WHAT IS K12 SCIENCE CURRICULUM?

K12 is unique in offering real science for young students. The program
balances hands-on experience with systematic study of scientific terms and
concepts. Students perform many experiments to help them understand
scientific principles, and receive guided instruction in important scientific
concepts

WHAT IS THE MAIN GOALS/AIMS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE K TO 12

PROGRAM?

Science education in the K to 12 Program aims:

to develop scientific literacy among learners that will prepare them to be

informed and participative citizens who are able to make judgments an
decisions regarding applications of scientific knowledge that may have social,
health, or environmental impacts.

K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM CORE LEARNING AREA STANDARD:

(SCIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE K TO 12)

1. The learners demonstrate understanding of basic science concepts and

application of science-inquiry skills.
2. They exhibit scientific attitudes and values to solve problems critically
3. innovate beneficial products
4. protect the environment and conserve resources
5. enhance the integrity and wellness of people
6. make informed decisions
7. and engage in discussions of relevant issues that involve science,
technology, and environment.

DOES K TO 12 IMPROVE THE SCIENCEEDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES?

The K-12 (Kindergarten to 12) program is being designed to strengthen
instruction of science in Philippine schools. The Department of Education
(DepEd) made the statement to allay fears that the curriculum revamp would
adversely affect science education.
 Rudimentary science concepts were embedded in the Grades 1 and 2
subjects languages, mathematics and health (under music, arts, physical
education and health).
 This would be retained in the revised basic education curriculum of the K-
12 reform program designed to improve the quality of Filipino graduates
by adding two years of senior high school to the 10-year basic education
cycle.
 “In effect, we are merely maintaining the status quo, which is to focus on
fundamental skills, numeracy and literacy (reading and writing) during the
early years,” Luistro said.