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period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature.

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Scientific revolution

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It includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and observations about the natural and physical world.

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Science as an idea.

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It encompasses a systematic and practical study of the natural and physical world. This process of study involves systematic observation and experimentation.

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Science as an intellectual activity.

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It is a subject or a discipline, a field of study, or a body of knowledge that deals with the process of learning about the natural and physical world. This is what we refer to as school science.

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Science as a body of knowledge.

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This explains that science is both knowledge and activities done by human beings to develop better understanding of the world around them. It is a means to improve life and to survive in life. It is interwoven with people’s lives.

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Science as a personal and social activity.

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-His ideas were an example of what is presently called a thought experiment.

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Sun to be the centerpiece of the universe. The Earth and all the planets are surrounding or orbiting the Sun each year. The Moon, however, would still be seen orbiting the Earth.

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Heliocentric model

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a superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center.

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Geocentric model

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Copernicus was strongly influenced by a book entitled…

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Epitome

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Author of Epitome

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Johannes Mueller (1496)

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manuscript of Copernicus where he circulated a summary of his ideas

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Commentariolus (Little Commentary)

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often cited as the start of the scientific revolution

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De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres)

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Copernicus outlined two kinds of planetary motion

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(1) the orbits of Venus and Mercury lay inside the orbit of the Earth, thus, closer to the Sun; and (2) the orbits of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter lay outside the Earth’s orbit, thus, farther from the Sun.

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famous for his theory of evolution

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Charles Darwin

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This book of Charles Darwin is considered to be one of the most important works in scientific literature.

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The Origin of Species in 1589

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this method is a scientific way to study the human mind and neurotic illness.

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the method of psychoanalysis.

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His contribution is psychoanalysis

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Sigmund Freud

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one of the famous civilizations that lasted for approximately 2,000 years.

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Maya civilization

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sophisticated waterways to supply water to different communities.

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hydraulics systems

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The Mayans built looms for weaving cloth and devised a rainbow of glittery paints made from a mineral

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mica

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

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Quipu

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Type of antispasmodic medication that could prevent muscle spasms and relax muscles, which could help during surgery

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Antispasmodic medication.

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a form of Aztec technology for agricultural farming in which the land was divided into rectangular areas and surrounded by canals.

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Chinampa.

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a system of traditional medicine that originated in ancient India before 2500 BC

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Ayurveda

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ancient texts like ______ describe different surgical and other medical procedures famous in Ancient India.

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Susruta Samhita

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Indus Valley Civilization tried to standardize measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy and designed a ruler called

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Mohenjo-daro ruler.

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famous discoveries and inventions of the Chinese civilizations were

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compass, papermaking, gunpowder, and printing tools

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the term algebra is derived from

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al-jabr

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-is considered to be the oldest known mathematical artifact dated from 35,000 BCE -tool for multiplication, division, and simple mathematical calculation or a six-month lunar calendar,

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The Lebombo Bone

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for his outstanding research on tissue culture in Philippine mangoes

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Ramon Cabanos Barba

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for his works on observing the characteristics of Antarctica by using satellite images

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Josefino Cacas Comiso

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known internationally in the field of electrical engineering; was elected as officer of the famous Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.

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notable for her research on sea snail venom

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Lourdes Jansuy Cruz

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for his research on herbal medicine

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Fabian Millar Dayrit

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for his research on tilapia culture.

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Rafael Dineros Guerrero III

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for inventing the meconium drugs testing

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Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr

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or doing research on plant biotechnology

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Lilian Formalejo Patena

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for being an outstanding educator and graph theorist

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Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz -

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for his research in the field of communications technology

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Gregory Ligot Tangonan

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an internationally renowned physicist

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Caesar A. Saloma

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famous scientist in marine science

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Edgardo Gomez

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chemistry and president of National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)-Philippines

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William Padolina

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marine science

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Angel Alcala

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They established the public education system, improved the engineering works and the health conditions of the people.

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Americans

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Americans established a modern research university

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University of the Philippines

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-They established schools for boys and girls and introduced the concept of subjects and disciplines. -It was the beginning of formal science and technology in the country, known now as school of science and technology.

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Spaniards

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Public systematized education in the Philippines formally started in ____ when Americans established it.

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1901

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_____ science was first introduced by Americans as a subject matter of Nature Study

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1904

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_____ science was introduced again focusing on the study of Nature and Health.

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1935

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______ it was then discovered and supported by scientists

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1950s

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______ science education was established on Grades 1-6 curriculum

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1957

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______ science textbooks were printed and distributed by the United States Operation Mission National Economic Council (USOM-NEC) project.

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1960's

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Science education focuses on...

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teaching, learning, and understanding science

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in basic educations science education helps students learn important concepts and facts that are related to everyday life such as...

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process skills, critical thinking skills, and life skills

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In tertiary educations...

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understanding and appreciation of science ideas and scientific works.

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What ASEAN means?

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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The Mayans built looms for weaving cloth and devised a rainbow of glittery paints made from a mineral called?

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MICA

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Who renowned the term "Eudaimonia"?

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Aristotle

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They established the public education system

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Americans

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What are the four Happy hormones?

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-Dopamine -Endorphins -Oxytocin -Serotonin

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

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Quipu

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

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Antispasmodic medication

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

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Maya

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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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He was considered to be the father of MaSci

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Augusto Alzona

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Who introduced formal education in the Philippines?

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Spaniards

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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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It is a form of Aztec technology for agricultural farming

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Chinampa

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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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What are the four components of CVIF Dynamic Learning Program

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- Parallel Learning Groups - Activity Base Multi-Domain Learning - Strategic Study / Rest Period - Integrated Spiritual

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What Republic Act describes the establishment of PSHS?

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RA 3661

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. What does NRCP means?

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- National Research Council of the Philippines

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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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These are the native people of a country.

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Indigenous

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

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Martin Heidegger

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What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

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- Observe - Determine the problem - Formulate Hypothesis - Conduct Experiment - Gather and Analyze - Formulate Conclusion and Provide Recommendation

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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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Who is famous for his controversial geocentric theory of the universe?

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Ptolemy

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-Established in 1967 It is a prestigious science triumvirate, alongside Philippine Science High School and Manila Science High School. -it has been a national leader in Mathematics competitions and has received international acclaim for its research papers.

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Quezon City Regional Science High School

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The school was established on October 1, 1963

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Manila Science High School

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It is the home and pioneer of the prominent school-based innovation known as the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP).

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Central Visayan Institute Foundation

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a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity, and productivity.

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Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)