Big Idea – states the core or central idea of the chapter, which stimulates curiosity about the scientific concepts within the chapter

Concept Map – provides a visual guide that shows the relationships among concepts for better understanding of the chapter 

Concept Map – provides a visual guide that shows the relationships among concepts for better understanding of the chapter as a whole

Learning Competencies – composed of the K to 12 learning competencies and other objectives which are deemed necessary in the discussion of the chapter

Discover Science – highlights the latest noteworthy discoveries, events, and developments in science

Highlights – provide the content summaries in a concise form, which helps students organize and synthesize data and information from the chapter

Design and Make/Investigation – allows transfer of knowledge through the activities and investigations, promoting participation through investigation

Focus On – provides additional information related to the chapter to enhance knowledge of concepts previously discussed throughout the lesson

Authentic Assessments – in the form of Section Review, which require both factual recall and critical thinking skills, and Chapter Assessments, which include a variety of questions that assess knowledge, process and skills, and understanding and performance, evaluate students’ learning.

Science at Home – features home-based activities that can help the students better understand science concepts

Function Icons:

Quick Response (QR) Code – provides suggested online resources as additional reading materials

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) – emphasizes ICT-related contents and activities

Differentiated Instruction – emphasizes activities that address a wide range of learning needs, abilities, and interests of students 

STEM Hands-on problem-based inquiry and exploration activities that challenge students to find solutions to real-world issues and problems as they are guided by the design thinking process 

21st Century Skills – identifies the twenty-first century skills developed and nurtured through the activities and information in the book

• Learning Skills (LE): (1) critical thinking, (2) creativity, (3) collaboration, (4) communication

• Literacy Skills (LE): (1) information, (2) media, (3) technology

• Life Skills (LE): (1) flexibility, (2) leadership, (3) initiative, (4) productivity, (5) social skills

Components:

Worktext (WT)

Learning Guide (LG)

Blended Learning Resources Portal (BLRP)