lesson 1 Flashcards
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Science is as old as ____________
world itself
It includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and observations about the natural and physical world.
science as an idea
It encompasses a systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world.
This process of study involves systematic observation and experimentation.
science as an intellectual activity
It is a subject or a discipline, a field of study, or a body of knowledge that deals with the process of learning about the natural and physical world. This is what we refer to as school science.
science as a body of knowledge
This explains that science is both knowledge and activities done by human beings to develop better understanding of the world around them. It is a means to improve life and to survive in life. It is interwoven with people’s lives.
science as a personal and social activity
The idea of scientific revolution is claimed to have started
early 16th to 18th century in europe
Why is the scientific revolution claimed to be started at Europe?
because of the invention of the printing machine.
what is scientific revolution?
it is the period of enlightment when the developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed the view of society about nature.
the golden age for people committed to scholarly life in science
scientific revolution
What is the significance of science revolution in the development of human beings?
transform the society and formulation of scientific ideas
it is a manuscript summary of ideas by nicolaus copernicus
commentariolus (little commentary)
The book of copernicus is called?
de revolutionibus osbium coelestium
What was copernicus idea or model about the nature of the universe?
the sun is in the center and the planets are surrounding it orbiting each year.
___________ is famous for his theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
charles darwin book is called?
the descent of man
what are the two fields which Charles Darwin made contribution?
evolution biology, philosophy science
__________ a famous figure in the field of psychology, also described him as a towering literary figure
sigmund freud
it is a method of understanding some neurological conditions that were not understood by medicine at that time.
psychoanalysis
what are the aspects where freud made contributions?
art, literature, philosophy, politics, and psychotherapy
what is freud’s psychosexual stages of development
oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital
one of the famous civilizations that lasted for approximately 2,000 years. Known for their works in astronomy.
maya civilization
where is the pyramid of maya civilization now?
chichen itza in mexico
a mineral that can make weaving cloth and glittery paints is called?
mica
what are the seven ideas and tools develop by inca civilization?
- road paved with stones
- stone buildings
- irrigation system
- calendar with 12 months
- first suspension bridge
- quipu
- inca textiles