Name: ABEJERO, MISHELL A.

Teaching Science in the Intermediate Grades

(Physics, Earth and Space Science)

MODULE 1
Quiz 1

Directions: Analyze each statement carefully and write the missing (word/s or
phrases) or
correct answer on the blank to complete the correct statement it describes. (10
points)

1. The VISION, MISSION and GOALS of ZPPSU highlights the purpose and
aims of what our institution desires to achieve. It serves as guide and
provide standards in the delivery of QUALITY services. (4 points)

2. QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE is referred to as means of measuring

standards and meeting or exceeding expectations. (1 point)

3. ZPPSU ensures that all students have an ACCESS AND EQUITY to receive
quality education regardless of race, gender or cultural differences. (1 point)

4. The students in class A and B submitted their requirements before the due
date despite of their hectic schedule in the preparation of lesson plans and
other instructional materials. The skill that the students clearly demonstrate
is the quality of being EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS. (1 point)

5. The Pre-Service teachers got higher scores in their Demonstration Teaching

because of their well-prepared lesson plans as they applied the concepts
and teaching strategies they learned and followed the proper procedures in
the execution of their lesson. This quality shows how EFFECTIVE their
performances are as expected and according to the set of standards
delivered. (1 point)

6. The guiding principles of ZPPSU is defined as the CORE VALUES must be

exemplified and possessed by all students. (1 point)

7. Ms. Student X and Mr. Student Y are worried and more concerned about the
effect of improper waste disposal in their barangay. It so happened that
during ECQ-Enhanced Community Quarantine, almost all household
members started to make a vegetable garden for them to have an alternative
 source of organic foods. So, they decided to seek help from the Barangay
Council to resolve this matter. Which value is expressed in this situation?
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (1 point)

QUIZ 2

Modified TRUE or FALSE

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, but if the statement is

incorrect or false change the underlined words/phrases and write the correct answer
to make the statement/s true for every item. (10 items)

TRUE 1. In more contemporary terms, science is a continuing effort to discover and

increase acquisition of knowledge based on the scientific process or method to organize a
body of knowledge gained through research.

FORMATION OF CONCEPTS 2. The formation of science concepts and theories as a

result of the series of empirical observations can be altered and change.

TRUE 3. Scientists gather the necessary empirical evidence by means of making

observations, record measurable data and analyze the information to generate a conclusion
to explain the phenomenon involved.

Directions: Identify which scientific process and skills is being referred to in

each given description. Write your answer in the 1st column for every row. Then, take a
few moments to check off the strongest and weakest science process skills you feel
you possess or needs improvement.

Me
Science Str W Needs
Description
Process Skill on ea improv
g k ement
Using the five senses. Using words to describe
what is seen, felt, heard, smelled, and (if
1.Interpretin ✓
appropriate) tasted. Notice details. Break things
g data
into parts. Name and describe the parts. Draw
what you see and label parts of the drawing.
Using numbers to describe an object, for
2.Defining example by counting parts, measuring different
operationall parts with a ruler, weighing with a scale or ✓
y balance, and comparing objects using quantities
(Eg. 2 apples weigh the same as 1 mango).
Make up categories and group things by
3.Experimen
breaking them down. (Eg. These are all buttons.
ting ✓
 Now I will put in a group buttons that are red.
Now in that group I will separate buttons that are
red with 2 holes and buttons that are red with 3
holes, etc.)
What are your assumptions? I assume this is an
insect because it has six legs, and when I’ve
4.Controllin ✓
seen insects before they have six legs. What
g variables
have you seen before that reminds you of this?
Why do you think that’s going to happen?
What’s going to happen? If I do this, this will
5.Formulati happen… How will we find out what will happen?
✓
ng models What are we going to do to find out what
happens?
I wonder what will happen if we do this? I predict
that this will happen. What do I have to do to find
out if I’m right or wrong?
6. What materials will I need? What steps will I take ✓
Formulating (procedure)? What needs to happen for my
hypothesis prediction to be right?
How will I know if I’m wrong? How will I measure
it? Was my prediction right? If so, why? If not,
why not?
Sharing ideas through talking and listening,
7. Interpreting drawing and labeling pictures, drawing and
labeling graphs and acting things out. ✓
data

QUIZ 3

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose only the letter
of the correct answer and write it on the blank provided before the number. (10
points)

A.Scientific knowledge is holistic C. Scientific knowledge is tentative in

nature
B.Scientific knowledge is replicable D. Scientific knowledge is unique

For items 1-3, choose your answer inside the box.

B 1. Science is subject to further research until evidence and other facts can be
proven.

C 2. There is uncertainty and the knowledge in Science is dynamic.

 A 3. It is based on the knowledge produced by different branches of Science.

D 4. Which of the following scientific knowledge is TRUE about science processes?

A. The processes of science are from complex to simple.
B. The processes of science are from simple to complex.
C. The processes of science are irreversible.
D. None of these

D 5. If Science is empirical, then which should be applied or performed extensively?

A. Observation B. Processes C. Concepts D. None of these

D 6. Which of the following is NOT one of the science domains?

A.knowledge B. creativity C. attitude D. compassion

D 7. In which learning domains in teaching Science is mostly focused on?

A. cognitive B. affective C. psychomotor D. All of these

B 8. If valuing refers to the affective domain then what about perception?

A. perception is for psychomotor C. perception is for affective
B. perception is for cognitive D. perception is true to A, B and
C

A 9. Which of the following domains refer to interpreting and making judgments?

A. cognitive B. affective C. psychomotor D. All of these

B 10. When a student justify, defend or stand on a decision, which learning does
he/she exhibited?

A. creating B. analyzing C. evaluating D. applying

And third one is the Technology use, monitoring and control, it is because
technologies plays a big role in teaching and learning before and during
the pandemic arrived and spread viruses around the world. Technologies
are the only way of students and tea hers to have a communication and
for the teachers to give activities for their students and for the students
also to answer and pass the activities. With the use of technologies we can
ABEJERO, MISHELL A.
achieve our vision, mission, and goals in life.
Activity 1. List down at least five (5) ways on how you can achieve your vision
and mission in life in your own words/understanding that answers why and how
you will relate it to your course?

1.I can achive my Vision and mission in life if I reflect it to my everyday living, because I
can give efforts for it when I reflect it to my life. I can relate it t o my course because as a
future teacher reflecting my vision and mission in life are very essential.

2. By being responsible in life is also a way for me to achi eve my vision and mission, it
is because I should know my limitations and bound aries in life. And as a future educator
I should be responsible and mature enough to teach my students.

3. Striving hard, we all know that life is not that easy and a life of a student is not that
easier. I need to strive hard to achieve my passion in life. I can relate it to my course in
a way that studying will never be an easy work, that is why I need to str ive hard and
fight to achieve my goals in life.

4. Be a positive thinker, in today’s world it is okay to be not okay. Sometimes I think that
maybe I should stop aiming for big goals to achieve. But I also believe that I'll just stop
what I am doing if I am already done with it. Every problem is paired with solutions. So
why am I going to stop my goals in life if I can put an end on it in the near future. Being
a student with this course is so difficult because you can really encounter big and
heavy problems, but with a positive mind you can always find a way to solve it.

5. Confidence, believing with your abilities must begin within yourself. Remember that
no one will believes you if you yourselves doesn’t believe what you can do. And in this
course there are a lot of teaching demo that I have encountered that is why I really need
confidence to make it done in a nice way.

Activity 2. What is your goal in life? How will you achieve it and Why?
My goal in life is to pursue my dreams for myself and for my family. I wanna see
myself 10 years from now living in my dreams and contended. I wanna make a
good future for my family and this can only be possible in gaining mindset of
optimism, bravery and prayers. These are some basic things a person should
have to continue pursuing the dreams.

Activity 3. In your own words/understanding, write a short

description/interpretation about the diagram/illustration in the box and give one
(1) example about it.
Description:
 EFFECTIVE - being succesful in making or doing any particular task.
 EFFICIENT - to achieve more productivity with less wasted effort.

Example:
 The products that I ordered are perfect (EFFECTIVE), and the delivery time was
just so quick. (EFFICIENT)

Activity 4. In your own words/understanding, give one (1) example/statements in

each core value that shows or prove how you demonstrate/practice/manifest/
acquire the following core values in your daily routine.

To be honest, I only go to church once in a

while, but I pray every day. And I thank
Love Of God
God every day for making me strong and
(Accorfing to your own beliefs(religious keeping me alive. I pray every morning
affiliation) when I wake up, every afternoon when I
have lunch, and every night when I'm
about to go to sleep. And, most
significantly, I have always loved and
respected God.

I have been an advocate of Equality in

Diversity for 4 years now and it refers to all
Social Responsibility
ethnic people who struggled to gain
attentions from the government and other
people. Every December I go the Siayan,
Zamboanga Del Norte and extend my
heart through giving gifts such as slippers,
food, personal hygiene kit and feeding
program for about 200 kids. This is a
 simple act of kindness that I want others to
do the same because I knew that
Kindness has a power to heal, change and
make our life better.

I give my my best and effort when I do

activities in school. Because it is really
Commitment/ Dedication to the Service
what I wanted to be. I really want to
become a teacher , where I can see
children in the future who calls me
"teacher" or "Ma'am".

Accountability As an optimistic person, I usually look for

Solutions To Problems rather than I
complain.

Activity 5. Design/create/draw your own diagram, showing your own EXAMPLE

following some of the steps shown in the diagram/illustration on your left.
Activity 6. Write your own words/understanding to complete the statements and
give one (1) example about it.

1. I learned that the Nature of Science is

 is critical component of scientific literacy that enhances students understanding
of science concepts and enables them to make informed decisions about
scientifically-based personal and societal issues.
Example:
 Earth features such as mountains and valleys are found on all of the Earth’s crust
including the seafloor.

2. I realized that as prospective teacher, I can only teach Science if

 Of course if it is related to science, just like teaching students with doing
experiments, analyzing, case study, and problem solving. And also by teaching
 them if how is science important to our daily living and on how they can relate it
to reality.
Example:
 Teaching all the parts of science and by bringing science lesson to a real world
application.

Activity 7. Review the images/pyramid/model shown in pages 31-33. Create your

own smart art/model that would describe a similar version of the Bloom’s taxonomy and
include the different domains of leaning and one (1) example for each level only.
 Psychomotor domain, manipulation – being able to perform certain action by
memory or following instructions. Examples are being able to perform a skill
on one’s own after taking lessons or reading about it. copying a work of art.
Performing a skill while observing a demonstrator.

 Creating, putting elements together to form a coherent or functional whole;

reorganizing elements into a new pattern or structure through generating,
planning, or producing.

 Affective domain, examples include are, to differentiate, to accept, to listen

for, to respond to. To comply with, to follow, to commend, to volunteer, to
spend leisure time in, to acclaim.

 Evaluation, where students make judgments about the value of ideas, items,
materials, and more.

 Analyzing, where students use their own judgment to begin analyzing the
knowledge they have learned.

 Applying, refers to the ability to used learned material in new and concrete
situations. This may include the application of such things as rules, methods,
concepts, principles, laws, and theories.
 Cognitive domain, involves the development of our mental skills and the
acquisition of knowledge. Example, A child recites the English alphabet.
 Understanding, constructing meaning for oral, written, and graphic messages
through interpreting, exemplifying, classifying, summarizing, inferring,
comparing, and explaining.
 Remembering, they might have to paraphrase story or definition, explain a
concept In their own words, tell a story that relates to it, or provide analogies.