Teaching Science Syllabus
Teaching Science Syllabus
Teaching Science Syllabus
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) AND THEIR LINKS TO ASPECTS OF CVSC VISION-MISSION-GOALS-CORE VALUES (VMG-CV)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs) AND THEIR LINKS TO PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
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1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas.
2. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the different subject areas
4. Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching
COURSE INFORMATION
1. COURSE NAME : TEACHING SCIENCE IN INTERMEDIATE GRADES (EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE AND PHYSICS)
2. COURSE NUMBER : EED 10
3. PRE-REQUISITE : None
4. COURSE CREDIT :3
5. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes understanding of spiraling in basic science concepts and application of science inquiry in Earth and Space Science and Physics. It also demonstrates strategies
in teaching elementary science, development of instructional materials and assessment.
b. Teach students practical scientific skills, which they can use to investigate study and explain the world around them.
c. Give students a deeper understanding of the how Astronomy & Geology impacts their daily lives, as the science of Earth Science
e. Perform pedagogical methodologies of Teaching Science in primary grades, including utilization of instructional materials, ICTs, and the
like.
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ASSESSMENT TASKS (ATs), THEIR WEIGHTS (WTs.), AND COURSE OUTCOMES (COs) ASSESSED
COs
AT AT DESCRIPTION WTs.
a b c d e
Written Outputs: Quizzes, You are required to take quizzes every after the discussion of the topic. The item in this
Assignments, Library formative test requires you to recall facts, explain concepts, and analyze situations. 15%
works, and worksheets
Performance: Attendance is a must so you are expected to report to class regularly. You are also
Attendance, Role Playing, expected to share ideas, opinions, and propositions regarding the matters that concern the
Charade, Outdoor NSTP. You are also required to participate in role playing and other activities that concern 25%
Activities and the environment and the community.
Experimentation
Portfolio You are expected to create portfolio that will serve as a systematic collection of student
work and related material that depicts their activities, accomplishments, and
achievements in the subjects. The collection should include evidence of student’s 20%
reflection and self-evaluation, guidelines for selecting the portfolio content, and criteria
for judging the quality of work.
Periodical Examination You are required to take a 60-item multiple choice test, which covers the entire topic
(Prelim and Midterm) discussed for every period. The test items require you to recall facts, understand
situations, analyze scenarios and evaluate and apply what you have learned in real life
situation.
40%
In final examination, you are expected to create your own lesson plan and have final
Demonstration (Final) examination through demonstration. An analytical rubric will be provided for your
guidance in the said demonstration.
100%
Assessment results (or data) obtained from the assessment task in this class may be a part of the target student cohort for which the linked POs will be
assessed and evaluated.
Assessment
Time Frame Student Learning Outcomes Course Content Teaching Learning Activities References/Materials
Tasks/Tools
Week 1 1. Introduce the course participant to the
Compostela Valley State College Mission-Vision THE COMPOSTELA VALLEY Concept Mapping RECITATION De Regla Editha N, duay Butch
and the policies of the school. STATE COLLEGE MISSION-VISION Lecture and Discussion Stephen, De Guzman Reuven Jein
AND CLASSROOM POLICIES. Memorization of VMGC EARTH SCIENCE Plaridel, Bulacan
2014
2. Give an overview of course content and THE COURSE SYLLABUS
requirements.
Week 2-3 1. Described the scope and nature of Earth Science; EXPLORING EARTH SCIENCE Seminar Type Group Discussion Quizzes De Regla Editha N, duay Butch
2. Enumerate the field of studies under each branch of 1. Introduction Stephen, De Guzman Reuven Jein
Earth Science; 2. Scope and Nature of Earth Individual EARTH SCIENCE Plaridel, Bulacan
3. Relate the significance of studying Earth Science in Science Group Activity Recitations
2014
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promoting sustainable development and wellness of 3. Looking Back Think-Pair-share
our planet; 4. Branches of Earth Science Group Quiz Bee
5. The Significance of Studying
Earth Science
4. Give the importance of atmosphere and describe its THE ATMOSPHERE Jigsaw Technique
layers; 1. Introduction
5. Differentiate weather from climate; 2. Composition of Air “Guess What Activity”
6. Enumerate the compositions of the atmosphere, 3. Layers of the Earth’s Oral Quiz
components of weather and discuss each; and Atmosphere Role Playing
7. Explain based on personal experiences the good and 4. Weather and Climate
bad effects of human activities in our atmosphere. 5. Weather Instruments
Group Discussion
6. Weather Disturbances
7. Atmospheric Changes,
Problems and Treatment Poster Slogan Making
8. The Role of Human
Activity
Week 4 1. Explain the different theories regarding the THE SOLAR SYTEM Buzz Session Quizzes De Regla Editha N, duay Butch
origin of the solar system; 1. Introduction Stephen, De Guzman Reuven Jein
2. Differentiate the historical geocentric theory 2. The Solar System Interactive Discussion EARTH SCIENCE Plaridel, Bulacan
from the heliocentric theory and give the effects 3. Discovery and Exploration Oral recitation 2014
of these theories in the field of science; 4. The Origin of the Solar Debate in Science
3. Describe the physical characteristics, layers, System
chemical composition, magnetic field and the 5. The Sun
life phases of the sun; 6. The Planets and other Build your model of solar system
4. Distinguish Meteors, meteorites and comets; and Members of the Solar System
Discuss the Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion. 7. Other Members of the Solar Charade
System
8. The Laws of Planetary Motion
1. Describe the characteristics and layers of the THE EARTH De Regla Editha N, duay Butch
Week 5 earth and compare it with other planets of the 1. The Earth Stephen, De Guzman Reuven Jein
solar system; 2. The Layers of the Earth Socratic Questioning EARTH SCIENCE Plaridel, Bulacan
2. Distinguish rotation and revolution of the earth; 3. The Geographic Coordinates Oral Recitation 2014
3. Discuss the four seasons on earth and of the Earth
demonstrate the solstice and equinoxes with the 4. Inclined Earth and its Seasons Seminar type discussion Quizzes
use of the globe; and 5. Climatic Zones
Give importance of the globe and use it as 6. The Earth’s Season Major Writing Assignment
representation of the earth. The motion of the Earth in
Space Carousel Brainstorming
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Week 6 THE UNIVERSE Oral examinations
1. Origin and Formation of the Seminar type discussion
Universe
2. The Stars and Constellations Small Circle Movie Reflection
3. Constellations
4. The Black Holes Movie Review “ The Martian” Long Quiz
5. The Galaxies
6. Space Explorations Word Transcription
7. Deep Space Exploration
Prelim Exam
Week 7-8 1. Identify the branches of physics; INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS Rubrics Bantilan, Monica et.al COLLEGE
2. Discuss the importance of each measurements Small group discussion PHYSICS, Sampaloc Manila, Rex
1. Physics
3. Solve measurement problems involving Box Store Inc. 2009
conversion of units, expression of 2. Measurement Outdoor Activity Oral Recitation
measurements in scientific notation Lecture-Discussion
4. Determine the application of physics to health WORK
science 1. Work and Energy
5. Define work as a scalar or dot product of force 2. Law of Conservation of Maria Went To Town Rubrics
and displacement Energy
6. Differentiate work and energy Small Group Reporting
7. Relate the work done by a constant force
to the change in kinetic energy of a
system Quiz
8. Identify and discuss the three laws of motion MOTION Simulation Games Create a parallel
9. Identify the connection between electricity and 1. Three Laws of Motion Participative Discussion and series circuit
magnetism;
10. Differentiate and discuss parallel and series MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY
1. Magnetism “Think-pair-share”
circuits;
11. Appreciate the importance of electricity and 2. Electric Current
Experimentation/ Hands-on Activities
circuit; and 3. Circuits
12. Create a parallel and series circuit.
Week 9-10 1. Explain the conceptual framework of the The Nature of Science and Goals of Corpus B. Brenda et.al
teaching of Science which includes goals, Science Teaching Small Group Discussion Quiz PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 2,
standards, teaching approaches and methods; 1. The Nature of Science Quezon City, Lorimar Publishing,
2. Describe the nature of science; 2. The Goals, Standards and Quiz Bowl Reflection Paper Inc.
3. Explain the goals of teaching science; Scope of Teaching Science
4. Examine the alignment of Standards- Grade 3. Learning Area Standard Role Playing Rubrics
level, key stage learning area- to the goals of 4. Learning Area Standards as
teaching science; Value Laden
5. Give examples on how values inherent in 5. Scope of Science Buzz Session
science can be integrated in teaching science; 6. Spiral Progression Approach
and
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6. Illustrate spiral progression approach in
teaching science with an example.
Week 11-12 1. Discuss the educational theories on which Theories, Approaches, Guiding Corpus B. Brenda et.al
teaching of science is anchored; Principles and Methods of Seminar-type discussion Oral Recitation PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 2,
2. Cite the implications of these educational Teaching Science Quezon City, Lorimar Publishing,
theories to the teaching science; 1. Educational theories on Inc.
3. Explain at least three guiding principles in which Teaching is grounded Long Quiz
teaching Science; and 2. Guiding Principles in the Think-pair-Share
4. Draw examples of competencies that can be Teaching of Science
taught with science process skills. (constructivist, discovery,
brain-based, collaborative
and learning preferences)
3. The Inquiry-based Approach Quiz Bowl
4. Essentials features of Inquiry
5. Different Levels of Inquiry in Charade
the Classroom
6. Doing Science
Midterm Examination
Week 13-14 1. Identify the different strategies in teaching Effective K-12 Science Instruction Timothy P. Scott, Ph.D et.al Texas
science; Elements of Research-based Buzz Session A&M University Center for
2. Discuss the different approach in teaching Science Education Mathematics and
science; 1. Enhanced Content Strategies “Do your own strategies” Quiz Science Education Project Staff
3. Create their own strategies and methodologies 2. Collaborative Grouping Effective
in teaching science; and Strategies Essay K-12 Science
4. Appreciate the importance of science in 3. Questioning Strategies Quiz Bowl Instruction
student’s everyday life. 4. Inquiry Strategies Oral Recitation Elements of Research-based
5. Manipulation Strategies Think-pair-Share Science Education Sid W.
6. Assessment Strategies Richardson Foundation
7. Instructional technology
strategies
8. Enhanced material strategies
Week 15 1. Identify the learning strategies for science; Learning Strategies for Science Timothy P. Scott, Ph.D et.al Texas
2. Apply the strategies and methodologies fo 1. Metacognitive Strategies Group Discussion A&M University Center for
science in teaching learning process; and - Advance Organization Mathematics and
3. Discuss the strategies in science for - Selective Attention Quiz Science Education Project Staff
effective leaning process. - Organizational planning Effective
- Self-monitoring K-12 Science
- Self-assessment Oral Recitation Instruction
2. Cognitive Strategies Jigsaw Technique Elements of Research-based
- Elaborating prior Science Education Sid W.
knowledge Richardson Foundation
- Resourcing
- Taking Notes
- Grouping
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- Inferencing
3. Social Affective Strategies Group Reporting
- Questioning for
clarification
- Cooperating
- Self-task
Week 16-18 5. Create their own lesson plan involving subjects LESSON PLANNING AND FINAL Rubrics Corpus B. Brenda et.al
in science; and DEMONSTRATION IN TEACHING Lesson Planning PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 2,
6. Conduct demonstration to apply their SCIENCE Quezon City, Lorimar Publishing,
methodologies and approaches in teaching Individual Demonstration Inc.
science.
Final Examination
* This assessment task is considered as summative assessment task
6. TEXTBOOK
De Regla, et.al EARTH SCIENCE. St. Andrew Publishing House Publishing Corp.2014
Bantilan, Monica et.al COLLEGE PHYSICS, Sampaloc Manila, Rex Box Store Inc. 2009
Corpus B. Brenda et.al PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 2, Quezon City, Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Timothy P. Scott, Ph.D et.al Texas A&M University Center for Mathematics and Science Education Project Staff Effective K-12 Science Instruction Elements of Research-based Science Education Sid
W. Richardson Foundation
Course No. & Name Date: Term Effective: Prepared by Recommending Approval Approved by:
EED10- TEACHING SCIENCE May 20, 2019 SY 2019-2020 LEONELLE P. SAMENTAR GLORYJEAN C. ALTAMERA, MAED ROBERT M. GOMEZ, Ed.D
IN INTERMEDIATE GRADES Course Instructor Program Head Director for Instruction
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(EARTH AND SPACE
SCIENCE AND PHYSICS)
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