The third edition of the Science in Today’s World Series is written in compliance with the Philippine K to 12 curriculum gradually implemented from 2012 to 2016. The contents of the textbook often link ideas to real-life situations. The textbook is supported by laboratory manual that contains two types of meaningful activities: experiments and open- ended activities. Another supplementary material is the teachers wraparound edition (TWE), which was written to help the teachers in planning learning activities with the end in mind—to teach for understanding.

PRE-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

QUICK 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

SCIENTIST OF THE TIME – highlights scientists who contributed significantly to the development of science

GLIMPSE OF HISTORY – emphasizes historical achievements and developments in science

MISCONCEPTION ALERT – identifies and corrects common student misconceptions in science

TECHNOLOGY IN FOCUS – updates students on the latest developments in science and technology

CHALLENGE THROUGH ICT – an ICT-integrated assessment connected to the technology presented in Technology in Focus

CONCEPT MASTERY, APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW, and CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING – assessments that test students’ knowledge and understanding on the concepts presented in the discussion

SCIENCE IN ACTION – assessments that require students to create a product or perform a task