SCIENTIFIC

ATTITUDES
Prepared by: Margarita A. Mariano, LPT
LEARNING COMPETENCY

Recognize and show scientific

attitudes (SSP-RS7SA-Ia-c-1)
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1. Curiosity
Scientific curiosity drives researchers to ask
questions about the world around them
Encourage students to wonder about why
things happen and to seek answers through
investigation
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1. Curiosity
English physicist and
mathematician Sir Isaac
Newton, most famous for
his law of gravitation, was
instrumental in the
scientific revolution of the
17th century.
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2. Intellectual Honesty
Scientific integrity is vital.
Students should understand the
importance of accurately reporting
their findings, even if the results are
not what they expected.
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2. Intellectual
Honesty
Rosalind Elsie Franklin
Double helix structure of
DNA
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3. Critical Mindedness
Encourage students to analyze
information critically, evaluate evidence,
and make informed decisions based on
logical reasoning.
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3. Critical
Mindedness
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4. Open Mindedness
Scientists are open to new ideas and
evidence, even if those ideas challenge
existing beliefs
Emphasize the importance of being willing to
change one's mind based on evidence
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4. Open
Mindedness
Nicolaus Copernicus
Heliocentric
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5. Skepticism
Ability to question the validity
and authenticity of something
considered factual
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5. Skepticism
One of the Founding Fathers of
the United States, Benjamin
Franklin, was a polymath who
applied a skeptical and
scientific approach to various
fields, including electricity.
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6. Objectivity
Scientists strive to be objective, meaning
they approach investigations without
letting personal opinions or biases affect
their observations or conclusions.
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6. Objectivity
Marie Curie was a pioneering
physicist and chemist who
conducted groundbreaking
research on radioactivity.
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7. Perseverance
Scientific research can be
challenging.
Teach students to persevere in the
face of difficulties and setbacks.
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7. Perseverance
Thomas Alva Edison
Construct light bulbs

“I have not failed. I’ve just

found 10 000 ways that won’t
work.
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Skepticism
RECAP
Intellectual Honesty
Perseverance
Curiosity
Objectivity
Critical Mindedness
Open-mindedness
THANK YOU