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Grade Level: Grade 3

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12
Standard Standard Learning CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
ng of...

1st ways of group Classify objects and Week 1-

sorting common materials as solid, 2
materials objects found liquid, and gas based
and at home and on some observable
describing in characteristics;
 them as solid, school Describe changes in Week 3- S3MT-
liquid or gas according to materials based on 5 Ih j-4
based on solids, liquids the effect of
observable and gas temperature: 1 solid
properties to liquid
2 liquid to solid
3 liquid to gas
4 solid to gas

2nd parts, and practice Describe the functions Week 1 S3LT-IIa

functions of healthful of the sense organs of b-1
the sense habits in taking the human body
organs of the care of the
human sense organs;
body;

parts and enumerate Describe animals in Week 2 S3LT-IIc

functions of ways of their immediate d-3
animals and grouping surroundings
importance animals based
to humans on their Identify the external Week 2 S3LT-IIc
structure parts and functions of d-4
and importance animals

Classify animals Week 3 S3LT-IIc

according to body parts d-5
and use

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State the importance Week 3 S3LT-IIc-

of animals to humans d-6

external demonstrate Describe the parts of Week 4 S3LT-

 parts of the proper different kinds of plants IIe- f-8
plants and ways of
their handling plants State the importance Week 4 S3LT-
functions, of plants to humans IIe- f-9
and
importance
to humans

characteristi illustrates the Compare living with Week 5 S3LT-

cs of living difference nonliving things IIe- f-
and between living 11
nonliving things and non-living
things Identify observable Week 5 S3LT-IIg-
characteristics that are h13
passed on from parents
to offspring (e.g.,
humans, animals,
plants)

basic needs list down Identify the basic needs Week 6 S3LT-IIi-
of plants, activities which of humans, plants and j-14
animals and they can animals such as air,
humans perform at food, water, and
home, in shelter
school, or in
their Explain how living Week 6 S3LT-IIi-
neighborhood things depend on the j-15
to keep the environment to meet
environment their basic needs
clean Recognize that there is Week 7 S3LT-IIi-
a need to protect and j-16
conserve the environment

3rd motion of observe, Describe the position of Week 1- S3FE-

objects describe, and a person or an object 3 IIIa-b-1
 investigate in relation to a
the position reference point such as
and chair, door, another
movement of person
things around
them

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sources and apply the Describe the different Week 4-

uses of light, knowledge of uses of light, sound, 5
sound, heat the sources heat and electricity in
and and uses of everyday life
electricity light, sound,
heat, and
electricity

4th people, express their Relate the importance Week 1- S3ES-

animals, concerns about of surroundings to 2 IVc-d-2
plants, lakes, their people and other
rivers, surroundings living things
streams, through
hills, teacher- guided
mountains, and self –
and other directed
landforms, activities
and their
importance

types and express ideas Describe the changes in Week 3- S3ES-

effects of about safety the weather over a 4 IVe-f-3
period of time
 weather as measures Enumerate and practice Week 5 S3ES-
they relate to during safety and IVg-h-5
daily different precautionary
activities, weather measures in dealing
health and conditions with different types of
safety creatively weather
(through
artwork, poem,
song

natural list down Describe the natural Week 6 S3ES-

objects in the activities which objects that are found IVg-h-6
sky affect affect their daily in the sky during
one’s daily activities daytime and
activities nighttime

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Grade Level: Grade 4

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duratio K to 12
Standard Standard Learning n CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
 ng of...

1st grouping Recognize and Classify materials based Week 1 S4MT-

different practice on the ability to absorb Ia 1
materials proper water, float, sink,
based on handling of undergo decay;
their products
properties

changes that evaluate Describe changes in Week S4MT-

materials whether solid materials when 2 -3 Ie f-5
undergo changes in they are bent, pressed,
when materials are hammered, or cut;
exposed to useful or
certain harmful to Describe changes in Week S4MT-
conditions. one’s properties of materials 4 -5 Ig h-6
environment when exposed to
certain conditions
such as
temperature or
when mixed with
other
materials

Identify changes in Week S4MT-Ii

materials whether 6- 7 j-7
useful or harmful to
one’s
environment.

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2nd how the construct a Describe the main Week 1 S4LT-IIa-

major prototype function of the b-1
internal model of major organs
organs such organism that
as the has body parts Communicate that Week 1 S4LT-IIa-
brain, heart, which can the major organs b-2
lungs, liver, survive in a work
stomach, given together to make
intestines, environment the body function
kidneys, properly
bones, and
muscles
keep the
body
healthy

animals have Infer that body Week 2 S4LT-IIa-

body parts structures help animals b-4
that make adapt and survive in
them their particular habitat
adapt to land or

plants have Identify the Week 3 S4LT-IIe-

body parts specialized f-9
that make structures of
them adapt to terrestrial and
land or water aquatic plants

different Compare the stages in Week 4 S4LT-IIg-

organisms go the life cycle of h-13
through life organisms
cycle which
can be
affected by
their
environment
 beneficial and Describe the effect of Week 5 S4LT-IIg-
harmful the environment on h-14
interactions the life cycle of
occur among organisms
living things
and their Describe some types of Week 6
beneficial and harmful
environment as
interactions among
living things

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they obtain Describe the effects Week 7 S4LT-IIi-

basic needs of interactions j-18
among
organism in their
environment

3rd force that can Explain the effects of Week S4FE-

change the force when applied to 1-2 IIIa-1
shape, size or an object
movement of
objects. Characterize Week 3 S4FE-
magnetic force IIId-e-3

how light, heat demonstrate Describe how light, Week S4FE-

and sound conceptual sound and heat travel 4-5 IIIf- g-
travel using understanding 4
various of
objects properties/char Investigate properties Week S4FE-
act eristics of and characteristics of 6-7 IIIh-5
light, light and sound
heat and sound
4th the different Compare and contrast Week 1 S4ES-
types of soil the characteristics of IVa-1
different types of soil

the different Explain the use of Week 2 S4ES-

sources of water from different IVb-2
water suitable sources in the context
for of daily
human activities
consumption
Trace and describe the Week 3
importance of the
water cycle

components practice Use weather Week 4

of weather precautionary instruments and
using measures in describe the different
simple planning activities weather components in
instruments a weather chart

Identify safety Week 5 S4ES-

precautions during IVg-8
different weather
conditions

Grade Level: Grade 5

Subject: Science
the Sun as the Descr
main source of the po
503 heat and light of sha
on Earth surrou
positio
chang

Descr
 of the Sun to human activiti

Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12

Standard Standard Learning CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
ng of...

1st properties of uses local, Use the properties of Week 1- S5MT

materials to recyclable solid materials whether 2 Ia-b-1
determine and/or liquid they are useful or
whether they materials in harmful
are useful or making useful
harmful products

materials Investigate changes that Week 3-

undergo happen in materials 4
changes due to under the following
conditions:

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 oxygen and 1 presence or lack of S5MT
heat oxygen Ic-d-2
2 application of heat

Design a product out of Week 5- S5MT

local, recyclable solid 6 Ih-i-4
and/ or liquid materials
in
making useful products.

2nd how the Practice proper Describe the parts of Week 1 S5LT-
parts of the hygiene to care the reproductive IIa 1
human of the system and their
reproductive reproductive functions
system work organs
Explain the Week 2 S5LT-
menstrual cycle IIc 3
 how animals create a Describe the different Week 3 S5LT-
reproduce hypothetical modes of reproduction IIe 5
community to in animals such as
show how butterflies,
organisms interact mosquitoes, frogs,
cats and dogs

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how plants and reproduce Describe the Week 4 S5LT-IIf-

reproduce to survive reproductive parts in 6
plants and their
functions

Describe the different Week 5 S5LT-

modes of reproduction IIg- 7
in flowering and non-
flowering plants such
as moss, fern, mongo
and others

the Discuss the Week 6 S5LT-

interactions interactions among IIh-8
for survival living things and non-
among living living things in
and non- estuaries and
living things intertidal zones
that take
place in Explain the need to Week 7 S5LT-Ii-
estuaries and protect and conserve j-10
intertidal zones estuaries and
intertidal zones

3rd motion in Describe the motion of Week 1 S5FE-

terms of an object by tracing IIIa-1
distance and and
time measuring its change
in position (distance
travelled) over a period
of time

how different Discuss why some Week2 S5FE-

objects materials are good IIIc-3
interact with conductors of heat
light and and electricity
sound, heat ;
Relate the ability of Week 3 S5FE-
the effects of the material to block, IIIe-5
heat and absorb or transmit
electricity, light to its use
light and
sound on

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people and
objects

a simple DC propose Infer the conditions Week 4 S5FE-

circuit and device using necessary to make a IIIf-6
the electromagnet bulb light up
relationship that is useful for
between home school or Determine the effects Week 5 S5FE-
electricity community of changing the IIIg-7
and number or type of
components in a
 magnetism circuit
in
electromagnets Design an experiment Week 6 S5FE-
to determine the IIIi-j-9
factors that affect the
strength of the
electromagnet

4th weathering participate in Describe how rocks Week 1 S5FE-

and soil projects that turn into soil IVa-1
erosion reduce soil
shape the erosion in the Investigate extent of Week 2 S5FE-
Earth’s community soil erosion in the IVb-2
surface and community and its
affect living effects on living things
things and the and the
environment environment

weather prepares Characterize weather Week 3

disturbances individual disturbances in the
and their emergency kit. Philippines and
effects on the describe their effects
environment. to daily life

the phases of debug local Infer the pattern in the Week 4 S5FE-
the Moon myths and changes in the IVg-h-7
and the folklore about appearance of the
beliefs and the Moon and Moon
practices the Stars by
presenting

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 associated pieces of
with it evidence to
convince the
constellatio community folks Identify star patterns Week 5 S5FE-
ns and the that can be seen at IVi-j-9
information particular times of the
derived from year
their location
in the sky.

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Grade Level: Grade 6

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12
Standard Standard Learning CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
ng of...

1st different prepare Describe the Week 1-

types of beneficial and appearance and uses of 3
mixtures and useful homogeneous and
their mixtures such heterogenous
 characteristics as drinks, food, mixtures
and herbal
medicines.

different separate Describe techniques in Week 4-

techniques desired separating mixtures 6
to separate materials from such as decantation,
mixtures common and evaporation, filtering,
local products. sieving and using
magnet

2nd how the make a chart Explain how the organs Week 1- S6LT-
major showing of each organ system 2 IIa b-1
organs of healthful work together
the habits that
human body promote proper Explain how the Week 3 S6LT-
work functioning of different organ IIc d-2
together to the musculo- systems work
form organ skeletal, together
systems integumentary,
digestive,
circulatory,
excretory,
respiratory,
and nervous
systems

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the different 1. make an Determine the Week 4- S6MT-

characteristi inventory of distinguishing 5 IIe-f-3
cs of vertebrates and characteristics of
vertebrates invertebrates vertebrates and
 and that are invertebrates
invertebrates commonly
seen in the
community
2. practice ways
of caring and
protecting animals

the form discussion Discuss the Week 6 S6MT-

interactions groups to interactions among IIi-j-5
for survival tackle issues living things and non-
among living involving living things in
and non-living protection and tropical rainforests,
things that conservation of coral reefs and
take place in ecosystems that mangrove
tropical serve as swamps
rainforests, nurseries,
coral reefs, breeding places, Explain the need to Week 7 S6MT-
and and habitats for protect and conserve IIi-j-6
mangrove economically tropical rainforests,
swamps important coral reefs and
plants and mangrove
animals swamps

3rd gravity and produce an Infer how friction and Week 1- S6FE-
friction affect advertisement gravity affect 2 IIIa-c-1
movement of demonstrates movements of
objects road safety different objects

how energy create a Demonstrate how Week 3- S6FE-

is marketing sound, heat, light and 5 IIId-f-2
transformed strategy for a electricity can be
in simple new product on transformed
machines electrical or
light efficiency Manipulate simple Week 6- S6FE-
 machines to describe 7 IIIg-i-3
their characteristics
and uses

510

4th the effects of design an Describe the changes Week 1 S6ES-

earthquakes emergency and on the Earth’s surface IVa-1
and volcanic preparedness as a result of
eruptions plan and kit earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions

Enumerate what to do Week 2 S6ES-

before, during and IVb-2
after earthquake and
volcanic eruptions

weather Describe the different Week 3 S6ES-

patterns and seasons in the IVc-3
seasons in Philippines
the
Philippines:

the earth’s Differentiate between Week 5-

rotation and rotation and 6
revolution revolution and
describe the effects
of the Earth’s motions

characteristics Compare the planets of Week 7- S6ES-

of planets in the solar system 8 IVg-h-6
 the solar Construct a model of Week 8 S6ES-
system the solar system IVi-j-7
showing the relative
sizes of the planets and
their relative distances
from the Sun

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Grade Level: Grade 7

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12
Standard Standard Learning CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
ng of...

1st scientific perform in Describe the Week 1 S7MT

ways of groups in components of a Ia-1
acquiring guided scientific investigation
knowledge investigations
and solving involving
problems community-
based problems
 using
locally available
materials

classifying make a chart, Recognize that Week 2- S7MT

substances poster, or substances are 3 Ig-h-5
as multimedia classified into
elements or presentation of elements and compounds
compounds common
elements
showing their
names,
symbols, and
uses

the investigate the Distinguish mixtures Week 4- S7MT

properties of properties of from substances based 5 Ie-f-4
substances mixtures of on a set of properties
that varying
distinguish concentrations
them from using available
mixtures materials in the

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community for
specific purposes

some prepare different Investigate properties Week 6

important concentrations of unsaturated or
of mixtures saturated solutions
 properties of according to Express concentrations Week 7 S7MT-
solutions uses and of solutions Id-3
availability of quantitatively by
materials preparing different
concentrations of
mixtures according
to uses and
availability of
materials

2nd the parts and employ Identify parts of the Week 1 S7LT-
functions of appropriate microscope and their IIa- 1
the techniques functions
compound using the
microscope compound Focus specimens using Week 2
microscope to the compound
gather data microscope
about very
the different Describe the Week 3 S7LT-
small objects
levels of different levels of IIc- 3
biological biological
organization organization from cell
to biosphere

the difference Differentiate plant and Week 4 S7LT-

between animal cells according IIc- 3
animal and to presence or
plant cells absence of certain
organelles

Explain why the cell Week 4 S7LT-

is considered the IIe- 5
basic
structural and
functional unit of all
organisms
 reproduction Differentiate asexual Week 5 S7LT-
being both from sexual IIg- 7
reproduction in terms
of:

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asexual or 1 Number of
sexual individuals involved;
2 Similarities of
offspring to parents

organisms Differentiate biotic Week 6 S7LT-

interacting from abiotic IIh- 9
with each components of an
other and ecosystem
with their
environment Describe the different Week 6 S7LT-
to survive ecological IIh-
relationships found 10
in an ecosystem

Predict the effect of Week 7 S7LT-IIj-

changes in abiotic 12
factors on the
ecosystem

3rd motion in conduct a Describe the motion of Week 1- S7FE-

one forum on an object in terms of 2 IIIa-1
dimension mitigation and distance or
disaster risk displacement, speed or
reduction velocity, and
acceleration
 Create and interpret Week 3 S7FE-
visual representation IIIb-3
of the
motion of objects such
as tape charts and
motion graphs

waves as a Infer that waves Week 4

carriers of carry energy
energy
Describe the Week 4 S7LT-
characteristics of sound IIId-7
using the concepts of
wavelength, velocity,
and amplitude

the suggest proper Explain color and Week 5

characteristi lighting in intensity of light in
cs of light various terms of its wave
activities characteristics

514

how heat is Infer the conditions Week 6 S7LT-

transferred necessary for heat IIIh-i-12
transfer to occur

charges and Describe the Week 7 S7LT-

the different different types of IIIj-
charging charging 13
processes processes

4th the relation analyze the Demonstrate how Week 1 S7ES-

of advantage of places on Earth may IVa-1
geographica the location of be located using a
l the coordinate system
location of the Philippines in
Philippines to relation to the Cite and explain ways Week 2
its climate, of using Earth’s
environment weather, and resources
seasons sustainably

the different Discuss how energy Week 3 S7ES-

phenomena from the Sun interacts IVd-5
that occur in with the layers of the
the atmosphere atmosphere

Account for the Week 3 S7ES-

occurrence of land IVf-7
and sea breezes,
monsoons, and
intertropical
convergence zone (ITCZ)

the Using models, relate: Week 4- S7ES-

relationship 1 the tilt of the Earth to 5 IVh-9
of the seasons the length of daytime
and the 2 the length of daytime
position of to the amount of
the Sun in energy received
the sky 3 the position of the
Earth in its orbit to the
height of the Sun in
the sky

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 4 the height of the Sun
in the sky to the
amount of energy
received
5 the latitude of an
area to the amount of
energy the area
receives 6 tilt of the
Earth and the seasons

the Explain how solar and Week 6

occurrence lunar eclipses occur
of eclipses using
models

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Grade Level: Grade 8

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12
Standard Standard Learning CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
 ng of...

1st Newton’s develop a Investigate the Week 1 S8FE-Ia

three laws of written plan relationship between 15
motion and the amount of force
implement a applied and the mass of
“Newton’s the object to the
Olympics” amount of change in the
object’s motion

Infer that when a body Week 2 S8FE-Ia

exerts a force on 16
another, an equal
amount of force is
exerted back on it

517

work using Identify and explain the Week 2-

constant factors that affect 3
force, potential and kinetic
power, energy
gravitational
potential
energy,
kinetic
energy, and
elastic
potential
energy

the Investigates the effect Week 4

propagation of temperature to the
of sound speed of sound
through
solid, liquid,
and gas

some discuss Explain the hierarchy Week 4 S8FE-If-

properties phenomena of colors in relation 27
and such as blue to the energy of
characteristi sky, visible light
cs of visible rainbow, and
light red sunset
using the
concept of
wavelength and
frequency of
visible light

heat and Differentiate between Week 4 S8FE-Ig-

temperature, heat and temperature 29
and the at the molecular level
effects of
heat on the
body

current- Infer the relationship Week 5-

voltage- between current and 6
resistance voltage
relationship,
electric power, Explain the Week 7 S8FE-li-
advantages and 31
disadvantages of
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electric series and parallel

energy, and connections in homes
home
circuitry Explain the functions Week 7 S8FE-li-
of circuit breakers, 33
fuses, earthing,
double
insulation, and other
safety devices in the home

2nd the 1. participate in Using models or Week 1 S8ES-IIa-

relationship decision making illustrations, explain 14
between on where to how movements
faults and build along faults generate
earthquakes structures earthquakes
based on
knowledge of Differentiate the Week 1- S8ES-IIa-
the location of 1 epicenter of an 2 15
active faults in earthquake from its
the community focus; 2 intensity of an
2. make an earthquake from its
emergency magnitude;
plan and 3 active and inactive
prepare an faults
emergency kit
Explain how earthquake Week 3 S8ES-
for use at home
waves provide IIc-
and in school
information about the 17
interior of the earth

the formation 1. demonstrate Explain how typhoon Week 4-

of typhoons precautionary develops and how it 5
and their measures is affected by
movement before, during, landmasses and
within the PAR and after a bodies of water
typhoon,
including Trace the path of Week 5 S8ES-IIf-
following typhoons that enter the 21
advisories, Philippine Area of
storm signals, Responsibility
and calls for (PAR) using a map
evacuation and tracking data
given by

519

government
agencies in charge

2. participate in
activities that
lessen the risks
brought by
typhoons

characteristi discuss whether Compare and Week 6 S8ES-IIg-

cs of or not beliefs contrast comets, 22
comets, and meteors, and
meteors, and practices about asteroids
asteroids comets and
meteors have
scientific basis
3rd the particle present how Explain the properties Week 1- S8MT-
nature of water behaves of solids, liquids, and 2 IIIa-b-8
matter as in its gases based on the
basis for different states particle
explaining within the nature of matter;
properties, water cycle
physical
changes, and
structure of
substances
and mixtures

520

Explain physical changes Week 3- S8MT

in terms of the 4 IIIc-d-9
arrangement and
motion of atoms and
molecules;

the identity of Determine the number Week 5- S8MT

a substance of protons, neutrons, 6 IIIe-f-10
according to and electrons in a
its atomic particular atom;
structure
 the periodic Use the periodic table Week 7- S8MT
table of to predict the 8 IIIi-j-12
elements as chemical
an behavior of an element.
organizing
tool to
determine
the chemical
properties of
elements

4th 1. the present an Explain ingestion, Week 1 S8LT

digestive analysis of the absorption, IVa-13
system and its data assimilation, and
interaction gathered on excretion
with the diseases
circulatory, resulting from
respiratory, nutrient
and excretory deficiency
systems in
providing the
body with

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nutrients for
energy
2. diseases
that result
from
nutrient
deficiency
and
ingestion of
harmful
substances,
and their
prevention
and treatment

1. how cells report on the Compare mitosis and Week 2 S8LT-

divide to importance of meiosis, and their role IVd-16
produce new variation in in the cell-division
cells plant and cycle
2. meiosis as animal
one of the breeding Explain the significance Week 2 S8LT-
of meiosis in IVe-17
processes
maintaining the
producing
chromosome number
genetic
variations of Predict phenotypic Week 3 S8LT-
the expressions of traits IVf- 18
Mendelian following simple
Pattern of patterns of inheritance
Inheritance

1. the report (e.g., Explain the concept of Week 4 S8LT-

concept of through a a species IVg-19
a species travelogue) on
2. the species the activities Classify organisms using Week 4
as being that the hierarchical
taxonomic system
further communities Explain the advantage Week 5 S8LT-
classified into engage in to of high biodiversity in IVh-21
a protect and maintaining the stability
hierarchical conserve of an ecosystem
taxonomic endangered and
system

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economically
important species

the one-way make a poster Describe the transfer Week 5 S8LT-

flow of comparing food of energy through IVi 22
energy and choices based the
the cycling on the trophic trophic levels
of materials levels’
in an Analyze the roles of Week 6 S8LT-
ecosystem organisms in the cycling IVi 23
of materials

Explain how Week 6 S8LT-

materials cycle in IVi 24
an ecosystem

Suggest ways to Week 7 S8LT-

minimize human IVj 25
impact on the
environment
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Grade Level: Grade 9

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration
Standard Standard Learning
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
ng of...

1st 1. how the conduct an Explain how the Week 1- S9LT-la

different information respiratory and 2 b-26
structures of dissemination circulatory systems
the activity on work together to
circulatory effective ways transport nutrients,
and of taking care gases,
respiratory of the and other molecules
systems work respiratory and to and from the
together to circulatory different parts of the
body
transport systems based Infer how one’s lifestyle Week 2 S9LT-lc
oxygen-rich on data can affect the 27
blood and gathered from functioning of
nutrients to the school or respiratory and
the different local circulatory systems
parts of the health workers
body
2. the
prevention,
detection,
and
treatment of
diseases
affecting the
circulatory
and
respiratory
systems

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1. how Explain the different Week 3- S9LT-Id-

genetic patterns of non- 4 29
information Mendelian inheritance
is organized
in
genes on
chromosome
s 2. the
different
patterns of
inheritance
 how changes make a Relate species Week 5 S9LT-Ie-
in the multimedia extinction to the f-30
environment presentation of a failure of
may affect timeline of populations of
species extinction of organisms to adapt to
extinction representative abrupt
microorganisms, changes in the
plants, and environment
animals

1. the design and Differentiate basic Week 6- S9LT-

structure conduct an features and 7 lg-j- 31
and function investigation to importance of
of plant provide evidence photosynthesis and
parts and that plants can respiration
organelles manufacture
involved in their own food
photosynthes
is 2. the
structure
and function
of
mitochondrio
n as the
main
organelle
involved in
respiration

2nd 1. the Explain how the Week 1

development Quantum Mechanical
of atomic Model of the atom
models that describes the
led energies and positions
of the electrons
 525

to the Recognize different Week 2 S9MT-

description types of compounds IIb-14
of the (ionic or covalent)
behavior of based on their
electrons properties such as
within atoms melting point,
2. how atoms hardness, polarity, and
combine electrical and thermal
with other conductivity;
atoms by
Explain how ions are Week 3 S9MT-
transferring
formed; IIe-f-16
or by sharing
electrons
3. forces that
hold metals
together

the type of Explain how the Week 4- S9MT-

bonds that structure of the carbon 5 IIg-17
carbon forms atom affects the type of
that result in bonds it forms;
the diversity
Recognize the general Week 6 S9MT-
of carbon
classes and uses of IIh-18
compounds
organic compounds;

the unit, analyze the Use the mole concept Week 7 S9MT-
mole, that percentage to express mass of IIi- 19
quantitative substances; and
 ly composition of Determine the Week 8 S9MT-
measures different brands percentage composition IIj- 20
the of two food of a
number of products and compound given its
very small decide on the chemical formula and
particles of products’ vice versa.
matter appropriate
percentage
composition

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3rd volcanoes Describe the Week 1

found in the different types of
Philippines volcanoes and
volcanic eruption

Explain what Week 2 S9ES-

happens when IIIb-28
volcanoes erupt

Illustrate how energy Week 3- S9ES–

from volcanoes may be 4 IIIc-d-
tapped for human use 29

factors that participate in Explain how different Week 5- S9ES-

affect activities that factors affect the 6 IIIe- 30
climate, and climate of an area
 the effects reduce risks Describe certain Week 6- S9ES-IIIf-
of changing and lessen climatic phenomena 7 31
climate and effects of that occur on a global
how to adapt climate level
accordingly change

the discuss whether Show which Week 8- S9ES-IIIj-

relationship or not popular constellations may be 9 35
between the beliefs and observed at
visible practices with different times of the
constellations regard to year using models
in the sky and constellations
Earth’s and astrology
position have
along its orbit scientific basis

4th projectile propose ways Describe the horizontal Week 1 S9FE-

motion, to enhance and vertical motions of IVa-34
impulse and sports a
momentum, related to projectile
and projectile motion
conservation of Investigate the Week 1- S9FE-
relationship between 2 IVa-35
the angle of
release and the height
and range of the
projectile

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linear Relate impulse and Week 3 S9FE-

momentum momentum to collision IVb-36
of objects (e.g.,
 vehicular collision)

Infer that the total Week 3 S9FE-

momentum before IVb-37
and after collision is
equal

conservation create a device Perform activities to Week 4 S9FE-

of that shows demonstrate IVd-40
mechanical conservation of conservation of
energy mechanical energy mechanical energy

the analyze how Construct a model to Week 5 S9FE-

relationship power plants demonstrate that heat IVe- 42
among heat, generate can do work
work, and and transmit
efficiency electrical energy Explain how heat Week 6 S9FE-
transfer and energy IVg- 45
transformation make
heat engines work

generation, Explain how Week 6- S9FE-

transmission, electrical energy is 7 IVh-j-46
and generated,
distribution transmitted, and
of electrical distributed
energy from
power plants
(hydroelectri
c,
geothermal,
wind,
nuclear) to
home
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Grade Level: Grade 10

Subject: Science
Quarter Content Performance Most Essential Duration K to 12
Standard Standard Learning CG Code
Competencies
The learners The learners
demonstrate should be able
understandi to...
ng of...

1st the 1. demonstrate Describe and relate Week 1-

relationship ways to ensure the distribution of 3
among the disaster active
locations of preparedness volcanoes,
volcanoes, during earthquake
earthquake earthquakes, epicenters, and
epicenters, tsunamis, and major
and volcanic mountain belts to
mountain eruptions 2. Plate Tectonic
ranges suggest ways by Theory
which he/she
Describe the different Week 4 S10ES –
can contribute
types of plate boundaries Ia-j-
to
36.2
 government Explain the different Week 5- S10ES –
efforts in processes that occur 6 Ia-j-
reducing damage along the plate 36.3
due to boundaries
earthquakes,
tsunamis, and Describe the possible Week 7 S10ES –
volcanic eruptions causes of plate Ia-j-36.5
movement

Enumerate the lines of Week 8 S9ES –

evidence that support Ia j-
plate movement 36.6

2nd the different Compare the relative Week 1- S10FE

regions of the wavelengths of 2 IIa-b-47
electromagne different forms of
tic spectrum electromagnetic
waves

529

Cite examples of Week 3- S10FE-

practical applications 4 IIc-d-48
of the
different regions of
EM waves, such as
the use of radio
waves in
telecommunications

Explain the effects of Week 5 S10FE-

EM radiation on living IIe-f-49
things and the
 environment

the images Predict the Week 6- S10FE-

formed by qualitative 7 IIg-50
the characteristics
different (orientation, type, and
types of magnification) of
mirrors and images formed by
lenses plane and
curved mirrors and
lenses

Identify ways in which Week 8 S10FE-

the properties of IIh-52
mirrors and lenses
determine their use in
optical instruments
(e.g., cameras and
binoculars)

the Explain the operation of Week 9 S10FE-

relationship a simple electric motor IIj-54
between and generator
electricity
and
magnetism in
electric
motors and
generators

3rd 1. organisms Explain the role of Week 1 S10LT-

as having hormones involved in IIIb-34
feedback the female and male
mechanisms, reproductive systems
which are
Describe the Week 2 S10LT-
coordinated feedback IIIc-35
by the mechanisms involved
nervous and in

530

endocrine regulating processes in

systems the female reproductive
2. how these system (e.g.,
feedback menstrual cycle)
mechanisms
Describe how the Week 3 S10LT-
help the
nervous system IIIc-36
organism
coordinates and
maintain
regulates these
homeostasis
feedback mechanisms
to reproduce
to maintain
and survive
homeostasis

1. the Explain how protein is Week 4 S10LT-

information made using IIId-37
stored in DNA information from
as being used DNA
to make
proteins 2. Explain how mutations Week 4 S10LT-
how changes may cause changes in IIIe-38
in a DNA the structure and
molecule function of a protein
may cause
changes in
its product
3. mutations
that occur in
 sex cells as
being heritable

how write an essay Explain how fossil Week 5 S10LT-

evolution on the records, comparative IIIf-39
through importance of anatomy, and genetic
natural adaptation as a information provide
selection can mechanism for evidence for
result in the survival of a evolution
biodiversity species
Explain the occurrence Week 6 S10LT-
of evolution IIIg-40

531

1. the Explain how species Week 7 S10LT-

influence of diversity increases the IIIh-41
biodiversity probability of
on the adaptation and
stability of survival of organisms
ecosystems in changing
2. an environments
ecosystem as
being Explain the Week 7 S10LT-
capable of relationship between IIIi-42
supporting a population
limited growth and carrying
number of capacity
organisms

4th how gases Investigate the Week 1- S9MT-

behave relationship between: 1 2 IIj- 20
based on volume and pressure at
the motion constant temperature of
and relative a gas
distances 2 volume and
between gas temperature at
particles constant pressure of a
gas
3 explains these
relationships using
the kinetic molecular
theory

the structure Recognize the major Week 3- S10MT-

of categories of 4 IVc-d-22
biomolecules, biomolecules such as
which are carbohydrates, lipids,
made up proteins, and
mostly of a nucleic acids
limited
number of
elements,
such as
carbon,
hydrogen,
oxygen, and
nitrogen

532

the chemical using any form Apply the principles Week 5- S10MT-
reactions of media, of conservation of 6 IVe-g-23
associated present mass to chemical
with chemical reactions
biological and reactions
industrial involved in Explain how the factors Week 7- S10MT-
processes biological and affecting rates of 8 IVh-j-24
affecting life industrial chemical reactions are
processes applied in food
and the
affecting life and preservation and
environment
the environment materials production,
control of fire, pollution,
and corrosion