TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

San Roque, Tarlac City

GRADE 10 ENHANCED SCIENCE

BUDGETED COURSE

NO. OF
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCY HOURS

FIRST GRADING PERIOD: UNIT 1 – EARTH AND SPACE

MODULE 1. Plate Tectonics Theory

1.1 Internal Structure of the Earth 1. Describe the internal 5
1.1.1 Mechanical Layering structure of the earth.
1.1.2 Chemical Layering
1.1.3 Seismic Layering 2. Describe the distribution of
1.2 Type, Size, Generation, active volcanoes,
Destruction & Movement earthquake epicenters and 8
1.3 Connection to: major mountain belts.
1.3.1 Volcanoes
1.3.2 Earthquake 3. Describe the different plate 5
1.3.3 Pacific Ring of Fire boundaries.
1.4 Plate Boundaries
1.4.1 Type: Convergent, Divergent, Transform 4. Explain the different
1.4.2 Relative Motion of plates processes that occur along 7
1.4.3 Geologic Features/Events the plate boundaries.
1.5 The Earth’s Mechanism
1.5.1 The Continental Drift 7
Theory 5. Describe the possible plate
1.5.1.1 Pangaea & other movements.
Evidences 10
1.5.2 Expansion Theory 6. Enumerate the lines of
1.5.2.1 Asthenosphere & evidence that support plate
Convection Current movement.
1.5.2.2 Magnetic Reversal 6
& other Evidences 7. Relate geologic processes
1.6 Plate Tectonics & the Philippines that occur in the Philippines
to its tectonic setting.

Total 48

SECOND GRADING PERIOD: UNIT 2 – FORCE, MOTION & ENERGY

MODULE 2: Electromagnetic
Spectrum 1. Compare the relative 6
2.1 History of Electromagnetic wavelengths of different
Spectrum Discovery forms of electromagnetic
2.2 Range of Spectrum waves.
2.3 Electromagnetic Radiation
Interaction with Matter 2. Cite practical applications of 6
(Region of the Spectrum & the different regions of EM
Main Interactions with waves, such as the use of
Matter) radio waves in
2.4Types telecommunications.
2.4.1 Radio wave
2.4.2 Microwave 3. Explain the effects of EM 5
2.4.3 Infrared Ray radiation on living
2.4.4 Visible Light things and the environment.
2.4.5 Ultraviolet Ray
2.4.6 X-Ray
2.4.7 Gamma Ray
2.4.8 Radioactivity
(alpha, beta, gamma)
MODULE 2: Light 4. Predict the qualitative 6
2.1 Electromagnetic characteristics
Spectrum & Visible Light (orientation, type &
2.2 Speed of Light magnification) of images
2.3 Optics formed by plane and curved
2.3.1 Reflection of Light mirrors and lenses.
in Mirrors
2.3.2 Refraction of Light
in Lenses 5. Apply ray diagramming 6
techniques in describing the
characteristics & positions of
images formed by lenses.

6. Identify ways in which 6

properties of mirrors and
lenses determine their use
in optical instruments
(e.g. cameras, binoculars)

MODULE 3: Electricity & Magnetism 7. Demonstrate the generation 6

3.1 Electromagnetic Effects of electricity by movement of a
3.1.1 Electrical Force & magnet through a coil.
Electric Field
Simulation 8. Explain the operation of a 7
3.1.2 Magnetic Force & simple electric motor and
Magnetic Field generator.
Simulation
3.1.3 Principles of
Electromagnetic
Induction
3.1.3.1 Experimental
basis of Induction
3.1.3.2 Magnetic Flux
3.1.3.3 Faraday’s Law
of Induction

Total 48

THIRD GRADING PERIOD: UNIT 3 – LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

MODULE 1: Coordinated Functions 1. Describe the parts of the 5

of the Reproductive, Endocrine
and Nervous Systems
1.1 Coordination
1.1.1 Nervous Coordination
1.1.2 The CNS
1.1.3 Reflex Actions
1.1.4 Comparison of a typical spinal
reflex action and a voluntary
action
1.1.5 Nerves
1.1.6 Nerve impulses
1.1.7 The ANS
1.1.8 Chemical Coordination – the
Endocrine Glands & their
secretions
1.1.9 Interaction of Nervous &
Chemical Coordination
reproductive system and
their functions.
2. Explain the role of 5
hormones involved in the
female and male
reproductive systems.
3. Describe the feedback 4
mechanisms involved
in regulating processes in
the female reproductive
system (e.g. menstrual
cycle)
4. Describe how the nervous 3
system coordinates and
 1.2 Human Reproduction & Dev’t. regulates these feedback
1.2.1 Sexual Reproduction mechanisms to maintain
1.2.2 The Reproductive System homeostasis.
1.2.3 The fate of an egg
1.2.4 Menstruation
1.2.5 Stages in the development of
an embryo
1.2.6 Care of the mother during
pregnancy
1.3 The Endocrine System
1.3.1 Organs
1.3.2 Hormones
1.3.3 Effects

MODULE 2: Heredity – Inheritance 5. Explain how protein is made 4

& Variation using information form
2.1 Social & Ethical Issues DNA.
Relating to Biotechnology
2.2 Molecular Genetics 6. Explain how mutations may 4
2.2.1 Structure Of DNA cause changes in the
2.2.1.1 DNA Replication structure and function of a
2.2.2 Central Doctrine Of Molecular protein.
Biology
2.2.3 RNA Structure 7. Discuss some social and 5
2.2.5 Protein Synthesis ethical issues associated
2.2.5.1 Transcription Process with Biotechnology.
2.2.5.2 Translation Process
2.2.6 Genetic Code Table
2.2.7 Mutations

MODULE 3: Biodiversity & 8. Explain how fossil records, 5

Evolution comparative anatomy, and
3.1 Darwin & the HMS Beagle genetic information provide
3.2 Lamarck & the Long Necks evidence for evolution.
3.3 Darwin’s Great Leap
3.4 Genetic Variability 9. Explain the occurrence of 4
3.5 The Peppered Moths evolution.
3.6 Mutations & Evolution
3.7 Selection
3.8 Species & Population Genetics
3.9 Violations of the Hardy-Weinberg Law

MODULE 4: Ecosystems 10. Explain how species 2

4.1 Flow of Energy & Matter diversity increases the
in Ecosystems probability of adaptation
4.2 Biodiversity & Stability and survival of organisms
4.3 Ecological Relationships in changing environments.
4.4 Population Ecology
4.4.1 Carrying Capacity 11. Explain the relationship 2
4.4.2 Population Density between population growth
4.4.2.1 Density-dependent factors and carrying capacity.
4.4.2.2 Density-independent factors
4.4.3 Exponential Growth 12. Suggest ways to minimize 2
4.4.4 Ecological Succession human impact on the
4.5 Factors Affecting Population Growth & environment.
Control
Total 45
FOURTH GRADING PERIOD: UNIT 4 – MATTER
MODULE 1: Gas Laws 1. Investigate the relationship 10
1.1 Kinetic Molecular Theory between volume & pressure
1.2 Volume, Pressure & Temperature at constant temperature of a
Relationship gas.
1.3 Boyle’s Law
1.4 Charles’ Law 2. Investigate the relationship 10
 1.5 Gay-Lussac’s Law
1.6 Avogadro’s Law
1.7 The Ideal Gas Law
1.8 Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
1.9 Graham’s Law of Effusion
MODULE 2: Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry
2.1 Types of Chemical Reactions
2.1.1 Combination/Synthesis
2.1.2 Decomposition/Analysis
2.1.3 Single Replacement/Single
Displacement
2.1.4 Double Replacement/ Double
Displacement
2.2 Chemical Equation & Stoichiometry
3.2.1 Chemical Equation
3.2.2 Law of Conservation of Matter
3.2.3 Stoichiometric Coefficients
2.3 Limiting Reactant
2.4 Percent Yield
MODULE 3: Biomolecules
3.1 Elements present in
Biomolecules
3.2 Molecular Basis of Life
3.2.1 Carbon: The Versatile Atom
3.2.1.1 CHO
3.2.1.2 Lipids
3.2.1.3 Proteins
3.2.1.4 Nucleic Acids
3.3 Food Labels
between volume &
temperature at constant
pressure of a gas.
3. Explain these relationships 4
using Kinetic Molecular
Theory.
5. Apply the principles of 6
Conservation of Mass
to chemical reactions.
6. Explain how the factors 6
affecting rates of chemical
reactions are applied in food
preservation and material
production, control of fire,
pollution and corrosion.
4. Recognize the major
categories of biomolecules 9
such as carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins and nucleic
acids.
Total 45
TOTAL 186

Prepared by: Recommending Approval:

MARIA ROLLAINE T. ESTEBAN JUDY M. POLICARPIO, Ph.D.

Master Teacher – I HT – VI, Science Department

Approved:

EPIFANIA B. DUNGCA, Ed. D.

Principal IV, TNHS