science, technology and society
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Science, Technology and Society
Let’s start with ScienceScience: the human attempt to
understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge.
Examples of the natural world:
Volcanoes Gravity Atoms Plants Metals
Science tries to discover facts and relationships and then tries to create theories that make sense of these facts and relationships.
Hey, I’ve discovered a
cycle!
And Now for some Tech:Technology: the human attempt to
change the world . . . By creating products that can help people.
Examples of Technology: Machines CDs Pencil Sharpener Electronics
Technology involves: Tools Techniques and Procedures for putting the findings of
science to use.
Interconnections between Science and TechnologyScience explores for the purpose of
knowing, while technology explores for the purpose of making something useful from that knowledge.
Interconnections between Science and Technology• Science drives technology by making
new technology possible through scientific breakthroughs.
Technology
Science
Interconnections between Science and Technology• Engineers focus on using science to
develop products.
Interconnections between Science and TechnologyWithout technology, some science
experiments would not be possible.
Interconnections between Science and TechnologyWithout science, technology could not
proceed.Science is a way of Knowing
Technologyis a way of Doing
Interconnections between Science and Technology The very questions
that scientists ask are shaped by the available technology.
Interconnections between Science and Technology
Science drives Technology
Technology drives Science
Science and Technology
Think about it:Describe some of the
interconnections between science and technology, using at least three specific examples.
Use your notes to help.Write in complete sentences. (3
sentences minimum)