NAME: SALCEDO, NELIZA O.

SECTION: BEED – 2C

Activity I. Defining Science

Do you remember how your previous teachers, readings, and classes define science? Create a word
cloud below to illustrate/show these definitions or keywords. Be guided by the sample word cloud on
knowledge below. You should create your OWN word cloud.

Example:
"Science is the intellectual
and practical activity
encompassing the
systematic study of the
structure and behavior of
the physical and natural
world through observation
and EXPERIMENT."
enterprise
attempt

inspection assessment
examination demonstration
trial probe Investigation
scrutiny

Experiment
test inquiry
analysis study
appraisal observation
try out practicemeasure
speculation
undertaking
process evaluation
procedure
research

Activity 2. The facets of Science

Science means several things to various individuals and institutions. You can see the various
facets of science in the first column below. On the opposite column, write your insights and
reflection about each of the facets of science.

Facets of Science Insights and Reflection

1. Science as broad body of knowledge We all know that science refers to a systematic and
organized body of knowledge in any area of inquiry that
is acquired using “the scientific method”. Science consists
of a body of knowledge and the process by which that
 knowledge is developed. The core of the process of
science is generating testable explanations, and the methods
and approaches to generating knowledge are shared
publicly so that they can be evaluated by the community of
scientists.
2. Science as a set of skills The science process skills help students to understand
phenomena, answer questions, develop theories and
discover information. This model emphasizes the
integration of learning about process and content in
effective instruction. There are many opportunities for
learners to engage with conceptual material, while
being deeply involved in laboratory work. As my
experienced there’s a lot of things that science I don’t
know about but for the help of my instructor a lot of
things I discover of my skills when it comes to this
subject. Science is a set of skills because they are
essential in developing ideas and they increase
academic achievement in science learning.
3. Science as intellectual activity Science is an intellectual activity which arises from
personal experiences. It takes places in the mind of
man. Science is simply a way of using human
intelligence for getting a better understanding of
nature’s law. Science is then, closely related to the
environment. For me, science as intellectual activity
which is a meaningful functioning of mind. This is the
way science is expected to reach to its conclusions
about the world.
4. Science as a social activity Science influences society through its knowledge and
world view. Scientific knowledge and the procedures
used by scientists influence the way many individuals
in society think about themselves, others, and the
environment. Therefore, science as a social activity it
has interaction that brings members of a community
together.
5. Science as a problem solving Science talk also about experiment which is a problem
that must be solved. So, we should form a hypothesis
it is a possible solution to the problem formed after
gathering information about the problem. Science as a
problem solving that need to have investigation,
assessment to cope up a science result.
6. Science as a career Science as a career it is an ever-expanding field with a
network of possibilities for future growth and
development. As we can see nowadays if you have
enough knowledge to experiment and discover a new
thing that literally will help the people you have the
chance to be a billionaire any moment. Therefore,
science as career it will align yourself with a career
filled with opportunity and discovery.
7. Science as a global human endeavor Through science, humans seek to improve their
understanding and explanations of the natural world.
Science influences society by posing, and responding
to, social and ethical questions, and scientific research
is itself influenced by the needs and priorities of
society.
Science is continually refining and expanding our
knowledge of the universe, and as it does, it leads to
new questions for future investigation. Science will
never be "finished." Science is a global human
endeavor. People all over the world participate in the
process of science.
8. Science as a process Science as a process of investigation into the natural
world and the knowledge generated through that
process. Scientists use multiple research methods to
study the natural world. Data collected through
scientific research must be analyzed and interpreted to
be used as evidence. It provides an objective,
standardized approach to conducting experiments and,
in doing so, improves their results. By using a
standardized approach in their investigations, scientists
can feel confident that they will stick to the facts and
limit the influence of personal, preconceived notions.

Activity 3. The Scientific Irony

 Science is a very exciting subject and process, but why do teachers have difficulty engaging all
the students in learning and doing science? In pair or triad, reflect on this question. Write the
reasons why the students love learning and doing science in the first column and the reasons for
their disinterest in third column. In the second column titled BUT, write the manifestations of
the students’ disinterest in the subject.

Students love BUT They hate Science class

Science 

*Science deals with •Term transcription are *Students see some of data analysis as
solving problem. complex challenging and complex ones.
•Composed of such
technical term

*Science provides •It has a lot of variance *They recognize, regard and view this as dull.
logic and order. •Suck at memorizing
processes and
terminology

*Science is exciting *Most of the words are

subject. Greek and latin *Difficult to understand the words.
*Consist of scientific
name
*Spelling of the words
is complicated

* Chemical formula
* Vague and ambiguous terms of ideas
*Science is fun makes me confuse
philosophies, and concepts.
I suck memorizing
stuffs and terms

*Formulas are more a *Merely one further way to perceive the world
*Science answer problem-solving of human experience that difficult answer.
queries *Methods makes
muddy
*Creates your inquiry
first.

*That alone takes rational reflection and perhaps

*Science spread * It takes time to be some knowledge to properly appreciate the logic
awareness evaluated and valued behind its method.
* Tries to complicate
things

*Science is *Made some disregard *Invariably violates our inner values as well as
exploration the idea of religion perceptions of the world, in order to prevent
*Makes some people oneself with being incorrect.
lazy
 Activity 4. Designing My Future Science Class 

Your goal as a future science teacher should be to engage your students to love learning and
doing science. What are the features of an ideal science? Characterize each of the elements
below.

Elements Characteristics/Features

Teacher  Are dedicated to continuous, sustained, and always has

proficient development.
 Acknowledge students’ feelings, emotions, and gaps.
 Introduce science lessons into reality through real-world
implementations.
 Appears to know the preferred patterns of students.
 Need to determine, recognize, and learn the desired
student developments.
 Patience and dedicated.
 Listening and communicating skills.
Curriculum  Learner-centric
 Traditional
 Thematic units
 Programmed
 Classical
 Technological
 Continuously evolving
 Democratically conceived
 Complex of details
 Responsive
 Provide proper instructional equipment
Students  Establishes a penetrating smooth of curiosity
 Creates instinctive leaps in solving
 Slights problems in a holistic manner
 Ropes thinking by means of logical reasoning
 Demonstrates unusually high levels of motivation
 Possess good memory
 Knows how to listen and followed rules
 Has an ability to grasp over simple matters.
Classroom Frequent and Successful Assessment
High Student Engagement and Involvement
Authentic and Purposeful Learning
Efficient Housekeeping
Clear student expectations
Relatively little wasted time or disruption
Work-oriented but relaxed; the climate is pleasant