STS

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY

JOHN LESTER C. BARORO
CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Course Objectives 2

Course Outline 3

Grading and Rules 4

Introduction

What those the picture means?

How does it relate to our

course?
 Articulate the impacts of science and technology
A
on society, specifically Philippine society

Explain how science and technology affect society and

B the environment and its role in nationbuilding

Analyze the human condition in order to deeply

C reflect and express philosophical ramifications that
are meaningful to the student as a part of society

Define and demonstrate the impact of social

D media on the students’ life and Philippine society in
general
Course Objectives

Knowledge
 Imbibe the importance of science and technology in
A the preservation of the environment and the
development of the Filipino nation

Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of

science and technology such that the student may be
B able to define for himself/herself the meaning of the
good life

Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the

C holistic and sustainable development of society
and the environment

Course Objectives

Values
 Creatively present the importance and contributions
A of science and technology to society

Examine shared concerns that make up the good life

in order to come up with innovative and creative
B solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical
standards

Illustrate how the social media and information age

C
C impact their lives and their understanding of
climate change

Course Objectives

Skills
Course Outline
Chapter 1
Historical Antecedents

Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Intellectual Revolution Science and Technology
and Nation Building

Chapter 4 Chapter 5
STS and Human Condition Specific Issues in STS

Chapter 6
Mandatory Topic s and
Other Topics
 In the World In the World In the World In the
Philippines
Ancient Times MIddle Ages Modern Ages History & Contribution

First Second Third Current

In which social considerations changed the course of

science and technology

Historical
Antecedents
Intellectual Revolution that defined
society

COPERNICAN DARWINIAN FREUDIAN INFORMATION

Intellectual Revolution that defined
society

MESOAMERICAN ASIAN MIDDLE EAST AFRICAN

Science and Technology and Nation Building

The Philippine Major development

Government S&T programs and
Agenda personalities in S&T
in the Philippines

Science Education in Selected Indigenous

the Philippines Sciecne and
Technologies
 Technology as a way
of Revealing

STS and
The Human
Condition
The Human person Human Flourishing
flourishing in terms
of science and
technology
The Good Life
When technology and
Humanity Cross
Why does the future not need
us?
Specific Issues in STS

Genetically Modified
The Information Age, Use Organism: Science, Health
and Abuse of Technology and Politics

Biodiversity and the

Healthy Society The Nano World
Mandatory Topic

Environmental Awareness

What is the condition of our environment now and before?

How do Technology, Society and Environment interplay with

each other?
 Climate Change and Energy Crisis
What is climate change?

What does energy crisis mean?

A How does energy crisis affect climate change?

B
Alternative Energy Resources
In the current society, we are greatly
dependent to fossil fuel and is not
sustainable, therefore a search for new
renewable energy must be done.
Gene Theraphy

Gene Theraphy
Grading System Project
30 - Quizzes Science Investigatory Project

40 - Activity Focus on the three

mandatory Topic
30 - Major Exam
Chapter 1
Create Timeline of events
Chapter 4
Chapter 2
Reflection Papers and
Group Research on selected topic
Focus group Discussion

Chapter 3 Chapter 5
Assess Nation's Science and Video reporting on Specific
Technology through Video Issues in STS
Presentation
Chapter 6
Scientific Literature Review
Activity Project in Mandatory Issues
in STS
 “We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and
❕ technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about
science and technology.”

– Carl Sagan