Science: A Field Of Wonder/Preface

Each day is a continuous period of learning for all of us. We attempt to discover more about ourselves, our surroundings, and others.

Science: A Field Of Wonder is based on the competencies prescribed in the K to 12 Science curriculum of the Department of Education. This series is designed to promote interest, foster understanding of scientific knowledge, and develop basic inquiry skills.

This book makes science learning easier with the help of the following features.


 * 1) Unit Opener - This provides an overview and an introduction of the topics that will be discussed. It establishes the connections among the unit lessons.
 * 2) Chapter Opener - The chapter introduction and encourages continued reading.
 * 3) Big Idea - This feature identifies the main idea of the chapter and connects the various lessons within it.
 * 4) Learning Targets - Specific objectives are set at the beginning of each lesson.
 * 5) Pause and Think - This section poses a question which allows students to activate prior knowledge and motivates them to undertake inductive learning.
 * 6) Investigate - Related active-learning experiences are completed by students in class with partners and/or in groups.
 * 7) Vocabulary - Definitions of important terms that are crucial to student learning are provided in each lesson.
 * 8) Learn More - This feature attempts to clarify existing notions, provides supplementary content, and presents fun facts. It enriches pupils' knowledge and understanding of the concepts in focus.
 * 9) Checkpoint - This sections poses a question that reinforces concepts learned.
 * 10) Lesson Wrap-up - This section is found at the end of each lesson. It includes Sum It Up and Check Yourself.
 * 11) Sum It Up - This provides key scientific principles with visuals that incorporate the lessons in the chapter
 * 12) Check Yourself - Students are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts learned by recalling important terms and answering critical thinking questions
 * 13) Chapter Test - Students are given chapter tests that can check their knowledge of facts and evaluate their understanding and mastery of science concepts. Science, like life is a never-ending journey of wonder and discovery. Let us therefore urge learners to come forward and take the first step.

Science, like life is a never-ending journey of wonder and discovery. Let us therefore urge learners to come forward and take the first step.