GE 7 STS

Worksheet 2 – STS and its Role in Nation Building

Name: Francis June Empuerto Time: 12:15-1:15
Section: Pm2 - BSCS Date: Sept. 6 2020
A. Discussion Questions: Group Report: (10 pts.)
1. In a group exchange ideas on concrete manifestations of the role that science and
technology play in nation building.
2. Fill up this matrix after your academic conversation.

Contribution Benefits Outcome

Local The role of science and Concrete roads give us a Faster and safer
technology on our local faster and a safer way for roads, every house
communities are because transportation, has a light in the
of it there are concrete electrification provides a darkness of night
roads, electricity and a solid basis for development and every families
mass construction of of local communities and has a shelter.
houses. houses for every families in
able to build a strong
community.
Regional The role of science and The production of our Farmers improved their
technology on our region crops and plants will be crop and plants
production because of
are through agricultural, improved, because of machineries that make
health status and machineries that invented their farming easier and
economic status. for better and faster faster. Every diseases can
farming methods for our be treated and there are
farmers. Through science technological
improvements for
and technology we can hospitals to treat their
improved the health for patients. There are new
every Davaoeño. buildings that are
And the it ensures the constructed and
economic growth for our currently in
constructions that can
region. help to boost the
economic status for
Davao City.
National The role of science and With the help of machineries Industrialization in our
technology on our nation and technology production of country are more
supply goods, services, etc. and productive and faster
are through industrialization of our nation with the help of
industrialization and will be more productive and machineries and it helps
infrastructure . faster, and because of that it will to ensure the economic
help our country to insure its growth of the country.
economic growth. It also Infrastructure of our
increase investment and country are in boost,
promote the development of because there are new
capacities to design, engineer, buildings that are
produce and deliver products constructed and many
and services based on buildings currently in
new science and technology. construction that can
help our country to
improved both in
infrastructure and
economic status.

B. Reflection: Individual Points (10 pts.)

1. Draw what you think society of the world would be without science and
technology.

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 2. In one paragraph, present your reasons for your drawing.
-In my drawing I’ve imagine the world without science and technology and this is
what I’ve imagined. A peaceful and healthy world without any pollution and war, a
world that is full of green leaves and clean air. But without science and technology
we have know nothing and our lives without science and technology are very hard in
all aspect in life, From hunting food and the necessities for our survival. Without
science and technology maybe we can’t survive at all and we cannot achieve what we
have today. And we have come a long way to achieve all of this success to make our
lives easier, but we are also blind for all of the consequences for abusing our mother
nature. We need to think always that “Everything is good in moderation”.

C. Briefly answer the following questions:

1. What are the four meanings of science and the four meanings of technology
-The four meanings of science:
1. The state of knowing : knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or
misunderstanding.
2. A department of systematized knowledge as an object of study.
3. Knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of
general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.
4. A system or method reconciling practical ends with scientific laws.
-The four meanings of technology:
1. The branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and
their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects
as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.
2. The application of this knowledge for practical ends.
3. The terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.
4. A scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.

2. Why science and technology important?

-Through science and technology, it is easier for inhabitants to communicate with
other people around the globe. It is also significant in the field of business because
transactions and other events are done through the computer. Science and
technology enables every people to live in an easy and modern way of life.

3. What is the impact of science and technology to society?

-Technology has advanced into many areas of our lives, making information more
accessible, improving communication, changing transportation, and the list goes on.
While it is easy to sit back and benefit from a plethora of technological
advancements, it is crucial we do not become blind to its effects on society.

4. What is the role of science and technology?

-Science and technology are fundamentally acted its role in altering the way people
live, connect, communicate and transact, with profound effects on economic
development.Through breakthroughs in health services and education,
these technologies have the power to better the lives of poor people in developing
countries

5. What are the benefits of science and technology?

-The benefits of science and technology are it will make our life easier, it helps us
organize our daily activities, this helps our work can be done faster, it helps us to
communicate more easily with others, this helps us to better know and understand
other cultures and societies and many more.

6. What is the role of science and technology in education?

- Teaching technological literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving
through science education gives students the skills and knowledge they need to
succeed in school and beyond.Technology helps make teaching and learning more
meaningful, fun and more accessible.

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of science and technology?

-The advantages of science and technology are science leads to knowledge and
discovery, science facilitates progress and development, science defies false beliefs,
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 science solves problems, science informs decision making and many more. The
disadvantages of science technology are science butts heads with spirituality, science
is cold, rational and subversive, science poses huge moral dilemmas, science
threatens our well being and the natural world and many more.

8. What is the role of science and technology in nation building?

-The role that science and technology has played in improving the life conditions
across the globe in every nation is vivid, but the benefit has to been harvested
maximum by all countries. Science and technology has made life a lot easier and
also a lot better with the advancement of medicines and analysis on diseases.

9. How does science and technology help the Philippine economy?

-Science and technology plays a big role for the growing economy of the Philippines.
A research fellow from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)
posits that the Philippine economy could grow faster by an estimated 10% if
emerging technologies, knowledge and the 4th Industrial Revolution can be utilized
to accelerate productivity. And at present and without fully utilizing the existing
technology, the economy is growing at about 6%, what more if it did.

10. What do you think are the contributions of science and technology to Philippine
nation building?
-Science and technology are key drivers to development in Philippines, because
technological and scientific revolutions underpin economic advances, improvements
in health systems, education and infrastructure.Without science and technology the
Philippines is not in his current state right now. Science and technology is the
stepping stone and building blocks for the success and achievements of the
Philippines.

11. How does school shape science and technology in our country?
-Science helps students understand underlying reasons why such phenomenon
happens. Science shape up future scientist and engineers that are key to a
successful nation. Science promotes innovation and discovery of
new technology. Science helps rebuild a struggling nation to rise up.

12. How technology builds the nation?

-For developing countries, access to technology can have many benefits, one such
improvement being the boost of a nation's economy. Other ways that technology is
helping economies in developing countries include reducing the costs of production,
encouraging the growth of new business and advancing communication.

13. How is technology playing an important role in developing countries?

-Technology Can Play Vital Role in Shaping Developing World's Growth. By using
abundant and low-cost labor, developing countries were able to increase their share
of global manufacturing activities, creating jobs, attracting investment and, in some
cases, kick-starting a broader industrialization process.

14. Will new technologies help or harm developing countries?

-New technologies reduce the prices of goods and services to which they are applied.
They also lead to the creation of new products. Consumers benefit from these
improvements, regardless of whether they live in rich or poor countries.
These are instances of technology improving the lives of poor people.

15. What is the greatest contribution of the Philippines to the world?

-The greatest contribution of the Philippines to the entire world is our people. We
have shown the world how hardworking and hospitable we Filipinos are, especially
with the example of the OFWs.

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