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Nanotechnology is the control and manipulation of matter at the molecular level between 1 to 100 nanometers. It has various applications in many fields including medicine, food production, and the environment. While nanotechnology provides many benefits, it also poses some concerns due to potential toxicity and unknown long term effects. Gene therapy involves modifying genes to treat diseases and can be done somatically or through germline cells to pass changes to future generations. Both nanotechnology and gene therapy show promise but require further research and regulation to maximize benefits and minimize risks. Climate change is a global issue caused by both natural and human factors that threatens all living things through impacts on ecosystems, resources, and health. Individual and societal actions are needed to mitigate hazards

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Nanotechnology is the control and manipulation of matter at the molecular level between 1 to 100 nanometers. It has various applications in many fields including medicine, food production, and the environment. While nanotechnology provides many benefits, it also poses some concerns due to potential toxicity and unknown long term effects. Gene therapy involves modifying genes to treat diseases and can be done somatically or through germline cells to pass changes to future generations. Both nanotechnology and gene therapy show promise but require further research and regulation to maximize benefits and minimize risks. Climate change is a global issue caused by both natural and human factors that threatens all living things through impacts on ecosystems, resources, and health. Individual and societal actions are needed to mitigate hazards

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Science, Technology and Society

NAME: _________________________________YR. & SEC.: _____________ SCORE: ________

I. True or False: Analyze each statement. Choose TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if
not.
1. Nanotechnology is also applied in food production.
2. Nanotechnology refers to a field of applied science and technology whose unifying theme is the
control of matter on the molecular level in scales smaller than 1 micrometer.
3. The term "nano-technology" was first used by Norio Taniguchi in 1974.
4. Effects of most nanomaterials are known.
5. Nanometer is a unit of spatial measurement that is 10 -8 meter, or one billionth of a meter.
6. Genes are the basic physical and functional units of heredity.
7. When genes are altered the encoded proteins are unable to carry out their normal functions,
that can result to genetic disorders.
8. Not all of us carry some defective genes.
9. Most of us do suffer harmful effects from our defective genes because we carry two copies of
nearly all genes, one derived from our mother and the other from our father.
10. Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease.

II. Identification. Identify the following statement if it is Possible Benefits or Concern of the
application of Nanotechnology in different areas.
1. Development of benign industrial processes and materials in the environment.
2. High reactivity and toxicity in the environment.
3. Pervasive distribution in the environment.
4. Improve detection and removal of contaminants.
5. No nano-specific EPA regulation.
6. Creates new jobs.
7. Better quality of products.
8. Accessibility to all level income levels.
9. Improve health care process and medicine.
10. Ability to cross cell membrane and translocate in the body.

III. Completing Statement: Complete each statement using the words from the box below.

climate continuous living nonliving worldwide

A. Climate change is a 1. ________ issue that we must face. Climate change is referred as
statistically significant 2. ________ variation persisting for as extended period. The 3.
__________ climate change could bring drastic effects to 4. _______ and 5. ________ forms
on Earth.

ecosystem factors land use major effects threatens

B. Climate change is brought by several 6. ___________ like natural processes and persistent
human activities. Global warming is one of the 7. ___________ of climate change. Global
warming 8. _________ all life forms on Earth. It has drastic effect on water availability, food
source, health issues, 9. ________, and 10. ____________.

genetic-related germline manipulations somatic treat

C. Gene therapy is a method that may 11. _______ or cure 12. ___________ human illness.
There are two forms of gene therapy. One is 13. ________ gene therapy which involves the
14. _____________ genes in cells that will be helpful to the patient but not inherited to the next
generation. The other is 15. ________ gene therapy which involves the genetic modification of
germ cells or the origin cells that will pass the change to the next generation.
IV. Making Statements: Direction: Analyze each question/situation and answer it in an essay form.
Make sure that your statement is not less than five sentences in each number. (5pts. each)

1. What are the contributions of nanotechnology for the improvements and sustainability of our
environment?
2. What are the factors that need to be considered before manufacturing materials through
nanotechnology?
3. Would you subject yourself for gene therapy without its 100% assurance of effectiveness or
future negative side effects?
4. Should gene therapy be limited to medical concerns only or could it be used for aesthetic
purposes?
5. What significant contribution can individuals make in response to climate change?
6. What should be the significant contribution of the society as well as the government in
mitigating the hazards caused by climate change?
STS Answer Key
Test I. True or False
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. False
10. True

Test II. Identification: Possible Benefit or Concern


1. Possible Benefit
2. Concern
3. Concern
4. Possible Benefit
5. Concern
6. Possible Benefit
7. Possible Benefit
8. Concern
9. Possible Benefit
10. Concern

Test III. Completing Statement (2 pts. each)


1. worldwide
2. climate
3. continuous
4. living
5. nonliving
6. factors
7. major effect
8. threatens
9. land use
10. ecosystem
11. treat
12. genetic-related
13. somatic
14. manipulations
15. germline

Test IV. Making Statement (5 pts. each) Answer may vary.

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