Exploring Life Through Science - Grade 7
This edition of ELTS is developed based on three focal areas that will promote the CULTURE OF SCIENCE among the Filipino learners of the 21st century: embracing emerging technologies, ensuring sustainable future, and practicing local science with global impact.
• -Problem Based Explorations in Science (ProBES). A real-world problem with a local (Philippine) context at the start of every chapter that will serve as a motivational (teaser) article to introduce the chapter
• -Problem Solving via Engineering Design (Problem SolVED). A systematic way of solving the identified problem in ProBES using the Engineering Design Process
• -Big Idea. Summary of the Chapter in a phrase
• -Theme Focus. The theme of the chapter
• -Concepts in Graphics. Summary of major concepts included in the chapter presented using infographics
• -Prior Knowledge Check. Diagnostic questions based on previous lessons related to the chapter
• -Learning Progress Checkpoint. Assessments to assess learning after each lesson
• -Discovery Zone. Short learning activity that reinforces selected lessons.
• -Chapter Wrap-Up Assessment. Series of assessment questions that will assess the analytical and comprehension skills of learners
• -Love of Lab. Laboratory Activity related to any of the lessons in the chapter
• -Real-World Application of Science (RWApS). Examples of applications of science concepts and principles to everyday situations
• -Sci Tweets. Recent scientific breakthroughs (published in the last 3 years) stated succinctly
• -Sci Buzz. Natural phenomena or trivial facts stated in 3-5 sentences
• -SCInterest. Careers in science that will help the students evaluate their own inclinations and potentials
• -Science Threads of Knowledge(SciToK). Showcase on the multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of scientific discovery
• -Science Trailblazer. Inspiring stories on scientists on a discovery or application of a scientific principle
• -Agham Pinoy. Contributions of Filipino scientists to the development of Science and Technology in the Philippines
• -World of Wonders in the Web. Expands classroom learning through online resources
Author/s
John Donnie A. Ramos (Author-Coordinator), Anna Cherylle Morales-Ramos, Aristea V. Bayquen, Jacob Noel M. Inguito, Angelina A. Silverio, Angelito A. Silverio, Josefina Ma. Ferriols-Pavico, and Kerwin Paul J. Gonzales
