School of Mount St. Mary, Inc.

Guillerma Village, Sta Rita, San Miguel, Bulacan 3011

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SY 2019-2020 CURRICULUM MAP
SCIENCE 8
4th Quarter

TERM CONTENT/
LEARNING INSTITUTIONAL
NO: UNIT TOPIC PERFORMANCE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
GOAL CORE VALUES
MONTH STANDARD

CONTENT
STANDARD

A1- C1 1. The concept of a A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1

January 3. Biodiversity species Explains the Acquisition Written Test Pictionary Breaking Excellence
20-28 concept of a (re-arranged) Laboratory through Science
3.1 Species 2. The species as species Exercise 8 First and
diversity being further Demonstration Second Edition
classified into a A.2 Powerpoint
3.2 Hierarchical hierarchical presentation
taxonomic system taxonomic system A1.3 Worksheet
of classification
PERFORMANCE A1.1 A1.1 A1.1 A1.1 A1.1 A1.1
3.3 Protection and STANDARD Recognizes Acquisition The result of the Web diagram Breaking Respect
conservation of the need to activity will be Classification through Science
endangered and 1. Report (e.g., have a used as Identification 8 First and
economically through a system of evaluating/asses Sci-Activity Second Edition
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important species travelogue) on the classifying sment tool. LM in Science 8
activities that and naming Activity Sheet
communities engage organism
in to protect and A1.2
conserve endangered A1.2 Written test A1.2 A1.2 A1.2
and economically A1.1 Make Meaning (Matching type) Words Parts Breaking Responsibility
important species. Classifies Sci-Activity through Science
organisms Group discussion 8 First and
using the Second Edition
Hierarchical A1.2.1
Taxonomic LM Science 8
System A1.2.2
Activity Sheet

B1
B1 B1 The activity B1 B1 B1
Differentiates Acquisition sheet will serve Q and A Breaking Excellence
the vascular as the Evaluate Word Association through Science
to non- component Lab Activity 8 First and
vascular and Sci-Comparison Second Edition
Gymnosperm Table A1.3.1
And Group discussion LM Science 8
Angiosperm A1.3.2
Activity Sheet
A1.3.3 Visual
Aids

C1
C1 C1 The activity C1 C1 C1
Explains the Acquisition sheet will serve Laboratory Breaking Responsibility
advantage of as the Evaluate Exercises through Science

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 high component Classifying 8 First and
biodiversity Lab Acitivity Second Edition
in A2.1 Visual aids
maintaining A2.2 Worksheet
the stability
of an
ecosystem

CONTENT
STANDARD

1. The concept of a D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1
D1- D1.3 4. Ecosystems species Describes the Make meaning Written/ Pictionary Breaking Excellence
January transfer of Performance Laboratory through Science
29- 4.1 Transfer of 2. The species as energy through Demonstration Exercise 8 First and
Febraury 4 Energy in Trophic being further the trophic levels Reporting Demonstration Second Edition
Levels classified into a True or False A.2 Powerpoint
hierarchical presentation
4.2 Cycling of taxonomic system A1.3 Worksheet
materials in the
ecosystem PERFORMANCE
STANDARD D1.1 D1.1 D1.1 D1.1 D1.1 D1.1
4.2.1 Water cycle Analysis the Make Meaning Written Laboratory Breaking Excellence
1. Report (e.g., roles of Exericse through Science
4.2.2Oxygen- through a organisms in the Demonstration 8 First and
carbon cycle travelogue) on the cycling of Picture Analysis Second Edition
activities that material LM in Science 8
4.2.3Nitrogen communities engage Activity Sheet

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 cycle in to protect and
conserve endangered
4.3 Impact of and economically D1.2 D1.2 D1.2 D1.2 D1.2 D1.2
human activities important species. Explains how Make Meaning The result of the Words Parts Breaking Excellence
in an ecosystem materials cycle activity will be Perform the through Science
in an ecosystem used as Activity 2 . What 8 First and
evaluating/asses is matter made Second Edition
sment tool. of? A1.2.1
Experiment LM Science 8
Group discussion A1.2.2
Activity Sheet

D1.3 D1.3 D1.3 D1.3 D1.3 D1.3

Suggests ways to Acquisition The activity Q and A Breaking Service
minimize human sheet will serve Word Association through Science
impact on the as the Evaluate Lab Activity 8 First and
environment component Experiment Second Edition
Group discussion A1.3.1
LM Science 8
A1.3.2
Activity Sheet
A1.3.3 Visual
Aids

E2-E2.1 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2
February Explains Acquisition The activity Laboratory Breaking Responsibility
5- 11 physical changes sheet will serve Exercises through Science
in terms of the as the Evaluate Classifying 8 First and
arrangement and component Lab Acitivity Second Edition

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 motion of atoms A2.1 Visual aids
and molecules A2.2 Worksheet

E2.1 E2.1 A2.1 E2.1 E2.1 E2.1

Explains the Acquisition Written test Diagram Breaking Excellence
phase change of (Identification) Concept mapping through Science
matter. Lab Activiy 8 First and
Group disvussion Second Edition
A2.1.1
LM Science 8
A2.1.2
Activity Sheet
A2.1.3 Visual
Aids

F1-F1.5 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1
February Determines the Acquisition Performance Inquiry lab Breaking Excellence
12-19 number of Role playing Physics in Sport through Science
protons, Oral Recitation Video clip 8 First and
neutrons, and presentation Second Edition
electrons in a B1.1 Video clip
particular atom presentation

F1.1 F1.1 F1.1 F1.1 F1.1 F1.1

Infers that Make Meaning The result of the Lab activity Breaking Service
objects may activity will be Learn and Share through Science
carry positive used as Group discussion 8 First and
and negative evaluating/asses Second Edition B3

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charges sment tool. B1.1.2 Excellence
LM Science 8
F1.2 B1.1.3
Differentiate Activity Sheet
pure substances B1.1.4 Visual
with mixtures Aids

F1.2
F1.2 The activity F1.2 F1.2 F1.2
Make meaning sheet will serve Lab Activity Breaking Responsibility
as the Evaluate Sci Comapring through Science
component Table 8 First and
Group discussion Second Edition
F1.3 Video Analysis B1.2.2
Determine the Observation Time LM Science 8
number of B1.2.3
protons, neutrons Activity Sheet
and electrons in B1.2.4 Visual
a particular atom Aids

F1.3
F1.3 Written Test F1.3 F1.3 F1.3
Acquisition (Multiple Lab Activity Breaking Excellence
Choice) Picture Analysis through Science
Sci- Enhancement 8 First and
Card Second Edition
B1.3.2
LM Science 8
F1.4 B1.3.3
Describe the Activity Sheet
subatomic B1.3.4 Visual

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 particles Aids

F1.4 F1.4
F1.4 Performance F1.4 Breaking F1.4
Acquisition (illustration) Simulation through Science Responsibility
picture 8 First and
Lab Activity Second Edition
Group Discussion B1.3.2
LM Science 8
F1.5 B1.3.3
Cites the Activity Sheet
contribution of B1.3.4 Visual
the different Aids
scientists in the
development of
the atomic F1.5 F1.5
theory F1.5 Written F1.5 Breaking F1.5
Transfer Assessment 4 pics 1 Word through Science Global Citizenship
(Make a Lab Activity 8 First and
Timeline) Picture Analysis Second Edition
B1.3.2
LM Science 8
B1.3.3
G1 Activity Sheet
Traces the B1.3.4 Visual
development of Aids
the periodic table
from observations
based on
similarities in G1 G1

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G1-G1.1 properties of G1 Written test G1 Breaking G1
February elements Transfer (enumeration) Sci-Steps through Science Service
20-21 Picture Analysis 8 First and
Lab Activity Second Edition
B1.3.2
LM Science 8
G1.1 B1.3.3
Recognizes the Activity Sheet
incredible B1.3.4 Visual
features of the Aids
periodic table of
elements
G1.1 G1.1
G1.1 Written test G1.1 Breaking G1.1
Acquisition (Identification) Sci-Enumeration through Science Excellence
Video Presenation 8 First and
Sci-Activity Second Edition
Group discussion B1.3.2
LM Science 8
I1 B1.3.3
Uses the periodic Activity Sheet
table to predict B1.3.4 Visual
the chemical Aids
behaviour of an
element
I1 I1
I1-I1.1 I1 Written Test I1 Breaking I1
February Transfer (Multiple Sci-Board through Science Service
24-25 Choice) Sci-Picture 8 First and
Analysis Second Edition
Sci- Activity B1.3.2

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 I1.1 Group discussion LM Science 8
Describe the B1.3.3
reactivity of Activity Sheet
metals with B1.3.4 Visual
respect to the Aids
position in
periodic table
I1.1 I1.1
I1.1 Written test I1.1 Breaking I1.1
Acquisition (Enumeratio Sci-deciding through Science Responsibility
Board 8 First and
Group Activity Second Edition
Picture Analysis B1.3.2
LM Science 8
B1.3.3
Activity Sheet
B1.3.4 Visual
Aids

CONTENT
1. Structures and STANDARD
Functions: Focus
J1-J1.3 on the Digestive 1. The digestive J1 J1 J1 J1 J1 J1
March System system and its Explains Acquisition Written/ Pictionary Breaking Excellence
2-5 interaction with the digestion, Performance Laboratory through Science
1.1 circulatory, absorption, Demonstration Exercise 8 First and
Organs of the respiratory, and assimilation, and Reporting Demonstration Second Edition
digestive system excretory systems in excretion True or False A.2 Powerpoint
and their providing the body presentation

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interaction with with nutrients for A1.3 Worksheet
organs of the energy
respiratory,
circulatory, and 2. Diseases that J1.1 J1.1 J1.1 J1.1 J1.1 J1.1
excretory systems result from nutrient Identifies the Make Meaning Written Puzzle Breaking Excellence
deficiency and organs that make Exericse through Science
ingestion of harmful up the digestive Sci-Activity 8 First and
1.2 substances, and their system Demonstration Second Edition
Changes in food prevention and Picture Analysis LM in Science 8
as it undergoes treatment Activity Sheet
physical and
chemical digestion PERFORMANCE
STANDARD J1.2 J1.2 J1.2 J1.2 J1.2 J1.2
1.3 Describes the Make Meaning The result of the Words Parts Breaking Excellence
Diseases resulting 1. Presents an process of activity will be Perform the through Science
from nutrient analysis of the data mechanical used as Activity 2 . What 8 First and
deficiency and gathered on diseases digestion evaluating/asses is matter made Second Edition
ingestion of resulting from sment tool. of? A1.2.1
harmful nutrient deficiency Experiment LM Science 8
substances Group discussion A1.2.2
Activity Sheet
1.4
Prevention,
detection, and J1.3 J1.3 J1.3 J1.3 J1.3 J1.3
treatment of Infers chemical Acquisition The activity Q and A Breaking Service
diseases of the changes in food sheet will serve Word Association through Science
digestive system as it undergoes as the Evaluate Lab Activity 8 First and
chemical component Experiment Second Edition
digestion Group discussion A1.3.1
LM Science 8
A1.3.2

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 Activity Sheet
A1.3.3 Visual
Aids

K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1
March 6 Explains how Acquisition The activity Laboratory Breaking Responsibility
diseases of the sheet will serve Exercises through Science
digestive system as the Evaluate Classifying 8 First and
are prevented, component Lab Acitivity Second Edition
detected, and A2.1 Visual aids
treated A2.2 Worksheet

L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1
March 9 identify healthful Acquisition Written test Diagram Breaking Excellence
practices that (Identification) Concept mapping through Science
affect the Lab Activiy 8 First and
digestive system Group disvussion Second Edition
A2.1.1
LM Science 8
A2.1.2
Activity Sheet
A2.1.3 Visual
Aids

CONTENT
STANDARD

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 1. How cells divide
2. Heredity: to produce new cells
Inheritance and
M1 Variation of 2. Meiosis as one of M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1
March 11- Traits the processes Compares Make meaning Written/ Pictionary Breaking Excellence
12 producing genetic mitosis and Performance Sci Activity through Science
2.1 Stages of variations of the meiosis, and Demonstration Exercise 8 First and
mitosis Mendelian Pattern of their role in Reporting Demonstration Second Edition
Inheritance the cell- True or False A.2 Powerpoint
2.2 Stages of division presentation
meiosis PERFORMANCE cycle A1.3 Worksheet
STANDARD
2.3 Mendelian
Genetics 1. Reports on the
importance of
N1 variation in plant and N1 N1 N1 N1 N1 N1
March animal breeding Explains the Make Meaning Written Test Laboratory Breaking Excellence
16-17 significance Exericse through Science
of meiosis in Demonstration 8 First and
maintaining Picture Analysis Second Edition
the LM in Science 8
chromosome Activity Sheet
number

O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 O1
O1 Predicts Make Meaning The result of the Words Parts Breaking Excellence
March phenotypic activity will be Perform the through Science
18-19 expressions used as Activity 2 . What 8 First and

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 of traits evaluating/asses is matter made Second Edition
following sment tool. of? A1.2.1
simple Experiment LM Science 8
patterns of
inheritance

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Jayson M. Labsan MARNICK B. PALMOS AURELIA S. CRUZ

Teacher Assistant Principal Principal

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