1、Probing into Science,Introduction,What is science and technology? Why are we so obsessed with the mystery of science and technology?All our desires may be realized with the help of science and techonology.Double-edged sword,What is Science?,Warm-up Listening,Warm-up Discussion,What are the advantage
2、s/disadvantages of science and technology?In your opinion, what is the greatest technological invention? Why?How will science change the world in the next 100 years?,Science & Technology,Science refers to knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, based on facts th
3、at you can prove, for example by experiments. Technology refers to scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines.,10 inventions that changed the world,1.ElectricityIt is true that Benjamin Franklin holds the title as the father of electricity, but his
4、 invention and discovery was life threatening because he has demonstrated it through the natural lighting using lightening rod that could had caused his life in order to see the electric flow. Hence, there are others who triggered, and did study who had prepared documents and books in order to catch
5、 the whole process and technicalities of electric power. Everything in the modern world depends on electricity.,2. Light Bulb,Who would ever forget the creation of Thomas Alva Edison of an electric light called bulb in 1879 which has caused one of the biggest changes in the world not just to househo
6、lds, but in running all businesses in the world. It was patented on January 27, 1880, wherein it categorically classified as the first practical light.,3. Refrigeration,William Cullen was the first person who initiated and introduced artificial refrigeration in 1748 which he has demonstrated at the
7、University of Glasglow. Oliver Evans improved it when he invented the first refrigeration machine in 1805, and in 1834, the first practical refrigerator was made by Jacob Perkins, then an improvement was done by John Gorrie which he has based from Oliver Evans fridge.,4. The Wheel,Prior to the devel
8、opment of automobile, wheels had served greatly to the progress of vehicles that we are enjoying these days. It started in a primitive axle that served as rollers until the evolution of the functional wheels. In fact, it can be traced back around 3500 B.C. from the Ancient Mesopotamia where oldest w
9、heel can be seen. Hence, the first sets of wheels were used for potters to transport pots, and food which was called as potters wheels. An improvement was done during Sumerians era where they called it as wheeled chariots. Later on gears were added at Middle Age, until Industrial Revolution came whe
10、re steam engines, railroads, and factories were found.,5. Automobile,Based on the history, Karl Benz was the first modern inventor of automobile in 1886. Nonetheless, in 1672, the first steam-powered vehicle was designed and introduced by Ferdinand Verbiest while in 1769, the self-propelled mechanic
11、al vehicle was invented by Nicolas Joseph Cugnot, then in 1807 the first internal combustion engine(内燃机) was made by Nicephore Niepce. In 1881, a 3-wheeled vehicle came into the picture through Gustave Trouve and lastly, Karl Benz from Germany developed his very own four-stroke cycle gasoline engine
12、. In 1893, the first gas-powered car was invented by Charles Edgar Duyea along with his brother, Frank.,6. Printing Press,Johannes Guttenberg was the known creator or inventor of printing press. He was a known businessman and goldsmith in Germany. Everything began when he borrowed specific sum of mo
13、ney in order to invent something that would change the perspective, and flow of printing wherein the original printing press was composed of moveable or replaceable wooden or metal letters which done in 1440. Although, various improvements were made, but definitely, his creation has triggered to wha
14、t the technology has to offer in the society today.,7. Radio,There were people who had made studies, and research with regards to radio transmission. They are James Clerk Maxwell, Heinrich Hertz, Guglielmo Marconi and this became possible through wireless telegraphy. Nonetheless, majority of the dev
15、elopments and discoveries were done by Guglielmo Marconi who had concocted the wireless transmission, and Mr. J. Vincent Waine who designed the transmitting & receiving equipment.,8. Flight and Aviation,It began with kites and gliders to check for calculation of the length of the tunnel, then later
16、on, the discovery of hydrogen that pave the way to the creation of balloons. There were series of attempts prior to serious study of Leonardo da Vinci in 1485 about flight wherein he represented it through drawings. Later on hot air balloons were created by Joseph Michael and Jackson Montgolfier. By
17、 1799 to 1850s, gliders were invented by the father of aerodynamics, George Cayley. The Wright Brothers: Wilbur and Orville Wright. They called their first plane the flying machine.,9. Telephone & Telegraph,Because of the ingenious mind of a 29-year old man in 1876, the first telephone was invented
18、by none other than, Alexander Graham Bell and with the assistance of Elisha Gray who had made the design of transmission of communication done through an electronic device.,10. Computer,In fact, it started with a simple abacus which served as an aid for computation. Indeed, from the world itself, co
19、mputer comes from the root word compute.By 1822, Charles Babbage steam driven calculating machine which was also known as Difference engine where two important components called as store and mill composed of an Analytical engine which are known today as CPU and memory unit. Harvard Mark I in 1944, t
20、hen flow-matic, cobol in 1953, and in partnership with IBM, the IBM stretch computer in 1959, and an Apple Computer 1 in 1976 wherein various integrations were added, until monitor, and other devices were created to make it more useful than just for the purpose of computing.,Changes for Your World,N
21、ew technology helps to save time and human labor.New Technology brings more ways of entertaining.New technology shortens the distance and brings the whole world together.,Electricity,Can you imagine the world without electricity ?1.NO TV, No cell phone 2. Play games outside, and use our imaginations
22、 more. 3. Transport would be steam-driven, animal-driven or human-powered. 4. Lighting would be by flames,candles or lanterns. 5. Work was all manual. 6. No Computer to read this. 7,1. Transportation,1.Make long-distance trip possible. 2. Make the trip more convenient. 3. Shorten the time on the roa
23、d. 4.Less walking 5.Less enjoying of the scenery on the road,2.Communication,Old times:1.Write letters, getting no response until weeks later2. pass hand-written notes to friends in class,Nowadays: E-mails.Instant messages. QQ, Skype, or other communication tools. Social network websites to know str
24、angers.,1.More convenient to contact each other 2.Shorten the distance. 3. Best friends online (virtual world), strangers in the real world. 4. Messages preferred, but not face-to-face talk. Less gatherings of friends. 5. Contact more, but less true heart. e.g. Greetings in festivals.,3.Working,Pote
25、ntially labor saving technological devices Working from everywhere, SOHO. Enhanced Flexibility and Capability Increased Efficiency What if the data stored in the computer lost? Too dependent on the virtual data! No good for health!,4.Study,1.Resources: Access virtually all information that is public
26、ly available from the comfort of their homes. 2. Speed: Gain access to information in far quicker ways. 3. Sharing: Information can now be shared between staff and students in far more efficient ways.Disruption, studying while browsing weibo Too dependent on information, less critical thinking Stude
27、nts not doing their own homework, more relying on the web,5.Business,1.Convinienceonline-bank, online-shopping, group- buying 2. Speed Many processes now moved onto computer systems. 3. Accuracy 4. ConfusionFast pace of operating and complex systems can be confusing 5. CrimeEmbezzle funds and make i
28、t difficult for the company to trace;hackers,6.Entertaining,In the old times Now! Playing chess, Home theater watching play, 3D movie playing Chinese yo yo Video Games Black-white TV, radio, Digital Music.,1.Make our life more colorful 2.Enjoy the amazing scene or music1.People wont go outdoor 2. Vi
29、olence in the video games will do harm to children 3. Addicted to the internet,7.Food,1.Food Cooking 2.Food SavingMicrowave oven (微波炉) RefrigeratorSoybean milk machine (豆浆机) Vacuum packing(真空包装)Yogurt machine （酸奶机）Kitchen Stove （炉灶） 1.Preparing more quickly. We dont have to make fire to cook. 2.Use
30、chemical, biological process to make food more tasty and easier preserved. 3. Long-lasting preserved.Unhealthy chemicals. Food safety.,8.Others,House workWashing machineVacuum cleanerTotally liberate woman from heavy housework 2. GPS (global position system)no longer get lost!(although sometimes itl
31、l get the wrong way) 3.Smart phoneIt can be used almost for business, social activity, workingPeople easily addicted to it. Brain damage.Stiff muscles.,Listening I,Listening to the News,Company Logo,Game,Read the Tips on p.114,Company Logo,Useful Expressions,Here and there到处 Up and down 上上下下 Ups and downs盛衰 High and low 到处 To and fro 来回地 In and out 进进出出 the ins and the outs种种复杂详情 Call black white颠倒黑白 black and white 白纸黑字 Day and night 日日夜夜 Right or wrong不管对错 The rights and wrongs是非曲直 Early and late从早到晚 Early or late迟早 Rain or shine 无论如何,Company Logo,Thank You !,Add your company slogan,
