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LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Date: __May 9, 2024___________
NAME: Huyera, Ivy C.

SECTION/COURSE: BSE-MATH PCED-06-201A

PROFESSOR: Prof. Illuminada Bautista

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson the learners should be able to:

a. Define technology and the different electronic devices.

b. Distinguish the ethical dilemma faced by technological advancements.
c. Elaborate the roles, laws and different types of robotics in society.
d. Demonstrate understanding on the development of science and technology, and how it
affects humanity.
e. Propose justification on the effects of the interplay between technology and humanity
through the dilemma (s) .

II. LEARNING CONTENT

a. Topic: Unit 4 Lesson 3: When Technology and Humanity Cross
b. Materials: Powerpoints, white board marker, cardboard,.printed materials, projector,
c. Resources: https://majorsandminors.dasa.ncsu.edu/science-
technologysociety/#:~:text=Science%2C%20Technology%20%26%20Society%20(STS,values
%20shape%20scien ce%20and%20technology.

https://www.britannica.com/technology/history-of-technology

III. LEARNING PROCEDURES

A. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Review/Drill: Pass the Ball; Designing Fitness Basic Training Program
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B. Motivation: Technology Showcase

Direction: Bring in and demonstrate a piece of technology you use regularly in your daily lives.

Guide Question:
1. What technology is that?
2. How that technology changed or enhanced your daily lives?

C. Lesson Proper

• The ever growing society has made people see technology as some sort of necessity.
Tracing back its origins, the word “technology” came from the Greek words techne and
logos which mean art and word respectively.
• Technology means a discourse on arts.

TECHNOLOGY

• It first appeared in the 17th century where the concept was only used to talk about the
arts, specifically applied arts.
• Concepts like machine and tools were also attached to the word “technology” which is
the more popular sense of the concept nowadays.

TELEVISION SETS, MOBILE PHONES, COMPUTERS AND HUMANITY

1. TELEVISION
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A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, chiefly
used to broadcast programs for entertainment, information, and education.

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow - a German student, in the late

1800s was successful in his attempt to send images
through wires with the aid of a rotating disk.

• This invention was the called “electric telescope”

that had 18 lines of resolution.

Cathore Ray Tube - In 1907, two inventors, Alan Archibald

Campbell-Swinton who was an English scientist and
Boris Rosing who was a Russian scientist, created a
new system of television by using cathode ray tube
in addition to the mechanical scanner system.

Roles

Roles Played by these Technological Advancements (TV)

a. Platform for advertisements and information dissemination.

b. Serves as a recreational activity.
c. Stress reliever to most families.

2. Mobile Phones
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A mobile phone is a personal communication device used to make and receive

calls, send and receive messages, access the internet and perform other tasks via a
wireless connection.

Motorola - On April 3, 1973 Martin Cooper, a senior

engineer at Motorola, made the world’s first mobile
phone call. The mobile phone used by Cooper
weighed 1.1 kilograms and measured 228.6 x 127 x
44.4 mm.

Mobile Phones details

• The First Mobile Phone In The World
• Martin Cooper, the engineer from Motorola, developed the first hand-held phone that
could connect over Bell's AMPS. Motorola launched the DynaTAC in 1984.
• This kind of device was capable of a 30 minute talk time. However, it took 10 hours to
charge. In 1983, Motorola made their first commercial mobile phone available to the
public. It was known as the Motorola DynaTAC8000X (Goodwin, 2016)
Roles
Roles Played by these technological advancements (mobile phones) a.
Primarily used for communication.
b. Surfing
c. Photography
d. Other applications:
music player, calendar, radio, TV, Photo Editor.

3. Computers
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A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the

ability to store, retrieve, and process data.

Analytic Engine - It was Charles Babbage, a 19th

century English Mathematics professor, who designed
the Analytical Engine which was used as the basic
framework of the computers even until the present
time.
The First Computer: Charles Babbage's Analytical
Engine

In general, computers can be classified in three generations. Each generation of the computer
was used for a certain period of time and each gave people a new and improved version of the
previous one (Steitz, n.d.) The first true portable computer was released in April 1981 Os borne
1 (April 1981)

Roles
Roles played by these technological advancements (Computers) a.
Surfing
b. Communication
c. Other applications:
music player, calendar, radio, TV, Photo Editor. d.
Used in workplace because of:
wide keyboard wide screens
separate keyboards availability of
mouse or touchpad e. Gaming
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Ethical Dilemma Faced by These Technological Advancements

1. Most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy.
- people who are fixated on these technological advancements start and end their day by
using such devices. - skipping meals - lack of exercise or any bodily movements - overly
dependence on technology - alienation
2. Moral dilemma
• First dilemma, people who develop different kinds of sickness because of too much use
of technological devices.
• Second dilemma, the people in the scientific world nor the children are blameworthy
because first, the children are not yet capable of rationally deciding for themselves what is good
and what is bad. Second even the creators of these technologies went out of their way to
inform children of the pros and cons of these technological contributions, it would still be
useless because the children have no capacity to understand them yet.
• It was the recklessness and overconfidence of the adults that cause the character
change in children.

Robotics and Humanity

•DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROBOTICS

1. Domestic Robots:
Domestic robots are autonomous or semi-autonomous robots designed for
household tasks and personal assistance. They are intended for use in a home
environment and can perform tasks such as cleaning (e.g., vacuum cleaners, floor
scrubbers), cooking, laundry, and even providing companionship and entertainment.

2. Industrial Robots:
Industrial robots are programmable, multifunctional manipulator devices designed
for industrial applications, such as manufacturing, assembly, and material handling.
They are typically used in factories and industrial settings to automate repetitive or
dangerous tasks, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.

3. Medical Robots:
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Medical robots are specialized robots used in the healthcare and medical fields.
They can assist with surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and various medical tasks.
Examples include surgical robots that aid in minimally invasive surgeries,
rehabilitation robots that help patients with physical therapy, and robotic prosthetics
that enhance the functionality of amputees.

4. Service Robots:
Service robots are robots that perform useful tasks for humans, excluding industrial
automation applications. They are designed to assist humans in various settings,
such as in public spaces, offices, or commercial environments. Service robots can be
used for tasks like delivery, cleaning, security, and hospitality services.

5. Educational Robots:
Educational robots are designed for use in educational settings, such as schools and
universities. They are often used to teach students about robotics, programming,
and engineering concepts. These robots can be used for hands-on learning, coding
exercises, and to stimulate interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) fields.

6. Space Robots:
Space robots are specialized robots designed for use in space exploration and
research. They are often used for tasks that are too dangerous or impractical for
human astronauts, such as remote-controlled rovers for planetary exploration,
robotic arms for satellite maintenance, and autonomous systems for space station
operations.

Background

•Around 300 B. C. : earliest conception of robots that is based from Egyptians, which is the
water clock.
•1950's : earliest robots as people know that is created by George Devol. - "unimate": his first
invention from the words "Universal Automation".
•October 1, 2005 : Germany was one of the first countries to develop service robot. - launched
the project.
Roles Played by Robotics
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• To entertain people
• Used to ease the workload of mankind
• To make life more efficient and less stressful
• Laws for Robotics
• Laws for Robots

3 LAWS IN ROBOTICS

These laws were formulated by Isaac Asimov back in the 1940’s, when he was thinking of the
ethical consequences of robots.

Law 1

A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to
harm.

Law 2

A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict
with the First Law.
Law 3

A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the
First or Second Law.

Ethical Dilemma/s Faced by Robotics

Safety
Emotional component

Full autonomy excludes active human-robot interaction

Partial autonomy includes active human-robot interaction

D. Analysis

Direction: Analyze the scenario carefully and answer the given question.

1. After a series of terrorist attacks, the government proposes implementing a nationwide

surveillance system that would monitor all citizens' online activities and location data to enhance
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national security. However, this would significantly infringe on individual privacy rights. What is the
potential benefits and drawbacks of such system?

2. A large manufacturing company decides to automate a significant portion of its

production line, replacing human workers with advanced robotic systems. This move is expected to
increase efficiency and profitability, but it will also lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs in the local
community. What is the potential impact on the affected workers and their families of the
company's decision?

3. A self-driving car is involved in an accident where it has to choose between hitting a

group of pedestrians or swerving and hitting a single individual. The car's AI system is programmed
to minimize the number of casualties, but this means sacrificing one life to save many. State your
opinion in the situation.

4. A group of high school students are struggling with excessive screen time, social media
addiction, and declining academic performance and mental well-being. The school administration is
considering implementing strict policies to limit the use of digital devices during school hours. Do
you think it will address the issue? Why or why not?

5. A rural community in a developing country lacks access to basic technological

infrastructure, such as reliable internet, electricity, and digital devices. This limits the educational
and economic opportunities available to the residents, further exacerbating the existing
socioeconomic disparities. What is the potential solutions to bridge the technological divide and
ensure more equitable access to technology.

F. Assessment

Direction: For each question or scenario, provide a corresponding answer that clearly states the
types of robotics used. Whether it is domestic robots, industrial robots, medical robots, service robots,
educational robots, or space robots.

1. A robot is used to perform precise surgical procedures, assisting doctors in the operating room.

2. A robot is designed to autonomously vacuum and clean the floors of a family's home.

3. A robot is used to weld car parts together on an assembly line in a manufacturing plant.

4. A robot is used to explore the surface of Mars, collecting data and samples for scientific research.

5. A robot is used to deliver packages and food to people's homes, without the need for human
intervention.
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6. A robot is used to defuse and dispose of explosive devices in a war zone, keeping human soldiers safe.

7. A robot is used to teach students the basics of programming and coding, helping them develop STEM
skills.

8. A robot is used to assist a person with physical disabilities, helping them with everyday tasks and
improving their quality of life.

9. A robot is used to sort and move materials in a warehouse, increasing efficiency and productivity.

10. A robot is used to autonomously mow the lawn of a residential property, without the need for
human supervision.

IV. LEARNING AGREEMENT/ ASSIGNMENT

Direction: Research about the following:

1. What is Artificial Intelligence?

2. What are the different artificial intelligence nowadays?
3. Give 5 advantages and disadvantages of AI in society
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