Author/s

John Donnie A. Ramos (Author-Coordinator), Josefina Ma. Ferriols-Pavico, Genevieve Darvin-Faraon, Anna Cherylle Morales-Ramos, Aristea V. Bayquen, Angelina A. Silverio

 Level/s

Features:

Learning Objectives – highlights the learning competencies (both knowledge and skills), including the DepEd requirements

Big Idea and Theme Focus – core or central ideas of the chapter and presents the unifying theme of the different concepts in the chapter

A Closer Look – introduces real-life scenarios and asks teaser questions to jumpstart chapter discussions

Values – summarizes expected values to be developed in students

Concepts in a Box – shows a graphical representation of topics visualized in a concept map

Prior Knowledge Check – assesses initial knowledge and misconception of students 

Love of Lab – school-based and take home tasks that challenges students to develop investigative and research skills

Proudly Filipino – highlights outstanding Filipino scientists to inspire students

My Future in Science – features professions in the sciences to encourage students to pursue similar or related careers 

Sci Bit – supplements learning through information of human interest

Practical Science – gives examples of applications of science concepts in everyday life 

Pillar of Science – features pioneer scientists in the different fields of science

Science Patrol – highlights breaking news in the sciences

Science Connections – focuses on a multidisciplinary scientific approach to solve human problems

Chapter Recap – recapitulates major concepts learned

A Closer Look Explained – explains the science behind a teaser question in the “A Closer Look”

Test Yourself – assesses the progress of students by testing their analytical and comprehension skills

Function Icons:

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) – emphasizes ICT-related contents and activities

Multiple Intelligences – identifies the different learning styles involved in the activities and assessments

Differentiated Instruction – emphasizes activities that address a wide range of learning needs, abilities, and interests of students

STEM – hands-on problem-based inquiry and exploration activities that challenge students to find solutions to real-world issues and problems as they are guided by the design thinking process 

Quick Response (QR) Code – provides suggested resources as additional learning materials

21st Century Skills – activities that promote the development of twenty-first century skills such as learning, literacy, and life skills

• Learning Skills (LE): (1) critical thinking, (2) creativity, (3) collaboration, (4) communication

• Literacy Skills (LE): (1) information, (2) media, (3) technology

• Life Skills (LE): (1) flexibility, (2) leadership, (3) initiative, (4) productivity, (5) social skills

Higher-Order Thinking Skills – develops higher-order thinking skills through learning activities and assessments

Values Integration (VI) – Transforms students into responsible members of the family and society

Components:

Textbook (TB)

Laboratory Manual (LM)

Teachers Wraparound Edition (TWE)

Teachers Wraparound Edition for Blended Learning (TWE-BL)

Teachers Resource CD