2. develop scientific attitudes and values
acquire skill in employing the scientific
method
gain functional knowledge and
information
arouse and sustain interest in future
science-based pursuits
develop desirable social attitudes
3. Preparing Instructional Objectives
Learning objectives must be stated
using behavioral action words such as
the following:
describe, compute, identify, illustrate,
prove, analyze, distinguish, estimate,
interpret, plot a graph, justify, predict,
integrate, generalize, synthesize,
construct, specify, relate, infer
4. On Knowledge
Students should be able to gain
knowledge that they can apply in:
a) explaining the occurrence of events in
their surroundings, b) answering questions
that they are confronted with, and in
c) satisfying the curiosities of children.
5. On Skill in Employing the Science
Processes
They must be able to classify, identify,
predict and interpret things as they
investigate and search for information.
Proficiency in employing the science
processes enable them to collect accurate
data which can serve as evidence before
drawing a conclusion.
6. On values and attitudes
Some values worth developing are
open-mindedness, creativity and
objectivity. Attitudes of caring, helpfulness
and tolerance are likewise inculcated as
they work together in science classes.
7. In the end, science instruction must
be able to arouse and sustain a variety of
interest that may lead to: a) healthful and
enjoyable hobbies, b) pursuit of science-
based daily activities, and c) future plan to
pursue science professions.
