Understanding Life Through Science 4 Textbook 3rd Edition
This series aims to deepen the connection
between science concepts and real-life situations,
and prepare the pupils to be informed and
participative in making judgments and decisions that
have social, health, or environmental impact. Morever,
the series ensures that all learners attain literacy in
scientific, environmental, technology, and engineering
domains.
The textbook is accompanied with the Teachers Wraparound Edition (TWE) that aids the teachers
with teaching strategies, additional print and online resources, answer keys, and test items that ensure
the holistic development of the pupils’ knowledge.
Author/s
Grade 4
Winona Y. Diola
Michelle M. Carranza
Carolina R. Tamayo
Coordinator: Genevieve A. Pillar, PhD
The series has the following unique features: Z Essential Question widens their understanding about the world. Z Gazing Words provides basic science definitions that are appropriate to the pupils’ level. Z Brainy Challenge presents questions that activate the pupil’s curiosity of the lesson. Z Let’s Explore are investigatory activities that allow pupils experience the concept being discussed. Z Home Bound provides hands-on activities that can be performed at home. Z Bloom Challenge are authentic assessments in different categories based on Blooms taxonomy. Z Science Trivia and Scientist at a Glimpse provide interesting science information. Z Take a Badge allows the pupils to log their learning challenges through a concept map. Z Curve Up provides activities that serve as stepping stones toward the performance task. Z Knack Challenge evaluates learnings through LOTS and HOTS questions. Z Performance tasks are integrated within the context of the engineering design process to enhance problem-solving skills and deepen the understanding of the essential science ideas. They are connected through the application of knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. Performance Task (PT) presents authentic tasks in GRASPS format, while Engineering Design Process (EDP) involves steps such as defining the problem, researching, generating ideas, prototyping, testing, and refining the final product or solution.
Understanding Life through Science THIRD EDITION SCIENCE 2023 PRESCHOOL AND GRADE SCHOOL CATALOG 22 Z BLRP
— Blended Learning Resources Portal is an online repository of available learning resources designed to help teachers manage their class using different teaching modalities. The portal houses learning modules, printable activity sheets, pictures, graphic organizers, assessments, electronic presentations, animations and videos, and other learning progression tools such as curriculum maps and learning progression. charts.
