Activating Prior Learning:
In order to understand the past, you have to look back and revisit it. Your task
is to fill in the KWL chart and list down what you have known, what are the things
that you would like to know and what you have learned about your history of Science
& Technology from prehistoric period to the cradle of science.
What I already Know

Science and
Technology plays an
important role in the
development of a
country.

Technology is older
than science.

Developments also
have consequences,
particularly in our
environment, such as
climate change and
pollution.


Renewable Energy is
the best choice
because it is
economically viable,
sustainable and
environmentally-safe.
Science and
Technology have
many impacts in our
society, particularly in
the field of health,
agriculture,
communications and
transportations.
What I Want to know

How does science and
technology developed
during the Prehistoric
era?

How do the different
civilizations
contributes to the
development of
science and
technology?

What is the
significance of Cradle
of Civilization?

Where does the first
civilization arise?

What is the
importance of
understanding the
development of
science and
technology in these
countries/civilizations?
What I have Learned

Prehistoric Era or
Stone Age is divided
into two period:
Paleolithic and
Neolithic.

The Cradles of
Civilization are
Fertile Crescent,
Indus Valley, Yellow
River, Central Andes
and Mesoamerica.

Several Empires arose
in American
civilization: Incan,
Aztec, and Mayans.

Asia, the biggest
continent contributes
the most in the
development of
science and
technology.

Science and
Technology evolves
during the course of
time and became
necessary in the
development of the
society.
1. Why do you think the three ancient societies considered as the cradle of
Civilization? Explain your answer.
The five ancient societies are entitled as the cradle of civilization because these are the
first areas where humans developed a systematic complex way of living, abandoning the
nomadic lifestyle. Early people settled in these areas building permanent homes and cities.
Their systematic way of civilization comprises different mores and folkways, a system of
leadership, agriculture, domestication, and labor. This systematic approach to civilization helps
early humans discover different knowledge based on nature and invent various technologies
that will aid in their daily activity. Civilizations also serve as the home of the great discoveries
in fields of science and technology.
2. What is the most notable contribution in science of Africa? Explain
why.
The development of geometry is the most significant contribution of Africa in the field
of science. Early Egyptians utilize the geometry concepts in maintaining the arrangement of
their farmlands that lies along the River of Nile. These concepts were used today in building
homes and different infrastructure. Their creation of a dam that diverted water from the river
is one of the widely used infrastructures that are very useful today, especially here in the
Philippines. This creation provides water, power, and irrigation, which is essential in our
society.
3. Describe the Aztec civilization’s contribution to science and technology.
Aztec civilization is one of the most advanced and powerful civilizations in history.
Their mandatory inclusive education is the first in the world; this unique education system
that knows no social standing, gender, or age leads to the different useful inventions in their
time. Their development of Chinampa serves as one of the layouts in agricultural farming
today. This technology divides the farming land into quadrants and encloses it with canals,
preventing the different toxics or waste from affecting the plants' growth. Canoe's invention
paved the way for better transportation maximizing their geographical location as waters
surround the city. This amazing technology helps people transport their goods without
exerting much work compared to using the wheeled carts on lands.
4. Describe the location of the two Americas.
The two civilizations that arose from America's land are the Central Andes
civilization and the Mesoamerica civilization. Central Andes civilization is found at the
center of the Andean Mountain in South America. Incan empire arises in this region, which is
now Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile. The Mesoamerica civilization is located in Central
America; this region today is known as Mexico, spreading across the areas of Guatemala and
Honduras. This civilization gave birth to the most renowned societies of the world, the
Mayan and Aztec Empire. These empires serve as the home of advanced development in the
fields of science and technology.
Rubrics for Guide Questions
NAME:
Yr. & Section
EXCELLENT
CRITERIA
4
COMPLETION:
Number of questions
successfully completed
TYPE OF RESPONSES:
Response to questions are
written in complete
sentences.
QUALITY OF
RESPONSES:
Quality of work (Neatness)
and conventions adhered
to.
ACCURACY:
Answers/responses are on
point (correct) and well
thought out.
VERY
GOOD
3
All questions
were
successfully
completed.
At least 85% of
the questions
were
successfully
completed.
All of the
answers were
written in
complete
sentences.
Most of the
answers to the
questions were
written in
complete
sentences.
Not careless;
very legible.
Work is
exemplary; has
less than 4
spelling or
grammatical
errors.
Not careless
and fairly
legible. Work
consist of 5 to
9 spelling or
grammatical
errors.
Close to 100%
of the questions
are correct or
on point. Very
well thought out
responses.
About 80% of
the questions
are correct or
on point. Well
thought out.
GOOD
POOR
2
1
60 to 70% of
the
questions
were
successfully
completed.
Sporadic but
more than
half of the
answers
were written
in complete
sentences.
Somewhat
careless, but
can read
some of the
writing.
Work consist
of 10 to 15
spelling or
grammatical
errors.
About 60%
of the
questions
are accurate
or on point.
Fairly well
thought out.
Less than half
of the
questions
were
successfully
completed.
Less than half
of the
answers were
written in
complete
sentences.
Very careless
and illegible.
Work consist
of too many
spelling or
grammatical
errors.
Less than half
of the
questions are
properly
answered
with little
thought.
Reference:
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=B2X849A&nocache=1601036710103
Student’s Honesty Clause:
I hereby declare that all the answer in this exercise or activity are done by me. I
pledge to practice the highest degree of Academic honesty at all times, as expected
from all students indicated in the course policies of Science, Technology &
Society.
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