Teaching_Science_Processes_Detailed_Presentation.pptx

1. The Need to Teach About the
Processes of Science
Chapter 1
Presented by: JOMAR P. DERAY, MAEd

2. Introduction: Curiosity and Wonder
• Children are naturally curious and inquisitive
about the world.
• They ask questions like:
• - Why do birds fly?
• - Why is the sky blue?
• - Why do fruits rot?
• This natural curiosity aligns with scientific
inquiry.

3. Three Dimensions of Scientific
Knowledge
• - Science Content (facts and concepts)
• - Science Process Skills (how science is done)
• - Scientific Attitudes (curiosity, respect,
problem-solving, etc.)

4. Learning Outcomes
• By the end of this lesson, learners should be
able to:
• 1. Describe the processes of science.
• 2. List and explain different science process
skills.
• 3. Integrate these skills into science lesson
planning.

5. Lesson 1.1: Nature of Science
• Science helps us understand the world by
answering:
• 1. What is this?
• 2. How does it work?
• 3. How did it become like this?

6. Scientific Ways and Principles
• - Based on evidence and reasoning
• - Requires flexibility but follows structured
processes
• - Continuously evolving
• Science assumes:
• - We learn through senses and tools
• - Claims are tested and peer-reviewed

7. Steps in the Scientific Method
• 1. Observation
• 2. Ask a Question
• 3. Background Research
• 4. Hypothesis
• 5. Prediction
• 6. Experiment
• 7. Analyze Data
• 8. Conclusion
• 9. Communicate Results

8. Simplified Scientific Method
• 1. Observe and ask questions
• 2. Research
• 3. Formulate hypothesis and predict
• 4. Test hypothesis
• 5. Analyze and conclude
• 6. Share results

9. Practice: Scientific Method Activity
• Apply the method to a question you're curious
about.
• Write the steps and reflect:
• - Which part was easiest?
• - Which part was hard?
• - Does sequence always follow the same
order?

10. Reflection: Teaching Philosophy
• Guide Questions:
• 1. Role of teacher?
• 2. Role of student?
• 3. What content is important?
• 4. Why learn the process?
• 5. How do scientists investigate?
• 6. How do teachers apply inquiry?

11. Challenge: Merging Content and
Process
• How can we teach science concepts while also
teaching how science is done?
• Document your strategies and ideas.

12. Harness: Create Instructional
Materials
• Design a tool to teach students how to use the
scientific method.
• Think about:
• - What should be included?
• - How will it be helpful to students?

13. Lesson Summary
• - Science needs evidence
• - Knowledge is evolving
• - Scientific method is flexible
• - Respect for process is vital
• Teaching science is not just teaching facts but
how to think scientifically.

14. Lesson 1.2: Six Basic Science
Process Skills
• To collect evidence, students need:
• 1. Observation
• 2. Communication
• 3. Measurement
• 4. Classification
• 5. Inference
• 6. Prediction