Science In The Early Years

1. Define science and differentiate it from technology.
2. Explain the contributions of ancient cities to the development of modern science.
3. Identify the impact of the Renaissance on modern science and technology.
4. Outline the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution.
5. Enumerate the major developments in science in the 19th and 20th centuries.
6. Describe the nature of science in the 20th and 21st centuries.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Importance of Science and Technology · 3 hours

     Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Define science and technology based on different scholars' perspectives.. Explain the importance of science to mankind.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

   • Unit 2: Products and Processes of Science · 3 hours

     Describe the products and processes of science.. Give examples of scientific ideas, facts, principles, concepts, laws, and theories.. Explain the processes of science, including observation, classification, and prediction.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

3. Week 3Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

   • Unit 3: Scientific Attitudes and Attributes of Scientists · 3 hours

     Define scientific attitudes and their components.. List and explain the major scientific attitudes, such as critical mindedness and objectivity.. Describe the attributes of a scientist.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

4. Week 4Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

   • Unit 4: The Scientific Method · 3 hours

     Describe the scientific method and its steps.. Differentiate between inductive and deductive methods.. Give an imaginary illustration of the scientific method.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

5. Week 5Module 1: The Nature and Philosophy of Science

   • Unit 5: The Beginning of Human History and Civilization · 3 hours

     Describe the nature and origin of man.. Explain the theory of evolution.. Relate how early human civilization has led to the development of modern science and technology.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

6. Week 6Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

   • Unit 6: Science in the Ancient Cities of Egypt and Mesopotamia · 3 hours

     Describe the ancient Egyptian civilization and its achievements.. Describe the ancient Mesopotamian civilization and its achievements.. Relate the achievements to the development of science and technology.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

7. Week 7Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

   • Unit 7: Science in Ancient Greek and Rome · 3 hours

     Describe the development of ancient Greek and Rome.. State and explain the contributions and achievements of each of the ancient cities.. Relate the achievements of each city to the development of modern science and technology.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

8. Week 8Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

   • Unit 8: Science in Ancient Cities of China, Maya and Indus River Valley · 3 hours

     Describe ancient cities of China, Maya, and Indus River Valley.. Explain the contributions of each city to the development of modern science and technology.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

9. Week 9Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

   • Unit 9: Islamic Civilization and Science · 3 hours

     State the contributions of Islamic civilization to the development of modern science and technology.. List the major Islamic scientists and their contributions.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

10. Week 10Module II: Contributions of Early Human Civilization to the Development of Modern Science

    • Unit 10: Science in the Middle Ages · 3 hours

      Briefly discuss science in the dark ages.. Mention and discuss the main features of science in the middle ages.. Explain reasons why science was backward in the middle ages.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

11. Week 11Module III: Scientific developments in the later years

    • Unit 11: European Renaissance and the Birth of Modern Science · 3 hours

      Define the term Renaissance.. Identify the factors that led to the Renaissance.. Explain the contribution of the Renaissance to the development of modern science and technology.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

12. Week 12Module III: Scientific developments in the later years

    • Unit 12: Scientific Developments In the 16 th and 17 th Centuries · 3 hours

      Describe the development of science in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.. Discuss the factors that led to revolutionary upsurge in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.. List some scientists of the 16th and 17th centuries and their contributions.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

13. Week 13Module III: Scientific developments in the later years

    • Unit 13: Industrial Revolution and the Scientific Movement of the 18 th and 19 th Centuries · 3 hours

      Describe the term Industrial Revolution.. Enumerate the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution in Britain.. Explain the impact of the revolution on the society.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

    • Unit 14: Scientific Developments in the 19 th Century · 3 hours

      Enumerate the major scientific achievements of the 19th century.. State some scientists of the 19th century and name what they are credited for.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..

    • Unit 15: Major Scientific Achievements in the 20 th and 21 st Centuries · 3 hours

      List and explain the major scientific achievements in the 20th century.. List and explain the major scientific achievements in the 21st century.. Briefly explain the nature of science Today.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment..