STS - Lesson 1 to 2

Sustainability

meeting our need without compromising the needs of the future generations

Sustainability

using resources while making sure there are still some left for the future

science

natural environment

technology

artificially constructed environment

technology

applying science to meet human needs

society

social environment, how communities respond to new technology and discoveries

Technology 1 (-)

negative response, people find negative effects, society finds limitations if that technology

Science Concepts

need for scientific investigation, revisit science concepts

Science skills-inquiry based

think of an action, collect data to come up with an alternative to technology 1

Technology 2 (+)

positive response, improved, more sustainable solution

Society's Response

how society reacts

Global Citizenship

a sense of belonging to a broader community beyond natural boundaries, that emphasizes common humanity and connections between local and global and international

Cognitive skills

gain knowledge about world problems and how interconnectedness of countries and different populations

Socio-emotional skills

sense of belonging to common humanity, show empathy and solidarity for differences and diversity

Behavioral skills

acting responsibly and effectively at local, national, and global contexts for a more peaceful and sustainable world

Social Darwinism

theory that the powerful in society are innately better than the weak and their success is proof of their superiority

Social Darwinism

misapplication of charles darwin's theory

Social Exchange Theory

basic formula for predicting behavior, if cost of relationship is higher than reward and not reciprocated it can lead to problems

The Human Origins

Sudden emergence of language, consciousness and culture in a homo sapiens sapiens

The Human Origins

Stone Age

The Human Origins

First humans from Africa, lived with other hominid species

The Human Origins

Large complex brains provide the capacity to make and use tools

Paleolithic Age

Old Stone Age

Paleolithic Age

stone tools for hunting and gathering

Paleolithic Age

Hunted (buffalo, bison, goats, reindeer), Gathered (nuts, berries, fruit, grains, green plants)

Paleolithic Age

Nomadic groups, Traveled in groups or bands of 10 - 20 members

Paleo Diet (caveman diet)

heavy in protein and low in carbs

Paleolithic Age

emergence of first families - foundation of early human society

Paleolithic Age

made devices from hard stone "flint"

flint

hard, sedimentary crysyalline form of mineral quartz

end of paleolithic

made smaller and sharper tools

Paleolithic Age

tents, huts of animal skins, brush and wood, in cold climates: made shelter from ice and snow

Paleolithic Age

First fire made by humans

iron pyrite

gave sparks when struck against rock and used to light dried timber and make fire

Paleolithic Age

spoken language, transfer of knowledge, arts (cave paintings, music)

Neolithic Period

First Agricultural Revolution

Neolithic Period

domestication of animals

Neolithic Period

development of human technology - agriculture, pottery, construction

Neolithic Period

Shelter more permanent, Mud brick houses and stilt houses

Neolithic Period

small tribes made of small families

Neolithic Period

clothing from animal skins, reliance on food from cultivated lands

Neolithic Period

key feature - smooth, polished stone

Neolithic Period

specialized tools

grinding stone

grind barley, mortar and pestle, easier processing of crops

sickle

curved tool with sharp edge to make harvest easier

Ancient Civilizations

emergence of transportation and navigation

Ancient Civilizations

weapon, armors, stronger and powerful armies

Ancient Civilizations

conservation of life, developed advancements in medicine and surgery

Ancient Civilizations

invention of writing forms allowed to record information

Sumerian Civilization

mesopotamia

cuneiform

handwriting, first system of writing, used wedge shaped clay tablets to store information and rules

uruk city

largest societies and first city states with temples, palaces, ziggurat (pyramid for religious purposes) center of culture and trade

irrigation and dikes

to control water and allowed them to grow crops in times of drought

sailboats

allowed to travel and expand trade routes, economic ties

wheel

for transportation, ceramic goods

plow

for farming to cultivate land and grow more food

paper or papyrus

paper from papyrus plant, used to write on, primary writing form of egyptians

ink

from charcoal and gum, used to write hieroglyphics and records

hieroglyphics

pictorial symbols to represent words

cosmetics and wigs

cosmetics for beauty, ritual and cultural significance

water clock

clock that is based on the flow of water to tell time, earliest methods to measure time, used to regulate activities and rituals

silk

natural fibrous material from silkworm to use for clothes, art, ritual

tea

for economic advantage

great wall of china

protect chinese civilizations from invaders from north

gunpowder

experiment of alchemists to try and find an elixir, used to make fireworks, firearms, bombs for warfare

clepcydra

formed sound to make alarm clock

water mill

use hydropower, water wheel to drive mechanical process (millions)

Egyptian Civilization

papyrus

Egyptian Civilization

ink

Egyptian Civilization

hieroglyphics

Egyptian Civilization

cosmetics and wigs

Egyptian Civilization

clepsydra

Chinese Civilization

silk

Chinese Civilization

gunpowder

Chinese Civilization

tea

Greek Civilization

clepcydra

Greek Civilization

water mill

newspaper

first invented, public notice posted on plazas

acta diurna

roman newspaper

bound books or codex

easier to read and store, each page from papyrus, laid foundation for modern book

roman architecture

developed building techniques for roads, amphitheaters, colosseum, concrete

Roman Civilization

bound books or codex

Roman Civilization

roman numerals

The Middle "Dark" Ages

delay in development but still brought new happenings

The Middle "Dark" Ages

printing press

The Middle "Dark" Ages

microscope

The Middle "Dark" Ages

telescope

The Middle "Dark" Ages

war weapons

printing press

johannes guttenberg, for mass production of books, easier transfer of knowledge

microscope

early experiments allowed for further advancements in biology

telescope

open field of astronomy

war weapons

crossbow (more powerful), crucial for conquering lands

The Middle "Dark" Ages

widespread diseases (plagues) - black death

The Middle "Dark" Ages

little to no access to education - focuses on religious aspects, slow scientific advancements

The Renaissance

bridge from middle ages to modern history

The Renaissance

started as a cultural movement in italy and later spread to rest of europe

The Renaissance

rebirth of classical knowledge (greece and rome)

The Renaissance

emphasized individualism, creativity, pursuit of knowledge

Modern History and Industrial Revolution

widespread use of machines for manufacturing - faster production\

Modern History and Industrial Revolution

economy shifted from agriculture based to industry based