Author/s

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

 Level/s

Features:

Learning Objectives – summarizes expected learning of the students aligned with DepEd’s learning competencies

Values – summarizes expected values to be developed in students

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

Prior Knowledge Check – assesses initial knowledge and misconception of students

Concepts in a Box – presents the relationship of the concepts through a concept map

Love of Lab – school- and home-based activities used for discovery learning

Pause, Think, Recall – assesses the progress of students during the learning experience

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

Sample Problems – problems with solutions that guide the students through the solving process

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 learning of the students after the learning experience by testing their analytical and comprehension skills

World of Wonders in the Web – expands classroom learning through curriculum-based online resources

Additional Learning Resources – provides additional resources supplementary to the presented concepts
ELTS Connections – set of side features that include the following:

• Proudly Filipino – highlights outstanding Filipino scientists to inspire students
• My Future in Science – features careers in the sciences to help evaluate student inclinations and potential
• Practical Science – gives applications of science in everyday life
• Sci Bit – supplements learning through information of human interest
• 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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

Components:

Textbook (TB)

Laboratory Manual (LM)

Teachers Wraparound Edition for Blended Learning (TWE-BL)

Blended Learning Resources Portal (BLRP)