Chapter 1 Science Technology and Society
Chapter 1 Science Technology and Society
SOCIETY: An Introduction
Science
Science – derived from Latin word scientia
meaning knowledge.
Man learns to
make FIRE!!!
They were probably a bit
startled when they saw what
they had created, little knowing
that the invention of fire would
change life dramatically!
DISCUSS: How do you think
the ability to make fire
changed life?
What’s the big deal?
Why was the ability to able to make fire so important? As
man had already discovered, most animals were afraid
of fire, so a roaring campfire gave protection to the group
or tribe. They no longer had to shelter out of the wind,
unless they chose to do so. If their fire went out, they
could relight it. They could choose where they camped.
On a hot night, if they could find a relatively safe place, a
breeze might feel good. Control of fire made moving into
colder regions possible, as fire they could count on
would provide them with warmth. It also changed the
way they prepared food.
These people began to cook their food consistently.
Food that is cooked is more secure from disease and
much softer to eat. As a result, it would have been easier
for the young and the old to survive.
A collection of stone age tools:
Introductory Paragraph:
What problem do you
encounter for which you’d Conclusion Paragraph:
Fourth Paragraph:
create a tool to fix?
How does this tool Restate your problem
change life as you know and solution. End with
it? For example, would an expression of your
it be something lots of feelings of how it would
people would want, or be if you could really
just you? do this.
Resources
http://earlyhumans.mrdonn.org/index.html
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0001-prehistoric-humans.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_technology