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Who is famous for his controversial Geocentric Theory of the universe?

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Ptolemy

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A state where people experience positive emotions, positive psychological functioning or positive behavior or positive interaction with the people in the society.

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Human Flourishing

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He is a famous figure in the field of psychology and also known as the “Father of Psycho Analysis”

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Sigmund Freud

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What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

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  1. Observe
  2. Determine the problem
  3. Formulate Hypothesis
  4. Conduct Experiment
  5. Gather and Analyze
  6. Formulate Conclusion and Provide Recommendation
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He is known for the tilapia culture

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Rafael Dineros Guerrero III

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He is known in the field of electrical engineering

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Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.

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Philosopher argued that technology can achieve man’s end and constitutes human activity.

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Martin Heidegger

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It is part of the indigenous knowledge system praticed by different groups of people and early civilizations

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Indigenous Science

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These are the native people of a country.

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Indigenous People

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As long as it’s not yet proven to be false, we shouldn’t reject the ideology.

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Falsification Theory

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It is a period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of science transformed the views of society about nature.

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Scientific Revolution

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What does NRCP means?

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National Research Council of the Philippines

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What Republic Act describes the establishment of PSHS?

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RA 3661

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What are the four components of CVIF Dynamic Learning Program?

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  1. Parallel Learning Groups
  2. Activity Base Multi-Domain Learning
  3. Strategic Study / Rest Period
  4. Integrated Spiritual
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A group of scholars who believed that only those which can be observed should be regarded as meaningful and reject those which cannot be directly assessed as meaningless.

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Vienna Circle

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It is a form of Aztec technology for agricultural farming

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Chinampa

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This R.A is enacted to create a system to harmonize the operations of PSHS

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R.A. 8496

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Who introduced formal education in the Philippines?

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He was considered to be the father of MaSci

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Augusto Alzona

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What is the first Science High School in the Philippines?

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Manila Science High School

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The ____ civilization is one of the famous civilizations that lasted for 2,000 years known for their works in astronomy.

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Science Education focuses on what?

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Teaching, learning and understanding

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It is used by Aztec Civilization for spasms and muscle relaxation or anesthesia.

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Antispasmodic medication

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A system of knotted ropes to keep records that only experts can interpret.

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Who proposed the **Theory of Evolution**?
Charles Darwin
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What are the four Happy hormones?
- Dopamine - Endorphins - Oxytocin - Serotonin
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Notable for her research on **sea snail venom.**
Lourdes Jansuy Cruz
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They established the **public education system**
Americans
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Who renowned the term **"Eudaimonia"**?
Aristotle
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The Mayans built **looms for weaving cloth** and devised a rainbow of glittery paints made from a mineral called?
Mica
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What ASEAN means?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
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Science can be defined as:
Science as an **idea** Science as an **intellectual activity** Science as a **body of knowledge** Science as a **personal and social activity**
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Scientific Revolution started in the early...
**16th up to 18th** century in Europe
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Why in Europe?
Because of the **invention of the printing machine and the blooming intellectual activities done in various places of learning, and the growing number of scholars in various fields of human interests.**
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It was a **golden age**
Scientific Revolution
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It led to a **strong foundation for modern science.**
Scientific Revolution
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- **Heliocentric Model** - Renaissance man - resembled the Green ancient philosophers or thinkers - his idea is called a **'Thought Experiment'** - influenced by the book called **Epitome by Johannes Mueller** (commentary or **Ptolemy**) His works: - **Commentariolus (Little Commentary)** - a *summary of his ideas* - **De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres) in 1543** is often cited as *the start of the scientific revolution.*
Nicolaus Copernicus
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- "Theory of Evolution" - he joined in a **five-year voyage** through HMS Beagle on the **Islands of Galapagos.** - he values **evidence-based science** - Scientific activities: observation and experiment His works: - **The Origin of Species in 1589** - one of the most important works in scientific literature. - **The Descent of Man** - he claimed the idea of all organic life, including human beings, under the realm of evolutionary thinking.
Charles Darwin
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- a famous figure in the field of **psychology** - **Psychoanalysis** - an important observational method to gather reliable data *to study a human’s inner life* - His method was *unorthodox* - focusing on human sexuality and the evil nature of man.
Sigmund Freud
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- lasted for approximately **2,000 years** - known for their works in **astronomy** - the pyramid at **Chichen Itza in Mexico** is located at the *area of the Sun during the spring and fall equinoxes* - they predicted eclipses and used astronomical cycles in planting and harvesting. - also known for measuring time using two complicated calendar systems. It is used for planning their activities and in observing their religious rituals and cultural celebrations. - they built **hydraulics systems** with sophisticated waterways to supply water to different communities. - **Mica** - a *built loom for weaving cloth* - **first people to produce rubber products** 3,000 years ago - **first people to use a writing system; Hieroglyphics** - skilled in mathematics and created a number system based on the numeral 20. - developed the concept of zero and positional value, even before the Romans did.
Maya Civilization
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- made advanced scientific ideas considering - their limitations as an old civilization - The following were scientific ideas and tools that they developed to help them in everyday life: 1. Roads paved with stones; 2. Stone buildings that overcome earthquakes and other disasters; 3. Irrigation system and technique for storing water for their crops to grow in all types of land; 4. Calendar with 12 months to mark their religious festivals and prepare them for planting season; 5. the first suspension bridge; 6. **Quipu**, a system of *knotted ropes* to keep records that only experts can interpret; and 7. **Inca textiles** since cloth was one of the specially prized artistic achievements.
Inca Civilization
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A civilization who contributed the following: 1. Mandatory education 2. Chocolates. In Mayan culture they used it as currency. Aztec made it as part of their tribute to their gods. 3. **Antispasmodic medication**; could *prevent muscle spasms and relax muscles*, which could *help during surgery.* 4. **Chinampa**; an *agricultural farming* in which the land was divided into rectangular areas and surrounded by canals. 5. **Aztec Calendar**; enabled them to plan their activities,;rituals, and planting season. 6. Invention of the **canoe**; a *boat.*
Aztec Civilization
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It is the **biggest continent** in the world and the home of many ancient civilizations.
Asia

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