Divine Word School of Semirara Island Inc.

Semirara, Caluya, Antique

S.Y 2014-2015

COURSE SYLLABUS
GRADE 8 SCIENCE

Course description
In accordance to K to 12 curriculum science for grade 8 aims to prepare students as a globally competitive
individual that corresponds to the needs of this fast phasing world. Each student is encouraged to utilize scientific
knowledge, science skills, values and attitudes to scientifically resolve or respond to the changes. And to improve the
quality of life.

General objectives
 Explain the behavior of matter in term of particles it is made of. They recognize that ingredients in food and
medical products are made up of these particles and are absorbed by the body in forms of ions.
 Differentiate the models of atom according to different scientists
 Learners recognize reproduction as a process of cell division resulting in growth of organism.
 Develop a deeper understanding on the process of digestion, giving emphasis on proper nutrition for overall
wellness.
 Describe the factors that affect the motion of an object based on the laws of motion
 Differentiate the concept of work as used in science and in layman’s language.
 Understand that there are different factors that affect the transfer of energy, such as temperature difference
and type of medium.
 Recognize other members of the solar system.
Course outline
FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER
UNIT I : MATTERS NATURE AND STRUCTURE
UNIT II : LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER 1: States of Matter: Gas, Liquid, and
Solid CHAPTER 5: The Circle of Life
1.1 Gases 5.1 The flow of energy
1.2 Liquids 5.2 Trophic levels
1.3 Solid 5.3 Biogeochemical cycles
1.4 Change in physical state: A physical 5.4 How human activities affect the
change Ecosystem
1.5 Water: Ordinary liquid with unusual 5.5 Environmental laws
properties
CHAPTER 6: Perpetuation of Life
CHAPTER 2: Atomic Structure 6.1 Go and multiply
2.1 The beginning 6.2 Importance of cell division
2.2 John Dalton’s atomic theory 6.3 Organelles involve in cell division
2.3 Inside the atom 6.4 The cell cycle
6.5 Meiosis
CHAPTER 3: More on Atomic Structure
3.1 From Rutherford’s atomic model to CHAPTER 7: Biodiversity: Variations in Life
Bohr’s model Forms
3.2 Electron configuration (for ground 7.1 Biodiversity and why it matters
state atom) 7.2 Taxonomy: Putting order in diversity
3.3 Quantum mechanical model of an 7.3 The many faces of life
Atom 7.4 Protecting and conserving
3.4 Refinements in electron economically important species
Configuration
CHAPTER 8: Food Trip
CHAPTER 4: Periodic Table: Order in Nature 8.1 The body’s need for food
4.1 Brief history: Discovery of elements 8.2 The structures and functions of
and development digestive system
4.2 Features of the modern periodic 8.3 The breakdown of carbohydrates
Table 8.4 Disorders of the digestive system
4.3 Periodic properties 8.5 Contemporary health issues and
wellness of teenagers.
 THIRD QUARTER FOURTH QUARTER

UNIT III : FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY UNIT IV : EARTH AND SPACE

CHAPTER 9: Laws, of Motion CHAPTER 14: Understanding Typhoons

9.1 Newton’s Laws of motion 14.1 How typhoons develop

9.2 Momentum and impulse
9.3 Friction on solids
9.4 Air Resistance
CHAPTER 10: Work, Energy, and Power
10.1 Work
10.2 Energy
10.3 Power
CHAPTER 11: Flow of Electricity
11.1 Electric charges and forces
11.2 Current: Electrical charge
11.3 Electric circuits
11.4 Cost of electricity
CHAPTER 12: Heat: The Thermal Energy
12.1 Heat and temperature
12.2 Specific heat and calorimetry
12.3 Change of phase
12.4 Thermal properties of matter
12.5 Effects of heat transmission
14.2 Typhoons in the Philippines
14.3 Tracking typhoons
14.4 Precautionary measures during
typhoons
CHAPTER 15: Earthquakes and faults
15.1 Active and inactive faults
15.2 Earthquakes focus and epicenter
15.3 Measuring strengths of
Earthquakes
15.4 Predicting earthquakes
CHAPTER 16: Minor Members of the Solar
System
16.1 Meteors
16.2 Comets
16.3 Asteroids

CHAPTER 13: Sound and Light

13.1 Speed of sound and temperature

13.2 Characteristics of sound
13.3 Visible light
13.4 Scattering of light

Strategies Grading System

1. Discussion Quizzes 30%
2. Sharing Laboratory 20%
3. Role Playing Unit test 10%
4. News Casting Participation 5%
5. Class Presentation Ass/Seatwork 10%
6. Seat Works Exam 25%
7. Laboratory activities 100%
8. Group Acitvity

Prepared by: Noted by:

Ms. Joy T. Panagsagan Mrs. Josephine Romero
Subject Teacher Principal

Checked by: Approved by:

Mrs. Marilyn Lim Br. Hubertus Guru, SVD
Head Teacher Director