Prior Learning Check – serves as a diagnostic test to assess students’ prior knowledge Quick Quiz – a minds-on activity that elicits immediate feedback on students’ learning Mini Lab – a hands-on activity that engages students in an active science learning process Career in Science – suggests professions to encourage students to take a career path in science People in Science – highlights scientists who contributed significantly to the development of science Science Throwback – emphasizes historical breakthroughs and developments in science Misconception Alert – identifies and corrects common student misconceptions in science STS in Focus – updates students on the latest developments in science, technology, and society Challenge through ICT – an ICT-integrated activity connected to the technology presented in STS in Focus Concept Check, Process What You Know, and Check Your Understanding – assessments that evaluate students’ knowledge and understanding of the concepts presented in the discussion Ideas in Action – assessments that require students to create a product or perform a task Function Icons: STEM and Engineering Design Process (EDP) – problem-based inquiry and exploration activities that challenge students to find solution to real-world problems as they are guided by the engineering design process Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Multiple Intelligences – enhanced activities and assessments that develop and address different learning needs, abilities, and interests 21st Century Skills – activities and assessments that develop and nurture the 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 (HOTS) – develops higher-order thinking skills through learning activities and assessments Values Integration (VI) – activities and assessments that allow students to demonstrate their personal beliefs, ideals, and moral obligations Quick Response (QR) Codes – provide additional teaching and blended learning resources
Chapter Concept Map introduces and relates the main topics to be discussed. It is the overview of the lessons of each chapter Do and Discover and KWL chart enable them to discover new concepts about the discussion and reflect these ideas with what they have learned. Self-Check provides exercises in between lessons to further develop the pupils’ understanding and act as an assessment for learning. Learning from a Distance provides pupils with online or offline learning activities they can do at home. Science Process Skills to apply their knowledge of the process skills as they go through the lessons. Online Learning Guide supplies other sources of information. Chapter Recap outlines the important topics to help pupils recall the components. Challenge is the summative assessment of the book and tests the understanding of the pupils. This includes Knowledge, Process/Skills, Understanding, Product, and Self-Assessment questions. Understand, Design, and Create is a hands-on activity that develops the pupils’ inventive and creative skills by letting them plan a project or design a model. Making Connections relates important science concepts with the environment, technology, culture, and entrepreneurship, among others. It shows how science can be applied to daily life.
