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)