1. Science, Technology and Society

2. Let’s start with Science Science: the human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge. Practical

3. Examples of the natural world: Volcanoes Gravity Atoms Plants Metals

4. 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!

5. And Now for some Tech: Technology: the human attempt to change the world . . . By creating products that can help people.

6. Examples of Technology: Machines CDs Pencil Sharpener Electronics

7. Technology involves: Tools Techniques and Procedures for putting the findings of science to use.

8. Interconnections between Science and Technology Science explores for the purpose of knowing, while technology explores for the purpose of making something useful from that knowledge.

11. Interconnections between Science and Technology Without science, technology could not proceed. Science is a way of Knowing Technology is a way of Doing

12. Interconnections between Science and Technology The very questions that scientists ask are shaped by the available technology.

13. Interconnections between Science and Technology Science drives Technology Technology drives Science

14. Science and Technology

15. 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)