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Instructions: Choose one among the following Filipino scientist and inventors:  Paulo Campos  Angel Alcala  Ricardo Sigua  Maria Ligaya Braganza  Baldamero Olivera  Dioscoro Um... ali  Diosdado Banatao  Ame Garong  Raymundo Punongbayan  Gavino Tronio  Proceso Alcala  Alfredo Galang  Benito Lumen Create a flash card (A4 size) showing the profession of the scientist/inventor, his or her specialization, and his or her most significant contribution. By ready to present the flash card in class. ANGEL ALCALA  Filipino marine biologist  National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014  Known for his fieldwork to build sanctuaries  Promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines  Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship for Natural Sciences, US & Canada  Authored over 160 scientific papers as well as books  First Filipino scientist to engage in comprehensive studies concerning Philippine reptiles and amphibians. This study source was downloaded by 100000784424693 from CourseHero.com on 04-17-2021 09:21:27 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/48242589/Gdocx/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.com Exercise 2.(page 57) Instructions: Form groups with four members each. Among the scientist and inventors featured in your flashcards, identify the impact of their inventions and discoveries, address the questions below using a Power point presentation. Take down notes of your discussion your group on the space provided. 1. How did these inventions and discoveries supported impact the society? 2. How were these inventions and discoveries supported by the government? 3. Did these inventions and discoveries serve the public good? Explain your answer. From the 400 already known species of reptiles and amphibians, 50 more species were identified due to his efforts. Because of his work, conservation programs in the Philippines are now well established. He developed the first community-based program that created artificial coral reefs. This program became the model for similar fisheries development programs throughout establishing the Apo, Sumilon, Carbin, and Pamilacan marine reserves in the Philippines. The inventions and discoveries led by Angel Alcala was supported by the government in a way that his researches was often funded by the government. Not only that but also recognizing his efforts by giving him awards and titles. In 1994, he was given the Field Museum Founders’ Council Award of Merit for contributions to environmental biology. He is a recipient of the Magsaysay Award for Public Service. In 2014, he was named a National Scientist of the Philippines. Alcala is currently Trustee of Silliman University and is also Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences. These inventions served not only the public but the whole marine life & his country good. In 1977 Acala set up the first artificial reef in the Philippines in Dumaguete, when he worked for the Philippine government as Secretary of Environment and National Resources. This helped the marine life of our country and helped our waters from further pollution or even prevent further destruction of our waters. [Show More]

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