Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs) IN EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

Grade: 11/12 Semester: 1

Core Subject Title: Earth and Life Science No. of Hours: 80 hours (20 Weeks)
Core Subject Description: This learning area is designed to provide a general background for the understanding of Earth Science and Biology. It presents the
history of the Earth through geologic time. It discusses the Earth’s structure, composition, and processes. Issues, concerns, and problems pertaining to natural
hazards are also included. It also deals with the basic principles and processes in the study of biology. It covers life processes and interactions at the cellular,
organism, population, and ecosystem levels.

Quarter Content Standard
The learners demonstrate understanding
of...
1st 1. the formation of the universe and the
Quarter solar system
2. the subsystems (geosphere,
hydrosphere, atmosphere, and
biosphere) that make up the Earth
3. the Earth’s internal structure
Performance Standard
The learners should be able to…
Conduct a survey to assess the
possible geologic/
hydrometeorological hazards that
your community may experience.
Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration
Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the Week 1
only planet in the solar system with properties
necessary to support life.
Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, Week 1
across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.

1. the three main categories of rocks Identify common rock-forming minerals using their Week 1
2. the origin and environment of physical and chemical properties.
formation of common minerals and Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and Week 2
rocks metamorphic

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3. geologic processes that occur on explain how the products of weathering are Week 2
the surface of the Earth such as carried away by erosion and deposited
weathering, erosion, mass wasting, elsewhere
and sedimentation Describe where the Earth’s internal heat Week 3
4. (include the role of ocean basins in comes from.
the formation of sedimentary describe how magma is formed (magmatism) Week 3
rocks) Describe the physical and chemical changes in Week 4
5. geologic processes that occur rocks due to changes in pressure and temperature
within the Earth (metamorphism)
6. the folding and faulting of rocks
7. plate tectonics compare and contrast the formation of the Week 4
8. how the planet Earth evolved in different types of igneous rocks
the last 4.6 billion years (including Explain how the movement of plates leads to Week 5
the age of the Earth, major the formation of folds and faults
geologic time subdivisions, and Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) Week 5
marker fossils). are formed
Describe the different methods (relative and Week 5
absolute dating) to determine the age of
stratified rocks
Explain how relative and absolute dating Week 6
were used to determine the subdivisions of
geologic time
Describe how the Earth’s history can be Week 6
interpreted from the geologic time scale
1. the different hazards caused by Describe the various hazards that may happen in Week 6

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geological processes (earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, and landslides)
2. the different hazards caused by
hydrometeorological phenomena (tropical
cyclones, monsoons, floods, and
tornadoes or ipo-ipo)
3. the different hazards caused by coastal
processes (waves, tides, sea-level
changes, crustal movement, and storm
surges)
2nd Quarter 1. the historical development of the
concept of life
2. the origin of the first life forms
unifying themes in the study of life
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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
value life by taking good care of all
beings, humans, plants, and animals
the event of earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, and landslides
Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 7
hazards brought about by earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, and landslides
Identify human activities that speed up or Week 7
trigger landslides
Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 8
hazards brought about by tropical cyclones,
monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo
Describe how coastal processes result in coastal Week 8
erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion
cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of Week 8
land development, waste disposal, and
construction of structures on control coastal
processes
Explain the evolving concept of life based on Week 1-2
emerging pieces of evidence
Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and
function, evolution, and ecosystems) in the study
of life show the connections among living things Week 2
and how they interact with each
other and with their environment

1. plant and animal reproduction
2. how genes work
how genetic engineering is used to
produce novel products
1. nutrition: getting food to cells
2. gas exchange with the environment
3. circulation: the internal transport
system
4. the need for homeostasis
5. salt and water balance
and waste removal
6. the immune system: defense from
disease
7. how hormones govern body activities
8. the nervous system the body in motion
1. the evidence for evolution the origin Design a poster tracing the
and extinction of species
1. the principles of the ecosystem
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
conduct a survey of products
containing substances that can trigger
genetic disorders such as
phenylketonuria
make a presentation of some diseases
that are associated with the various
organ systems
evolutionary changes in a crop plant
(e.g., rice or corn) that occurred
through domestication
prepare an action plan containing
Describe the different ways of how Week 3
representative animals reproduce
Describe the process of genetic engineering Week 4
Evaluate the benefits and risks of using Week 4
GMOs
Describe the general and unique characteristics
of the different organ systems Week 5
in representative animals
Analyze and appreciate the functional
relationships of the different organ systems in Week 5
ensuring animal survival
Explain how populations of organisms have
changed and continue to change over time
showing patterns of descent with modification Week 6
from common ancestors to
produce the organismal diversity observed today
Describe how the present system of
classification of organisms is based on Week 6
evolutionary relationships

2. biotic potential and
environmental resistance
3. terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
how human activities affect the natural
ecosystem
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
mitigation measures to address Categorize the different biotic potential and
current environmental concerns and environmental resistance (e.g., diseases,
challenges in the community availability of food, and predators) that affect Week 7
population explosion