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    The document discusses teaching science in elementary grades and identifies some of the key challenges. It explains that science is a broad subject that is difficult to define, making it challenging for teachers to understand and teach effectively. It also notes that conducting experiments and activities takes significant preparation time. Engaging and holding students' interest is another challenge, given the need to make lessons interesting. Overall, the document outlines how teaching science in elementary school requires overcoming difficulties related to the broad scope of the subject, preparation of hands-on lessons, and capturing students' attention.

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    The document discusses teaching science in elementary grades and identifies some of the key challenges. It explains that science is a broad subject that is difficult to define, making it challenging for teachers to understand and teach effectively. It also notes that conducting experiments and activities takes significant preparation time. Engaging and holding students' interest is another challenge, given the need to make lessons interesting. Overall, the document outlines how teaching science in elementary school requires overcoming difficulties related to the broad scope of the subject, preparation of hands-on lessons, and capturing students' attention.

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    Republic of The Philippines President Ramon Magsaysay State University Castillejos Campus Castillejos, Zambales

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    REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

    PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY


    CASTILLEJOS CAMPUS
    CASTILLEJOS, ZAMBALES

    COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

    Learning Activities

    I. ShapeUp Your Mind

    1. Give two characteristics of the nature of science? Discuss it. Write in at least 2
    paragraphs.

    Understanding natural phenomena is one of the characteristics of nature of science. As we lived


    here on Earth scientist never stop researching and finding evidences that will explain natural phenomena
    like volcanic eruption, thunderstorms, LPA’s, lunar and solar eclipse, tornados, hurricanes and so many
    more that we don’t really know the reason why it happens until researchers explained it to us. They look
    for evidences that will explain how it happens so that we can prevent possible damages to humans.
    Because of this characteristic of natural science we discovered apparatus that can help us deal with those
    phenomena. Through experimentation and observation scientist discovered machines and apparatus that
    can detect a possible disaster and find ways to control it.

    People from all cultures contribute to science. Different people living from different environment
    has a different way of living. But because of this characteristic they have discovered things that fits on
    what they need. As time goes by, people from this places invented things that can help them cope to the
    environment they belong. They have find ways on how to make their life more comfortable and easy.

    2. Explain the goals of science elementary education. Write in at least 2 paragraphs.

    Teaching science develop scientific attitudes and values. They loved doing experiments, asking
    questions, and finding answers by doing interesting activities. Children nowadays are so curious, they are
    very experimental and keen observers, a reason why we really need to teach Science on elementary
    grades. We have to develop their manner of thinking, ways of reasoning and reacting and develop their
    ways of doing things.

    Gain an understanding of functional knowledge. Children mind can easily be filled with ideas,
    facts and information. Teaching them science enable them to understand how a certain things work. We
    can achieve this understanding by letting learners do some practical activities that can make them
    discover a certain information and will let them apply it on their daily life. As long as they discover new
    ideas they will continue to find more. They will be interested in discovering something new. And soon
    they will learn to collaborate with others. They will start to investigate and understand ideas on their own
    with the help of science.
    REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
    PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY
    CASTILLEJOS CAMPUS
    CASTILLEJOS, ZAMBALES

    COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

    3. What are the challenges in teaching science in elementary grades? Write in at least 2
    paragraphs.

    One of the challenges in teaching science is that science is so broad. We cannot easily define
    science. Especially when we are not a ‘’science expert teacher’’. To really understand and deliver our
    lessons effectively to the learners we have to conduct experiments and practical activities. But doing this
    needs a lot of time for preparations. We also have to consider what our learners prior knowledge. For
    example did the learner knows how to read or write? Can they document their observations? We have to
    be aware if our learners can get along with the activity, discussion or experiments that we are doing. We
    have to know what our learners capability so that we can adjust our teaching strategies.

    Another challenge is how can we make our lesson interesting? How can we make our learner
    cooperate during our class? Whatever strategy or method we use in teaching if our learners are not
    interested it’s useless. So we have to catch their interest first so that we can make our teaching and
    learning effective and productive.

    II. My Concept Map

    Make a concept map about ‘’Why Teach Science’’,in your own understanding.

    MY
    CONCEPT

    To Enhance
    creativity

    To Develop To Improve
    Analytical communication
    REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
    PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY
    CASTILLEJOS CAMPUS
    CASTILLEJOS, ZAMBALES

    COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

    Reflection

    Challenges in Teaching Science Education in Elementary Grades

    As a future educator, we cannot choose what subject we will soon be teaching and one of those
    subjects we have to prepare for is teaching science. As easy as 1, 2, 3, if we are really a ‘’science expert
    educator’’, but what if we are not? How can we teach science? How shall we deliver our lessons to the
    learners if even us don’t really know what science is? What should we have to do? How can we get our
    learners attention?

    Defining science is one of the challenges of teaching science. When we are going to ask our
    learners what is science, they will definitely have different perspectives. Science is a very broad subject.
    We have to learn how to investigate, experiment, work creatively and think critically for us to learn and
    teach science.

    Preparing for a science activity is also a challenge for both educator and learner. We cannot
    control what will happen when we are conducting experiments. When we encounter some accidents it is
    also a challenge how we should handle the situation.

    Teaching science in elementary grades needs a lot of effort. Developing simple methods on how
    to bring science into a class is such a big help. Overcoming this challenges will soon makes us a good
    science educator.

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