You and the Natural World Earth and Life Science
YNW Earth and Life Science deepens student’s knowledge of the geological and biological concepts and principles. It provides the content coverage as prescribed in the standards set by the DepEd.
It has short hands-on activities that provide opportunities for learning through discovery, exploration through laboratory investigation, and solving problems using the scientific method.
It also has assessments that help students evaluate their learning and require them to think critically about the concepts and their applications to real life.
Author/s
Teresita F. Religioso and Lilia G. Vengco
Level/s
Senior High
Copyright
Wortext : 2022
Learning Guide: 2023
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)
