Environmental attitudes and proficiency level in environmental science subject among grade 7 STE students

The study aims to determine and correlate environmental attitudes and proficiency level among STE grade 7 students in environmental science subject at Heracleo Casco Memorial National High School. The study was conducted through a survey method, with consent forms. The findings reveal that the overall level of environmental attitudes of the students is moderate, which implies that the students' attitude towards the environment is sometimes manifested. In addition, their proficiency level in environmental science is classified as “novice”, indicates that the students lacked sufficient knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts in environmental science subject. It was revealed that there is a significant negative correlation between the Proficiency Level in Environmental Science Subject and the Role of Nature and the Environment, Climate Change and Global Warming, and Lifestyle. However, there is no significant relationship between the Proficiency Level and Human Impact on the Environment.