Asian Physicists Series

WHAT HOLDS THE NUCLEUS TOGETHER? Genelita B. Tubal, Agatha C. Zamora & Elaine B. Remigio 1986 12 pp. P 15.00 ISBN 971-135-113-7

This is the second reading module of the Asian Physicist Series. It is a supplementary material for high school physics students to help them understand the works of Hideki Yukawa, a Japanese physicist and Nobel Prize winner. This module explains in a very simple way the interactions going on inside the nucleus of an atom.

WHY IS THE SEA BLUE? Genelita B. Tubal, Agatha C. Zamora & Elaine B. Remigio 1986 12 pp. P 15.00 ISBN 971-135-112-9

This is the first of the modules of the Asian Physicists Series presented in comic book form. This module intended as a supplementary material to acquaint high school students with the life and works of Sir Chandrasekhara V. Raman, an Indian physicist and Nobel Prize winner his life, the module presents the scattering light by different substances and the Raman spectra in a very simple manner. 

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Chemistry of Selected Philippine Industries Series

FIBERS: NATURES THREADS Marcelita C. Magno & Lisa de Castro 1991 101 pp. P 40.00 ISBN 971-869-309-2

This module "Fibers, Nature's Threads" forms part of the Chemistry of Selected Philippine Industries Series, a multi media package focusing on the processes and raw materials of important industries that produce materials for basic human needs.

SUGAR BY-PRODUCTS Adelaida Bago & Marcelita Magno 1990 27 pp. P 13.00 ISBN 971-8693-04-1

This module is part of a series on the Chemistry of Selected Philippine Industries. The series focuses on the chemistry and conversion of indigenous raw materials into end products for our basic needs.

It also discusses the economic uses of the by-products of cane sugar manufacture - bagasse and blackstrap molasses.

SUGAR FROM CANE Adelaida Bago & Marcelita Magno 1990 27 pp. P 13.00 ISBN 971-8693-03-3

This module provides an in depth view of the sugar industry, and the chemical processes involved in producing and refining sugar.

SUGAR, THE SWEET MOLECULE Adelaida Bago & Marcelita Magno 1990 30 pp. P 13.00 ISBN 971-8693-02-5

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Other Teaching/Learning Modules

GUESSTIMATION Dieter Nachtigall 1986 25 pp. P 20.00 ISBN 971-135-105-6

This booklet contains questions which involve calculation. After reading the questions, the reader is asked to write down any guessed number. After which, he is urged to consider facts or reasonable assumptions and based on these, make estimates. It also includes the answers or estimations of the author. The question in this booklet can be used as motivation or exercises in a physics or mathematics class.

LIVING ORGANISMS IN THE CLASSROOM Lea O. Santos 1996 40 pp. P 47.00 Published by ISMED ISBN  971-8693-23-8

This module is on keeping living organisms inside the classroom. It is the result of the author's years of experience in teaching the topic to children and teachers as well. The materials in the module have been tried out and are most helpful in the study of plants and animals. The suggested setups and activities are useful not only in developing skills and concepts, more than these, they allow the learners to experience the joy of looking after living organisms.

MICROBES: FRIEND OR FOE? Lourdes R. Carale 1989 40 pp. P 15.00 ISBN 971-135-133-1

This module intended for preservice and inservice teacher education program focuses on the importance of microbes in the cycling of food nutrients in the environment and in the preparation of fermented food products. Relevant aspects of the biology of microbes, i.e. nutrition and environmental requirements for growth, are explained and demonstrated through appropriate activities. Harmful microbes are discussed briefly.

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Science and Technology Education Series

CONSERVING ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Soledad A. Ulep 1985 22 pp. P 20.00 Published by ISMED ISBN 971-135-096-3

This module is intended for fourth year high school students. It discusses the implications of our dependence on oil for generating electricity. It compares the electric consumption of different sectors and describes how examples of large electric energy consuming sectors - industrial and commercial - use and conserve electricity. It also describes how the government helps these sectors to achieve this goal.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSERVATION AT HOME Maxima J. Acelajado & Aurora B. Mendoza 1985 21 pp. P 20.00 Published by ISMED ISBN 971-135-095-5

This is a module intended for second year high school students. It contains discussions and activities on the effect of electric power and time on electrical energy consumption, reading an electric meter and computing electric bills. Also included is a section on how to minimize electrical energy wastage.

FROM ROCKS TO CEMENT Pilar da Silva 1982 17 pp. P 6.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-030-0

This module describes how nature changes rocks into materials used in the manufacture of cement. It gives the types of rocks on land and their formation. The process by which nature changes rocks into materials needed in the manufacture of cement are discussed at length.

The steps in the commercial preparation of cement are described in detail. The glossary contains technical terms and their definitions.

The Appendix provides answers to the questions and the self-tests in the module. It also includes a discussion of the chemical changes that take place when cement mixes with water to form concrete.

FUNGI - Concepts, Processes and Technology Elma A. Alcaide, et al 1992 63 pp. P 35.00 Published by ISMED ISBN 971-8693-12-2

This module is written in response to a demand for enrichment materials in biology and technology that have relevance to everyday life.

The module focuses on some of the basic concepts and principles in the study of fungi. It discusses the distinguishing characteristics of common macro and microfungi, their habitat, structure, physiological activities and economic importance.

GO NUCLEAR O. Ungson, V. Talisayon & T. Hontiveros 1984 15 pp. P 13.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-069-6

Go nuclear, in a dialogue, aims to give some facts, explain some issues and science concepts about the nuclear plant: its construction, production of electricity, nuclear reactions involved, control over nuclear reactions, benefits of having the plant, comparison of cost and dangers of the plant with those using oil or coal, and effects of the plant on the economic situation and relationship with foreign groups.

GOODBYE WASTE Lourdes R. Carale 1983 27 pp. P20.00 ISBN 971-135-050-5

This learning module presents a way of minimizing the garbage problem through waste recycling. It suggests presorting of waste according to the 5-fs, namely, factory materials, future use materials, fuel, feeds, and fertilizer, thereby encouraging maximum utilization of materials otherwise thrown away/wasted. The module proceeds with a more detailed discussion of converting waste into organic fertilizer (compost) including the procedure and science ideas involved. Built into the module is the development of positive attitudes towards the merits of recycling.

MAKING YOUR OWN HOLLOW BLOCKS Pilar da Silva 1984 9 pp. P 6.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-047-5

This module provides a procedure for making hollow blocks out of soil, sand or rice hull and some cement. A detailed and fully illustrated procedure on constructing the wooden mold is also given.

MICROORGANISMS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Raul Santiago Hernandez, et al 1993 60 pp. P 47.00 Published by ISMED ISBN 971-869-311-4

This is a supplementary module for Science and Technology II. It has been developed in response to classroom needs for practical activities and information on biotechnology.

The module focuses on microorganisms, their habit and habitat, and some of the traditional technologies which use microbial action on raw materials. It discusses genetic engineering techniques which have enhanced the development of new or recent biotechnology. It demonstrates certain principles and processes now being used in industry.

The science experiences provided by this module are aimed at developing some understanding of microorganisms which are beneficial in food preparation, industry, agriculture, health, medicine and environment.

NUCLEAR POWER: PROS AND CONS Ella Tarroja & Vivien M. Talisayon 1984 29 pp. P 15.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-078-5

Nuclear Power: Pros and Cons brings together in a panel discussion, views and supporting data on the first Philippine Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan. The discussion deals with the environmental, health, technical, geographic, social, economic, and political aspects of the nuclear plant. The pros and cons are discussed under each of the following headings: environmental and health impact, safety of plant design, characteristics of plant location, waste control and management, and economic and political implications.

PHYSICS IN CROP SPRAYING Eulalia N. Bentillo, Betty Baltazar & Rosea L. Aguilar 1987 15 pp. P 10.00 ISBN 971-135-117-X

This module is a supplementary material for physics in secondary schools. It discusses some physics concepts applied to spraying for crop protection.  

PLASTIC FANTASTIC? Elvira R. Galvez 1984 20 pp. P 13.00 ISBN 971-135-070-X

How does a plastic bag get its thinness? What raw materials are used to make a plastic bag? 

This module contains information about the technology involved in making plastic bag. It includes activities that investigate the properties of this ubiquitous material and reasons for its varied uses.

PLASTICS IN OUR LIVES Merle C. Tan 1985 18 pp. P 15.00 ISBN 971-135-085-8

This module consists of parts. "Knowing Plastics" give some background information regarding the origin of plastics, their chemical and physical properties and the different available types. "Shaping Plastics" describes how things are made from plastics. It suggests some simple things you can do with them. "Plastics and Health" discusses why the public is cautioned on the use of plastics for food containers. It deals with how plastics add to the waste disposal problem.

SOLAR COOKING Magdalena C. Mojica, Vivien M. Talisayon and Celina N. Clemente 1984 19 pp. P 20.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-071-8

This module focuses on a solar device, the solar cooker. Its operating principle, construction and use are explained.

TABLE SALT FROM SEAWATER Pilar da Silva, et al 1982 24 pp. P 20.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-046-7

This module presents the different ways of producing salt from seawater. How table salt is obtained from seawater in our country is featured as well. The practices of the Mangyans and of the Miag-ao fishermen in Iloilo in obtaining salt from seawater are discussed and illustrated.

Practical way of obtaining salt for home use is described in detail.

THE STORY OF THE OCEANS AND SALT Pilar da Silva, et al 1982 11 pp. P 20.00 Published by UPSEC ISBN 971-135-029-7

This module will answer questions like: "How were the oceans and seas formed?" "Where do all the minerals and salt in the sea come from?" and "Who first obtained salt from the seas?"

WATER IN YOUR COMMUNITY Clarita Villegas 1984 21 pp. P 7.00 ISBN 971-135-073-4

Water in Your Community features groundwater as a source of drinking water for many communities. Concepts on how water is made to travel from the ground to the homes, how man can make this water unsafe for drinking and the eventual destruction of this precious water resource if the call for water conservation remains unheeded are presented here. This module is intended for grades 5 & 6 students.

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Update: 04/04/2008