The document outlines the K-12 elementary science curriculum in the Philippines, which focuses on developing scientific literacy among learners. It emphasizes a learner-centered, inquiry-based approach and promotes the integration of science and technology to preserve cultural heritage. The curriculum aims to equip students with scientific knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to address local and global issues effectively.

1. LESSON 3: ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
CURRICULUM PHYSICS, EARTH AND
SPACE SCIENCE
JOHN PATRICK L. ARCITE

2. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• Science education aims to develop scientific literacy among Filipino learners
that will prepare them to be active and engaged citizens in society.
• As a whole, the K-12 science curriculum is learner-centered and inquiry
based, emphasizing the use of constructivist pedagogy in teaching.
• The science curriculum promotes a strong link between science and
technology, including indigenous technology, thus preserving our country’s
cultural heritage.

3. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
This curriculum is designed around the three domains of learning
science:
• Understanding and applying scientific knowledge in local setting as
well as global context
• Performing scientific processes and skills and
• Developing and demonstrating scientific attitudes and values.

4. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
The acquisition of theses domains is facilitated using the following
approaches:
• Multi/interdisciplinary approach
• Science-technology-society approach
• Contextual learning
• Problem/issue-based learning
• Inquiry-based approach

5. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• Organizing the curriculum around situations and problems that challenge the
learners curiosity motivates them to learn and appreciate science.
• The aim of the K-12 science curriculum is for the learners to demonstrate
understanding of basic science concepts and application of science-inquiry skills.
• They exhibit scientific attitudes and values to solve problems critically, innovate
beneficial products, protect the environment, and conserve resources, enhance
the integrity and wellness of people that involve science, tech, and env.

6. ACTIVITY
What does a 21st
-century science classroom look like? List down
below the features of the science curriculum you wish to see and
explore in the school.What do you think the teacher and
students are like inside the classroom to manifest such features?
Write in the corresponding column below.

7. Science Curriculum Features Samples from Actual
Practice/Observations
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How does the learning of science foster cultural development?