Department of Teacher Education

EDSCI2 –Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades – Physics,

Earth, and Space Science
Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

1. Course Number : EDSCI2

2. Course Name : Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades – Physics, Earth, and Space Science
3. Course Description : This course includes understanding of spiraling basic science concepts and application
of science inquiry in Physics, Earth and Space Science, strategies in teaching elementary science, development of
instructional materials and assessment. Content topics in Physics include Force and Motion, and Energy while Earth
and Space Science include Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units Lecture
7. Class schedule : 6 hours per week
8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BEED/BSED:
Three to five years after graduation, the BEED/BSED graduates are expected to:
1. Demonstrate professional expertise and professionalism in dealing with students with different learning needs from various
socio-cultural and political backgrounds.
2. Show deep knowledge of content, pedagogy, educational technology, curriculum and assessment design, instructional materials
development, approaches and teacher ethical consideration
3. Engage in continuing professional education and trainings.

9. Student Outcomes (SO) of BEED/BSED and their links to PEO

PEO
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:
A B C
 SO a* Effectively communicate in English and Filipino both orally and in writing.   
 SO b Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in   
multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
 SO c* Articulate the relationship of education to larger historical, social, cultural and

political processes.
 SO d Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery

modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments.
 SO e Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches and
resources for diverse learners. 
 SO f Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant,   
and sustainable educational practices.
 SO g Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing and
 
reporting learning processes and outcomes.
 SO h Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local,

national and global realities.
 SO i* Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied

experiential and field-based opportunities.
Note: * SO being addressed in this course

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10. Course Outcomes (CO) of EDSCI2 and their links to SO

SO
Upon completion of the course, the BEED/BSED students are expected to:
A B C D E F G H I J K
 CO 1 Learn what science education is, and why science matters P I
in applying in our daily life. I
 CO 2 Be acquainted with the different approaches and P I
I
strategies for ‘teaching science’ in primary schools.
 CO3 Form a greater understanding of the questions, debates
and dilemmas posed relating to the role of primary school P I
I
teachers and how teachers may position themselves in
line with science education.

Legend: I = Introductory Course. This course introduces students to the indicated SO.
P = Practice Course. This course enables the students to eventually achieve the
indicated SO.
D = Demonstrative Course. This course requires students to demonstrate the
achievement of indicated SO.

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Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

Vision: By 2022, a globally recognized institution
providing quality, affordable and open education.
1. Demonstrate professional expertise and
Mission: To provide a dynamic and supportive professionalism in dealing with students with
academic environment through the highest standards
of instruction, research and extension in a non- different learning needs from various socio-
sectarian institution committed to democratizing cultural and political backgrounds.
access to education.
2. Show deep knowledge of content,
Values: Excellence, Honesty & Integrity, pedagogy, educational technology, curriculum
Innovation and Teamwork
and assessment design, instructional
Core Competencies:
 Quality education;
materials development, approaches and
 Affordable education; and teacher ethical consideration
 Open education
3. Engage in continuing professional
education and trainings.

Student Outcomes (SO)

a. Effectively communicate in English and Filipino both orally

1. Learn what character education is, and
and in writing.
b. Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial why character matters facing challenges in
degree of independence in multi-disciplinary and multi- terms of common concerns and
cultural teams. misconceptions.
c. Articulate the relationship of education to larger historical,
social, cultural and political processes. 2. Be acquainted with the different
d. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching approaches and strategies for ‘teaching
methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific character’ in primary schools.
learners and their environments.
e. Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching
approaches and resources for diverse learners. 3. Form a greater understanding of the
f. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to questions, debates and dilemmas posed
promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational
relating to the role of primary school
practices.
teachers and how teachers may position
g. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning,
monitoring, assessing and reporting learning processes
themselves in line with character education.
and outcomes.
h. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards
sensitive to the local, national and global realities.
i. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional
growth through varied experiential and field-based
opportunities.

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CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Assessment Task

CO Theory-based Practice-based Assessment Coverage

Schedule

1. Learn what science Multiple Choice 1ST Examination Part 1:

education is, and why Questions
science matters in applying Chapters 1-4
in our daily life
2. Be acquainted with the Multiple Choice 2ND Examination Part 2:
different approaches and Questions
strategies for ‘teaching Chapters 5-7
science’ in primary schools.
Multiple Choice Experimentation 3RD Examination Part 3:
Questions
Chapters 8-9

3. Form a greater Multiple Choice Lesson 4TH Examination Part 1-3

understanding of the Questions Planning
questions, debates and Chapters 1-11
dilemmas posed relating to
the role of primary school
teachers and how teachers
may position themselves in
line with science education.

*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a Multiple-Choice
Questions

Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details

Schedule Task

First Exam Part 1: Multiple In this part of the lesson, you are expected to
Choice establish deep knowledge on what is physical
Chapters 1-4 Questions science education as well as the different types of
physical science which is considered as the
building blocks of elementary science.

You will also be introduced with the theory behind

physical science education and describes how
different disciplines conceive of the subject. This

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includes a discussion on Newton’s Three Law of

Motion which is viewed by many as the best and
common example for this subject. Recent trends in
physical science education are also explored and
there is also a section on the basic operations of
measuring motion.

You are expected to deal with the ‘how to

calculate or compute such motion?’. You will prove
if physical science education might be best
considered as more than ‘just a subject’ whether it
is caught or taught or both.

You are also expected to In this part, you are

intended to answer a 50 item questions.

Second Part 2: Multiple In this part, you are expected to explore

Exam Choice approaches and strategies for ‘teaching basic
Chapters 5-8 Questions calculations in force, work, power, and energy’ in
primary schools.

You are expected to describe what a discrete

taught course in physical science education might
encompass and how this relates to other Natural
Science subjects such as Chemistry and Biology.

You are to explain how physical science can be

educated through and within other subjects such
as Social Sciences, Mathematics, English and
Filipino.

This section will provide you with practical advice

and lesson ideas for ensuring that physical
science is a visible and conscious part of primary
schooling. It closes with some consideration of
how taught approaches to physical science
education might be assessed and pupil progress
evaluated.

In this part, you are intended to answer a 50 item

questions.
Third Exam Part 3: Multiple In this part, you are expected to discuss and
Choice explain the importance of Earth Science in primary
Chapters 9-12 Questions schools. This section looks at the hidden
curriculum and how to develop a whole-school
approach to building collaborative learning in
pupils about studying the planet Earth.

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You are to evaluate what makes a primary school

teacher not just an educator but a protector of the
Earth. You will also be focused on the building
potential of the future of the pupils in protecting the
Earth.

This section is composed of discussions of

different strategies useful for Earth Science and
reflection is also included. It also deals with
approaches to drawing on resources in the wider
school community to support with the Earth
science-including parents, the private and public
sectors, business, and entire humanity living here
on Earth.

In this part, you are intended to answer a 50 item

questions.

Final Exam Part 1-3 Multiple In this part, you will introduce and describe what a
Choice pupil might do to have an interest in Space
Chapters 1-14 Questions Science education. This area will also allow you to
explore how a positive school community is
established in an intentional, planned, organized
and reflective way in learning about this science,
rather than it being unconscious and uneducated.

You are also expected to consider yourself a

Space Scientist as opposed to a teacher that
could help ensure your focus on the building
potential of the activities as much as ensuring that
they run smoothly and safely.

Finally, this task will require you to answer 100

questions.

Assessment Task Details (Practice/Performance-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details
Schedule Task

Third Exam Part 3: Experimentatio  The purpose of this task is to enhance your skills in
n understanding how the planet Earth is our way of
Chapters 5-7 living and how one’s own understanding the only
planet. This way of experimenting about the
minerals and rocks are used in one way of teaching
that it has significance in terms of conserving our

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only planet. This task is also helpful for you to

master the lesson because as a future teacher in
basic education, you need to be equipped with an
enhanced understanding of the structures of your
planet and gain a better grasp of how Earth
Science can be implemented effectively.
 You need to be grouped accordingly into two or
three. Each group will collect 10 samples of rocks
and identify their physical characteristics.
 Each group is given 25 minutes to perform.
 Each group will also answer some guide questions
related to the topic.
 Your experimentation will be evaluated according to
the following criteria:
1. Collected sample of rocks are unique. (20
points)
2. Physical characteristics are identified well. (30
points)
3. Answer to the guide questions (40 points)
4. Neatness and the printed copy of the format
are well guided (10 points)

Third Exam- Part 4: Lesson  The purpose of this task is for you to critique and
Planning apply basic guidelines in developing a lesson plan
Chapters 1- in different subject areas in Physical Science.
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 You are required to follow the following format:
1. Objective
2. Subject Matter and References
3. Materials
4. Procedure
a. Introduction/Preliminary Activities
b. Motivation
c. Lesson Proper
Activities
Application
Summary
Evaluation
Homework
 You will be graded according to the following
guidelines/criteria:
1. (20 points) Related content standard(s) are
fully detailed from the K to 12 Curriculum
Guide

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2. (20 points) Lesson objectives are clear &

measurable; learning progression is
evidenced
3. (10 points) Detailed list of
materials/technology is provided for both
teacher and students. All handouts, both
teacher created and those from other
resources, are referenced in the procedures
and attached to the lesson plan.
4. (10 points)Introduces the lesson by sharing
purpose, relevance, and eliciting schema in
student friendly language; partially states
what the teacher will say.
5. (10 points) Lesson plan has explicit match
between procedures and objectives
6. (10 points) Formative and summative
assessments are defined, showing clear
relationship to all objectives address in the
lesson.
7. (10 points) Students review the lesson by
summarizing and/or sharing what they
learned; teacher revisits the purpose for the
lesson
8. (10 points) Anticipates and plans ahead for
any necessary class-wide differentiation.

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1. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST-FINAL EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME

 Discussion  McGraw-Hill Education.

Week 1 ORIENTATION (UM VMG, CEE PEO,  Lecture (2020). Inspire Physics. New
to Grading System)  Library Works York: McGraw-Hill Education
Week 3  Group  Giambattista, A. (2020).
Part 1: Introducing Physical Science
Discussion Physics. New York:
 Video McGraw-Hill Education. 5th
1. What is Physical Science?
Presentation edition.
2. What is Physics?
3. Describing Motion  Shipman, J., Wilson, J.,
4. Three laws of motion Higgins, C., & Torres, O.
(2016). An Introduction to
Physical Science. 14th
edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-
07912-0
 Tillery, B., Slater, S., &
Slater, T. (2020). Physical
Science. New York:
McGraw-Hill Education. 12th
education.
 3G E-Learning. (2018).
General Physics 1. New
York: 3G ELearning. 2nd
edition.

FIRST EXAMINATION

 Illustration  McGraw-Hill Education.

Week 4 Part 2: Force  Lecture (2020). Inspire Physics. New
to  Discussion York: McGraw-Hill Education
Week 5 5. Forces on Fluids  Group Dynamics  Giambattista, A. (2020).
6. Work, Power, and Simple machine  Library Works Physics. New York:
7. Nature of Energy  Group McGraw-Hill Education. 5th
8. Nature of Heat activity(Word edition.
Puzzle)  Shipman, J., Wilson, J.,
Higgins, C., & Torres, O.
(2016). An Introduction to
Physical Science. 14th
edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-
07912-0
 Tillery, B., Slater, S., &
Slater, T. (2020). Physical
Science. New York:
McGraw-Hill Education. 12th

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education.
 3G E-Learning. (2018).
General Physics 1. New
York: 3G ELearning. 2nd
edition.

SECOND EXAMINATION

Week 6 Part 3: Earth and Space Science  Team Works  Dela Peña, A. (2016). Earth
To  Lecture and Science. Pasay City: JFS
9. What is Earth Science? Discussion Publishing Services. 1st
Week 7
10. Minerals and Rocks  Panel edition.
11. Exogenic and Endogenic Processes Discussion  San Felipe, B. (2015). Earth
12. History of the Earth and Plate  Video Science: A Modular
Tectonics Presentation Approach. Peteros M.M.,
Philippines: Grandbooks
Publishing, Inc.
 Shipman, J., Wilson, J.,
Higgins, C., & Torres, O.
(2016). An Introduction to
Physical Science. 14th
edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-
07912-0
 Tillery, B., Slater, S., &
Slater, T. (2020). Physical
Science. New York:
McGraw-Hill Education. 12th
education.

THIRD EXAMINATION

13. What is Space Science?

Week 8 14. Scientists and their contribution to  Discussion  Shipman, J., Wilson, J.,
to our current understanding of the Earth  Illustration Higgins, C., & Torres, O.
Week 9  Lecture (2016). An Introduction to
 Group work Physical Science. 14th
 Lesson edition. ISBN: 978-1-305-
Planning 07912-0
 Tillery, B., Slater, S., &
Slater, T. (2020). Physical
Science. New York:
McGraw-Hill Education. 12th
education.

FINAL EXAMINATION

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TEXTBOOK:

 Shipman, J., Wilson, J., Higgins, C., & Torres, O. (2016). An Introduction to Physical Science. 14 th edition. ISBN:
978-1-305-07912-0

REFERENCE:
 Dela Peña, A. (2016). Earth Science. Pasay City: JFS Publishing Services. 1st edition.
 McGraw-Hill Education. (2020). Inspire Physics. New York: McGraw-Hill Education
 Giambattista, A. (2020). Physics. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. 5th edition.
 San Felipe, B. (2015). Earth Science: A Modular Approach. Peteros M.M., Philippines: Grandbooks Publishing, Inc.
 Tillery, B., Slater, S., & Slater, T. (2020). Physical Science. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. 12th education.
 3G E-Learning. (2018). General Physics 1. New York: 3G ELearning. 2nd edition.

1. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment methods Weights

EXAMINATIONS 60%
A. First Exam 10%
B. Second Exam 10%
C. Third Exam 10%
D. Final Exam 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS 40%
E. Assignments 5%
F. Quizzes 10%
G. Seatwork/Board work/Oral recitation 10%
H. Research/Project 15%
TOTAL 100%

2. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.

b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is called for at all
times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR PHONES or any
ELECTRONIC GADGETS and PRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are NOT allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are
recommended to attend the tutorial class.

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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

JOVANY GLEEN L. ALLAWAN, MST MERIAM PACIFICA C. DIGNOS, RL

Faculty-DASE School Librarian

Reviewed by: Recommending Approval:

JEANILYN E. TACADENA, Ph.D LIEZEL V. CHAN, Ph.D
Program Head - BEED Dean of College

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, Ed.D

AVP, Learning Innovation and Design

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