Features:

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

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.

Components:

Worktext (WT)

Teachers Wraparound Edition (TWE)

Blended Learning Resources Portal (BLRP)