DWCC Science Laboratory

🧪🔬 Welcome, Future Scientists! 🔬🧪
Today’s Science Laboratory Orientation was a blast! Our curious junior high schoolers got their first glimpse into the thrilling world of lab experiments, safety protocols, and scientific discovery. 🧠⚗️
From goggles to microscopes, beakers to burners, we learned how to gear up, think critically, and explore responsibly. Science isn’t just about formulas—it’s about asking why, experimenting with how, and discovering what’s next.
To all our young scientists: this is just the beginning. Let the curiosity ignite and the experiments begin! 💡✨
📸 Looked for snapshots of today’s hands-on fun and future lab adventures!

🔬🍎 DIY Digestive System Experiment! 🍎🔬
Our Grade 8 students got hands-on with science by modeling the human digestive system using everyday items: crackers, juice, water, and pantyhose! 🧃🧂💧🧦----— guided by their passionate teacher Ms. Angela Manicdao and our helpful laboratory assistant Mrs. Ruby Joey N. Betangcor!
🧪 Materials:
• Crackers (to represent food)
• Water (to mimic saliva)
• Juice (to simulate stomach acid)
• Pantyhose (to act as the small intestine)
• Ziplock bag (as the stomach)
• Plastic cup and tray
👩‍🔬 Steps:
1. Chewing (Mouth): Students crushed crackers in a mortar and pestle — just like teeth breaking down food.
2. Saliva: They added water to the crackers to represent saliva mixing with food.
3. Stomach: Juice was added to simulate stomach acid. They squished the bag to mimic stomach churning.
4. Small Intestine: The mixture was poured into pantyhose stretched over a cup. Liquid passed through — just like nutrients being absorbed!
5. Large Intestine & Waste: The remaining solids in the pantyhose represented waste, showing what the body doesn’t absorb.
💡 Students learned how digestion transforms food into nutrients and energy, and how each organ plays a role in this amazing process.
📸 Check out the photos of our young scientists exploring digestion — from bite to bloodstream!

🔬✨ Grade 3 Scientists Explore the Lab! ✨🔬
Our Grade 3 students had an unforgettable day in the science laboratory — guided by their passionate teacher Mrs. Emelda C. Atienza and our helpful laboratory assistant Mrs. Ruby Joey N. Betangcor! 👩‍🏫👨‍🔬🧒
They got hands-on with real lab equipment like beakers, test tubes, graduated cylinder, and magnifying glasses, learning how scientists use these tools to explore the world around us. 🧪🔍
🧫 Bonus Mini Tour!
Students also enjoyed a special side activity: using the microscope to view tiny objects up close! From rat tail to bird’s feather, they were amazed at the hidden details of everyday things. 🔬👀
✅ Lab safety was a key part of the experience:
 Wearing safety goggles 👓
 Handling tools with care 👐
 No eating or drinking 🚫🍭
 Following instructions closely 👂
It was a day full of discovery, teamwork, and excitement — all made possible by the guidance of their teacher and lab assistant. 🌟
📸 Swipe through to see their bright smiles and scientific wonder in action!

Grade 5 Science Explorers!

Our young scientists had a full day of discovery with their science teacher Mr. Jamille John Patron and the support of laboratory assistant Ms. Ruby Joey N. Betangcor, diving into three exciting activities today in Basic Education Science Laboratory.
⚖️ Beam Balance Activity
Hands-on learning with beam balances helped students understand mass and measurement. They learned precision in weighing various objects.
🔬 Microscope Viewing
Students got up close with the microscopic world, observing tiny specimens and learning how magnification reveals hidden details. Curiosity was magnified—literally!
🚶‍♂️ Mini Tour
To wrap up the day, students enjoyed a mini tour that connected classroom concepts to real-world science. It was a fun and inspiring journey beyond the lab!
See the smiles, the science, and the unforgettable moments that made this day so special!

🔬 Through the lens, science comes alive!

Grade 12 STEM students dive deep into the microscopic world, unveiling the cellular structure of Allium cepa (onion bulb) in today's fascinating biology lab session This activity was facilitated by their subject teacher, Ms. Hazel Joys B. Jamilla, alongside the support of laboratory assistant Ms. Ruby Joey N. Betangcor.

From identifying cell walls and nuclei to documenting observations with precision, learners embraced the challenge of translating theory into tangible lab experience. 🧪

Discovery starts small — one cell at a time! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Today, we celebrate the historical and cultural significance of February 14, tracing its origins to St. Valentine and its evolution into a global expression of love, friendship, and affection.

Wishing everyone a day filled with love and meaningful connections!

A Sci-Olympics Magic Trick Show is a performance event that combines elements of magic with scientific principles to entertain and educate an audience. In these shows, performers demonstrate seemingly "magical" tricks that are actually based on scientific concepts such as chemistry, physics, and biology. The goal is to inspire curiosity and make science accessible by showcasing phenomena like chemical reactions, forces, and optics in a captivating way.
Typical elements of a Sci-Olympics Magic Trick Show include:
Scientific Explanation Behind Tricks - Each trick is based on a scientific principle, such as magnetism, density, or thermodynamics. After the trick, the performer often explains the science behind it.
Interactive Learning - Audiences may participate in some tricks or ask questions, creating an engaging learning experience.
Fun and Spectacular Effects - The tricks often involve visual effects like color changes, explosions (safe ones!), and illusions, adding excitement to the educational content.
Congratulations!
from Basic Education Science Laboratory

MAGICAL SPOTLIGHT | Dione Renzo C. Fermalo, Nathan Gavielle A. Loto, and TJ Han W. Marasigan cease the spotlight in the Scilympics 2024 Magic Tricks Show as they display their fun science tricks to snag the Champion title for Basic Education Divinistas at the Oriental Mindoro National High School on October 27.




Layout by: Keil Ilao and Marianna Mendoza

A Sci-Olympics Magic Trick Show is a performance event that combines elements of magic with scientific principles to entertain and educate an audience. In these shows, performers demonstrate seemingly "magical" tricks that are actually based on scientific concepts such as chemistry, physics, and biology. The goal is to inspire curiosity and make science accessible by showcasing phenomena like chemical reactions, forces, and optics in a captivating way.

Typical elements of a Sci-Olympics Magic Trick Show include:

Scientific Explanation Behind Tricks - Each trick is based on a scientific principle, such as magnetism, density, or thermodynamics. After the trick, the performer often explains the science behind it.

Interactive Learning - Audiences may participate in some tricks or ask questions, creating an engaging learning experience.

Fun and Spectacular Effects - The tricks often involve visual effects like color changes, explosions (safe ones!), and illusions, adding excitement to the educational content.

Congratulations!
from Basic Education Science Laboratory

SCIENTISTS OF SLEIGHT | Yitzhak Basco, Rein Sharelle Ramos, and Keil Lance Juztin Ilao take the stage in the Scilympics 2024 Magic Tricks Show, showcasing their dazzling talents as they cast up a 3rd Runner-Up finish for the Basic Education Divinistas at Oriental Mindoro National High School on October 27.




Layout by: Keil Ilao and Marianna Mendoza

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗬 🦠

ScienceKonek joins the world in observing this day dedicated to the field of microbiology and one with our scientists in highlighting the importance of understanding microorganisms to have a clearer picture of the world we live in.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳? It was on this day in 1683 when Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made a groundbreaking announcement to the Royal Society about his observations on 'animalcules', which we now call bacteria. This pivotal moment in science opened the 'hidden' world of microorganisms, and our love-hate relationship with them, to light.

As we commemorate Leeuwenhoek's historic announcement, we honor the dedicated microbiologists who have tirelessly studied these tiny organisms, helping us understand which are beneficial and which pose risks to our health and environment. Indeed, their work in microbiology has saved countless lives.

Together, let's support scientific research to further unlock microbiology’s potential for a healthier, more sustainable future!

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗸
17 September 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT |
First Quarterly Examination Schedule of the Basic Education Department for the School Year 2024-2025.
SEPTEMBER 18, 19, 20, 2024
Good luck, Divinistas! May you be blessed with success and strength in all your endeavors.

ANNOUNCEMENT |

First Quarterly Examination Schedule of the Basic Education Department for the School Year 2024-2025.

SEPTEMBER 18, 19, 20, 2024

Good luck, Divinistas! May you be blessed with success and strength in all your endeavors.