Science in Today's World 7 Worktext 5th Edition
The fifth edition of the Science in Today’s World Series is written in compliance with DepEd’s MATATAG curriculum. The worktext connects concepts to real-life situations and is accompanied by the Teacher’s Wraparound Edition (TWE), designed to assist teachers in planning learning activities with the end in mind—to teach for understanding.
Author/s
Rosario Laurel-Sotto (Author-Coordinator), Eden Vela-Evangelista, Gloria Lajara Follosco, Adora Soriano-Pili, Jervee Malabanan Punzalan, Donna Marie De Mesa-Gonong, Benilda Ramos-Butron, and Emmanuel Adrian Carbon Manuel
Prior Learning Check
– serves as a diagnostic test to assess students’ prior knowledge Quick Quiz
– a minds-on activity that elicits immediate feedback on students’ learning Mini Lab – a hands-on activity that engages students in an active science learning process Career in Science
– suggests professions to encourage students to take a career path in science People in Science
– highlights scientists who contributed significantly to the development of science Science Throwback
– emphasizes historical breakthroughs and developments in science Misconception Alert
– identifies and corrects common student misconceptions in science STS in Focus
– updates students on the latest developments in science, technology, and society Challenge through ICT
– an ICT-integrated activity connected to the technology presented in STS in Focus Concept Check, Process What You Know, and Check Your Understanding
– assessments that evaluate students’ knowledge and understanding of the concepts presented in the discussion Ideas in Action
– assessments that require students to create a product or perform a task Function Icons: STEM and Engineering Design Process (EDP)
– problem-based inquiry and exploration activities that challenge students to find solution to real-world problems as they are guided by the engineering design process Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Multiple Intelligences
– enhanced activities and assessments that develop and address different learning needs, abilities, and interests 21st Century Skills
– activities and assessments that develop and nurture the learning, literacy, and life skills 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
Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
– develops higher-order thinking skills through learning activities and assessments Values Integration (VI)
– activities and assessments that allow students to demonstrate their personal beliefs, ideals, and moral obligations Quick Response (QR) Codes
– provide additional teaching and blended learning resources
