SCIENCE FRAMEWORK FOR PHILIPPINE BASIC EDUCATION 
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
         Department of Science and Technology 
         SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE 
          
         University of the Philippines 
         National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development 
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
            Science Framework for Philippine Basic Education 
             
             
             
            All rights reserved. 
            ©2011 by the Science Education Institute, Department of Science and Technology (SEI-DOST) 
            and the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED), 
            Manila, Philippines 
             
             
            Citation: 
            SEI-DOST & UP NISMED, (2011). Science framework for philippine basic education. 
             Manila: SEI-DOST & UP NISMED. 
              
            ISBN 978-971-8600-46-7 
             
             
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        Foreword 
         
        This  framework  is  the  product  of  months  of  careful  planning  and  discussions,  with  ideas 
        coming  from  the  best  minds  in  the  field  of  science,  prior  to  the  actual  drafting  of  the 
        manuscript.  Although there may have been opposing views during the development of this 
        framework, which is not unusual when experts meet, the final output is proof that individuals 
        with diverse backgrounds and beliefs could be united by a common vision and goal.   
         
        The  “Science  Framework  for  Philippine  Basic  Education”  contains  resources  that  will  help 
        curriculum  developers,  teachers,  school  administrators  and  policy  makers  to  design  and 
        implement science curricula that empower students to “learn to learn” and cause them to better 
        understand and use science in their everyday life.  The strategies consider only Grades 1-10, 
        however, because of the progressive nature of the concepts, curriculum development could 
        easily be extended to cover K-12. 
         
        It is hoped that this framework will be widely used and applied by the various stakeholders, 
        and that together we will work towards achieving the vision of scientifically, technologically, 
        environmentally literate and productive individuals through quality science education. 
         
         
         
         
        Dr. Filma G. Brawner 
        Director, Science Education Institute