The Science Framework in the K to 12

| The Science Framework in the K to 12

LESSON OUTCOMES

• Describe the science framework in

the K to 12
• Discuss the framework relative to
each grade level

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Questions to ponder . . .
• What do you expect to teach in science?
• What first come to your mind when you are to teach
Science?

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THREE IMPORTANT COMPONENTS
1. Understanding and Applying Scientific Knowledge
2. Developing and Demonstrating Scientific Attitudes and
Values
3. Performing Scientific Inquiry Skills

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To be scientifically and technologically
literate, one should be:
1. Critical and Creative Problem Solver
2. Responsible Steward of Nature
3. Innovative and Inventive Thinker
4. Informed decision-maker
5. Effective communicator

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Related Learning Theories:
1. Multidisciplinary - Interdisciplinary Approach
2. Science-Technology Society Approach
3. Problem/Issue Based Learning
4. Inquiry-based Approach
5. Constructivism
6. Social Cognition Learning MOdel
7. Learning Style Theory

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| The Science Framework in the K to 12
Goal of science learning:
Science and Technology Literacy
Three Intervening skills to achieve this goal:
1. Understanding and Applying Scientific Knowledge
2. Performing Scientific Inquiry Skills
3. Developing and Demonstrating Scientific Attitudes and
Values

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A. The Components of Scientific and
Technological Literacy
1. UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
• Science is both (1) body of knowledge and (2)
the process by which that knowledge is produced.
• Scientific knowledge is not absolute or certain.
• Knowledge should be applied.

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A. The Components of Scientific and
Technological Literacy
2. DEVELOPING AND DEMONSTRATING
SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND VALUES
• Scientific attitudes - way of viewing things, a
way of thinking, feeling, acting, and a disposition
towards science.

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Some scientific attitudes
• CURIOSITY
• HUMILITY
• OPEN-MINDEDNESS
• INTELLECTUAL HONESTY
• PERSEVERANCE
• SKEPTICISM
• CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE
• RATIONAL
• OBJECTIVITY
• INNOVATIVE
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A. The Components of Scientific and
Technological Literacy
3. PERFORMING SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY SKILLS
• A science oriented mind is a questioning mind.

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 KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 5 TO
GRADE 4 GRADE 8
LEARNERS LEARNERS
• Ask question about objects, • Identify questions that can be
organism and events in the answered thru scientific
environment investigations
• Plan and conduct a simple • Design and conduct simple science
investigation investigations
• Employ simple equipment and • Use appropriate tools and
tools to gather data and extend the techniques, gather, analyze and
senses interpret data
• Use data to construct reasonable • Develop descriptions,
explanation explanations, predictions and
• Communicate investigations and models using evidence
explanations • Think critically and logically to
make the relationship between
evidence and explanations
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3. PERFORMING SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY SKILLS
• A science oriented mind is a questioning mind.

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B. Approaches, Models and Practices Used in the
Framework
1. Multidisciplinary-Interdisciplinary Approach
• Interaction of different disciplines
2. Science-Technology Society Approach
• Linking science to technology and how it influence
people and ways of life
3. Problem/Issue Based Learning
• Use of identified problem or issues surrounding the
environment
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Related learning theories (CTD):
4. Inquiry-based Approach
• Anchored in the idea of seeking for truth, information or
knowledge
• Not looking for answer, but seeking for appropriate solution
• Learners take ownership of a problem or a need and the
desire to solve it

5. Constructivism
• Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge
• People learn by constructing their own understanding and
knowledge through prior experiences and reflection

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Related learning theories (CTD):
6. Social Cognition Learning Model
• Learning through observing others while interacting and
experiencing

7. Learning Style Theory

• VARK Model identifies Visual, Auditory, Reading/Rifting
and Kinesthetic learners who respond to different kinds of
learning.
• “All learners are created equally but learn differently”
• Each individual has a preference in how they learn.

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B. Characteristics of a Scientific and
Technologically Literate Person
1. Critical and Creative Problem Solver
• Learners develop skills that enable them to analyze and find
solutions to any perplexing questions of problems.

2. Responsible steward of nature

• Learners demonstrate concern in keeping the environment
safe for themselves and for everybody.

3. Innovative and Inventive Thinker

• Learners create and innovate something for humanity
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B. Characteristics of a Scientific and
Technologically Literate Person
4. Informed decision maker
• Learners develop skills the ability to make informed
decisions

5. Effective communicator
• Learners convey correct messages to others

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EVALUATION

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