WEEK: 2A

LESSON TITLE:

Introduction to Science Technology and Society

TOPIC PRESENTED BY:

What is Science?
• From the Latin word “Scientia”, meaning knowledge.
• The framework of knowledge of the natural word learned
through the scientific method.
• It leads to the creation of concepts, methods, principles ,
theories, laws and procedures which seek to describe and
explain nature and its phenomena.
• It can be defined as
 idea – includes ides, theories and all available systematic
explanations and observations about the natural and physical world.
 intellectual activity – involves systematic observation and
experimentation
 Body of knowledge – subject, discipline, field of study that deals with
the process of learning about natural and physical world
 personal and social activity – done by human beings to develop
better understanding of the world around them
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of the Science, Technology, and Society
triad
2. Explain Societal Issues Arising from Scientific and Technological
Progress
3. Demonstrate readiness in the study of STS
What is Society?
• Derived from the Latin word “Societas”, it typically
refers to individuals belonging to a particular group.
• A community of people engaging with each other
through persistent relationships, or abroad social
grouping occupying the same geographical or
social territory, normally subject to the same
political authority and dominant cultural
expectations.
• A complex of mutual relationship classes,
communicating with each other, allowing human
organisms to carry on their life activities and helping
each person, in association with their fellows, to
fulfill their wishes and fulfill their interests
What is Technology?
• From the Greek word “techne”, meaning art, skill or
cunning hand and “logos” meaning word or speech that
expresses thought.
• It is the application of scientific expertise, laws and
principles to the development of services, products,
instruments and machines built to solve real problems.
• It is a material product, the results of a scientific
investigation.
• A complex system of expertise , skills, personnel,
techniques, equipment , materials and resources that
are used and allocated to the production , operation
and manufacture of anew or enhanced product, process
or service.
How Science and Technology are for Society?
Examples of how science and technology are for society
• Improved Healthcare
• Information and Communications
• Transportation and Infrastructure
• Manufacturing
• Environmental Sustainability
• Economic Growth
• Education and Learning
• Disaster Management and
Preparedness
• Exploration and Discovery
Societal Issues Arising from Scientific and Technological
Progress
• Environmental Impact
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Privacy and Data Security
• Digital Divide
• Disruption of Traditional Industries
• Health and Well-being challenges
Ethical Issues in Technology to Watch for in 2023

1. Misuse of Personal Information

2. Misinformation and Deep Fakes
3. Lack of Oversight and Acceptance of Responsibility
4. Use of AI
5. Autonomous Technology
Class Activity
1. Give examples of Science, Technology and Society (at least five
each).
2. Give examples of how technology helps you in your daily life (at
least five).
3. In the face of this new technological innovation, why is it important
to study Science, Technology, and Society?
References
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/engineeri
ng-and-technology/technology/what-technology
https://peopleandnature.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/a-radical-critique
-of-science-writing-the-next-chapter/
https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/558920-Top-10-Ethical-Dilemm
as-in-Science-for-2020/
Thank you for listening.