Science, Technology,

Society and the

Environment.
 Science
 The goal of science is
often to describe,
explain, and predict
relationships that occur
naturally.
 In other words, science
tries to explain objects
and events.
 E.g., How do changes in
the kind of soil affect how
abundantly mushrooms
grow?
 Technology
 The goal of technology
is to try and change the
relationship that exists
to achieve desirable
results.
 In other words,
technology tries to
change objects and
events.
 E.g., how can we stop
mushrooms from growing
on lawns?
 Science Technology

 A scientist would attempt to explain

how the changes in soil affect how
abundantly mushrooms grow.
 A technologist would attempt to
develop ways to stop mushroom
growth on lawns.
 These fields have much in common.
Often the information gathered by the
scientist is used by the technologist to
make a useful product.
 Distinguishing Between
Science and Technology
 The next slide contains a
list of 18 ideas about this
crop duster.
 Some of the ideas relate
to science and other
ideas relate to
technology.
 Consider each idea
carefully and place it in
the appropriate column.
Science and Technology Ideas
 Design of airplane  Velocity
 Chemistry  Acceleration
 Use of pesticides on  Financial resources
crops to increase yields available
 Propulsion  Type of fuel used in
 Motion airplane
 Type of tires used  Materials used in
 Design of runway construction of plane
 Gravity
 Lift
 Time
 Possible risk involved
 Patent of design
 Flight
Ideas That Relate to Science

 Motion
 Flight
 Acceleration
 Lift
 Velocity
 Propulsion
 Time
 Gravity
 Chemistry
Ideas That Relate to Technology

 Design of aircraft
 Materials used in construction of airplane
 Type of tires used
 Design of runways
 Type of fuel used in airplane
 Patent of design
 Possible risk involved
 Financial resources available
 Use of pesticides on crops to increase yield
 Society

 Society can be defined as a group,

large or small, of people in a
particular place and time who are
linked by common goals and
interests.
 Society is affected greatly by both
science and technology.
 How will society be affected by the
scientific and technological ideas of
airplanes we just discussed?
 Effects on Society

 People can travel long distances in a

short period of time.
 Society will want to know the airplane is
safe before they use it. Laws and
standards will help ensure people’s
safety.
 Environment

 The environment is known as the

natural world; the surroundings or
conditions in which a person, animal,
plant or any other living thing operates.
 Science and technology have many
impacts, both positive and negative, on the
environment.
 How will the environment be affected by
the scientific and technological ideas of
airplanes we just discussed?
 Effects on the Environment

 Increased pollution
 Increased use of fuel
 As humans travel globally they carry and
spread disease from one area of the
world to another.
 Ecosystems destroyed to build runways.
 Affects of pesticides on organisms other
than the crops sprayed.
 Concluding Activity

 Choose 3 technologies you use daily

that you feel you could not live without.
 Consider the impact each technology
has on society and the environment.
 Write down an impact for both society
and the environment for each of your
technologies. They can be either
positive or negative impacts.
 For example………..

 I love bathroom cleaners

that are “scrub-free”
chemical based cleaners.
 Society: it takes me less
time to clean my bathroom.
 Environment: these
cleaners are made of
chemicals that are harmful
to the environment.