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    Historical

    Antecedents in the
    Course of Science
    and Technology
    Part B

    JOHN CARLO B. CONIENDO


    INSTRUCTOR
    Objectives
    • After the lesson, the students can

    • explain how science and technology affected the society and


    environment and vice versa;
    • identify inventions and discoveries that changed the world over the
    course of history; and
    • discuss the scientific and technological developments in the
    Philippines.
    Egyptian Civilization
    • Located in northern Africa
    • Many engineering and architectural
    feats, including the great Pyramids of
    Egypt
    Paper or papyrus
    • One of the earlier contribution of Egyptian
    civilization was the paper or papyrus which made
    writing easier for the world.
    • They developed papyrus to address the issue on the
    fragile and heavy clay tablets they use for record
    keeping.

    • Papyrus – was a plant that abundantly grow in the


    Nile river
    Ink
    • As clay tablets were replaced by
    paper, engraving is no longer
    useful.
    • They invented ink by combining
    soot with different chemicals to
    produce inks of different colors.
    Hieroglyphics
    • A system of writing developed by the
    Egyptians
    • Egyptians believed that this form of
    writing was given to them by their
    gods.
    • This tell the rich culture and history
    of ancient Egyptians
    Cosmetics
    • Used for both health and aesthetic reasons.
    • Egyptians wore Kohl around the eyes to prevent
    and even cure eye diseases.
    • Kohl was created by mixing soot or malachite with
    mineral galena.
    • They believed that make up can protect them from
    evil and that beauty is a sign of holiness.
    Wig
    • Another cosmetic invention of the Egyptians
    • During early times, wigs are used to protect
    the shaved heads of the wealthy Egyptians
    from the harmful rays of the sun.
    • It was considered cleaner than natural hair
    because it prevented the accumulation of
    head lice.
    Water Clock/Clepsydra
    • This device utilizes gravity that affects
    the flow of water from one vessel to
    another.
    • The amount of water left in the device
    was used to determine the time.
    • This water clock is used as a time
    keeping device during the ancient
    times.
    Greek Civilization
    • Greece Is an archipelago in the south-eastern
    Europe.
    • Birthplace of western philosophy- mathematics
    and science.
    Alarm Clock
    • A time device that tells when
    to start or stop
    • They made use of water
    (sometimes small stones or
    sand) that dropped into
    drums which sounded the
    alarm.
    • Plato used this alarm clock
    to signal the start of his
    lecture.
    Water Mill
    • Used in agricultural processes like milling of
    grains which was a necessary form of food
    processing during that time.
    • This is better than mills powered by animals
    because they required less effort and time to
    operate.
    • They only require access to rivers or flowing
    water .
    Roman Civilization
    • Perceived as the strongest political and social
    entity in the west.
    • Model of other civilizations In terms of law and
    governance.
    Newspaper
    • The first newspaper known as gazettes, contained announcement of
    the roman empire to the people.
    • Engraved in metal or stones and are publicly displayed.
    Bound Books or Codex
    • Julius Caesar, started the
    tradition of stacking up papyrus
    to form pages of a book.
    • Later on, they cover this
    stacked papyrus with wax
    (suddenly changed to animal
    skin)
    • With this invention, the romans
    are said to develop the first
    books in history.
    Roman Architecture
    • The most visual contribution of the romans to
    the world
    • Said to be a continuation of the Greek
    architecture, hence the resemblance.
    • Produced sturdier and stronger infrastructures.
    • The roman government supported this
    architectural and engineering feat and funded
    the cathedrals and basilicas, amphitheatre,
    coliseums, aqueducts and even residential
    houses.
    Roman Numerals
    • Designed by the romans to have their own
    number system for faster communication
    and transactions.
    Chinese Civilization
    • Oldest civilization in Asia
    • China is located far east in Asia
    Silk
    • They developed the technology to harvest
    silk and develop it to produce paper and
    clothing.

    • The silk trade opened China to the outside


    world, bridging the gap between the
    western world and the middle kingdom.
    Tea Production
    • Tea is the beverage produced by pouring hot
    or boiling water over crushed or shredded
    dried tea leaves.
    • The first tea was drunk by a Chinese emperor.
    • Tea production was made possible through an
    invention of a machine that shred tea leaves
    into strips.
    Great Wall of China
    • Once considered as the only man-
    made structure that could be seen
    from outer space.
    • The largest and most extensive
    infrastructure that China had built
    • Made with stone, brick, wood, earth
    and other materials showcased the
    engineering technology of China at
    that time.
    Gunpowder
    • Developed by a Chinese alchemist who aimed to develop immortality.
    • They mixed charcoal, Sulfur and potassium nitrate that could generate
    enormous amount of heat at an instant.
    • Used in bullets and cannons
    Activity 2: Collage
    • In a short bond paper, be able to copy and paste pictures of the
    different inventions of ancient times (from Sumerian to Chinese). One
    bond paper for each. Due will be next meeting.
    I. Sumerian
    II. Babylonian
    III. Egyptian
    IV. Greeks
    V. Romans
    VI. Chinese
    Supplementary Videos
    • Egypt • Romans
    • https:// • https://
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX
    1tzmi1V5g oEpNjgKzg

    • Greece • China
    • https:// • https://
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLS
    DrYTXQLu8 tXl6CmS8

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