Republic of the Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

CABIAO Campus
Cabiao, Nueva Ecija 3107

3. Science
Reyes, VinCENT Paul
Science Instructor
1. NATURE of Science
a) An ORGANIZED (empirical) knowledge
- facts and evidences

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1. NATURE of Science
b) A field of SYSTEMATIC inquiry
- curiosity  scientific method

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1. NATURE of Science
c) A method, technique and system in ITSELF
- activity-based
- discovery-oriented

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1. NATURE of Science
d) About NATURE and NATURAL phenomena

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1. NATURE of Science
e) Deals with REAL events and objects
- life-long learning (exposures)

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1. NATURE of Science
f) Demands PERSEVERENCE, DILIGENCE and
SACRIFICE

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2. INTEREST in Science
a) As a subject, it deals with “almost”
EVERYTHING around us
- biotic and abiotic
- atom  universe

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2. INTEREST in Science
b) Instructional materials are ACCESIBLE
- laboratory set-up
- nature (trip)

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2. INTEREST in Science
c) Technology

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2. INTEREST in Science
d) From
Scientific Knowledge
to CREATIVITY
- novel ideas and
practices

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2. INTEREST in Science
e) Search for the HOWs and WHYs around us
- scientific knowledge and procedures

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2. INTEREST in Science
f) Abreast with DISCOVERIES and INVENTIONS; at
pace with GLOBAL TRENDS and MODERNIZATION
- trivia
- fast facts

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific ATTITUDE and VALUES
- ATTITUDE: one’s “frame of mind”
- VALUES: morality and ethical standards

various teaching methods

students develop an analytic and inquiring mind

exhibit critical thinking skills

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific ATTITUDE
1. manner of THINKING
- open-mindedness

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific ATTITUDE
1. manner of THINKING
- critical-mindedness

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific ATTITUDE
2. ways of REACTING
- curiosity
- objectivity

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific ATTITUDE
3. ways of DOING things
- creativity
- persistence

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific VALUES
1. WORK values
- persistence

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific VALUES
2. DEALING with others

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
a) Develop scientific VALUES
3. SHARING with OTHERS

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
b) acquire SKILL in employing the scientific method

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
c) GAIN functional knowledge and information
- science facts, concepts and generalizations
 APPLIED to real-life scenarios

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
c) GAIN functional knowledge and information
- science facts, concepts and generalizations
 EXPLAIN why events happen

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
c) GAIN functional knowledge and information
- science facts, concepts and generalizations
 find SOLUTION to problems

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
c) GAIN functional knowledge and information
- science facts, concepts and generalizations
 arrive at CONCLUDING statements

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
d) arose and sustain INTEREST in future science-
based pursuit
- science-inclined manpower
 SCIENCE promotion activities

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
d) arose and sustain INTEREST in future science-
based pursuit
- science-inclined manpower
 ENVIRONMENTAL protection and care

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
d) arose and sustain INTEREST in future science-
based pursuit
- science-inclined manpower
 preservation of NATURAL RESOURCES

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
d) arose and sustain INTEREST in future science-
based pursuit
- science-inclined manpower
 modernization of INSTITUTIONS

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
d) arose and sustain INTEREST in future science-
based pursuit
- progressive
science teaching

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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
e) develop desirable SOCIAL
attitudes
- science-minded individual
 RESPECT towards
others opinion
 willingness to:
- accept CRITICISMS
and SUGGESTIONS
- SHARE findings and
resources
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3. GOALS in TEACHING Science
e) develop desirable SOCIAL attitudes
- science-minded individual
 cooperate
 readiness to extend EXPERTISE

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4. GOALS vs. OBJECTIVES

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5. OBJECTIVES of Science Instruction
a) KNOWLEDGE
- Students should be able to gain knowledge that
can be applied in:
a) EXPLAINING the occurrence of events in
their surrounding
b) ANSWERING questions they are confronted
with
c) satisfying their CURIOSITIES

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5. OBJECTIVES of Science Instruction

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5. OBJECTIVES of Science Instruction
b) VALUES and ATTITUDES
- Science instruction must be able to arose and
sustain a variety of interest that may lead to:
a) healthful and enjoyable HOBBIES
b) pursuit of science-based DAILY ACTIVITIES
c) future plan to PURSUE science profession

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5. OBJECTIVES of Science Instruction

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5. OBJECTIVES of Science Instruction
c) SKILL in Employing the Scientific Processes
- Proficiency on this part enables students to:
 COLLECT accurate data
 leads to an evidence-based conclusion

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5. OBJECTIVES of Science Instruction

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