INTRODUCTION

Science is valued because it has helped in satisfying many basic human needs and
improving living conditions. Advances in technology and science are transforming our
world at an incredible and unimaginable pace. We cannot escape from and we cannot
measure the significance of science. Science has shaped the world. Technology and the
products of scientific knowledge surround us every day. Public and private policy
decisions that impact every aspect of our lives are driven by scientific process and
scientific evidence. The enormously complex physical world around us illustrates
boundless scientific concepts. Being “science literate” has become not just an advantage
but an absolute necessity in the 21st century.

Unit I The Elementary Science

Curriculum Lesson 1: What is
Science?
Science is our way of understanding the world – its wondrous structure, natural
events, interrelated elements and systems, and processes. It is an exciting and, at the
same time, a useful endeavor that benefits our community and society at large. Another
important goal of science has emerged during the past decades: to find a way to
responsibly and ethically use natural resources to guarantee their continuity and that of
humanity itself; an endeavor and advocacy that is referred to as “sustainability”.
Aside from sustainability movement, education could become the most important
application of science in the next decades (“Importance of Science…”, 2017). It is
crucial to provide humanity with a basic understanding of how science has shaped the
world and human civilization. It is for this reason that education institutions need to
constantly equip science educators with the tools and competence to advance science
education and to engage the learners in the love for learning and doing science.
The word “science” is derived from the Latin word sciencia meaning knowledge.
Science is commonly referred to as a systematic and organized body of knowledge in
any area of inquiry that is acquired using “the scientific method.” Science has many
facets and definition that can be summarized into the following:
 Science as a broad body of knowledge – Physical sciences consists of
disciplines such as physics (the science of physical objects), chemistry (the
science of matter), and astronomy (the science of celestial objects). Earth
sciences consists of disciplines such as geology (the science of the earth).
 Science as a set of skills – The science process skills form the foundation of
scientific methods. There are six basic science process skills: observation,
communication, classification, measurement, inference, and prediction. These
basic skills are integrated when scientists design and carry out experiments. All
six basic skills are important individually as well as when they are integrated.
 Science as an intellectual activity – Science is the intellectual, practical, and
systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world
 through observation and experiment.
 Science as a social activity – Science is a social activity shaped by history,
institutions, beliefs, and values. Society shapes science and vice versa.
 Science as problem-solving – Problem-solving skills are necessary in all areas of
life, and the science class provides the students opportunity to develop and
utilize their problem-solving skills, which include the ability to critically analyze a
problem, determine all its elements, and prepare a feasible solution. These are
valuable skills one san acquire in life.
 Science as a career – individuals who have devoted themselves in studying and
doing science have established careers in science, such as biologists, chemists,
environmentalists, astronomers, medical practitioners, among others.
 Science as a global human endeavor – Science is a result of human imagination,
ingenuity, and creativity. Individuals and team from many nations and cultures
have contributed to advances in technology.
 Science as a process – The scientific methods is a set of steps for verifying and
building scientific knowledge. When performing this process, one employs skills
necessary to research a topic, develop a plan and timeline, and draw
conclusions from research results.
A. ACTIVATE:
Name: Mala, Aileen Date:02-01-24
Activity A.1: Defining Science

Do you remember how your previous teachers, readings, and classes define
science? Create a word cloud to illustrate/show these definitions or keywords. Be
guided by the sample word cloud on knowledge below.

study Source Analysis

Logical Advance investigation
Experiment Interesting
Develop Life
Authentic Behavior Process
Natural Discover
B. ANALYZE
Activity B.1: The Facets of Science
Science means several things to various individuals and institutions. You can
see the various facets of science in the first column below. On the opposite column,
write your insights and reflection about each of the facets of science.
Facets of Science
1. Science as a broad body of knowledge
2. Science as a set of skills
3. Science as an intellectual activity
4. Science as a social activity
5. Science as problem-solving
6. Science as a career
Insights and Reflection
The fact that everything are connected in
science that brings knowledge for us to
be knowleagable when it comes to
science .
Beyond knowledge, science involves
developing skills such as critical
thingking , observation, experimentation
and analysis.
Engaging in science requires intellectual
curiosity,creativity, and the ability to think
critically. It is a dynamic for us to process
a questioning and exploring to gain
deeper insights.
Collaboration is one example activity that
will help us to enahnace more our self to
interacts and develops more our selves .
Science is about addressing
questions,solving problems, and
uncovering solutions . It involves a
systematic approach to overcoming
challenges and discovering new
possibilities.
As a student , it is hard to be in this
subject because honestly I don’t see my
self in this field or I am trying to cope up
wit in this filed rather. But then I am
inspiring to every teachers that they could
do it or they could teach it easily and also
it also complex field for me to achieve my
goal.
7. Science as a global human endeavor Everything that we do in our lives
/ourselves is connected or its always part
of the science.

8. Science as a process The scientific method , with it systematic

approach of observation, hypothesis
testing, and analysis, defines science as
a process. It is continues cycle of refining
and expanding our understanding
Activity B.2: The Scientific Method
Scientific method refers to a set of steps for verifying and building scientific
knowledge. Steps include making valid observations, interpreting results, and
generalizing results. The scientific method
s.
allows researchers to independently and
impartially test preexisting knowledge and prior findings and subject them to scrutiny
and enhancement

Recall a problem or challenge that you were able to solve recently. Identify the
steps you did or went through. Write your process following the steps in the scientific
method.
Name: Mala, Aileen Date:02-01-24
Situation: My iPhone, battery drains rapidly.
Ask a QUESTION: Why is my iPhone battery draining quickly?

Make a HYPOTHESIS: The battery issue could be due to background apps, software
updates or a faulty battery.

Test the Hypothesis (EXPERIMENT): -Close all background apps and monitor battery
usage .
-Check for available software updates and install if necessary.
- Use the iPhone in safe mode to see if third party apps are causing the issue.

Record the RESULTS (ANALYSIS): - Closing background apps didn`t significantly improve
battery life.
-Software was up to date, ruling out updates issues.
-Battery drainaged persisted in safe mode, suggesting a potential hardware problem.

Draw a CONCLUSION: The rapid battery drainage is likely caused by a hardware issue ,
possibly a malfunctioning battery and further diagnosis or replacement may be needed.

C. ABSTRACT
Activity C. 1. The Scientific Irony
Science is a very exciting subject and process, but why do teachers have
difficulty engaging all the students in learning and doing science? Write the reasons
why the students love learning and doin science in the first column and the reasons
for their disinterest in the third column. In the second column titled BUT, write the
manifestations of the students’ disinterest in the subject.

Students love Science BUT They hate Science class

 Engaging experiments  Lack of hands on Boredom due to
 Real- world application experiments theoretical focus
 Monotonous theoretical
 Hands on activities lessons  Difficulty grasping
 Curiosity sparked by  Limited real-world abstract concepts
discoveries connections  Lack of relevance to
 Insufficient interactive everyday life
learning opportunities  Limited teacher student
interaction
Activity C.2. Designing My Future Science Class
Your goal as a future science teacher should be to engage your students to love
learning and doing science. What are the features of an ideal science class?
Characterize each of the elements below.

Elements Characteristics/ Features

Teacher -Encourages curiosity and critical thinking
-Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
-Respectful and Responsible
-Demonstrate good values
-Creative
Curriculum -Integrates real world applications and relevance.
-Allow flexibility for student led-inquiry
-Relatable
-Authentic
-Motivational
Students -Actively participate in discussions and experiments
-Collaborate in group projects and activities
-Develop a love for learning through engaging
experiences
-Feel empowered to ask questions and explore their
interests
Classroom -Well equipped with modern science tools and resources
-Utilizes technology for inter active learning experiences
- Cultivates a positive and aspiring atmosphere
-Displays student projects and scientific displays
-Safe
Other support systems -Flexible
- Opportunities extra curricular science clubs
- Collaboration with science related community initiatives

D.APPLY

Activity D.1. characterizing an Inspiring Science Teacher

Research shows that the teacher is the most important factor in the effective
delivery of classroom instruction. Engaging classes are facilitated by inspiring
science teachers. But what are the important traits of an inspiring science teacher?
Write descriptions and simple illustration below.
 ANATOMY OF A
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
TEACHER

Creativity <
>Academic brain
Quick witted <

>Extra eyes
Broad Shoulder <

>Big voice
Stamina <

>Big heart

>Clear handwriting

Strong knees<

>Strong immune system

Good Shoes <

Do you embody these traits? What steps do you undertake to develop them?
- Of-course yes, the steps that I will do or undertake to develop this traits is focus on
continuous learning , practice effective communication, cultivate empathy, enhance creativity
through varied experiences , maintain physical well-being with exercise, wear a comfortable
shoes or sandals and lastly prioritize immune systems through balanced lifestyle and I beliave
this steps will help me to develop or to embody this traits.
Lesson Synthesis
What should be the purpose for every science class?
-The purpose of every science class is to foster a deep understanding and
appreciation of the natural world, cultivate scientific literacy, and develop critical thinking and
problem solving skills. Science education aims to promote curiosity, develop critical thinking, build
scientific literacy,, enhance problem solving, prepare for future challenges and promote
collaboration. Although the goals not just to transmit information but then to nurture a mindset that
values critical thinking , curiosity.

What makes an engaging and inspiring science class? An effective science teacher?
- An engaging and inspiring science class are involves Hands on Activities like
incorporating experiments or demonstration, Interactive Learning- encouraging students on
discussions, questions and collaboration for them to foster a dynamic learning and real
world relevance. An effective science teacher is have a patience, flexibility and genuine
interest in their students success and fostering a positive and supportive classroom
atmosphere