3. In Latin scientia, means "knowledge“ systematic
enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the
form of testable explanations and predictions about the
universe
Aristotle - "science" refers to the body of reliable
knowledge itself, of the type that can be logically and
rationally
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4. It is the innovation, change, or modification of
the natural environment in order to satisfy
perceived human wants and needs. (Standards
for Technological Literacy, ITEA, 2000)
The goal of technology is to make modifications
in the world to meet human needs. (National
Science Education Standards, NRC, 1996)
5. Deals with how humans
Deals with the natural modify, change, alter, or
world. control the natural world.
Is very concerned with Is very concerned with what
what is (exists) in the can or should be designed,
made, or developed from
natural world. (i.e.: natural world materials and
Biology, Chemistry, substances to satisfy human
Physics, Astronomy, needs and wants
Geology, etc.)
6. Is concerned with Is concerned with
processes that seek such processes that
out the meaning of we use to
the natural world by alter/change the
“inquiry”, natural world such as
“discovering what is”, “Invention”, Innovatio
“exploring”, and n”, Practical Problem
using “the Scientific Solving, and Design.
Method”.
