Instructional Plan in Integrated Science 1

Quarter I: The Scientific Method Topic: Identifying the Research Problem (Surveying existing problems in the community) Time Frame: 5 days (June 6-10, 200, 2011)

STAGE 1 Desired Results

Established Goals

understanding of the value of scientific method when intern

at least one teacher-guided community-based investigatio

Transfer

use their learning to:

identified from the interviews conducted in the community

Meaning Essential Question When do scientific methods become valuable? Essential Understanding

ientific methods are valuable processes when internalized t solve problems in life , explain natural phenomena, and develop useful product(s).

Acquisition Knowledge Students will know: Identification of the Research Problem Skil lStudents will be able to: Identify possible sources of ideas when looking for a problem Make qualitative and quantitative observations in his/her community through note taking Apply guidelines in the selection of a problem Identify a researchable problem from the various problems gathered in the community

STAGE 2 Assessment Evidence

ask: existing problem in a farming community and look for a top

he Level Understanding ment earners prior knowledge of science processes through give

Developmental Assessment Checklist of Guidelines in Selecting a Research topic

service technologist of the Bureau of Agricultural Extension e judged according to content, creativity and organization.

STAGE 3 Learning Plan

I. Explore ( 3 days )- TN: June 6-8, 2011 sessment to determine their prior knowledge on science p hesis and experimenting. Teachers Note: Photocopies of t

owing pictures of scientists and talk about their discoveries. s identifying a research problem, formulating hypotheses, p d conducting of peer review.

checklistof Guidelines to consider in choosing a research t

s: heets on Science Processes naires to survey existing problems in the community. heets on identifying research problems Research Process handbook pp 10-17; Learner Resource H