Project ELICIT: MATTER 7

Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of scientific ways of acquiring knowledge and
solving problems
Performance Standards The learners shall be able to perform in groups in guided investigations involving community-based
problems using locally available materials
Learning Competencies Describe the components of a scientific investigation (S7MT-Ia-1)
Unpacked Competencies *Explain/discuss Scientific Method.
*Enumerate the steps of Scientific Method.
*Solve problem applying Scientific Method to real life situation.
*Identify science process skills involve in solving real life situation.
Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of some important properties of solutions
Performance Standards The learners shall be able to prepare different concentrations of mixtures according to uses and
availability of materials

Learning Competencies Investigate properties of unsaturated or saturated solutions (S7MT-Ic-2)

Unpacked Competencies *Describe and give examples of solution.
*Distinguish solute from solvent from the given examples
*Classify solution according to phase
*Perform activity about solution (“How Saturated am I?”)
*Differentiate saturated solution from unsaturated solution.
*Classify solution based on the amount of solute present.
Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of some important properties of solutions
Performance Standards The learners shall be able to prepare different concentrations of mixtures according to uses and
availability of materials

Learning Competencies Express concentrations of solutions quantitatively by preparing different concentrations of

mixtures according to uses and availability of materials;
(S7MT-Id-3)
Unpacked Competencies *Define solubility
*Discuss factors affecting solubility
*Perform activities about the factors that affect solubility (Particle size, Temperature, Pressure and
nature of Solute and solvent)
*Give ways of expressing concentration of solution.
*Calculate percent by mass, and percent by volume of a given solution.
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Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of classifying substances as elements or compounds
Performance Standards The learners shall be able to make a chart, poster, or multimedia presentation of common elements
showing their names, symbols, and uses

Learning Competencies Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds (S7MT-Ig-h-5 )
Unpacked Competencies *Differentiate elements from compounds.
*Classify elements as metal, non-metal and semi-metal
*Trace the origin of symbols and names of common elements.
*Enumerate uses of common elements.
*Classify types of compound based on chemical formula.
*Distinguish elements from compound.
*Describe properties of metals and non- metals
Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of properties of metals and nonmetals

Performance Standards The learners shall be able to prepare miniature sample of metals and nonmetals according to
properties.
Learning Competencies Describe some properties of metals and non-metals such as luster, malleability, ductility, and
conductivity.
(S7MT-Ij-7 )
Unpacked Competencies *Differentiate metals from non-metals.
* Answer activity sheet on the properties of metals and non-metals.
*Improvised thermal activity apparatus.
Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of the common properties of acidic and basic mixtures

Performance Standards The learners shall be able to properly interpret product labels of acidic and basic mixture, and
practice safe ways of handling acids and bases using protective clothing and safety gear

Learning Competencies Investigate properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural indicators;
(S7MT-Ii-6 )
Unpacked Competencies *Describe acids and bases
*Enumerate the properties of acids and bases
*name ways of handling acids and bases
*Perform activity on Identifying acids and bases using indicators.
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