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Indigenous science is the complex body of knowledge developed by indigenous groups over generations that allows them to interact with the natural environment. It uses science process skills like observing and problem solving. Indigenous science is guided by cultural values like respecting nature and viewing the land as a precious gift. It is composed of traditional knowledge systems like ethno-biology, farming methods, and folk astronomy. The document discusses how indigenous science has contributed to the development of science and technology in the Philippines by teaching students about these concepts and asking them to research examples of indigenous knowledge and its connections to science.

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Indigenous Science PDF

Indigenous science is the complex body of knowledge developed by indigenous groups over generations that allows them to interact with the natural environment. It uses science process skills like observing and problem solving. Indigenous science is guided by cultural values like respecting nature and viewing the land as a precious gift. It is composed of traditional knowledge systems like ethno-biology, farming methods, and folk astronomy. The document discusses how indigenous science has contributed to the development of science and technology in the Philippines by teaching students about these concepts and asking them to research examples of indigenous knowledge and its connections to science.

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INDIGENOUS SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES
LESSON OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, the students should
be able to:
• Discuss the concept of indigenous science;
and
• Discuss the contribution of indigenous
science in the development of science and
technology in the Philippines.
Indigenous Knowledge System
Some examples of indigenous knowledge that are taught
and practiced by the indigenous people are:
• predicting weather conditions and seasons using
knowledge in observing animals’ behavior and
celestial bodies;
• using herbal medicine;
• preserving foods;
• classifying plants and animals into families and
groups based on cultural properties;
• preserving and selecting good seeds for planting;
• using indigenous technology in daily lives;
• building local irrigation systems;
• classifying different types of soil for planting
based on cultural properties;
• producing wines and juices from tropical
fruits; and
• keeping the custom of growing plants and
vegetables in the yard.
Indigenous Science
Indigenous science is part of the indigenous knowledge
system practiced by different groups of people and early
civilizations.
It includes complex arrays of knowledge, expertise,
practices, and representations that guide human
societies in their enumerable interactions with the natural
milieu: agriculture, medicine, naming and explaining
natural phenomena, and strategies for coping with
changing environments.
Indigenous science helps the people in understanding
the natural environment and in coping with everyday life.
1. Indigenous science uses science process
skills such as observing, comparing,
classifying, measuring, problem solving,
inferring, communicating, and predicting.
2. Indigenous science is guided by culture and
community values such as the following:
• The land is a source of life. It is a precious
gift from the creator;
• The Earth is revered as “Mother Earth.” It
is the origin of their identity as people;
• All living and nonliving things are
interconnected and interdependent with each
other;
• Human beings are stewards or trustee of the
land and other natural resources. They have
a responsibility to preserve it; and
• Nature is a friend to human beings—it needs
respect and proper care.
3. Indigenous science is composed of traditional
knowledge practiced and valued by people and
communities such as ethno-biology, ethno-
medicine, indigenous farming methods, and
folk astronomy.
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE

uses guided by composed of

Traditional
Science Process Community Culture
Knowledge
Skills and Values
Activity
1. Identify Filipino Indigenous knowledge.
2. Research on the connection of indigenous
knowledge to science and technology.
3. Present the result of your work to the
class tomorrow during live class.
Thank You!

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