Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Overview

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on science and technology throughout various historical periods.

Paleolithic Period

The "Old Stone Age" where humans were hunter-gatherers and used basic stone tools.

Venus Figurines

Small statuettes representing voluptuous female figures found in Upper Paleolithic sites.

Microliths

Small, refined, and polished stone tools developed during the Mesolithic period.

Neolithic Period

Known as the "New Stone Age" characterized by the domestication of plants and animals.

Bronze Age

A period marked by the advancement in metalwork, specifically the alloying of copper and tin to create bronze.

Iron Age

A period characterized by the widespread use of iron, which was more readily available than bronze.

Scientific Revolution

A period of radical changes in scientific thought that replaced philosophical views with empirical understanding.

Heliocentrism

The astronomical model proposed by Copernicus where the sun is at the center of the universe.

Gutenberg Revolution

The introduction of movable type printing which allowed for the mass distribution of information.

Digital Age

The rise of digital technology characterized by computers, cell phones, and instant communication.

Aninism

The belief that all objects, places, and creatures possess spiritual qualities.

Baybayin

A precolonial writing system used by early Filipinos, meaning "to spell" in Tagalog.

Barangays

Geographically scattered, self-sufficient autonomous communities in precolonial Philippines.

Caracoa

A type of warship or sailing vessel used by early Filipinos for coastal trade.

Galleon Trade

Trade where galleons transported Chinese goods to Latin America and brought back silver to the Philippines.

Thomasites

American teachers who established a new public school system in the Philippines.

Balik Scientist Program (BSP)

A program aimed at encouraging Filipino scientists abroad to return and share their expertise.

Dr. Fe del Mundo

Inventor of the bamboo incubator for newborns, designed for rural communities without electricity.

Erythromycin

A broad-spectrum antibiotic developed by isolating a strain of bacteria by Abelardo Aguilar.