Instructional resources and materials for science teaching

Instructional Resources

and Materials for Science Teaching

A.Instructional Resources

School-based instruction

•Displays and exhibits of collection: flower garden

•Mini library, canteen, museum, fishponds

Mini Museum

Community Resources

•City/Town museum, reading centre, parks, plaza

•Art gallery, hospital, zoo, gym

Reading Centre

Zoo

Nature trips

•Hill, mountain, mining area, green fields, river

•Valley, forest, orchidarium

Parks

Hill

Mountain

River

Human resources

•Mayor, barangay captain, civic leader

•Business man, agriculturist, teachers, historian

Mayor

Teacher

Barangay Captain

B.Learning Experiences Provided by Instructional

Resources and Useful Material

that can be Studied

Collections•Shells, gems, minerals, books, clippings

Replicas•Globe, diorama, models, miniatures

Living things•Live pets, kinds of plants, small animals

Devices•Measuring instruments, simple machines

Learning activities•Gardening, preserving specimens, essay writingInformation that can be gathered•Role of civic leaders, development of the different landforms

C.Setting Up Learning

Resources Centres and

Activities

•Preparing exhibits•Visiting natural history museum•Taking care of mini-zoo, pond and aviary•Growing plants in a home or school garden•Using video and other electronic gadgets

•Setting up a mini-reference section•Undertaking field studies•Familiarizing and linking with community officials, experts in industries and businesses•Joining interest clubs and professional organizations•Regular visit to recreation centres in the community