GSTS MODULE 3 (prelims)

Pre-colonial Science

Indigenous practices embedded in daily life, including astronomy and medicinal herb usage.

Pre-colonial Technology

Tools and structures for daily activities such as transportation, cooking, and hunting.

Kulintang

An early musical instrument used in pre-colonial Philippines.

Arubo Handaxe

A proto-handaxe made from chert, dating back to the Paleolithic Period.

Tabon Stone Tools

Stone tools identified as scrapers, axes, and knives found in Tabon Cave, Palawan.

Iron Age

Period marked by iron extraction, mining, and advancements in agriculture and trade.

Porcelain Age

Era characterized by extensive trade with neighboring countries, including China and Vietnam.

Spanish Period

Introduction of modern science and technology, including the establishment of the Royal Economic Society.

Manila Observatory

Founded in 1865 by Jesuits, it promoted meteorological studies and became the Philippine Weather Bureau.

University of Santo Tomas

Established in 1611, it was the first university in the Philippines focusing on theology and humanities.

American Period

Establishment of government research institutions and focus on tropical diseases and local scientific developments.

Philippine Journal of Science

Launched in 1906 to report on scientific advancements in the Philippines and abroad.

Japanese Period

A time when educational and scientific activities were halted due to war and resource exploitation.

Post War Science Development

Establishment of the Philippine Bureau of Science and the National Science Development Board in 1958.

Traditional Self Medication

Use of local herbs, oils, and folk healing techniques for health practices.

Food Preservation Techniques

Methods such as salting, smoking, and fermentation used to preserve food.

Swidden Farming

An ancient agroforestry practice in Ifugao involving burning and fencing.

Energy Production

Charcoal burning using the Ham-ak method for efficient energy generation.

Weaving

A traditional craft involving backstrap looms to create textiles like blankets and barong tagalog.