GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
OF Sciences in
Philippine secondary
education

Victor F. Melitante Jr.
General Science Objectives

General Science
(Science and Technology I)

The goal of science is to understand
natural phenomena. In contrast, the goal
of technology is to apply scientific
knowledge for some specific purpose.
New scientific discoveries may lead to
new technologies; new technologies may
increase the ability of scientist to search
for new knowledge.
I.SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE

•To define the nature of science and
technology.
•To enumerate local superstitious
beliefs, practices and their influences
on how problems are solved in daily
life.
•To identify how science plays an
important role in our daily life.
II. MEASUREMENTS and LABORATORY APPARATUS

•To realize the importance of
measurements in our daily life,
using instruments to measure
physical quantities.
•To know common laboratory
apparatus and to know their
uses.
•To discuss precautionary
measures in laboratory.
III. SCIENCE IN ACTION; THE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

•To describe a method of scientific
investigation using science-process
skills.
•To show step by step method on
how to make an investigatory
project.
•To realize the importance of
honesty and integrity in conducting
IV. MATTER; ITS PHASES AND PROPERTIES

•To identify what
matter is.
•To identify the five
states of matter.
•To enumerate its
physical and
chemical properties.
•To classify matter in
different ways.
•To know the
different methods of
V. THE LAWS OF MOTION

•To define what is force.
•To describe motion happening in our daily life.
•To differentiate between distance and
displacement, speed and velocity, velocity and
acceleration, free fall and projectile motion.
•To identify causes of motion.
•To understand the concept of mass, weight and
gravity.
•To understand the nature of energy and its
transformations.
•To discuss the numerous energy problems
besetting the country.
•To suggest solutions on how to conserve
VI.PLATE TECTONICS AND THE Lithosphere

•To understand how the structure
of earth results in constant
changes that affect our lives.
•To identify the cause and effect of
plate tectonics: formation of
mountains, earthquakes and
volcanoes.
•To observe proper precautions
and following warning signals
VII. SUN-MOON-EARTH SYSTEM

•To describe physical features of
the planet-Earth and its neighbors.
•To explain the effects of the sunmoon-Earth system in our lives.
•To explain why different seasons
occur.
•To differentiate scientific fact from
an superstitious belief.
VIII. EARTH AND SPACE EXPLORATIONS

•To know how information gained from
space-based observations can be used
in one’s daily life.
•To describe the advances of Earth and
Earth explorations.
•To become more appreciative of the
wonders of nature and the power of our
creator.
•To appreciate the efforts of Scientists
in the space explorations,
IX. BASICS OF ECOLOGY

•To differentiate a cell from tissue,
from an organ, and from a system.
•To identify the ecological
communities, habitats and niches.
•To enumerate the characteristics of
ecosystem.
•To discuss the functions of
ecosystem.
X. HUMAN IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEM

•To understand what happens
when we change biotic and abiotic
factors in our environment.
•To be aware of the effects of
pollution on our land, air, water
and forests.
•To recognize our role in
conserving our ecosystem and

Objectives of Sciences in Philippine Education

  • 1.
    GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OFSciences in Philippine secondary education Victor F. Melitante Jr.
  • 2.
    General Science Objectives GeneralScience (Science and Technology I) The goal of science is to understand natural phenomena. In contrast, the goal of technology is to apply scientific knowledge for some specific purpose. New scientific discoveries may lead to new technologies; new technologies may increase the ability of scientist to search for new knowledge.
  • 3.
    I.SCIENCE IN EVERYDAYLIFE •To define the nature of science and technology. •To enumerate local superstitious beliefs, practices and their influences on how problems are solved in daily life. •To identify how science plays an important role in our daily life.
  • 4.
    II. MEASUREMENTS andLABORATORY APPARATUS •To realize the importance of measurements in our daily life, using instruments to measure physical quantities. •To know common laboratory apparatus and to know their uses. •To discuss precautionary measures in laboratory.
  • 5.
    III. SCIENCE INACTION; THE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT •To describe a method of scientific investigation using science-process skills. •To show step by step method on how to make an investigatory project. •To realize the importance of honesty and integrity in conducting
  • 6.
    IV. MATTER; ITSPHASES AND PROPERTIES •To identify what matter is. •To identify the five states of matter. •To enumerate its physical and chemical properties. •To classify matter in different ways. •To know the different methods of
  • 7.
    V. THE LAWSOF MOTION •To define what is force. •To describe motion happening in our daily life. •To differentiate between distance and displacement, speed and velocity, velocity and acceleration, free fall and projectile motion. •To identify causes of motion. •To understand the concept of mass, weight and gravity. •To understand the nature of energy and its transformations. •To discuss the numerous energy problems besetting the country. •To suggest solutions on how to conserve
  • 8.
    VI.PLATE TECTONICS ANDTHE Lithosphere •To understand how the structure of earth results in constant changes that affect our lives. •To identify the cause and effect of plate tectonics: formation of mountains, earthquakes and volcanoes. •To observe proper precautions and following warning signals
  • 9.
    VII. SUN-MOON-EARTH SYSTEM •Todescribe physical features of the planet-Earth and its neighbors. •To explain the effects of the sunmoon-Earth system in our lives. •To explain why different seasons occur. •To differentiate scientific fact from an superstitious belief.
  • 10.
    VIII. EARTH ANDSPACE EXPLORATIONS •To know how information gained from space-based observations can be used in one’s daily life. •To describe the advances of Earth and Earth explorations. •To become more appreciative of the wonders of nature and the power of our creator. •To appreciate the efforts of Scientists in the space explorations,
  • 11.
    IX. BASICS OFECOLOGY •To differentiate a cell from tissue, from an organ, and from a system. •To identify the ecological communities, habitats and niches. •To enumerate the characteristics of ecosystem. •To discuss the functions of ecosystem.
  • 12.
    X. HUMAN IMPACTON ECOSYSTEM •To understand what happens when we change biotic and abiotic factors in our environment. •To be aware of the effects of pollution on our land, air, water and forests. •To recognize our role in conserving our ecosystem and