Prelims

• How do science and technology interact with social, cultural, political, and economic contexts?


  They shape and are shaped by these contexts.
• What are the key viewpoints of STS education according to Aikenhead?


  • Prominence in the school science curriculum (Aikenhead, 2003).
  • Development of a broad-based science curriculum embedded in cultural and socio-political contexts (Fensham, 1985).
  • Engagement with different perspectives on societal issues related to science and technology (Fensham, 1988).
• What does Global Citizenship (GC) emphasize according to UNESCO?


  A sense of belonging to a broader community beyond national boundaries.
• What are the four pillars of Global Citizenship Education (GCED)?


  Learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, learning to live together.
• How does the example of global warming illustrate the interaction of science, technology, and society?


  • Societal response to global warming.
  • Technologies contributing to global warming.
  • Science concepts related to global warming.
  • Science skills needed to address global warming.
  • Technologies developed to mitigate global warming.
• What is the paradigm of STS Teaching & Learning according to Aikenhead?


  • Society's response to technology and science.
  • Inquiry-based science skills.
  • Positive and negative impacts of technology.
• What are the key conceptual dimensions of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)?


  • Cognitive skills: Knowledge and critical thinking about global issues.
  • Socio-emotional skills: Sense of belonging and empathy.
  • Behavioral skills: Acting responsibly for a sustainable world.
• What is the significance of STS in the context of the University of Santo Tomas?


  It is part of the Thomasian identity.
• What does the encyclical letter "Laudato Si'" emphasize?


  Care for our common home and the environment.
• What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?


  • A shared blueprint for peace and prosperity.
  • An urgent call for action by all countries.
  • Strategies to end poverty while improving health and education.
  • Addressing climate change and preserving natural resources.
• How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?


  17
• What is Social Darwinism related to?


  Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection.
• What is Social Exchange Theory?


  A theory that examines social behavior in the context of exchanges between individuals.
• What does the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) emphasize?


  Wastes as a resource that can be recovered.
• What are the key historical transitions in the emergence of technology?

  • Paleolithic Period
  • Neolithic Period
  • Rise of Ancient Civilizations
  • Industrial Revolution
  • The Anthropocene
• What characterizes the Paleolithic Age?


  • Nomadic lifestyle.
  • Hunting and gathering for survival.
  • Groups of about 20 to 30 members.
• What significant development occurred during the Human Revolution?


  The emergence of language, consciousness, and culture in Homo sapiens sapiens.
• What is the time frame of the Paleolithic Age?


  Approximately 2.5 million years ago to around 8000 B.C.
• What are the chapters of the encyclical letter "Laudato Si'?"


  1. What is happening to our common home?
  2. The Gospel of Creation
  3. The Human Roots of the Ecological Crisis
  4. Integral Ecology
  5. Lines of Approach and Action
  6. Ecological Education and Spirituality
• Who is the author of the encyclical letter "Laudato Si'?"

  Pope Francis
• What does Pope Francis emphasize in "Laudato Si'?"


  We must listen to the cry of the earth and act responsibly.
• What is the quote by Albert Einstein regarding science and religion?


  "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."
• What does the phrase "If we destroy creation, creation will destroy us" imply?


  Our actions against the environment will have consequences for humanity.
• What are the potential effects of climate change discussed in "Laudato Si'?"


  • Environmental degradation
  • Impact on biodiversity
  • Social and economic consequences
• What is the significance of the phrase "integral ecology" in "Laudato Si'?"


  • Emphasizes the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental issues.
  • Advocates for a holistic approach to ecological problems.
• What is the time period of the Paleolithic Age?

  1.5 million years ago to 8000 BC
• How did Paleolithic people survive?


  By hunting and gathering
• What types of animals did Paleolithic people hunt?


  Buffalo, bison, wild goats, and reindeer
• What characterized the social structure of Paleolithic groups?


  • Nomadic lifestyle
  • Groups of about 20 to 30 members
  • Division of tasks: men hunted, women gathered
• What significant development occurred during the Human Revolution?


  The emergence of language, consciousness, and culture
• Where did the first humans emerge from?

  Africa
• What was the primary source of energy for Paleolithic people?


  Two-thirds derived from animal sources
• What is the Paleo Diet characterized by?


  Heavy on protein and low in carbohydrates
• What tasks were designated to men and women in Paleolithic societies?


  Men hunted and women gathered
• What role did women play in Paleolithic societies?


  They looked after children and gathered food
• What was a major breakthrough in Paleolithic technology?


  Flint technology for making sharp tools
• How did Paleolithic people create sharp tools?


  By hitting flint with another hard stone
• What were the first tools made by humans primarily made from?

  Flint
• What were the living conditions of Paleolithic humans?


  • Nomadic lifestyle
  • Shelters made from animal skins, wood, and brush
  • Some lived in caves or made ice shelters in cold climates
• What was the significance of fire for Paleolithic humans?


  Provided warmth, cooked food, and preserved meat