Section Two: Historical Antecedents: A Glimpse
Section Two: Historical Antecedents: A Glimpse
Introduction
Human civilization had prospered in the ancient times out of necessity for survival and the endowed talent and skills of the people.
Science and Technology has been around from the beginning of time. It evolved from the everyday efforts of people trying to improve their way of life. Throughout history, humankind has developed and utilized tools, machines, and techniques without understanding how or why they worked or comprehending their physical or chemical composition.
Science and technology have had an immeasurable influence on the formation of our understanding of the world, our view of society, and our outlook on nature. The wide variety of technologies and science discoveries produced by humanity has led to the building and development of the civilizations of each age, stimulated economic growth, raised people's standards of living, encouraged cultural development, and many other human activities.
The impact of science and technology on modern society is broad and wide-ranging, influencing such areas as politics, medicine, transportation, agriculture, communications, and many more. The fruits of science and technology fill every corner of our lives.
At the end of this session, the students must have:
One. discussed how ancient inventions and discoveries changed the world over the course of history;
Two. explained how these ancient inventions and discoveries made their impacts to the cultural, political and economic perspectives of the people;
Three. discussed the scientific and technological developments in the Philippines.
Lesson Proper
Lesson Proper
ANCIENT TIMES
In the ancient times, people were concerned with transportation and navigation, communication and record-keeping, mass production, security and protection, health aesthetics, and agriculture.