This document provides information about indigenous science and technology in the Philippines. It contains a series of questions and answers about indigenous science. Some key points include: - Indigenous science refers to the scientific knowledge of native communities that is influenced by their worldviews. It uses accuracy and rigor similar to Western science. - Examples of indigenous science practices in the Philippines include weather prediction, herbal medicine, food storage, and plant/animal classification. - Indigenous science is believed by some because of cultural and spiritual beliefs linking all life forms, and the importance of preserving their culture's understanding of the world. - Indigenous science should be considered science because it has helped people understand nature, relies on evidence-based techniques, and contributes to

1. Lesson 2. Topic 2. Indigenous
Science and Technology in the Philippines
Activity Sheet Number 5.
(Over - all total points 100)
Basic Simple Questions.
By: Marie Fel D. Ocbeña
BSENTREP- 2B

2. 1. What is your understanding of indigenous science?
Indigenous Science refers to the scientific knowledge of all
peoples who, as cultural participants, are influenced by the
worldview and interests of their native communities and
homelands. Due to cultural differences, Western science and
Indigenous science should be viewed as coexisting or in parallel.
Indigenous technologies come from the implicate order to
represent the art of successful living, and these sets of knowledge
use the accuracy and rigour associated with western science.

3. 2. Give at least five (5) examples of indigenous science practices used in your
family or locality.
1. weather prediction based on the sun, a red sunset, or a rainbow
2. Landslides are associated with repeated goat sounds.
3. Herbal medication use-herbolarios
4. Storage of food. For example, in the Cordillera, meat preservation is known as
etag.
5. Animal and plant classification
6. Choosing excellent seeds to sow
7. Soil classification for planting
8. Fruit wine production.
9. Irrigation and agriculture in Banaue-rice terraces
10. Building Cottages 10. Using Hunting Equipment

4. 3. State at least five (5) reasons why do some people believe in indigenous
science?
1. Indigenous peoples often think they bear responsibility for the natural
environment around them.
2. Through Spiritual.
3. Indigenous knowledge is anchored in a social framework that perceives the
world through the lens of social and spiritual relationships amongst all life forms.
4. Because of their culture, some individuals believe in Indigenous science.
5. The preservation of their culture in parts of how they see the world is seen as
precious and respected, and everyone in the community views their country in
such a manner that the concept has stayed with them.

5. 4. Do you think indigenous science should be considered science? Indicate at
least five (5) justifications.
 Indigenous science is essential because it has helped people comprehend the natural world
and cope with daily life.
 If "indigenous" science is done using scientific techniques and relies on factual, verifiable
evidence for its results and explanations, it is termed a science.
 Indigenous science should be regarded as science since there is no contemporary science
without knowing about the past, and current science cannot be found without learning about
the past.
 Indigenous science should be classified as science since it is critical to the advancement of
science and technology.
 Indigenous science should be deemed science since, regardless of the sort of science, it is still a
component of science, despite science having various branches.

6. 5. What is the role of indigenous science in the development of science and
technology? List down at least five (5) roles.
1. Indigenous science has played a significant role in giving cumulative wisdom
passed down from generation to generation when it comes to comprehending
ecological linkages and natural resource management.
2. Aided individuals in understanding the natural world and coping with daily life
3. Indigenous peoples have been responsible for the invention of several
technologies and have made significant contributions to science throughout
history. The search for knowledge is what science is all about.
4. They also constructed alternate explanations for diverse events and the
environment around them.
5. Indigenous science is very important to a new-born individual in the field of
science.

7. In-depth Analysis
By: Marie Fel D. Ocbeña
BSENTREP- 2B

8. 1. Identify and list down at least five (5) Filipino indigenous knowledge.
1. Indigenous science employs scientific process abilities such as observation,
comparison, classification, measurement, problem solving, inference,
communication, and prediction.
2. Culture and community values guide indigenous science.
3. People are stewards or trustees of the land and other natural resources. They are
responsible for preserving it.
4. Nature is a friend to us; it deserves our attention and careful care.
5. Indigenous science is made up of traditional knowledge that individuals and
communities practice and value, such as ethno-biology, ethno-medicine,
indigenous farming systems, and folk astronomy.

9. 2. Research and indicate at least five (5) connections of these chosen
indigenous knowledge to science and technology.
1. Understanding and recording natural processes has resulted in indigenous knowledge. Iterative approaches
have resulted in products and procedures that are founded on good scientific concepts.
2. Like contemporary technology, indigenous knowledge is essentially based on rules of thumb and what works.
The reasons presented, like with contemporary technology, are frequently at odds with scientific conclusions,
yet they work, so that is how things are done.
3. One common misconception about modern technology is that it is mostly reliant on science. At the very least,
that is an exaggeration. New technologies do emerge from scientific discoveries, but the development process
is based more on what has been proven to work than on scientific research.
4. Similarly, some indigenous understanding is based on systematic study, but it is not science in the strict sense
since it does not often strive to isolate the effects of specific factors. It is mostly dependent on the sheer
volume of global data in other words, years of experience and fortuitous discovery.
5. There isn't as big a gap as is commonly assumed in the patronizing view of technocrats who champion "science
and technology" like priests or ancient witchdoctors, seeking to make their kind of science and technology look
like the foundation of all that is good in modern society, and want to cast indigenous knowledge as inferior ways
that are no longer applicable.