SCIENCE I(Integrated Science)First Year

At the end of the first year Science Program, the learner shall havedeveloped the following competencies:

I.Basic Processes in Science

1.Relate how science and technology affect one’s belief, practices, and waysof thinking1.1 Give examples of science and technology activitiesand/or products that affect one’s daily life1.2Discuss the basis of local superstitions, beliefs and/or practices1.3Discuss the importance of scientific values in decision making andproblem-solving in daily life2.Appreciate the contributions of outstanding local and foreign scientists toscience and technology2.1Compare the contributions made by outstanding Filipinos and foreignscientists2.2Identify desirable qualities of scientists3.Demonstrate understanding of the basic processes of science3.1 Make qualitative observations given a situation or material or when watching events3.2Observe characteristics of matter with precision and accuracy by usingappropriate measuring instruments3.3 Organize qualitative and quantitative data in the form of charts,tables, and/or graphs3.4 Compare data to look for patterns and trends3.5 Interpret data based on observed patterns and trends3.6 Draw conclusions based on the scientific results

II. Scientific Method

1.Recognize the role of scientific investigations in gathering scientificknowledge and in improving ways of doing things1.1Discuss the scientific research of some scientists which illustrateshow they solve problems1.2 Apply the scientific method in conducting a simple scientificinvestigation1.2.1 Identify the problem1.2.2Formulate a hypothesis1.2.3Design a procedure to test the hypothesis3

1.2.4Collect data and present them in appropriate format1.2.5Observe trends and patterns1.2.6Make generalizations / conclusions1.2.7Identify limitations and make recommendations for further studyNote:Simple or research-based science investigatoryprojects should be assigned to the students at thebeginning of the school year 2.Demonstrate safe ways of using the apparatus/equipment in the laboratory2.1 Use laboratory apparatus appropriately2.2 Practice precautionary measures in the laboratory

2.3

Perform laboratory work following cautiously

the warning signs in theuse of chemicals and devices

III.

Matter and Its Properties

1.Understand matter in the environment in terms of their properties1.1Distinguish solids, liquids, and gases based on observable properties1.2Differentiate the observable characteristics of substances andmixtures, elements and compounds, metals and nonmetals, acidsand bases based on properties such as hardness, conductivity,malleability/ductility, solubility, specific heat, density, acidity/basicity2.Demonstrate understanding of physical and chemical changes taking placein the environment2.1Identify indicators of physical and chemical changes2.2Analyze the effects of these changes on the environment2.3Infer that energy is involved in these changes3.Understand the properties of matter in terms of its component atoms or molecules3.1Use simple models to describe atoms and molecules3.2State the molecular theory to explain some properties of matter likesurface tension and capillarity3.3Identify the formula of common atoms and molecules3.4Explain chemical reactions of substances3.5Describe some chemical reactions occurring in the environment

IV.

Force and Energy

1.Demonstrate understanding of the nature of force1.1Differentiate gravitational, magnetic, electrical and nuclear forces1.2Illustrate how pressure is affected by force and area4

1.3Give situations that show the effect of force on motion2.Understand energy, its forms and transformations2.1Discuss work and the advantages derived from machines2.2Differentiate the forms of energy2.3Give examples of the different uses of energy2.4Identify energy sources and how they are transformed andtransferred2.5Explain energy conservation2.6Analyze how energy is transferred from one body to another 3.Show awareness of energy problems3.1Discuss the current energy problems3.2Propose possible solutions to energy problems3.3Investigate some local resources that may be a substitute energysource3.4Evaluate the energy related technology such as solar cells/panelsappropriate in the community, given criteria3.5Practice wise use of energy

Living Things and Their Interactions

1.Demonstrate understanding of ecological systems1.1Observe the components of our environment1.2Differentiate environment from an ecosystem1.3Differentiate the kinds of ecological systems1.4Compare the different ecological systems to arrive at characteristicscommon to all1.5Analyze the conditions required by life forms on Earth in order tosurvive1.6Investigate the conditions of the different kinds of ecosystems in thecommunity2.Understand the interactions between living and non-living things in anecosystem2.1Illustrate how living things depend on other living things in order tosurvive2.2Illustrate how living things interact with the non-living components of the ecosystem2.3Explain the cyclic flow of matter in an ecosystem2.4Explain the one-way flow of energy in an ecosystem2.5Analyze how different ecosystems are interconnected5