syllabus for teaching science

1. STA. ELENA (CAM. NORTE) COLLEGE INC.
Purok 10, Brgy. Sta. Elena (Poblacion), Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte
Tel. No. 054-201-3839
COURSE SYLLABUS
2nd
Semester (2024 – 2025)
Institutional Vision The Sta. Elena (Cam. Norte) College Inc. envisions being a leading educational institution in the province of
Camarines Norte. It is fully committed to quality education, build character for a humane society, inculcate culture of
research, promote inclusiveness in diversity, develop a sense of environmental stewardship, and initiate advancement
in technology, with administrators, faculty, students, and alumni who are excellent and responsive to the needs of
time.
Institutional Mission The Sta. Elena (Cam. Norte) College Inc. provides learning environment conducive to the enhancement of skills,
formation of good character, and development of competencies necessary and relevant to produce professionals who
are highly competitive and research-oriented, technically proficient, and with a deep sense of social responsibility to
the community and the with a deep sense of social responsibility to the community and the world.
Subject Code MC SCI 102
Subject Description This course includes understanding of spiraling basic science concepts and application of science inquiry in Physics
and Earth and Space, 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. Ultimately, the pre-service teachers will be equipped with the pedagogical
content knowledge in science as well as skills in instructional materials development and knowledge of the design,
selection, organization and use of appropriate assessment strategies for the intermediate elementary grades (4-6).
Unit 3 units
Course Name Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades (Physics, Earth and Space Science)
Day / Time Tuesday (5:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
Time Allotment 3 hours
Instructor ERIC B. PEREYRA

2. Course Learning
Outcomes
At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers will be able to:
A. demonstrate content knowledge of science for elementary grades including its nature, content, conceptual
framework, domains of learning, pedagogical approaches, and research-based knowledge and principles of teaching
and learning the subject,
B. demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge that promotes scientific, technological and environmental
literacies,
C. select, develop and use varied teaching and learning resources, including ICT, in teaching science and
D. design, select, organize and use appropriate and varied learning processes and assessment strategies
consistent with the curriculum requirements.
LEARNING OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME
RATING PERIOD COURSE CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER
Week 1 Review of the Nature, Goals, and Processes of Science
Week 2 Domains of learning Science
Week 3
Basic Concepts and Principles for the Elementary Science Education Program: Physics includes Force and Motion, and
Energy.
Week 4
Basic Concepts and Principles for the Elementary Science Education Program: Earth and Space Science includes
Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy
Week 5 Approaches in teaching Science
Week 6 Approaches in teaching Science
Week 7 Approaches in teaching Science
Week 8 Instructional Materials Development for Elementary Science Education and Technology in Elementary Science Education
Week 9 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 10 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 11 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 12 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 13 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 14 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 15 Demonstration-Teaching
Week 16 Demonstration-Teaching

3. LEARNING PLAN
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Subject Matter References
Assessment
Task
Resource
Material
Time Table
a. Elaborate the nature, goals and
processes of science
Review of the Nature, Goals,
and Processes of Science
Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 1
a. Discuss the domains of learning
science: (1) understanding and
applying scientific knowledge in local
setting as well as global context
whenever possible, (2) performing
scientific processes and skills and (3)
developing and demonstrating
scientific attitudes and values
Domains of learning Science Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 2
a. Synthesize information about
scientific principles
b. Examine the scope and
sequence of science in the primary
grades
Basic Concepts and Principles
for the Elementary Science
Education Program: Physics
includes Force and Motion, and
Energy.
Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 3
a. Synthesize information about
scientific principles
b. Develop sound lesson plans
to guide children in their
investigations with corresponding
instructional materials and
assessment tools
Basic Concepts and Principles
for the Elementary Science
Education Program: Earth and
Space Science includes
Geology, Meteorology, and
Astronomy
Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 4
a. Analyze the characteristics
appropriateness, advantages and
Approaches in teaching science Online References Written Test Online
Resources
Week 5

4. disadvantages of the various
approaches in teaching Science.
b. Demonstrate understanding
on the given approaches.
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
a. Analyze the characteristics
appropriateness, advantages and
disadvantages of the various
approaches in teaching Science.
b. Demonstrate understanding
on the given approaches.
Approaches in teaching science Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 6
a. Analyze the characteristics
appropriateness, advantages and
disadvantages of the various
approaches in teaching Science.
b. Demonstrate understanding
on the given approaches.
Approaches in teaching science Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 7
a. Describe the current technologies
that may be used in teaching science
b. Infuse technologies into
scientific investigations
Instructional Materials
Development for Elementary
Science Education and
Technology in Elementary
Science Education
Online References Written Test
Oral Recitation
Group Activity
Online
Resources
Laptop,
Projector, etc.
Week 8
Demonstration-Teaching
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Demonstration-Teaching
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16

5. Course Requirements
 Written Outputs
 Major Examination
 Demonstration-Teaching
Grading System
System Grading:
Written - 30%
Performance - 30%
Major Exams - 40%
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100%
21st
Century Literacy
Integration
Legends :
C1. Character C3. Communication C5. Collaboration
C2. Citizenship C4. Critical Thinking C6. Creativity
Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:
ERIC B. PERERYRA RYAN C. SULIVAS, MAEd RYAN C. SULIVAS, MAEd
Instructor OIC Dean, College of Education School VPAA