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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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Notable for her research on sea snail venom

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Lourdes Jansuy Cruz

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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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Science Education focuses on what?

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  • Teaching, learning and understanding
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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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R.A. 3661

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What does NRCP means?

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  • National Research Council of the Philippines
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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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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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He is known in the field of electrical engineering

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  • Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.
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He is known for the tilapia culture
- Rafael dineros Guerrero III
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What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
- Observe - Determine the problem - Formulate Hypothesis - Conduct Experiment - Gather and Analyze - Formulate Conclusion and Provide Recommendation
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He is a famous figure in the field of psychology and also known as the "Father of Psycho Analysis"
Sigmund Freud
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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
Human Flourishing
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Who is famous for his controversial geocentric theory of the universe?
Ptolemy
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What ASEAN means?
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
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Acronyms: STEM UNESCO NRCP DOST ASEAN
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics UNESCO- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization NRCP - National Research Council of the Philippines DOST - Department of Science and Technology ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
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What are the 8 Scientific Process Skills?
1. Measuring 2. Observing 3. Inferring 4. Communicating 5. Comparing 6. Classifying 7. Problem Solving 8. Predicting
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4 Components of Human Flourishing
Phronesis Friendship Wealth Power
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4 Comparison of Then Common Era (CE) and Before Common Era (BCE)
Mortality Rate Literacy Rate Gross Domestic Product Average Lifespan
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4 Traditional Knowledge
Ethno-Biology Ethno-Medicine Indigenous Farming Methods Folk Astronomy
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4 Prominent Chinese Tools (China Contribution)
Gun Powder Printing Tool Compass Paper Making
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Oldies who are trying to adapt technology
Digital Immigrants
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Who are knowledgeable to used gadgets/technology
Digital Native
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This is a theory that Science as a discipline that can be observed and does excepted. Used of senses
Verification Theory
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Eu - means ____ Daimon - ______ Meaning:
Eu means good Daimon is spirit Meaning: Good Spirit = Happiness
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Is a strategy used to try to explain natural science rationally by obtaining and evaluating data?
Scientific Method
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Tertiary focuses on:
Understanding and Appreciation
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Basic Education focuses on:
Process, Critical Thinking Skill and Life skills to cope up w/ daily live
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What are the three Science School?
1. Manila Science High School (Masci) 2. Philippine Science High School System (Pisay) 3. Quezon City Regional Science High School (Quescie)
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SSES Project Means?
Special Science Elementary School Project
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CVIF means?
Central Visayan Institute Foundation (Bohol)
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The 2 husband and Wife who are Chairman and Director of CVIF
Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Bernido
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The 3 Scientists Intellectuals
1. Nicolaus Copernicus 2. Charles Darwin 3. Sigmund Freud
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Mesoamerican Civilization
1. Mayan 2. Inca 3. Aztec
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6 Aztec Civilization Contribution
1. Mandatory Education 2. Chocolate currency 3. Antispasmodic medication 4. Chinampa 5. Aztec Calendar 6. Invention of the Canoe
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Types of calendar; Astronomy (Africa)
Lunar Stellar Solar
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Believes that happiness is the polar opposite of suffering?
Hedonistic View
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Defines happiness as the spirit of becoming a better person
Eudaimonia View
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Nicolaus proposed this theory where the SUN is the center of the universe/solar system?
Heliocentric Theory
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EARTH is the center of the universe/solar system?
Geocentric Theory
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He is known as the architect of the theory of evolution by Natural Selection?
Charles Darwin
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He is known for his contribution of Psychoanalysis
Sigmund Freud
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A light narrow boat used for traveling in water systems
Invention of the canoe
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This enables them to plan their activities, rituals, and planting season
Aztec Calendar
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The aztec puts value on education that is why the children are mandated to get education regardless of their social class gender or age it is an early form of universal or inclusive education
Mandatory Education
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The aztec in mexico develop ______ during their time in the mayan culture. They use it as **currency** the aztec valued the cacao beans highly and made it as a part of their tribute to their gods
Chocolates
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The Mayan civilization is the first civilization to use a writing system known as the ______
Mayan Hieroglyphics
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It is a system and technique for storing water for their crops to grow in all types of land
Irrigation System
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Its a textile since clothes was one of the specially prized artistic achievements
Inca Textiles
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In India, ____ a system of traditional medicine that originated in ancient india before 2,500 bc is still practiced as a form of alternative medicine
Ayurveda
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4 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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Copernicus was strongly influenced by a book entitled epitome by a german author name what?
Johannes Mueller
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It's a science that new school of thought on the proper demarcation criterion of science emerge.
Science a Social Endeavor
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There are 4 desirable values or scientific attitudes that the indigenous beliefs/develop
1. Motivating attitudes 2. Cooperating attitudes 3. Practical attitudes 4. Reflective attitudes

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