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STS - Selected Indigenous Science and Technology in The Philippines

The document discusses selected indigenous science and technology in the Philippines. It compares indigenous science and technology, explores examples of indigenous inventions and practices, and examines the importance of indigenous science and technology in modern science.

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STS - Selected Indigenous Science and Technology in The Philippines

The document discusses selected indigenous science and technology in the Philippines. It compares indigenous science and technology, explores examples of indigenous inventions and practices, and examines the importance of indigenous science and technology in modern science.

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SELECTED INDIGENOUS

SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES

PREPARED BY:
KENDY B. ANGUE
SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR, LPU
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 To compare indigenous science


and indigenous technology
 To explore different indigenous
S&T inventions and practices
 To learn about the importance of
indigenous S&T in modern
science
Indigenous Science and
Technology
 Lets watch this video:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odn2vKkQ8U0
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE

 Indigenous science is a distinct,


time-tested, and methodological
knowledge system that can
enhance and complement
western science.
 Indigenous science is about the
knowledge of the environment
and knowledge of the
ecosystem that Indigenous
people have.
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

 also referred to as Traditional


Knowledge or Traditional
Ecological Knowledge
 is a body of observations, oral
and written knowledge,
innovations, practices, and
beliefs that promote sustainability
and the responsible stewardship
of cultural and natural resources
through relationships between
humans and their landscapes
 It applies to phenomena across
biological, physical, social,
cultural, and spiritual systems.
INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGY
 Technologies employed by the
native inhabitants of a country
and which constitute an
important part of its cultural
heritage and should therefore be
protected against exploitation
by industrialized countries.
 Indigenous people are the
custodians of indigenous
technology.
EXAMPLES OF
INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
1. Weather observations
2. Herbal Medicine (garlic, guava,
sambong)
3. Traditional Health Practices
(hilot, tawas, tuli)
4. Food Preservation
5. Classifying Soils
EXAMPLES OF
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
1. Superstitious beliefs
2. Superstitious practices
EXAMPLES OF INDIGENOUS
TECHNOLOGY
1. Invention of Yoyo by Pedro Flores
2. Invention of bamboo medical
incubator by Dr. Fe Del Mundo
3. Discovery of erythromycin by
Abelardo Aguilar
4. Invention of fish sauce (patis) by
Ruperta David
5. Invention of banana catsup,
calamansi nip, and Soyalac by
Maria Orosa y Ylagan
6. Invention of anti-cancer cream and
mole remover from cashew nuts by
Rolando dela Cruz
7. Invention of 16-BIT microchip by
Diosdado Banatao
References
 https://www.coursehero.com/file/48303360/STS-1-Lesson-4-
Indigeneous-Knowledge-and-Technology-in-the-
Philippinesppt/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qScUDCZOEXo
THANK YOU!

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