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INDIGENOUS-SCIENCE

The document discusses indigenous science and technology in the Philippines, emphasizing its role in the development of local communities' understanding of their natural environment. It defines indigenous knowledge as the skills and philosophies developed through long-term interactions with nature, including practices like herbal medicine and food preservation. Indigenous science is characterized by its cultural context, community values, and traditional knowledge, guiding practices in agriculture, medicine, and environmental stewardship.

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INDIGENOUS-SCIENCE

The document discusses indigenous science and technology in the Philippines, emphasizing its role in the development of local communities' understanding of their natural environment. It defines indigenous knowledge as the skills and philosophies developed through long-term interactions with nature, including practices like herbal medicine and food preservation. Indigenous science is characterized by its cultural context, community values, and traditional knowledge, guiding practices in agriculture, medicine, and environmental stewardship.

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INDIGENOUS SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY IN
THE PHILIPPINES
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students are able
to:
1. Discuss the concept of indigenous science
2. Discuss the contribution of indigenous
science in the development of science and
technology in the Philippines.
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
Refers to understandings, skills, and philosophies
developed by local communities with long
histories and experiences of interaction with their
natural surroundings.

It is embedded in the daily life experiences of a


person as he/she grows up. It is comprised of
good values, and life stories of people on their
daily life struggles.
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
Some examples of indigenous knowledge:
•Predicting weather conditions and seasons using knowledge in
observing animal’s behaviour and celestial bodies.
•Using herbal medicine
•Preserving food
•Classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on
cultural properties
•Building local irrigation systems
•Producing wines and juices from tropical fruits
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
Indigenous science is part of the indigenous
knowledge system practices by different groups of
people and early civilizations. (Gribbin, 2001)

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 stretegies for
coping with changing environments. (Pawilin, 2005)
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
Indigenous science includes everything , from
metaphysics to philosophy and various practical
technologies practiced by indigenous peoples both
past and present (Cajete, 2004)

Science is a part of culture, and how science is done


largely depends on the cultural practices of the
people. (Iaccarino, 2003)
THE CONCEPT OF
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE

USES GUIDED COMPOSED OF


BY
SCIENCE PROCESS COMMUNITY CUTURE TRADITIONAL
SKILLS AND VALUES KNOWLEDGE
THE CONCEPT OF
INDIGENOUS
1. SCIENCE
Indigenous science uses science process skills
such as observing, comparing, classifying,
measuring, problem solving, inferring,
communicating and predicting.
THE CONCEPT OF
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
2. Indigenous science is guided by culture and community values such
as:
 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 a people
All living and non-living things are interconnected and interdependent
with each other.
 Human beings are stewards and trustees of the land and other natural
resources. They have responsibility to preserve it.
 Nature is a friend to human beings – it needs respect and proper care.
THE CONCEPT OF
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
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.

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