How does technology relate to science?
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Technology is the application of scientifically gained knowledge for practical purposes.
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How does technology relate to science?
Technology is the application of scientifically gained knowledge for practical purposes.
What does STS stand for?
Science, Technology, and Society studies.
What did Leucippus and Democritus propose about matter?
All matter is made up of undividable particles called atoms.
What significant theory did Charles Darwin propose?
The theory of evolution through natural selection.
What was a focus of science education in basic education during the American Period?
Nature studies and science and sanitation.
What were some contributions of ancient Egyptian civilization?
Development of geometry, alchemy, human anatomy, pharmacology, and astronomy.
How can indigenous knowledge contribute to conservation?
By promoting indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous people’s conservation.
What technology helped spread new ideas during the Scientific Revolution?
The printing press.
What is the main idea of Kuhn's 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'?
It challenges the notion that science progresses steadily, proposing instead that it advances through revolutionary changes in paradigms.
What occurs during the 'pre-science' stage of the Kuhn Cycle?
There is no mature paradigm to solve the field's main problems.
What civilization is known for its contributions to algebra and astronomy?
Babylonian civilization.
What did Empedocles of Agrigento propose about matter?
That it is divided into four elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire.
What is a 'paradigm change'?
The step where a new model of understanding is accepted and taught, completing the Kuhn Cycle.
Who proposed the heliocentric theory?
Nicholas Copernicus.
What significant development occurred during the New Stone Age?
The invention of agriculture and the foundation of cities.
What was the significance of Hasan Ibn al-Haytham?
He was known as the Father of Optics and made significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy.
What educational institutions were established during the Spanish Colonial era?
Parish schools that taught religion, reading, writing, arithmetic, and music.
What role does science and technology play in society?
They alter the way people live, connect, communicate, and transact, impacting economic development.
What significant contributions did Aryabhata make?
He developed the place value system, approximated π, and explained solar and lunar eclipses.
What significant contribution did Albert Einstein make regarding light?
He explained the photoelectric effect, proposing that light comes in bundles called quanta.
What was the purpose of kohl in ancient Egypt?
To improve and highlight facial features for health and aesthetics.
What did Einstein's General Theory of Relativity demonstrate about gravity?
Matter causes space to curve, which produces gravity.
How did Spanish rule influence education in the Philippines?
It introduced schools and focused on understanding concepts related to the human body, plants, and animals.
What is a 'model crisis' in the Kuhn Cycle?
A stage where the existing model becomes unreliable and cannot guide problem-solving, leading to significant turmoil in the field.
What was one of the allocations for research in the medical field?
Allocating 2% of the GDP to research.
When was the National Research Council of the Philippines established?
December 8, 1933.
What was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America?
The Inca Civilization.
What was one of the key features of Aztec society?
A highly developed leadership and society consisting of four classes.
What is Darwin's theory of evolution?
It explains the process of natural selection and the evolution of species.
What principle did Galileo Galilei discover?
The principle of inertia.
What is the concept of the void in atomic theory?
There is empty space between atoms.
What characterizes 'normal science' according to Kuhn?
The regular work of scientists within a settled paradigm, theorizing, observing, and experimenting.
What is the main focus of Sigmund Freud's work?
He is the founding father of psychoanalysis, explaining human behavior and treating mental illness.
What role did the government acknowledge in the 1973 Philippine Constitution regarding science?
The government's role in supporting scientific research and invention.
Why are paradigm shifts important?
They signify significant changes within belief systems.
What does the theory of Plate Tectonics explain?
It creates a physical model of the Earth's structure.
What was the purpose of roads in Sumeria?
To facilitate faster and easier travel.
What is a key strategy for protecting and conserving biodiversity?
Full implementation of existing laws.
What was the ancient Indian interest in astronomy?
They studied stars and planets and were aware of seven of the eight planets.
Who is Thomas Samuel Kuhn?
An American physicist, historian, and philosopher of science known for his book 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'.
What is the speed of light in a vacuum according to Einstein?
300 million meters per second.
What infrastructure developments were made by the Americans?
Construction of roads, streets, and bridges to improve movement of products and services.
What did Galileo discover about the moons of Jupiter?
Satellites orbiting Jupiter, proving not everything in the heavens orbits the Earth.
What significant event in 1901 established the Bureau of Government Laboratories in the Philippines?
The Philippine Commission established it under the Department of Interior.
What surgical advancements were made in ancient Indian civilization?
Cataract surgery and plastic surgery.
What are some theories regarding the decline of the Maya civilization?
Frequent warfare, overpopulation leading to over-farming, and heavy taxes.
What is a paradigm shift?
A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions in a scientific discipline.
What was India known for in terms of metallurgy?
Manufacturing iron and metallurgical works.
What distinguishes humans from animals according to Thomas Suddendorf?
Our imaginations and having friends with imaginations.
What was Uruk City known as?
The 'True City' built using mud or clay.
What was one of the first large-scale mining techniques used by ancient civilizations?
Extracting gold using fire-setting.
What did Aristotle's atomic idea contradict?
The atomic theory proposed by Leucippus and Democritus.
What did Copernicus and Kepler establish about the Earth's orbit?
The Earth orbits the Sun, contradicting Aristotle's view.
Who developed the heliocentric model?
Nicholas Copernicus.
What areas did the NRCP cluster policies into?
Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance; Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research; Medical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
What was the focus of the Bureau of Science established in 1905?
Tropical diseases and laboratory projects.
What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe?
It ended one-third of the population, affecting scientific inquiry and societal structure.
How has the perception of child labor changed over time?
Child labor was once acceptable but is now not acceptable.
What is Einstein's concept of space-time?
Space-time is not fixed or objective; it is subject to the observer's state of motion.
What was the significance of the wheel in Sumerian civilization?
It facilitated farm work and mass production.
What significant calendar system did ancient civilizations establish?
A 365-day year and a 24-hour day.
What significant changes occurred during the American Period in the Philippines?
Increased influence in the development of science and technology, public education system improvements, and better health engineering.
What is Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi known for?
He introduced the concept of the algorithm and algebra.
What additional concepts did Aristotle introduce to the Element Theory?
Qualities such as heat, cold, dryness, and moisture.
What was the goal of government policies on science and technology?
To prepare the country and its people for a technologically driven world.
What role did the telescope play in navigation?
It helped navigators observe remote objects.
What was the most important god worshiped by the Incas?
Inti, the sun god.
What is Ayurveda?
A traditional system of medicine in India.
What does the Realist paradigm in art emphasize?
The purpose of art is to copy reality.
What is being formulated to ensure food safety?
Common food and safety standards.
What is the primary focus of science?
The pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic observation and experiments.
Who was Aryabhata?
The first major mathematician and astronomer from the classical age of Indian mathematics and astronomy.
What did Isaac Newton formulate that is fundamental to physics?
The Law of Universal Gravitation.
What practices linked to science and technology existed in the Pre-Spanish Era in the Philippines?
Filipinos were aware of medicinal properties of herbs and engaged in farming, shipbuilding, mining, and weaving.
What does E = mc² represent?
It shows that energy and matter can be converted into one another.
What did the NRCP focus on in response to the ASEAN 2015 Agenda?
Consulting various sectors to study how the Philippines can prepare for ASEAN 2015 Goals.
What was the Galleon Trade?
A trade route from Acapulco to Manila that contributed to cultural and environmental changes between the Philippines and Mexico.
What term did Leucippus of Miletus coin to describe tiny particles?
Atom, from the Greek word 'a-tomos' meaning 'indivisible'.
What was the accepted authority before 1500 regarding the natural world?
The Bible and Aristotle were the only accepted authorities as truth.
What significant change occurred regarding slavery?
Slavery was once acceptable but is now considered unacceptable.
What was the significance of the Reformation?
It broke the monopoly of the Catholic Church on Christians' relationship with God.
What is cuneiform?
The first writing system using word pictures and triangular symbols.
What innovation helped with food production in Sumeria?
Irrigation and dikes to manage scarce water supply.
What model is used by ASEAN countries for biosafety?
Biosafety and standard model.
What did Copernicus declare about the center of the universe?
That the Sun is at the center, not the Earth.
What was Acapulco known for in the context of global trade?
It became one of the centers of global trade in Southeast Asia.
What did Brahmagupta define?
The properties of the number zero, both as a placeholder and a decimal digit.
What did Edwin Hubble discover about the universe?
That the universe is expanding.
What model of the universe was supported during the Middle Ages?
The geocentric model, with Earth at the center.
What did Johannes Kepler prove about planetary motion?
That planets move in elliptical orbits, not circular ones.
What does Hubble’s Law state about galaxies?
Galaxies are moving away from the Milky Way at a speed directly proportional to their distance from it.
What did the discovery of fire contribute to?
It laid the basis of chemical sciences.
What halted the growth of science in the country?
Superstitious beliefs and Catholic doctrines and practices.
What material was Egyptian paper made from?
Papyrus.
What did Rene Descartes promote in the realm of science?
Science grounded in observation and experiment.
What is the Kuhn Cycle?
A cycle of progress in science that includes stages such as pre-science, normal science, model drift, model crisis, model revolution, and paradigm change.
What was a significant advancement in mathematics during the New Stone Age?
The invention of counting techniques using stones and later the abacus.
What major architectural achievement is associated with Babylon?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
What initiates a 'model revolution'?
The emergence of serious candidates for a new model that is radically different from the old one.
What was one of the advanced practices of the Maya related to astronomy?
Predicting eclipses and astrological cycles for planting and harvesting.
How did the Scientific Revolution relate to the Renaissance?
It developed as an offshoot, fueled by the same questioning spirit that led to the Renaissance.
What innovative timekeeping device did ancient civilizations develop?
The water clock.
What happens during the 'model drift' stage?
The existing model starts to drift due to the accumulation of anomalies that it cannot explain.
What did Galileo's experiments reveal about falling objects?
The rate at which something falls does not depend on its mass.
What was the significance of the microscope in medicine?
It allowed observation of organisms invisible to the naked eye, aiding in disease prevention and treatment.
What significant act was passed in 1958 to support science in the Philippines?
The Science Act of 1958, establishing the National Science Development.
What indigenous practices were present in the pre-Spanish Philippines?
Planting crops, caring for animals, food production, and interpreting heavenly bodies.
What significant structure at Chichen Itza is aligned with the Sun during equinoxes?
The El Castillo pyramid.
How does Kuhn's view of science differ from that of Popper?
Kuhn argues that science is driven more by social unity and revolutionary changes rather than a purely rational process.
What was the Aztec calendar used for?
A 365-day calendar and a 260-day ritual calendar.
What is the geocentric model?
A superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center.
What was the Greeks' contribution to science during the Iron Age?
They assembled and developed knowledge from the technical experiences of older empires.
What civilization lasted for approximately 2000 years in Central America?
The Maya civilization.
What was the historical view on male superiority regarding domestic violence?
Beating wives was once acceptable but is now not acceptable.
What is the current view on government intervention in the economy?
Government intervention in the economy is now accepted.
What are the three conflicting elements of the human mind according to Freud's Theory?
The id, the ego, and the superego.
What is the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin?
All life is related and has descended from a common ancestor, evolving through natural selection.
What was emphasized in the education system regarding local food security?
Integrating ASEAN awareness in basic education without adding to the curriculum.
What was the main focus of scientific development in the Philippines during the American period?
Agriculture, food processing, forestry, medicine, and pharmacy.
What significant engineering achievement did the Incas create?
The first suspension bridge.
How did jazz and rock music revolutionize the music scene?
They introduced new styles and cultural expressions in music.
What is notable about the Maya hieroglyphic writing system?
It is visually striking and complex, with hundreds of unique signs.
What was the goal of the Science and Technology Master Plan created by Corazon Aquino?
For the Philippines to achieve newly industrialized country status by the year 2000.
What impact did the invention of the printing press have on information control?
It ended the elites' control over reading and writing.
What was Shakespeare's impact on drama and theater?
He significantly influenced the development of drama and theater.
What was the population of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) during the Aztec civilization?
350,000.
Who identified the concept of a paradigm shift?
American physicist and philosopher Thomas Kuhn.
What was Sumeria known for?
A high degree of cooperation and desire for great achievements.
What is the Great Ziggurat of Ur?
A sacred place constructed using sun-baked bricks.
What did Sigmund Freud contribute to psychology?
He proposed that we are not fully in control of our behavior due to a subconscious part.
What were the Egyptians known for in terms of mathematics?
They excelled at geometry but were poor in arithmetic.