MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TEACHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
CHED Center of Excellence for Teacher Education

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Syllabus, 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2015 2016

A. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number and Title Natural Science 1 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Course Credit 3 units

Course Component 3-unit lecture, 0-unit laboratory; 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

Course Description A survey of the physical sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science (Geology, Hydrology, Meteorology, and Astronomy)
Course Goal The course aims to develop the students to obtain functional knowledge in the basic physical sciences that they can use in their practical daily life.

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking on the basic principles of Physical Science.

2. Develop concrete understanding on matter and its properties, classification and various matter transformations.

3. Develop understanding on the basic principles of the earth and its physical composition, structure and processes.

4. Synthesize Geology, Hydrology, Meteorology and Astronomy.

5. Appreciate the importance of physical sciences to human beings.

6. Have functional understanding of calamities brought by indiscriminate utilization of natural resources.

Prerequisite None Co-requisite none

Ecology; Glencoe Science Mc Graw Hill

Lorraine Godlewski; Living Environment, UPCO Inc., Albany, New York

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Reference/s

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/

http://gbhsweb.glenbrook225.org/gbs/science/phys/Class/BBoard.html

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/007096341x/student_view0/chapter2/index.html#

http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/155311/

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/new

http://www.flippedchemistry.com/

Crocodile Chemistry downloadable resource

The Encyclopedia of Earth http://www.eoearth.org/topics/view/51cbfc7ef702fc2ba812af0f/

OwlTeacher http://www.owlteacher.com/physical-geography.html

Physical Geology (Earth SC 202) Notes and Visual Aids https://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/EarthSC-202VisualsIndex.HTM

Education National Geographic http://education.nationalgeographic.com/encyclopedia/meteorology/

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Other Supplemental K to 12 Curriculum Guide
Materials
Video Presentations

Course Requirements Quizzes, Assignment

Project Paper

Grading System Cumulative Grading System one third of the previous grade plus two thirds of the present grade.

PRELIM SECOND PRELIM FINAL

Long Exam 30% 30% 30%
Quizzes/Graded 20% 20% 20%
Recitation/Assignment
Scientific Paper/Project/Research 10% 10% 10%
Output
Laboratory Activity 15% 15% 15%
Participation, Attendance 10% 10% 10%
Field Work 15% 15% 15%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100%
Teacher Elesar Malicoban, Fernando Sequete Jr., Sotero Malayao Jr., Rica Guarin

B. LEARNING PLAN
DESIRED TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE OF TIME
LEARNING LEARNING CONTENT LEARNING MATERIALS AND TASKS AND
OUTCOMES ALLOTMENT
OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES REFERENCES TOOLS
All of the students
Explain the mission, vision, Institute and CED VMGO Group discussion Hand-outs of the Reflective will get at least
goal, and objectives of the regarding the VMGO Institute and CED Journal
college and its relevance to VMGO Role- 1.5 hours
the global context of
Playing/Simulati
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education. on Activities 75 % rating in the
Rubric for reflective journal
reflective journal
Checklist for
simulation
activities

Acquire knowledge A. PHYSICS

of the different Exposition/Lecture Conversion table Problem sets
fundamental and 1. Measurements 75% performance 1.5 hours
derive quantities on Demonstration using different Quiz rating in the
measurement. 1.1 Fundamental quantities measuring apparatus reporting, the
Calculate problems Measuring instruments activities , and of
involving 1.2 Derived quantities Seatwork/ quizzes
measurements in
the metric system. 1.3 System of units Board work
Convert Chalk/chalkboard
1.5 Conversion of units
measurements
from one unit to Students will work in a
1.5 Significant figures group and discuss what are
another.
the conversions of units PowerPoint
Determine the 1.6 Scientific notations
number of and report the merits of the Presentation
significant figures in different units as theme of
a numerical their discussion
quantity.
Apply significant Brainstorming
figures to numerical
calculations.

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 Identify the Students will work
relationship 2. Motion and Force as group in Rating Sheet 75% performance 9 hours
between the force discussing what is PHET simulation for the rating in the
and motion 2.1 Kinematics ecology https://phet.colorado.edu/en activity reporting, the
/simulations/category/new
activities , and of
Explain the basic Distance and Activity on the
displacement Quiz quizzes
principles of motion principles of
and its related Speed and velocity ecology will be
concepts. Acceleration done by group
2.2 Dynamics Physics Classroom
investigation
Concept of force Jigsaw http://www.physicsclassroo
Newtons Laws of m.com/
Motion
2.3 Uniform Circular Motion Research
Laboratory
2.4 Planetary Motion and the Activity Guide
Gravitational Law

2.5 Friction and other

commonly encountered Guide Questions
forces

2.6 Four fundamental forces of

Interaction

2.7 Impulse and Momentum

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 Differentiate the 3. Work, Energy, and Power Exposition/Lecture Work-Energy Apparatus Assignment on 75% performance 6 hours
concept of work, rating in the
power, and energy. 3.1 Concept of Work: positive, Chalk/chalkboard identification of energy reporting, the
negative and zero work. sources used in homes activities , and of
Apply the law of Demonstration PowerPoint Presentation and industries. quizzes
conservation of 3.2 Work and Gravitational
energy, work, and Potential Energy. WebQuest PHET simulation
power. https://phet.colorado.edu/en
3.3 Work and Kinetic Energy /simulations/category/new Problem sets
Guided Inquiry
3.4 Conservation of Mechanical Quiz
Energy
Field Work
3.5 Power

3.6 Energy sources:

conventional and non- Video Presentation Prelim exam
conventional

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 Acquire knowledge B. CHEMISTRY Lecture and film showing LCD/Laptop
on the properties, Assignment: 3 hours
phases, and 1. Matter: Introduction Chalk Give activity and 75% performance
changes of matter. procedure to be done rating in the
1.1 Role of Chemistry and its Demonstration /chalkboard at home using reporting, the
Explain properties household substances activities , and of
and changes by Relationship with other WebQuest quizzes
which matter Report of observation
undergoes. Sciences. PowerPoint Presentation
Guided Inquiry Homework
1.2 Phases of Matter Crocodile Chemistry
Determine the
elements in a downloadable resource Quiz
1.3 Properties of Matter Field Work
group/period.
PHET simulation
Physical https://phet.colorado.edu/en
Determine the
Chemical /simulations/category/new
number of protons,
Nuclear Video Presentation
electrons, and
2. Periodic Table
neutrons in an
atom.
2.1 History

2.2 Atomic Number and Mass

2.3 Groups and Period

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 Classify pure 3. Classification of Matter LCD/Laptop Drills on writing and
substance into naming formulas of 75% performance 7 hours
elements and 3.1 Homogenous Substances Discussion Chalk inorganic compounds rating in the
compounds with reporting, the
consideration to 3.1.1 Element /chalkboard activities , and of
their sub- Balancing simple quizzes
classification. Metals Demonstration chemical reaction
Nonmetals
Name the formulas Metalloids/ semi- PowerPoint Presentation
of common metals and
inorganic development of Use of PHET simulation Crocodile Chemistry
compounds. Atomic Energy downloadable resource
Categorize mixture 3.1.2 Compounds
into solutions, PHET simulation
Classification Use of Crocodile Chemistry https://phet.colorado.edu/en
colloids,
suspension, and (Organic and simulation /simulations/category/new
coarse mixture Inorganic.
Lewis Electron Dot
Structure
Naming and Writing Formulas of
Common Inorganic Compounds.

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LCD/Laptop Activity: Procedure to 75% performance 8 hours
3.1.3 Laws of Chemical Discussion test types of solution rating in the
Chalk reporting, the
Combination Demonstration activities , and of
/chalkboard Report of observation quizzes
3.2 Mixtures and expected outcome

3.2.1 Components of Solution

PowerPoint Presentation
3.2.2 Ways of Expressing
Crocodile Chemistry
Concentration downloadable resource

%v/v PHET simulation

https://phet.colorado.edu/en
%m/m /simulations/category/new
Molarity
3.2.3 Types of Solution

Unsaturated
Saturated
Supersaturated
3.2.4 Colloids

Colloidal system
Classification of
Colloid
Brownian Movement
and Tyndall Effect
3.2.5 Suspension and Coarse

Mixture

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 State the C. GEOLOGY Discussion LCD/Laptop
composition, Reporting 75% performance
properties and 1. Materials of the Earth Demonstration Chalk rating in the 4 hours
characteristics of Microlesson reporting, the
minerals. 1.1 Minerals Viewing of youtube /chalkboard activities , and of
Enumerate rich resources Making of Newsletter quizzes
sources of minerals 1.1.1 Characteristics,
in the Philippines classification, and
Appreciate the properties of minerals. Investigation of a site PowerPoint Presentation
importance of The Encyclopedia of Earth
minerals. The Encyclopedia of Earth
http://www.eoearth.org/topics/v
iew/51cbfc7ef702fc2ba812af0f
/

Distinguish the 1.2 Rock

different types of Invetigation of a site Reporting 75% performance
rocks. 1.2.1 The Rock Cycle OwlTeacher LCD/Laptop rating in the
Infer the Microlesson reporting, the
transformation of 1.2.2 Igneous Rock Chalk activities , and of
rock from one type Making of Newsletter quizzes
to another. Classifications of /chalkboard
Make a diagram of Igneous Rocks Investigation of a
rock cycle. Uses of Igneous Rocks comprehensive site
1.2.3 Sedimentary Rocks Physical Geology (Earth
PowerPoint Presentation
SC 202) Notes and
Classifications of
Visual Aids
Sedimentary Rocks OwlTeacher
Uses of Sedimentary http://www.owlteacher.co
Rocks m/physical-
1.2.4 Metamorphic Rocks geography.html

Classifications of
Metamorphic Rocks Physical Geology (Earth
Uses of SC 202) Notes and Visual
Metamorphic Rocks Aids
https://www.uwgb.edu
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 /dutchs/EarthSC-
202VisualsIndex.HTM

Describe the 1.3 Layers of the Earth Invetigation of a site

different layers of OwlTeacher LCD/Laptop 75% performance
the earth 1.3.1 Plate Boundaries rating in the
State the theories Chalk reporting, the
of plate tectonics 1.4 Earthquakes activities , and of
Explain the /chalkboard quizzes
geologic events of 1.4.1 Earthquake Waves Investigation of a
the earthquakes comprehensive site
and volcanic 1.5 Faults and Folds Physical Geology (Earth
eruption. PowerPoint Presentation
1.6 Volcanism SC 202) Notes and
Give importance to Visual Aids OwlTeacher
its causes, location 1.6.1 Types of Volcanoes http://www.owlteacher.co
and measurements
m/physical-
of its effects. 1.6.2 Kinds of Volcanic geography.html
Discuss the basic
Eruption
principles of
deformation with 1.6.3 Products of Volcanic Simulation of Plate
special Physical Geology (Earth
Eruption Tectonics on PHET
consideration with SC 202) Notes and Visual
special Aids
consideration to https://www.uwgb.edu
remelting /dutchs/EarthSC-
landforms. 202VisualsIndex.HTM
Explain the
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 formation of
magma, volcanoes,
and volcanic
landforms.
Plate Tectonics
https://phet.colorado.edu/en
/simulations/category/new

Demonstrate B. HYROLOGY Invetigation of a site LCD/Laptop Reporting on the sources

waters of the Earth OwlTeacher of pollution and measure 75% performance 6 hours
Distinguish different 1. The Hydrologic Cycle Chalk on prevention and rating in the
bodies of water treatment of water
reporting, the
Make a diagram of 2. Waters of the Earth /chalkboard activities , and of
the water cycle quizzes
Discuss various 2.1 Inland Waters Investigation of a
movements of comprehensive site Debate
seawater Physical and Physical Geology (Earth PowerPoint Presentation
Chemical
Explain the SC 202) Notes and Reporting
Characteristics of
consequences of Visual Aids
Inland Waters OwlTeacher
variation of Microlesson
2.2 Marine Water http://www.owlteacher.co
temperatures in
m/physical-
oceans. Making of Newsletter
Physical and geography.html
Discuss the effect
Chemical
and causes of
Characteristics of
water pollution. Youtube video of Earth
Marine Water Physical Geology (Earth
Enumerate some 2.3 Estuary 100 Million Years from
different ways in SC 202) Notes and Visual
Now
treating water Aids
contamination. https://www.uwgb.edu
/dutchs/EarthSC-
202VisualsIndex.HTM

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 Earth 100 Million Years
from
Nowhttps://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=uGcDed4x
VD4

Recognize different C. METEOROLOGY

cloud formations. LCD/Laptop Reporting 4 hours
Discuss the 1. Layers of the Atmosphere Education National 75% performance
phenomenon of Geographic Chalk Microlesson rating in the
weather and 1.1 Air in Motion reporting, the
climate and the /chalkboard Making of Newsletter activities , and of
emerging Local winds quizzes
abnormalities Prevailing winds
resulting to natural Planetary winds
calamities 1.2 Weather and Climate PAGASA website PowerPoint Presentation

1.3 Weather Disturbances

http://education.nationalg
eographic.com/encycloped
ia/meteorology/

Tropical Cyclone Update

DAILY WEATHER
FORECAST

http://web.pagasa.dost.
gov.ph/index.php/gener

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 al-weather/daily-
weather-forecast

HTTP://WEB.PAGAS
A.DOST.GOV.PH/IND
EX.PHP/TROPICAL-
CYCLONES/WEATHE
R-BULLETIN

Recognize the D. ASTRONOMY

instruments used in Reporting
studying heavenly 1. The Solar System Investigation of a Physical Geology (Earth 75% performance 4 hours
bodies. 1.1 Planetary debris comprehensive site SC 202) Notes and Visual Microlesson rating in the
Physical Geology (Earth Aids reporting, the
Discuss the 2. The Universe SC 202) Notes and Making of Newsletter activities , and of
https://www.uwgb.edu
members of the 2.1 Origin of the Universe Visual Aids quizzes
solar system. /dutchs/EarthSC-
Explain the theories Big Bang Theory 202VisualsIndex.HTM
of the origin of the Pulsating Theory
universe. Steady-state Theory
Astronomy Resources:
The Sky
The Sky
3. Stars http://www.seasky.org/ast
3.1 Stellar Evolution ronomy/astronomy-
resources.html
4. Galaxies
4.1 Milky Way
4.2 Other Galaxies

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Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

SOTERO O. MALAYAO JR. DIAMER B. CAPILITAN MANUEL B. BARQUILLA, Ph.D.

Faculty Dept. Chairperson Acting Dean

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