The Arbol magazine featuring the Nexus Edition: students & teachers' personal note on climate change

NEXUS EDITION

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THE

ÁRBOL

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The Official Magazine of Department of Science in Basic Education of Unida Christian Colleges, Imus, Cavite

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE 2022

Faculty members of Department of Science in Basic Education, together with Cavite Sky Observers continuation of the article on page 5

SCIENCE TEACHERS ATTEND SANDBOX OPEN-HOUSE IN ATENEO see page 1

LAUNCHING OF SCIENCE WEBSITE

Save the Earth Campaigns

UCC PARTICIPATES IN THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PROJECT

Featured Articles on:

NEXUS EDITION SCIENCE IN THE POST PANDEMIC see page 8

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Science Trends The three-second wobble of black holes is proof that Einstein was correct Asteroid Dimorphos was successfully crushed by NASA's DART spacecraft see page 10

STEM RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM IN HYBRID MODE see page 6

RESHARE MODEL AND VLOOK-UP WORKSHOP see page 6 see page

In Focus

New Publication Alert THE THIN LINE BETWEEN EARTH AND LIFE Vidal, J. & Redulla, M.J see page 11

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS' PERSONAL NOTE ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Read on how science can aid in the preservation of the planet

see page 12 see page

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THE ÁRBOL MAGAZINE

The Official Magazine of Department of Science in Basic Education of Unida Christian Colleges, Imus, Cavite

22 DECEMBER 2022 DEAR AMBASSADORS, GREETINGS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR!

I want to welcome you all to the first issue of The Arbol Magazine and its special Nexus Edition for the year 2022-2023-first semester.

I want to thank the faculty members of the Department of Science of Unida Christian Colleges for their contribution and assistance with this issue despite their busy schedules throughout the year. Our curriculum, schools, homes, and workplaces underwent enormous changes two years ago, but we prevailed!

In this issue, the highlights of the department's activities during the first semester of the school year will be presented. In our special issue of the Nexus Edition, we anticipate diverse viewpoints and opinions expressed by young people in their calls and voices to save the planet from environmental issues. Also, we will see the pillars that have contributed to the success of the department's programs and future events.

In addition, this issue highlights the student artists who have successfully submitted their work for the Nexus edition this semester. Special appreciation to our collaborator this semester, the Cavite Sky Observers (CSO), headed by Mr. Abdur Alindao for your confidence and support for Science education.

We anticipate more fruitful events with you for the students.

Also, I would like to thank the Functional Leadership Team, Senior Leaders, teachers, students, and specialists from various fields of Unida Christian Colleges for participating in the program we had last semester and allowing their contributions to be published in this issue of the magazine. Lastly, to our esteemed school President—Mr. Jayson Sardido—for your unwavering support to the department, and to the rest of the Board of Trustees, we are seeing your greetings on social media where we post our events, so thank you, and you are all greatly appreciated!

Looking forward to our future endeavor!

Mr. Joshua Vidal, LPT, MAEd-Bio (CAR) DSBE Coordinator-OIC (2022-present)

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THE ÁRBOL MAGAZINE

The Official Magazine of Department of Science in Basic Education of Unida Christian Colleges, Imus, Cavite

SCIENCE TEACHERS ATTEND SANDBOX OPEN-HOUSE IN ARETE, ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY Continue page 2

Once in a lifetime experience

by Meryl Alimpago It was a wonderful experience to attend the Open-house Sand Box in Arete Ateneo, held at Ateneo de Manila University. There, I learned a lot and explored the campus, and I recommend attending this event to everyone. During our time with the Science Team, we visited several other places, including the Ateneo Art Gallery.

Our Science Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Vidal, coordinated the Sandbox Open House on Friday, September 23, 2022, and we used a google form to register for the event.

Moreover, we visited the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Sandbox Zone, located on the third floor Learning Innovation Wing in the Areté building. During our conversation with Dr. Emma Porio, she provided introductions to a number of the researchers and doctors part of the event.

Moreover, we went to one of the stations about coastal cities at risk in the Philippines. We met Ms. Joy Rocamora, a Research Associate with the Coastal Cities at Risk in the Philippines (CCARPH) organization. During our conversation regarding the perils of climate change in the Philippines, Ms. Rocamora enlightened us about the current events that are taking place in the country. CCARPH also presents the plans, protocols, and maps that can be used to identify potentially hazardous locations around the country.

In addition, we went to several other stations, such as a community-based drug recovery center. Following lunch, we continued our park tour by going to a few additional locations, one of which was the archeological site Discovery and Excavation, where we spoke with Dr. Alfred Pawlik. At a different location, attendees could try out the technology while learning about its potential applications in the medical field. This station focused on the Smart Phone Base Obstetric Tele mentored ultrasonography.

In the end, we went to the Ateneo Art Gallery, which is a place where a variety of works of art are exhibited and discussed by various people. The museum is filled from the first floor to the third story, with various paintings to choose from and different charitable organizations to support. We looked inside the individualized greenhouse set up for public viewing in front of Areté. The trip was both amusing and exciting, and the open-house tour provided the team with beneficial and instructive information.

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Science teachers attend sandbox open-house in Arete Ateneo De Manila University

UNIDA CHRISTIAN COLLEGES Traces of Asia Alfred F. Pawlik, Ph.D., met with UCC's Department of Science in Basic Education.

He's the primary investigator of a URC Big Grant project at Ateneo de Manila University on the early human journey to the Asia Pacific. Traces Asia operates a traceology lab with image preservation and capture technologies. TRACES Asia aims to advance archaeological knowledge. The traceology lab analyzes rocks and artifacts and helps us understand Paleolithic Homo sapiens.

𝐓 𝐞 𝐥 𝐞 𝐦 𝐞 𝐧 𝐭 𝐨 𝐫 𝐢 𝐧 𝐠 By bringing ultrasound equipment to the patients rather than forcing them to go to clinics in more urban regions, their mission is to provide quality treatment for pregnant women across the nation, particularly in rural, isolated, and underserved areas. Mr. Michael Cootauco describes how monitored ultrasonography works; it can be used by persons who are not pregnant but have cardiac artery blockages and can also be used to look for blood flow irregularities. The Innovation Research Group's project includes collaborating with the tech giant Philips to purchase the brand's Lumify ultrasound machines. The beautiful thing about this innovation is that it eliminates the need for you to physically visit your doctor because you can communicate with them virtually and utilize the tool to move it around in a specific part of your body; that is when your doctor tells you to.

𝐔 𝐥 𝐭 𝐫 𝐚 𝐬 𝐨 𝐮 𝐧 𝐝

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LAUNCHING OF SCIENCE WEBSITE THE DIGITAL EDUCATION IN POST-PANDEMIC The Department of Science serves as the center for fundamental education in all the scientific disciplines, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Robotics.

The Department of Science in Basic Education (DSBE) is committed to achieving the highest possible standards of excellence in research, technology, and scientific study.

Building and maintaining a quality science education and a user-friendly website often involve a significant investment of time. However, the Department of Science in Basic education remained faithful and loyal to its goal to deliver quality education across the science curriculum.

Beyond the investment of time and money, the onescience.org website is also the public face of our institution and organization— online, at least.

Getting clear about the intended purpose of the science website is a critically important first step in defining an apparent intention to give quality education to science students.

The website composes of different areas.

First is the home, which showcases the other science subjects and ready-made self-paced materials, including online activity sheets. Second, the directed reliable science websites and videos that will help students and viewers understand better the concepts.

The DS-BE believes that learning should not stop in four corners of the classroom and that we think it should continue online; our onescience.org website is one way to continue the learning process at home or anywhere in the world.

COURSE FOCUSED

https://bit.ly/3Bv5dc7

Web features

Keep up to date on our current events by visiting our website via this link.

Individual websites of offered courses under DS-BE These websites include the course outline, syllabus, study guides, PowerPoint presentations, videos, ....

... and even simulations to meet each student's need to learn specific topics.

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UCC Participates the International Climate Action Project September 26, 2022

The Unida Christian Colleges institution recently joined the Global Climate Action Program and participated in it. A six-week experience for 2.5 million students from various nations.

Tree Growing Collaboration between teachers and students on environmental issues is made possible by a free six-week Climate Action Project.

Throughout the project, participants learned about the causes and effects of climate change and had the chance to develop solutions and take action.

Unida Christian Colleges took part in the Climate Action Project this year. Using their seeds and plants, the junior high students could cultivate local flora and trees.

Participants Virtual Gathering

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An observation of Total Lunar Eclipse with the collaboration of Science Faculty and Cavite Sky Observers

𝗨𝗖𝗖 𝗗𝗦-𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗞𝗬 𝗢𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 (𝗖𝗦𝗢) On November 8, 2022 (Tuesday), everyone in every part of the country was astonished by the expected appearance of the total lunar eclipse. This will be the last lunar eclipse until September 8, 2025. It was a memorable night for everyone, for the moon would be completely immersed in the Earth's shadow and was expected to show a red hue, making it look like a bloody moon. However, viewing the remarkable phenomenon without the aid of a highdefinition telescope may pose a significant challenge for the observer if they want to appreciate the beauty of the last blood moon.

With this concern in mind, the Department of Science in Basic Education of the Unida Christian Colleges, headed by Mr. Joshua Vidal, partnered with the Cavite Sky Observers to bring the event closer, not only to the students of UCC but also to outsiders who wanted to view the remarkable total lunar eclipse. Prior to the event, everyone was given a chance to participate in the viewing of the total lunar eclipse by letting them register via Google forms.

The participants will register online and receive a confirmation email and an electronic copy of their ticket. However, due to the strict implementation of rules and regulations, only one hundred twenty participants were successfully allowed to enter the grounds where the lecture and viewing session would happen. Along with the strict implementation of rules, the participant must abide by the conditions stated in the pre-registration to be part of the event. A minor participant must bring their guardian. On the other hand, if they are of legal age, they must secure a valid identification card.

At exactly 4:30 in the afternoon, students and faculty members are expected to leave the school premises. At this point, the persons in charge of checking participants and distributing brochures are in a position to facilitate entrance to the event.

One by one, students and outsiders came. However, before they can proceed to the venue, they must present their ticket, proving that they are included in the list of participants. As the representatives of the Department of Science facilitated the audience entrance, no one could quickly get inside the campus grounds. Some were rejected and prevented from entering the viewing area due to a specific conflict related to their ticket.

Until 6:00 p.m., participants were still coming in, even though the lecture session had already started. Students and outsiders came one after another since they were past the scheduled time. Moreover, by exactly 7:00 p.m., the person in charge and the campus guard closed the gate since the event could no longer wait for the late participants. The event proceeded as scheduled since the department of science valued the time and effort of the partner they invited.

The respected guest, Mr Emman Custan, Alumnus of UCC, delivered a lecture on astronomy. The eagerness to listen and curiosity can be seen in the participants' faces. Following the guest speaker's extensive lecture, everyone proceeded to the location where the telescopes were set up. The sky was clear, and the moon was visible. Everyone lined up and waited their turn to look through the telescope. Attendees of the event were given a chance to witness the total lunar eclipse. After the event, a photo opportunity was given to the participants with the faculty of the Department of Science in Basic Education and the Cavite Sky Observers-headed by Mr. Abdur Alindao.

View the video of total lunar eclipse through scanning the code or the link below: tiny.one/totallunareclipse

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RESHARE MODEL AND VLOOKUP FORMULA WORKSHOP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED

Present at the workshop on October 14, 2022, at UCC-OTC are (Upper left) Emil Nazareno, Kevin Pica, Jay Bergonia, Lemuel Ramos, Aston Queliza, Joshua Vidal, Keir Nasis, and from lower left, Mary Dequito, Shaira Cumilang, Roan Francisco, Meagan Concepcion, Grace Manalo, Merryl Alimpago, Mary Joy Redulla, and Kyla Sarabusab. Attendees from science faculty members learned the REShaRe Model and VLOOKUP formula. Teachers could automate grading sheets and understand effective teaching-learning processes in the post-pandemic. Early next year, the workshop will have a second-phase discussion about utilizing Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Education era to be held at Unida Christian Colleges, Online Teaching Centre.

STEM RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED VIA HYBRID MODE On November 9, 2022, the Science Department and the Research Department co-hosted a colloquium via the Hybrid Mode at Unida Christian Colleges' Online Teaching Center. The event piqued the interest of Basic Education students. Due to the hybrid nature of the program, students in grades 10 and 11 attended on-site and online, respectively.

Following the resource speaker's presentation, Dr. Mikko Jan Lopez, students had the opportunity to engage in Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with the topic-specific science teachers who had been invited to attend to students' questions and clarifications to which topic is better and pursuable in the field of STEM. The DSBE also wants to thank the Coordinators, the Functional Leadership Team, the Research Department, and the students and teachers of Grades 11 and 10 at Unida Christian Colleges for giving the Hybrid Colloquium their full support and making it possible.

The future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics research holds great promise, and we eagerly anticipate its continued success and relevance.

Finally, we would like to extend our gratitude to the school's president and the parents for their unwavering dedication to the UCC's Goals.

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Science in the post-pandemic

by Princess C. Papeleras “The science in post-pandemic,” what might be your understanding of this topic? Well, we will talk about that here in this paper, but first, what is this called coronavirus-19 (COVID – 19)? What is science? What is post-pandemic about? And how are they related? This paper gives you the information you need to know. Don’t be too infirm to finish this essay without wondering what vital knowledge this essay can provide you. So let’s continue. First, coronavirus-19 is already a widely known disease; according to Wikipedia, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a known virus in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly spread worldwide, leading to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.

However, some will become seriously ill and need medical attention. So yes, that is COVID – 19. Aside from what we mentioned above, oxford languages express science as an intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. More so, Wikipedia defines science as a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge through testable explanations and predictions about the cosmos. Well, in simple words, “science is everything.” Does anyone agree with me or not? Well, only you know. But by the way, allow me to further my discussion. World Health Organization defined post-pandemic as a decrease in pandemic surveillance due to a reduction in the pandemic outbreak that led to the loosening of quarantine restrictions, and more people are now allowed to go out for work or school and to buy their essential needs. Now let’s speak about how science relates to the post-pandemic. Well, it’s simple, there won’t be a post-pandemic without science. How can this be possible? Let’s put it this way, science always plays a crucial role, especially in everyone’s health.

Furthermore, many of us suffer from COVID-19, prompting scientists to take steps to save people. They first discover the weaknesses of the coronavirus, which lead them to develop drugs that treat COVID-19 patients. Scientists also discovered vaccines against COVID-19, and all these stepping stones are just because of science. Now that many people have received their vaccines, some even got boosters for COVID-19, many hospitals worldwide see a decline in COVID-19 patients, and everyone’s everyday life is returning to normal (what we have now dubbed the new normal). Therefore, we can say that we are already in the post-pandemic as soon we can return to our everyday life.

In conclusion, this paper provides information on how science plays a vital role in the post-pandemic era and how it saves many lives during the pandemic. The “science in the post-pandemic” clearly states that there will be no post-pandemic (the near end of the pandemic) without science. This pandemic may still be causing many people to suffer and take lives, but this could end soon, thanks to science.

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With more robust health systems and a more stable climate, we can reduce the risk and severity of future outbreaks .

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The three-second wobble of black holes is proof that Einstein was correct summarized by Kyla Bein Sarabusab

As predicted by Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, two black holes that are merging show extreme signs of wobbling orbits caused by gravity. As they connected, two black holes wobbled three times per second, validating Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.

Precession is an object's slow orbital or rotational change—a slowing top wobble. General relativity predicts that gravity-induced orbital precession affects an object's orbit geometry. This phenomenon was detected in circling neutron stars, although only a few times a year. Mark Hannam of Cardiff University, UK, and

his colleagues saw a dramatic effect in a pair of black holes formed by one spinning at a fifth of the speed of light at a 90-degree angle to its orbital motion. When the black holes joined, they released GW200129, a 3-second gravitational wave. "It's 10 billion times faster than previous measurements," says Hannam. Scientists reanalyzed data from the US, Italy, and Japan detectors to determine precession.

Hannam and his team found that one of the black holes spinning near the limit of general relativity caused the system's orbit to process. lifted from: https://www.newscientist.com/subject/space/

Artist’s illustration of two black holes orbiting each other Science Photo Library / Alamy

Asteroid Dimorphos was successfully crushed by NASA's DART spacecraft summarized by Roan Francisco

The NASA spacecraft hit the asteroid, and a satellite saw it. On September 26,

DART

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Dimorphos.

LICIACube's close-up camera catches the

impact.

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Dimorphos, a spacecraft that orbits Didymos, to test how to steer away The plumes of ejecta streaming from the Dimorphos asteroid after NASA’s DART mission made impact with it | ASI/NASA/APL

from an asteroid. The approach of the spacecraft

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crashed. lifted from: https://www.newscientist.com/

LICIACube sends back its first photographs of NASA's DART asteroid impact.

"You have the power to change the world."

In this case, LICIACube proves to be quite helpful. The 14kilogram satellite was launched into space on September 11 by DART from a spring-loaded container that was located outside of Dimorphos' path. Therefore, we could ascertain whether or not the asteroid's orbit altered following the collision. The impact caused Dimorphos to explode, as shown in photos captured by the LICIACube. These images, which scientists have yet to analyze, will show them how the asteroid was constructed and how much damage its impact caused.

Katarina Miljkovic of Curtin University exclaimed, "Science can begin!" Large-scale research was needed. This mission prepares for a future asteroid strike. It will take days to analyze if Didymos' surface was broken up on impact and how forceful it was.

If you hit something with a baseball bat, a rock that doesn't break apart will go farther than a piece of fruit that splits into many pieces. This information will help figure out how to plan future missions to protect Earth from asteroids that could be dangerous. lifted from: https://www.newscientist.com/

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The thin line between earth and life 1 Department of Science, Coordinator-OIC, Unida Christian Colleges, Philippines. jvidal@ucc.ph 2 Department of Science, Faculty, Unida Christian Colleges, Philippines. mjredulla@ucc.ph

Abstract: The Earth is reportedly perilously close to a tipping point that would drive the planet into an irreversible condition that might be catastrophic for humankind if it were to be reached. A group of scientists from all over the world has come together to make this claim. It is thought that the Earth is about to go through changes on a global scale, which would have an effect not only on the global ecosystems of animals and plants but also on the global water and food supply. In a conference, it was reported that within the next 40 years, there would be a 50% increase in the demand for potable water, a 70% increase in the demand for food, and a roughly 100% increase in the energy demand. All of these will take place at the same time as we need to take action to address issues such as climate change, the depletion of rivers and aquifers, and the destruction of forests. This article has proposed for a call to enlighten people in the academic community to be a part of the solution and, at the very least, perhaps undertake mitigation activities to bend the curve of constantly rising numbers for greenhouse gases, ecological footprint, and environmental damage.

Keywords: Academicians, Anthropocene epoch, Holocene era, Industrial revolution, Tipping point

Contribution of the Study: According to Ovans (2017), resilience can be described as the capacity to bounce back from failure, adjust well to change, and maintain forward momentum in the face of adversity. On the other hand, schools do not emphasize educating students on how to be resilient in the face of shifting educational norms and challenges. This paper will contribute an agenda that is vital to be discussed in the field of education. Firstly, how can we best educate children about the workforce, the challenges of society, and the innovations of tomorrow's technology? Secondly, how can we prepare children to thrive in an interconnected world where they must be able to comprehend and accept different points of view, communicate politely with others, and take responsible action for the sustainability and collective well-being of their communities? We are in a better position to support our children in adjusting to, thriving in, and even shaping the future if we are aware of trends that occur on a global scale (OECD, 2019).

Lastly, education should also pay attention to guiding students in acquiring the knowledge, talents, views, and values that will lead them to conduct ethically and responsibly. This should be a focus of the education system. Learners in the 21st century need opportunities to build their creative brilliance to make meaningful contributions to the welfare of humanity.

Conclusion: Therefore, this paper covers crucial topics that educators and academicians need to refocus on and revisit while developing the curriculum.

These issues have been brought up previously in this study. It is high time that lessons be drawn from the experiences that were had during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this post-pandemic era, a future-proof or flexible curriculum should be one of the issues on the agenda that must be addressed, and it should be tied to and applied in the educational system.

Acknowledgements The authors thank Academic Voices (AV) and Jozac Publishers for the generous offer and opportunity to publish their work in the journal. Moreover, the researchers also like to thank the Unida Christian Colleges Department of Science for Basic Education for the full support of the study.

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VOICES COLUMN 1NE EDUCATION 4-GREEN This pandemic caused widespread illness, death, and economic and social disruption for nearly four years.

Although this is a problem for us, it does aid in healing mother earth. From our forefathers to the present, we have been forgetting and ignoring that our Earth is our home and life. Too much use of plastics, technologies that contribute to pollution in various forms that harm our environment, and human indifference and willingness to act only after "DELUBIO." For more than 15 years, I have seen how mother earth creates consequences for our immoral actions, but she is still doing her job as our home, and by that, we can still listen to her and start our actions. Students can help solve community issues by participating in cleanup efforts, planting trees, and supporting environmental causes, among other things. They can also spread knowledge about how human activity affects the environment and inspire their family members, peers, and teachers to adopt energysaving behaviors such as recycling, using renewable energy sources, and consuming less water and energy.

On the other hand, Teachers can educate their students about the value of sustainability and the environment, and teachers can contribute to the improvement of social issues in the community by offering information and resources on how to reduce waste and use less energy and water.

Teachers can also set an example by participating in ecofriendly campaigns with their students, like tree-planting days or beach cleanup drives. They can also encourage their students to participate in neighborhood environmental protection initiatives. We, as an institution, encourage the use of renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and geothermal energy to reduce the school's environmental footprint, as well as implement composting, recycling, and waste management programs to reduce the amount of waste and pollution generated.

Emil John Nazareno, LPT

image source: https://www.thesundaily.my/binrepository/2022-08-22t081433z1646178695-rc2b1w9xwklz-rtrmadp-3-philippineseducation_2582569_20220823211223.jpg

Students, faculty, and the general public should be educated about environmental issues and the importance of sustainability.

Sponsor developments in collaboration with local organizations. Support community projects like tree planting, beach cleanups, and energy-saving campaigns that raise environmental awareness and improve the local environment. Our individual and collective actions have the potential to have far-reaching consequences that will aid in the fight to save the planet we call home.

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VOICES COLUMN MAKE YOUR MINDS BRIGHTER! One of the most significant sources of knowledge is science. It performs several tasks for the benefit of our society, including developing new knowledge, enhancing education, and increasing the quality of living. In many ways, science can also help preserve planet earth. To our dear students, science will help and give you a better understanding of our planet earth. It will help you develop environmental awareness to determine how the resources can be most effectively managed. Through science, you will gain knowledge Ms Shaira Cumilang

about how materials are developed and produced that are sustainable and is not harmful to the environment.

To my co-teachers, we have to disseminate information and educate our students on the current and future situations of our environment and planet earth. We can inform students that science is critical in tackling issues and complex challenges for humanity, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The scientific method lays the groundwork for innovative strategies and approaches. Students can learn that science was the driving force behind cuttingedge technology development. This helps scientists and researchers find ways to reduce plastic waste, which takes thousands of years to decompose. We also have the opportunity to educate them on the scientific principles that underpin the development of power plants that use alternative energy sources to cut down on the amount of pollution released into the atmosphere. To communities, it is essential to have an informed and engaged public. People in the communities should be aware of the challenges facing our planet. Citizens should understand the language of science. The public's comprehension of, and involvement in, the scientific inquiry will provide them with information about the potential effects of climate change. With the help of science, for instance, the invention of electric vehicles, which communities can use, will help reduce the effect of global warming. This is because electric vehicles do not emit harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, which are produced by conventional vehicles. Through the use of science, researchers can discover additional microbes capable of breaking down plastics, which can contribute to the elimination of waste plastic. Recycling, source reduction, and composting are additional environmental practices that communities can implement.

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VOICES COLUMN IT IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. Dear Readers, This year we celebrated the 52nd anniversary of our Earth Day. Everyone was able to gain a greater appreciation for the significance of our planet as a result of this momentous event. Not only did it highlight the significance of our planet as a place for humans to live, but it also highlighted its significance as a home for all other creatures. Because of this occurrence,

Kevin Pica

we came to love and care for our only home. We have the opportunity to

reflect on our actions that have had a significant impact, either positively or negatively, on our planet. Through this brief note, I hope everyone will realize how important it is to acquire essential knowledge on adequately caring for our only home and doing it in an environmentally responsible manner. For the last few decades, the inhabitants of the planet, particularly humans, have continually created explosive devices to conquer weaker countries or continents. This has resulted in a great deal of difficulty for the planet. With greed at the center of human desire, the Earth suffered so much. Many lives were lost, and some species were doomed because their habitat was destroyed. The war between nation and nation took so many lives and destroyed the balance in the ecosystem. Pollution all over the world is evident, causing the spread of so many diseases. The temperature has increased drastically, leading to global warming that silently kills our planet's interior. With all the actions and behavior of human beings, the indifference within us broke us apart and encouraged us to destroy one another. However, the agony of our planet reached the heart of many environmental conservationists to help establish awareness and connect the broken lines separating humans of different nations and races. The cry of helpless individuals opened the way for us to start again. A road has opened for us to reconnect our concern for one another and see the significance of interconnectedness. With this encouraging action of a few individuals, we were able to see ourselves eye to eye.

Moreover, even though the progress is tiny, at least we are moving towards understanding one another as we learn to understand the consequences of our actions. Humans, natural philosophers, and lovers of wisdom used to wonder as a form of knowing things.

From sheer wonder using logical reasoning, we now face a scientific perspective with more defined techniques and procedures. The love of humans for knowledge shaped the nation at its finest. From a single discipline, Science has evolved through time, establishing a more specific inter-disciplinary field of study. Today, we have technologies that can imitate human intelligence and process the things we need. We have gadgets that provide timely information and help us connect very easily. Throughout the globe, countries are moving forward to improve human lives. We also devise a way to increase the nutritional content of some crops using genetic engineering and help lessen the impact of hunger by producing crops with longer shelf life and productivity. We also preserved the genetics of critically endangered animals and plants to alleviate the threats to their survival. Through cloning, a series of extinction was prevented, and the lives of sterile organisms were conserved. Exploration outside the planet gives us knowledge about our neighboring planets and the beauty of stars in the sky.

Underwater exploration also helped us to understand the concept of Earth's interior and the variety of life existing deep within the bodies of water. Everything about life was here, awaiting us to appreciate its beauty. Science only opened the way for us to understand our surroundings. If we can only positively use Science, life could be much easier and more comfortable. Let us start caring for our planet by planting more trees and preventing the use of gas-emitting equipment that degenerates the ozone layer as much as possible. Remember that all of us - plants, animals, humans, and the environment- are connected. Even though we are of different species, we are all connected by an invisible thread binding us to have concern for one another. We are a part of the circle of life. We benefited from the plants, animals, and the environment as they benefited from us using the knowledge we had. As the highest form of organism on the planet capable of understanding, let us be responsible and take everything with a serious mind.

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VOICES COLUMN

Science is important to society because it helps us to understand the world around us and make informed decisions about the best way to protect our planet.

By studying the natural world, science can help us to identify the causes of environmental problems and find solutions

Aston Queliza, LPT, MA (CAR)

that will preserve the planet for future generations.

There is no question that the current state of preserving the earth as a habitable place to live is dire. The combination of human activity and natural forces has resulted in a planet that is rapidly becoming uninhabitable for many species, including humans. The good news is that science can help us to reverse this trend and preserve the earth for future generations. By understanding the causes of environmental degradation, we can develop strategies to mitigate and even reverse the damage. For example, through research we have learned that deforestation is a major contributor to climate change. By working to preserve and restore forests, we can help to stabilize the climate and create a more hospitable environment for all life on earth.

Similarly, by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy sources, we can dramatically reduce our impact on the environment. These are just a few of the ways that science can help us to preserve the earth as a habitable place for all. There are many ways to preserve earth using science. One way is to use less energy. We can do this by using energy-efficient appliances, turning off lights when we leave a room, and using public transportation. Another way is to conserve water. We can do this by turning the faucet off while brushing our teeth, watering our plants during the cooler hours of the day, and using a rain barrel to collect rainwater. Also, we can reduce our waste by recycling and composting.

In conclusion, science can aid in the preservation of the planet by providing knowledge and understanding about the natural world and how it works. This understanding can help us make informed decisions about how to best use and conserve our natural resources. Scientific research can help us develop new technologies and processes that can help reduce human impact on the environment.

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NEXUS EDITION | VOLUME 1. ISSUE 1

THE ÁRBOL MAGAZINE The Official Magazine of Department of Science in Basic Education of Unida Christian Colleges, Imus, Cavite

PRESENTING THE FACULTY

Mr. Joshua Vidal

Coordinator-OIC Department of Science in Basic Education

Ms. Grace Manalo,LPT SHS Earth and Life Science

Ms. Carlota Dela Cruz, RN, LPT Generalist

Ms. Maegan Concepcion,LPT Disaster Readiness & Risk Reduction

______________Mr. Aston Queliza,LPT

_______________________Ms. Meryl Grace Alimpago JHS Science

SHS Physics II

Ms. Mary Abaya,LPT

Ms. Mary Joy Redulla,LPT

JHS Science

SHS Biology II

Mr. Jay Bergonia,LPT SHS Technology

___________________Ms. Twinkle Tobias,LPT SHS Chemistry

Ms. Kyla Sarabusab, LPT SHS General Biology

Mr. Emil Nazareno, LPT SHS Earth and Life Science

Mr. Lemuel Ramos

Specialist, Robotics

Ms. Shaira Lyn Cumilang

SHS Earth Science

Ms. Roan Angel Francisco,LPT

SHS Earth and Life Science

Ms. Creziel Mercado,LPT

Mr. Kevin S. Pica

Generalist

SHS Earth and Life Science

Mr. Keir Nasis, LPT Generalist

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