A. CHOOSE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER.

WRITE IT BESIDE THE NUMBER.

1. Curiosity or inquisitiveness. This signifies the desire to

a. Open-mindedness.
learn. A curious person frequently asks questions about
the world. b. Humility.
2. objectivity. This means being able to distinguish true c. Curiosity or inquisitiveness.
observations from hearsay. An objective person decides
based on logical reason and facts. He/She is not easily d. Intellectual honesty
influenced by personal biases or by other people's e. objectivity.
persuasion.
f. Accountability
3. Open-mindedness. This is the ability of a person to be
receptive to new ideas and information g. Stewardship.

An open-minded person is adaptable and flexible h. Perseverance.

4. Perseverance. This is the ability of a person to i. Ability to accept failure

continue working despite many obstacles. j. Fairness.
It involves determination to finish one's work. k. Skepticism.
5. Humility. This means absence of arrogance and pride. B. ENUMERATE THE FOLLOWING
6. Ability to accept failure. To a scientist, failure may I. GIVE THE NATURE OF SCIENCE
actually be a way to success. Failing in one'
1.
work may lead a scientist to find new ways to resolve a
problem. 2.

7. Skepticism. This is the ability to question the validity 3.

and authenticity of something considered factual. For
4.
example, Galileo Galilei questioned the belief that
heavier objects would fall faster than lighter ones. He II. GIVE THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
proved that the idea was wrong.
1.
8. Intellectual honesty, This means recognizing the work
2.
of other scientists before him/her, and reporting data
truthfully. For example, Isaac Newton acknowledged 3.
that he built his laws o motion using the work of Galileo
4.
and other scientists before him.
III. WHAT ARE THE BASIC PROCESSING SKILLS?
9. Accountability. It is closely related to responsibility
and integrity. This means being answerable or 1.
responsible for one's action.
2.
10. Fairness. This refers to the absence of biases. It
means judgment free from discrimination. 3.

11. Stewardship. This refers to the responsible use and 4.

protection of resources through sustainable action 5.
questions about the world.
6.
IV. THE INTEGRATED SCIENCE SKILLS

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V. WHAT ARE THE SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF THINKING?

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