. The initiative has the potential
to create 10 million green jobs by 2030, according to the UN Convention to Combat
Desertification.
In Sudan, desertification has given rise to violence in some areas, as groups struggle over
dwindling resources. In 2017, the government launched a project to help communities adapt to
the drying climate by planting ‘shelter belts’, lines of trees or shrubs that protect an area –
especially crops – from extreme weather. The project is building climate resilience in the hopes
it will instil peace, making shelter belts not only a nature-based solution for climate change, but
also a nature-based solution for conflict.
To know more about climate change please look up the video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhDuqvRk6LY&t=6s
What is Sustainable Development?
Development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of the future
generation to meet their own needs. (Brundtland,1987)
For Example: SDG 7-Affordable and Clean Energy
WINDFARM
To know more about the Sustainable Development Goals please look up the video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V8oFI4GYMY
Learning Activities
What is Design Thinking?
- A design methodology that provides a solution-based approach to solving problems. - It’s

extremely useful in tackling complex problems that are ill-defined or unknown, by understanding
the human needs involved, by re-framing the problem in humancentric ways, by creating many
ideas in brainstorming sessions, and by adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping and
testing.
The Design Thinking Process

Instruction: Apply the Design Thinking Process to identify a problem in your community.
For Example:
Assessment
Instructions: Below is an example of the VALUE PROPOSITION CANVAS and the

BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS. Using the method of environmental scanning identify a
problem that you want to solve based on the following categories:
1. Environmental: solutions for identified problems/issues pertaining to the promotion of a

sustainable environment and the health of mother earth.
2.Health, Wellness, and Economics: solutions for identified problems/issues in the community
for the promotion of health, wellness, and quality of life of its residents.
3. Human Rights: solutions for identified problems/issues in the community to promote

awareness, practice, and sustainability of human rights.
4.Innovation: solutions for identified problems/issues in the community that make use of
scientific experimentation and invention.
5. Digital Solutions: solutions for identified problems/issues in the community that make use of
digital technology.
• Generate income
• to find alternative source of
• Improve standard of living
sustainable income
Briquettes Production
• converting waste
(paper & saw dust) • fishing when
into raw materials
weather allows
• alternative to
charcoal for food
• idle unproductive
preparation time
• pathway out of
poverty • fish supply is seasonal
• Apply the 5 R’s of good environmental • source of income is not
practice as source income permanent
• Seek livelihood training from • difficulty in making ends meet
concerned sources
The Rubric for Scoring is on page 57

• Source of raw material • Organize the
• full service
• indigent household
community • converting waste • Pantawid beneficiaries
• Local government unit relationship with clear
(paper & saw dust)
• Local chief executive • Capacitate community
communication
through skills training into raw materials
• Manager/owner • amplify benefits
• Entrepreneurial • alternative to
agenda charcoal for food
preparation
• pathway out of
poverty
• NGA’s like DTI, Tesda • regular FGD’s
• Academe for R&D • information drive to
use the solution
• establishment cost
• elevation of quality of life
• labor cost
• operating and development costs
The Rubric for Scoring is on page 58
To Stich the Value Proposition Canvas and the Business Model Canvas read the
Scientific Journal below then make your own narrative.
Solution with Benefits

JRMSU System | Science Technology and Society | October 23, 2018
Subject’s activities
Value Proposition Model

During our environmental scanning of Barangay Sicayab in Dipolog City we found out that most of the
households along the coastal areas were indigent and living on a meager supply of food and other basic
needs. They live in squalor and could barely make ends meet. Most of them rely on fishing as a source of
income but limited to the type of weather or only when the season allowed a good catch or none at all.
There is plenty of idle unproductive time wasted on other activities such as gambling or drinking just to
have a semblance of keeping oneself busy.
Pains
Since the residents are dependent on the availability of a seasonal fish supply they have no permanent
source of income and are not able to provide for their basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing. Most
parents cannot provide nor sustain the education of their children when it comes to school requirements
such as projects or necessary miscellaneous payments.
Gains
In order to turn their identified pains into gains it is imperative that an alternative source of sustainable
income be created and be put into action. This has to be workable and doable.
Pain relievers
The application of the 5 Rs technique as a source of income will entail an excellent environmental practice.
To realize this would also ensure the protection of their coastal environment. It is a must that a livelihood
training program will be sought from concerned sources such as the local government units or its local
chief executive.
Gain creators
Once these indigent households participate and fully involve themselves in the livelihood training it will
generate income and soon improve their standard of living.
Solution with benefits
Briquettes can be made from readily available waste materials such as paper and sawdust. Briquette
charcoal is viewed as an advanced fuel because of its clean burning nature and the fact that it can be
restored for long periods of time without degradation. Using briquettes could alleviate the efficiency of food
preparation. Briquettes can be a way of reducing carbon emissions to the environment. Briquette
production can even be a money-machine and a pathway out of poverty for those who have the time and
patience to master its technology.
Briquetting is the process of conversion of agricultural waste into uniformly shaped briquettes that are easy
to use, transport and store. The briquetting of biomass improves its handling characteristics, increase the
volumetric calorific value, reduces transportation costs and makes it available for a variety of application.
Briquettes were discovered to be an important source of energy during the first and second world wars for
heat and electricity production using simple technologies. (Ratchu 2014).
(Briquette making procedure)
Steps 1- Prepare the necessary materials paper, water, the molder and the presser.
Step 2 – Mix the water and paper.
Step 3 – Use the can molder and the presser to form the paper briquette.
Step 4 – Let the briquette dry for one day and then it’s ready to use.
Business Model Canvas

SOLUTIONS
Key Partners
Source of raw materials
Readily available waste materials such as paper and sawdust can be utilized as the raw materials for
briquettes production. The result is a briquette that is eco-friendly and a renewable energy fuel. It is
economical and cheaper than other solid fuels.it is pollution-free because there is no sulfur or any
hazardous material.
The production will be a concerted effort with the help of the local government unit, local chief executive
and the furniture shop owners.
The key activities will include the organization of the Pantawid Household Members and other members of
Barangay Sicayab, Dipolog City. There will be training skills on the method of Briquette Production as well
as other Entrepreneurial Agenda.
An affiliation with key resources must be established with NGA’s like DTI and TESDA. The academe (Jose
Rizal Memorial State University) plays an important part in terms of research and development.
Cost Structure or the investment required are the following:
Establishment cost
Labor cost
Operating and development costs
BENEFITS
Subject Segment/Subject Relationship
To increase the potential to earn a permanent source of income among the Indigent Household
Members/Pantawid Beneficiaries a full service relationship with clear communication has to be done on a
regular basis such as home visits and instructions to amplify the benefits of this endeavor.
Channels will be provided in terms of regular Focus Group Discussions and a massive information drive to
use the solution must be put to practice.
All things considered the elevation of the quality of life among the Iindigent Pantawid Household Members
of Barangay Sicayab, Dipolog City can become a reality.
Something to look forward to are the endless possibilities of POTENTIAL USERS OF BRIQUETTES:
INDUSTRY USAGE
1. TEXTILE INDUSTRY
2. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
3. RUBBER FACTORIES
4. TEA FACTORIES
5. LEATHER INDUSTRY
6. BRICK KILNS
7. DYE AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
OTHER INDUSTRY USAGE
1. HOUSEHOLD (HEATING PURPOSE)

2. SCHOOLS (PROVIDING MEALS)
3. IRONING OF CLOTHING
4. RESTAURANTS
Prepared by:
MA. ISOBEL L. OCAO

STS INSTRUCTOR
JRMSU-DAPITAN CAMPUS
References
http://cheryll231.blogspot.com/2017/01/elpidio-quirino-1948-1953-6th-president.html
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diosdado_Macapagal_departing_for_Malaca%C3%B1ang.jpg
https://en.ppt-online.org/270632
https://mypope.com.ph/happy-birthday-fidel-v-ramos/
https://raulgatal.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-other-side-of-pres-carlos-p-garcia.html
https://slideplayer.com/slide/10400332/
https://wisdomtoinspire.com/a/Ek0hiX3d/11-wise-quotes-from-sigmund-freud-to-enlighten-you\
https://woolfworks.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/herstory-corazon-c-aquino-a-leadership-of-love-and-
democracy/
https://www.azquotes.com/author/3658-Charles_Darwin
https://www.facebook.com/realistguide/photos/what-is-the-contribution-of-copernicus-in-the-
philosophy-of-sciencenicolaus-cope/458583174661978/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/govph/16200060211
https://www.flickr.com/photos/govph/19642913589/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/govph/8073230073
https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmofacts/#:~:text=Genetically%20modified%20organisms%20(GMOs)
%20are,or%20through%20traditional%20crossbreeding%20methods.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/471611392225099596/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/ev2asq/manuel_l_quezon_with_family/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_hLuEui6ww&t=6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G0ndS3uRdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V8oFI4GYMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhDuqvRk6LY&t=6s
Rubrics
“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
Category Scoring Criteria Total Points Score
Organization Information is presented in logical 2

sequence.
(4 points)
Presentation appropriately cites requisite 2
number of references.
Introduction is attention-getting, lays out 2

the problem well and establishes a
framework for the rest of the
Content presentation.
(16 points) Technical terms are well-defined in 2

language appropriate for the target
audience.
Presentation contains accurate 4

information
Material included is relevant to overall 4

message/purpose
Visual aid was well prepared, 4

informative, effective, and not
distracting. No spelling or grammatical
errors in the visuals.
Score Total Points 20

Rubric for Scoring: The Good Life
CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS
Connection and Knowledge Connections indicated superior understanding and 10

of the Relationships among enhance meaning of learned concepts.
Concepts
Content, Concepts, and Showed understanding of the concepts and 10

Terminology principles by using appropriate terminology and
representation.
Organization of Ideas All keywords and concepts necessary to provide an 8

overview of the module are used and well-organized.
Originality Original and meaningful insights are demonstrated. 8
Grammar Use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and 4

capitalization.
TOTAL 40
Online Reflection Paper Assessment Rubric
(Adapted from the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, USA and the National Council of
Teachers of English/International Reading Association, USA
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
CRITERIA (Sophisticated) (Very (Fairly (Not Yet

Competent) Competent) Competent)
1. Depth of Demonstrate a Demonstrate a Demonstrate a Demonstrate a

Reflection conscious and thoughtful basic limited
thorough understanding of understanding of understanding of
understanding of the material and the material and the material and
the material and the subject the subject subject matter.
the subject matter. matter. This reflection
matter. This needs revision.
reflection can be
used as an
example for
other students.
2. Use of textual Use specific and Use relevant Use examples Use incomplete
evidence and convincing examples from from the text to or vaguely
historical examples from the texts studied support most developed
context the texts studied to support claims claims in your examples to only
to support claims in your own writing with some partially support
in your own writing, making connections claims with no
writing, making applicable made between connections
insightful and connections texts. made between
applicable between texts. texts.
connections
between texts.
3. Clarity of Use stylistically Use language Use basic but Use language
language use sophisticated that is fluent and appropriate that is vague
language that is original, with language, with a imprecise for the
precise and evident a sense basic sense of audience or
engaging, with of voice, voice, some purpose, with
notable sense of awareness of awareness of little sense of
voice, audience and the audience and voice, and a
awareness of ability to vary purpose and limited
audience and sentence some attempt to awareness of
purpose, and structure. vary sentence how to vary
varied sentence structure. sentence
structure. structure.
4. Presentation Reflection is Reflection is Reflection is Reflection is

and proper clean, correctly clean, correctly clean, correctly sloppy or
citation formatted (12- formatted (12- formatted (12- incorrectly
point font point font point font formatted, not
separate page separate page separate page written in full
online under online under online under sentences under
personal website personal website personal website separate page
portfolio), written portfolio), written portfolio), written online under
in full sentences. in full sentences. in full sentences. personal website
Quotations are Quotations are Some improperly portfolio. Many
all properly all properly attributed improperly
attributed and attributed and quotations attributed
cited in a cited in a and/or quotations or
consistent style. consistent style. inconsistent inconsistent style
Virtually no A few minor citation style. A of citation. Many
spelling or spelling or number of spelling or
grammatical grammatical spelling or grammatical
errors. errors grammatical errors.
errors.
5. Promptness Submitted on Submitted one Submitted two Submitted three

in submission time or even (1) day late from (2) days late (3) to five (5)
earlier from deadline. from deadline. days late from
deadline. deadline.
INTERPRETATION AND GRADING SCHEME
Level 4 – 100%, Congratulations for an Level 2 – 85%, Satisfactory reflection paper

EXCELLENT reflection paper
Level 1 – 75%, Sorry, reflection paper falls
Level 3 – 95%, Very good reflection paper behind expectations.
GenEd STS – Science, Technology, and Society
by The JRMSU System STS Core Group
Assessment Rubric for the Value Proposition Canvas
Standards Proficient Apprentice Novice
(3) (2) (1)
The canvas The canvas The canvas

demonstrates for the demonstrates knowledge demonstrates
Integration of most part, of important contents knowledge of some
Knowledge understanding and from the concepts and contents from the
(20%) application of the theories of the course. concepts and theories
concepts and theories of the course.
of the course.
Depth of In-depth elaboration Statement of the Statement of the

problem that proves relevance subject’s pains and gains subject’s pains and
statement (25%) to the pains and gains are relevant to its gains are slightly
of subject’s activities. activities. relevant to its activities
Depth of In-depth creation of Creation of pain relievers Creation of pain

Analysis pain relievers and gain and gain creators are relievers and gain
creators from the aligned to the subject’s creators are slightly
(25%) subject’s pains and pains and gains. aligned to the
gains. subject’s pains and
gains.
Congruency of Solution and benefits Solution and benefits Solution and benefits
solution (30%) highly answer the answer the verbalized slightly answer the
verbalized pain of the pain of the subject verbalized pain of the
subject subject
AVERAGE LEVEL AND INTERPRETATION:
Level 3 – 100%Congratulations for an EXCELLENT Value Proposition Canvas!
Level 2 – 88%Good Value Proposition Canvas.
Level 1 – 75%Poor Value Proposition Canvas, falls behind expectations.

GenEd STS – Science, Technology, and Society
by The JRMSU System STS Core Group
Assessment Rubric for the Business Model Canvas
Standards Proficient Apprentice Novice
(3) (2) (1)
The canvas The canvas The canvas

demonstrates for the demonstrates knowledge demonstrates
Integration of most part, of important contents knowledge of some
Knowledge understanding and from the concepts and contents from the
(20%) application of the theories of the course. concepts and theories
concepts and theories of the course.
of the course.
Congruency of Cost structure and Cost structure and Cost structure and
Value benefits highly tie the benefits tie the value benefits slightly tie the
Proposition value proposition proposition value proposition
(30%)
In-depth fine tuning of Demonstrates fine tuning Demonstrates minimal

solution set (left side of solution set (left side fine tuning of solution
Depth of of canvass) and the of canvass) and the set (left side of
Analysis subject’s benefits subject’s benefits (right canvass) and the
(20%) (right side of canvas). side of canvas). subject’s benefits
(right side of canvas).
Congruency of Benefits highly Benefits address the Benefits slightly

benefits (30%) address the verbalized verbalized pain of the address the verbalized
pain of the subject subject pain of the subject
AVERAGE LEVEL AND INTERPRETATION:
Level 3 – 100%Congratulations for an EXCELLENT Value Proposition Canvas!
Level 2 – 88%Good Value Proposition
Canvas.Level 1 – 75%Poor Value Proposition Canvas, falls behind expectations.

Answer Key
Unit 1. Pretest- Line Graph
• Fire
• Stone tools
• Gunpowder
• Newton’s Law- Steam Engine
• Magnetism
• Watt’s steam engine
• Steamboat
• Telephone
• Telegraphy
• Plastics
• Airplanes
• Radar
• Computer
• Atomic Energy
• Space Travel
Unit 2. Pretest- Fill in the blanks
1. Jason Hickel
2. Martin Heidegger
3. C.S. Lewis
4. Epicurus
5. Plato
6. Generation Gap
7. Paul Feyerabend
8. Karl Popper
9. Eudaimonia
10. Aristotle

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and SOCIETY 1

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Program: APPLICABLE TO ALL PROGRAMS

VISION A dynamic and diverse internationally recognized University.

E - xhibit relevant and responsive competencies across disciplines towards

Program Not Applicable

Intended Learning Outcomes Methodology

Grades are computed using the following formula:

The term grade is computed using the formula:

Midterm Grade = 100 % Term Grade

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

2. Course requirements must be submitted on time.

Prepared by: Noted by: Noted by: Approved/Disapproved:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

Date Revised: August 2018

Unit 1-Historical Antecedents

Science is as old as the world itself. Human beings have embarked in

At the end of this unit, you will be able to:

• To discuss/explain the paradigm shifts through history (how the intellectual

Write your answers here.

The answer guide is found on page 59.

What is the role of Science & Technology in your life?

The Rubric for Scoring is found on page 55

General Concepts and Historical Events in Science, Technology and Society

Application of understanding of natural laws to the solution of practical problems

Intellectual Revolutions that Define Society

Some Intellectuals and their Revolutionary Ideas

Science, Technology, and Nation-building

The Early Years

The Early Years

Manuel Roxas became the first president of the Republic

Post-War Philippine S&T

President Elpidio Quirino desperately sought the help of the US

➢ President Truman proposed an economic survey mission – the Bell Mission

($250M-aid from the US)

Post-War Philippine S&T

➢ Improved land reform system

Post-War Philippine S&T

President Carlos Garcia adopted the “Filipino First Policy”

Post-War Philippine S&T

➢ The country’s foreign reserves were depleted

The Marcos Era

President Ferdinand Marcos’ national goals emphasized economic and rural

➢ Self-sufficiency in rice and diversification of crops

Post EDSA revolution

President Corazon Aquino inherited a serious economic crisis

➢ Organized the Philippine Commission on Good Government (PCGG)

Post EDSA revolution

Activity: “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”

The Rubric for scoring is found on page 53.

Congratulations! You are now ready to take the assessment.

Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022

Make a position paper

Do you agree with the current S&T policies/thrusts/agenda of the government?

Why or why not?

Details: Cambria 11, 1” margin all sides, A4

Unit 2-Science, Technology and the Human Condition