City of Mandaluyong Science High School

E. Pantaleon St., Hulo, Mandaluyong City

DepEd Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong City, Philippines

COURSE SYLLABUS in Research II (Science Investigatory Project)

DEPARTMENT

Science and Technology

Course Title

Science Research II

Faculty

Mr. Eugene D. Salonga

School Year

2014-2015

Course Description

Science Research II is a continuation of the topics discussed in Research I (Basic

Research). While basic research orients its students with the different types of research
as well as the skills associated with research, Research II will then turn its attention to
preparing the students in making the grand determining product of a science high
school: the Science Investigatory Project or commonly known as the SIP. This SIP is also
the main output of this curriculum. By the end of the school year, the students are
expected to be hardwired as a science researcher.

Objectives/Values

At the end of the Science Research II program, the learners should have
developed the following competencies:
1. Differentiate the SIP from other types of research
2. Awareness of the importance of the SIP in a Science High School
3. Familiarize themselves with standard laboratory safety protocols
4. Distinguish the different plant collection and extraction procedures
5. Handle animals properly following the guidelines of the schools IACUC
6. Practice different egg windowing, aseptic, and microbial techniques
7. Prepare the different forms and write-uals of the SIP
8. Search for a relevant, and economically significant SIP
9. Prepare for a topic proposal defense
10. Formulate the research problem
11. Search for related and background literature of the chosen SIP
12. Gather data pertinent to the SIP
13. Process, and interpret data gathered from the research process
14. Summarize answers for the tested research hypothesis
15. Draw conclusions from the summarized answers in the research process
16. Recommend actions to improve the research paper, product, or proposals for
further studies
Course Outline
Topics

FIRST QUARTER
Introduction to the Science Investigatory Project (SIP)
Difference of the SIP to other types of research papers
Role of the SIP in a Science High School
Types of SIP (Applied Science & Life Science based on
INTEL-ISEF format)
Sample SIPs on Applied Science
Sample SIPs on Life Science
Laboratory Skills for a SIP
Laboratory Safety Manual
Plant Collection & Voucher ID
Plant Extraction & Phytochemical Analysis
Animal Safety, Handling, and IACUC
Egg Windowing Techniques
Basic Microbial and Aseptic Techniques
Toxicity Test Using Allium Assay
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Strategies/
Approaches

Projects/
Requirements

Text/ Materials

Group Activity,
Lecture,
Discussions

Seatwork, Activity
Sheet, Chapter test
Compiled
Research Papers,
Long Test

Teacher made/
Available
AVR/Green
Room
Computer Room

Group Activity,
Lecture,
Discussions,
Laboratory
Activities

Seatwork, Activity
Sheet, Chapter test
Laboratory
Equipments, Long
Test

Teacher made/
Available
AVR/Green
Room
Science
Laboratories

City of Mandaluyong Science High School

E. Pantaleon St., Hulo, Mandaluyong City

SECOND QUARTER
Preparatory Oral Defense SIP
Ideation Tools (Topic Proposal) & Stat Techniques
Write-uals in Life Science
Write-uals in Applied Science
Forms used in the SIP
Tips of Project Display
Looking Back: Review of the SIP
Looking Forward: Search for the topic of an SIP
Effective Searching on the Library & the Internet
Topic Proposal

First Preliminary Oral Defense

List of Approved Topics

Research Commencement: Making the SIP

Review of Related Literature
THIRD QUARTER
Parts of the SIP: Chapter 1 (The Introduction)
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
The Hypothesis
Significance (Importance) of the Study
Related Literature (Founding Literature)
Writing the SIP: Chapter 1
Parts of the SIP: Chapter 2 (Methodology)
Materials, Apparatus, & Equipments
Procedure
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Method
Writing the SIP: Chapter 2
FOURTH QUARTER
Parts of the SIP: Chapter 3 (Results & Discussion)
Presentation of Data
Analysis of Data
Interpretation of Data
Writing the SIP: Chapter 3
Parts of the SIP: Chapter 4 (Summary, Conclusions, and
Recommendation)
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
Writing the SIP: Chapter 4
Supplementary Materials
Title Page
Acknowledgement
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Abstract
Appendices
Bibliography
Curriculum Vitae
Preparing the Final Defense
Preparing the Final Paper Compiling and Book Binding
Preparing the Presentation Basics on Visual Aids
Proper Attire and Grooming
Students Final Defense

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DepEd Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Group Activity,
Lecture, Large
Group
Reporting,
Library Work,
Laboratory
Tests, Paper
Writing

Seatwork, Activity
Sheet Chapter test
Students SIPs
Long Test

Teacher made/
Available
AVR/Green
Room

Group Activity,
Oral Defense,
Library Work

Seatwork, Activity
Sheet, Chapter
Test, Sample Tests

Teacher made/
Available
Library/IT room
AVR/Green Rm

Group Activity,
Lecture, SGD,
Library Work,
Field Work

Seatwork, Activity
Sheet Skill,
Chapter Test,
Research Draft

Teacher made/
Available
Library/IT room

Group Activity,
Lecture, SGD,
Library Work,
Field Work

Seatwork, Activity
Sheet Skill,
Chapter Test,
Research Draft

Teacher made/
Available
Library/IT room

Group Activity,
Lecture, SGD,
Schematic
Diagram,
Laboratory
investigation.

Seatwork,
Research Draft,
Long Test, Chapter
Defense

Teacher made/
Available
Library/IT room

Group Activity,
Lecture, Picture
Analysis, Film
Viewing, Oral
Defense

Oral Defense

Teacher made/
Available
AVR/Green
room

City of Mandaluyong Science High School

E. Pantaleon St., Hulo, Mandaluyong City

DepEd Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Assessment / Evaluation
Criteria
Knowledge
Understanding
Process/Skills
Products/Performance

Classroom Rules of Conduct

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

References

Particulars
Long Tests, Assignments, Activities, PT
Class Participation, Individual and
Group Activities, PT
Modules, Group Activities, Laboratory
Investigations, Skill Sheets, PT
Portfolio, Science Projects
TOTAL

Percentage
15
25
30
30
100

No cellphones are allowed in class unless required in the activity such as

playing music, taking and playing photos or video.
Computers, music players, electronic equipment are not allowed in the
classroom unless for presentation, research and reporting.
Food and beverages are not permitted in the classroom. This includes plate
lunches, drinks, candy, etc. whether opened or not.
Class lab time is expected to be spent in lab work. Lab time is not free time.
Attendance and concerted work on assignments are required. Work at home
will be required in addition to work during lab times (work at home should not
substitute for work during lab periods).
Deadlines are deadlines. No extension for outputs, projects and related works.
Corresponding deductions would be made in case of late work.
Use of profanity is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Offense for which have a
corresponding punishment.
Methods of Research and Thesis Writing; 2006. Calmorin, Laurentina P. et al
Methods of Research and Thesis Writing; 2000. Calderon, Jose F. et al
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_collection
http://support.sas.com/publishing/pubcat/chaps/59814.pdf
http://www.masterpapers.com/blog/thesis-writing-guide/data-gathering-procedure/

Prepared By:
Eugene D. Salonga
Science Research II Teacher
Approved By:

Mrs. Stephanie Fababair

Science & Technology Coordinator

Noted By:
Mr. Henry A. Sabidong
Principal I, CMSHS

Prepared by: Mr. Eugene Salonga.CMSHS