Science and

Technology

Science

-comes from the Latin word

“Scientia” which means “knowledge”

-orderly arrangement of knowledge

and facts based on careful

observation and continuous

experimentation

-systematized body of knowledge

Branches of Science

• Social Science- focus primarily on

study of people, culture, and their

societies. (Psychology, Sociology,

History, Economics)

• Natural Science- seeks to

understand the natural world and

its different processes.

Natural Science*Pure Science- used in pursuit of

knowledge; deals with new discoveries

that may or may not have practical

applications.a. Physical Science- Physics, Chemistry,

Earth Science

b. Biological Science- Zoology, Botany,

Anatomy and Physiology,

*Applied Science- use the

discoveries of pure sciences to

create practical solution to existing

problems and make products that

can be used in actual setting.

(Engineering, Medicine, Electronics,

Computer Science, Environmental

Science)

Technology

-application of scientific knowledge

for practical purposes.

-classified into: products, processes

and tools/gadgets which help people

in their daily lives.

Superstitions/ Superstitious Beliefs

-traditional beliefs and practices

which has no enough scientific basis

-part of a culture which is well

supported by experiments and

scientific evidencesEx. Looking at a broken mirror will give you

seven years of bad luck.

Can you give some other superstitions?

Values of a Good Scientist

• Patience and Perseverance

• Honesty

• Responsibility

• Discipline

• Resourcefulness

• Humility

• Curiosity