This document discusses key concepts in science education, including the definition of science, the scientific method, and qualities of effective science teachers. It defines science as a body of knowledge acquired through systematic processes of observation and experimentation. The scientific method is described as a set of steps including making observations, developing hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. Finally, it notes that inspiring science teachers engage students through traits like creativity, stamina, involvement, and clear instruction.

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THE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
CURRICULUM
(Physics, Earth and Space Science)
Presenter:
Vanessa Shalom G. Odarve
BEED – 2A Student

3. Keywords that Define Science
Knowledge
Process
Theory and Evidence
Science is any system of KNOWLEDGE (things we already discover) that is
concerned with the physical world and its phenomena.
Science is a PROCESS (acquiring new knowledge through
observation and experimentation) of investigation into the natural
world.
SCIENTIFIC THEORY is a carefully thought – out
explanation for observations of the natural world that
has been constructed using scientific method, and which
brings together many facts and hypotheses.
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE serves to either support or counter
any scientific theory or hypotheses.

4. What is Science?
Technology
Invention
Innovation
TECHNOLOGY is a reservoir of skills and knowledge by which we control and
modify its system, processes and developments in the world.
INVENTION is a unique or novel device, method, composition or
process.
INNOVATION is the complex process of introducing novel
ideas into use or practice. It occurs in the intersection of
invention and insight ; it’s about application of invention.

5. • It has helped in satisfying many basic human
needs and improving living conditions.
• Advances in technology and science are
transforming our world at an incredible and
unimaginable pace.
• We cannot escape from and we cannot
measure the significance of science.
• Science has shaped the world.
Why Science is Valued?

6. • Technology and the products of scientific
knowledge surround us every day.
• Public and private policy decisions that impact
every aspect of our lives are driven by scientific
process and evidence.
• The enormously complex physical world
illustrates boundless scientific concepts.
• Being a “science literate” is not just an
advantage but an absolute necessity in the 21st
century.
Why Science is Valued?

7. What is Science?
• Science is derived from the Latin word Scientia
meaning knowledge.
• Commonly referred to as a systematic and
organized body of knowledge in any area of
inquiry that is acquired using the “scientific
method”.
• It has many facets and definitions that can be
summarized into the following:

8. Science as a body of
Knowledge
What is Science?
Science as a set of
Skills
Science as an
intellectual activity
Science as a social
activity
Science as problem
solving
Science as a global
human endeavor
Science as a career Science as a process

9. The Scientific Method
• It refers to a set of steps for verifying and
building scientific knowledge. Steps include
making valid observations, interpreting and
generalizing results.
• It allows researchers to independently and
impartially test preexisting knowledge and prior
findings and subjects them to scrutiny and
enhancements.

10. The Scientific Method

11. Applying the Scientific Method
• Observation:
A glass with paper towel inside is place in water.
• Question:
Will the paper towel inside the glass stays dry in
water?
• Hypothesis:
The paper towel will be wet in water.
The paper towel will stay dry in water.
• Experiment:
Conduct experiments

12. Applying the Scientific Method
• Analysis:
When the glass is lowered in the water, air is
trapped inside of the glass because of the water
pushing up from below. The paper towel will stay
dry if the air stays in the glass.
• Conclusion:
Regard or disregard your hypothesis based
on the collected data.

13. The Scientific Irony
We can probably enumerate lots
of things to express why the learners
love science like it challenges ideas
that they think are correct or maybe
because there is always something
new and interesting to discover which
makes it an exciting subject.

14. The Scientific Irony
Many learners would say I like
Science but hate science class. Isn’t it
ironic. Indeed, it is. All of us may love
Science but will lose interest for the
subject because of some underlying
factors. Being top of this reason why
learners hate science class even

15. The Scientific Irony
though they like Science is
because the “TEACHER IS
BORING”.

16. Research shows that the teacher is
the most important factor in the
effective delivery of classroom
instruction. Engaging classes are
facilitated by inspiring science
teachers. But what are the important
traits of an inspiring science teacher?

17. Anatomy of a Science Teacher
Academic Brain
Extra Eyes Quick Witted
Broad Shoulders
Big Voice
Creativity
Stamina
Strong Immune
System
Good Shoes
Big Heart
Strong Knees
Clear Handwriting

18. Like Benjamin Franklin said:
“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
So, as future teachers, we need to acquire all
the traits needed to become effective,
engaging and inspiring.

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Thank you for listening!
GOD BLESS US ALL!