Science Grade-10 Unpacked-MELCs

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VIII – EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CATBALOGAN CITY
K to 12 UNPACKED MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10
K TO 12
QUARTER CONTENT STANDARD PERMORMANCE STANDARD MELC’S DURATION & OBJECTIVES
CODES
1st The learners demonstrate The learners should be able Describe and relate the Week 1-3
Quarter understanding of... to... distribution of  Define Plate Tectonics
the relationship among 1. demonstrate ways to ensure active volcanoes,  Analyze the photographs of rift
the locations of disaster earthquake epicenters, valleys and oceanic ridges.
volcanoes, earthquake preparedness during and major mountain belts  Explain how volcanoes and
epicenters, and earthquakes, tsunamis, and to Plate mountain ranges are formed.
mountain ranges. volcanic eruptions Tectonic Theory  Classify mountain ranges.
 Analyze the impact of
2. suggest ways by which mountains on habitats and
he/she can contribute to geopolitics.
government efforts in  Identify the active volcanoes in
reducing damage due to the Philippines.
earthquakes, tsunamis, and  Make a Venn Diagram showing
volcanic eruptions the causes and effect of
earthquake.
 Locate the epicenter of an
earthquake using the
triangulation method.
 Explain fault, earthquake, and
epicenter.
 Describe the distribution of
active volcanoes, earthquake
epicenters, and major
mountain belts.
 Trace the approximate
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locations of several earthquake
“clusters” using a map of
earthquake distribution.
 Determine the scientific basis
for dividing the Lithospheric
plates.
 Learn location of major faults in
the Philippines.
 Describe the seismic activities
in the country.
1st Describe the different Week 4 S10ES –
Quarter types of plate boundaries  Identify the different types of Ia-j-36.2
plate boundaries.
 Differentiate the different
types of plate boundaries.
 Determine the effect of
transform-fault boundary on
the Earth’s crust.
 Compare and contrast the
types of convergent
boundaries.
1st Explain the different Week 5-6 S10ES –
Quarter processes that occur  Explain the processes that Ia-j-36.3
along the plate boundaries occur along convergent
boundaries.
 Determine the consequences
of colliding plates.
 Predict geologic events of the
two converging oceanic plates.
 Create a model of converging
oceanic crust leading plate and
continental crust leading plate.
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 Appreciate the importance of
studying the formation of the
Philippine archipelago.
1st Describe the possible Week 7 S10ES –
Quarter causes of plate movement  Discuss the mantle convection Ia-j-36.5
and forces as a
mechanism to the motion of
the massive plates of the
lithosphere.
 Support an evidence that
Lithospheric Plates are moving.
 Describe the possible causes of
plate movement.
 Recognize the process of
convection current in the
mantle.
1st Enumerate the lines of Week 8 S9ES –Ia-
Quarter evidence that  Explain Continental Drift Theory j-36.6
support plate movement  Predict the Philippines'
 location 25 million years from
now if the continents will
continue to move.
 Investigate the pieces of
evidence of the Continental
Drift Theory.
 Demonstrate the evolution of
the oceanic crust through Sea
Floor Spreading.
 Realize the importance of the
seafloor spreading process
relative to the Continental Drift
Theory.

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2nd The learners demonstrate Compare the relative Week 1-2 S10FE-
Quarter understanding of... wavelengths of different  Identify the relationship among IIa-b-47
the different regions of forms of electromagnetic wavelength, frequency, and
the electromagnetic waves. energy of an
spectrum. electromagnetic wave.
 Differentiate the types of
electromagnetic wave
according to its wavelength
range.
 Compare the relative
frequencies of different forms
of electromagnetic waves.
 Create a chart of
electromagnetic waves showing
the comparison of its size using
cut out pictures of objects or
look for things that may
represent the size of each
electromagnetic wave.
the different types of
electromagnetic wave.
2nd Cite examples of practical Week 3-4 S10FE-
Quarter applications of the  Discuss radio waves. IIc-d-48
different regions of EM  Explain Infrared (IR).
waves, such as the use of  Cite some practical applications
radio waves in of Microwaves.
telecommunications.  Compare X ray and Gamma
Ray.
the many practical applications
of the different regions of EM

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waves.
2nd Explain the effects of EM Week 5 S10FE-
Quarter radiation on living things  Identify the effects of EM IIe-f-49
and the environment. radiation on organisms and the
environment.
 Predict what might happen on
living things when exposed in
large amount of EM waves.
 Design an activity which will
give hands-on experience on
some of the common EM
waves.
2nd The learners demonstrate Predict the qualitative Week 6-7 S10FE-
Quarter understanding of... characteristics  Discuss reflection of light in IIg-50
the images formed by the (orientation, type, and mirrors.
different types of mirrors magnification) of images  Explain The laws of reflection.
and lenses. formed by plane and  Identify the characteristics of
curved images formed by a
mirrors and lenses. plane mirror.
 Compare regular reflection
from irregular reflection.
 Predict the qualitative
characteristics (orientation,
type, and magnification) of
images formed by plane and
curved mirrors and lenses.
 Apply ray diagramming
techniques in describing the
characteristics and position of
images formed by mirrors and
lenses.
2nd Identify ways in which the Week 8 S10FE-

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CODES
Quarter properties of mirrors and  Explain what makes up a IIh-52
lenses determine their use mirror. 396
in optical instruments (e.g.,  State ways in which the
cameras and properties of mirrors and lenses
binoculars). determine
their use in optical instruments.
 Differentiate concave and
convex mirrors
 Determine how the location of
the object from the
lenses/mirrors affect the image
formed.
2nd The learners demonstrate Explain the operation of a Week 9 S10FE-IIj-
Quarter understanding of... simple  Explain what generator is. 54
the relationship electric motor and  Discuss how does a generator
between electricity and generator work.
magnetism in electric  Examine the principle of
motors and generators electromagnetic induction in
generator.
 Differentiate the AC motor and
the DC motor.
 Compare motor and generator.
 Appreciate the many uses of
motor and generator.
3rd The learners demonstrate Explain the role of Week 1 S10LT-
Quarter understanding of... hormones involved Day 1 IIIb-34
1. organisms as having in the female and male  Discuss how hormones play an
feedback mechanisms, reproductive important role in both male and
which are coordinated by systems. female reproductive systems.
the nervous and
endocrine systems  Explain the male and female
2. how these feedback reproductive system function.

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CODES
mechanisms help the Day 2
organism maintain  Discuss what male hormones
homeostasis to responsible for sperm
reproduce and survive. production (Spermatogenesis).
 Explain how does the prostate
gland function?
Day 3
 Enumerate and discuss stages
in human development.
Day 4
 Discuss the different parts in
the female reproductive organs.
 Discuss the different parts in
the male reproductive organs.
Day 5
 Do a research on a male and
female sexually transmitted
disease.
 Discuss causes of male and
female sexually transmitted
disease.
 Make a poster to disseminate
on how to prevent this sexually
transmitted disease.
3rd Describe the feedback Week 2 S10LT-
Quarter mechanisms Day 1 IIIc-35
involved in regulating  Define and explain puberty.
processes in the  Define and explain hormones.
female reproductive  Identify the parts in the Male
system (e.g., Reproductive System
menstrual cycle)  Identify the parts in the

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Females Reproductive System.
Day 2
 Explain what menstrual cycle is.
 Discuss what zygote is.
Day 3
 Discuss the four phases in
Menstrual Cycle.
 Describe the Menstrual Cycle
Length and Changes.
 Enumerate common menstrual
problems.
Day 4
 Discuss what happens when an
embryo goes through
implantation.
 the symptoms of
dysmenorrhea.
Day 5
 Develop a positive attitude in
discussing female reproductive
system.
 Develop a habit in taking care
of our health in order to
maintain the normal function of
reproductive system.
3rd Describe how the nervous Week 3 S10LT-
Quarter system Day 1 IIIc-36
coordinates and regulates  Define and explain
these homeostasis.
feedback mechanisms to Day 2
maintain  Analyze homeostatic control
homeostasis. mechanisms using a diagram.

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Day 3
 Cite negative feedback
mechanisms that operate in
the human body.
 Enumerate positive feedback
mechanisms that operate in
the human body.
Day 4
 Predict what might happen
if one or more systems of the
body lose this function.
Day 5
 Appreciate the role of nervous
system in maintaining
homeostasis.
3rd The learners demonstrate Explain how protein is Week 4 S10LT-
Quarter understanding of... made using Day 1 IIId-37
1. the information information from DNA.  Define and explain what DNA
stored in DNA as being is.
used to make proteins.  Define and explain what RNA
2. how changes in a DNA is.
molecule may cause Explain how mutations Day 2
changes in its product. may cause changes in the  Using an illustration, locate
3. mutations that occur in structure and function of a genes in the cell.
sex cells as being protein.  Compare DNA and RNA
Heritable. (according to number of
strands, type of sugar, and
nitrogenous bases).
Day 3
 Discuss the role of RNA in

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making proteins in the cell.
 Enumerate and explain the
four nitrogen bases.
 Make a model of Central
Dogma: DNA Encodes RNA and
RNA Encodes Protein.
Day 4
 Summarize what affects
protein synthesis
 Predict what might happen if
protein synthesis goes wrong.
Day 5
 Explain Mutation: Changes in
the Genetic Code.
 Investigate the three main
causes of mutations.
3rd The learners demonstrate The learners should be able Explain how fossil records, Week 5 S10LT-
Quarter understanding of... to... comparative  Construct a Venn diagram that IIIf-39
how evolution through write an essay on the anatomy, and genetic provides evidence that all
natural selection can importance of adaptation as a information organisms are related.
result in biodiversity. mechanism for the provide evidence for  Appreciate the importance of
survival of a species. evolution fossils to understand the past.
 Map out how life evolved

across geologic time.
studying comparative anatomy
in the study of evolution.
 Realize the importance of
studying geologic time scale.
3rd Explain the occurrence of Week 6 S10LT-
Quarter evolution.  Define and explain genetic IIIg-40

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drift.
 Discuss the agent of
evolutionary change can result
to a population with limited
variation due entirely to
chance.
 Analyze the Theory of Natural
Selection.
knowing the age of the fossil.
 Create a multimedia
presentation about the things
an individual must do in order
to adapt and survive in
environmental changes and
challenges.
3rd The learners demonstrate Explain how species Week 7
Quarter understanding of... diversity increases.  Enumerate the environmental
the influence of the probability of changes that may cause
biodiversity on the adaptation and organisms to adapt, migrate or
stability of ecosystems survival of organisms in die.
changing  Explain what happens to
environments. organisms that cannot adapt to
the changes that occur in their
environment.
 Predict what might happen if a
disease is introduced and
invaded the species living in an
ecosystem.
 Have research on different
types of structural or physical
ways of animal’s adaptation to

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their environment.
 Evaluate how biodiversity
contribute to the sustainability
of an ecosystem.
 Make a commitment to yourself
to protect biodiversity in your
community especially in your
school.
studying species diversity.
3rd The learners demonstrate Explain the relationship Week 8 S10LT
Quarter understanding of... between  Define and explain population -IIIi-42
an ecosystem as being population growth and density.
capable of supporting a carrying  Show the relationship between
limited number of capacity population and population
organisms density.
 Explain the factors affecting
population density.
 List down the factors affecting
population growth
 Classify situations whether it’s
density- dependent or
density-independent
scenario.
 Monitor a community problem
in your locality and identify the
cause/s and its human impact.
4th The learners demonstrate Investigate the relationship Week 1-2 S9MT
Quarter understanding of... between:  Examine the relationship -IIj-20
how gases behave based 1 volume and pressure at between volume and pressure
on the motion and constant at constant temperature of a
relative distances temperature of a gas gas.

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CODES
between gas particles 2 volume and temperature  Solve problems involving
at constant changes in the condition of the
pressure of a gas gas using the equation for
3 explains these Boyle’s Law
relationships using the  Give application of Boyle’s Law
kinetic molecular theory in real life situations.
 Discover the relationship
between volume and
temperature at constant
 pressure of a gas
 Calculte problems involving
changes in the condition of the
gas using the equation for
Charles’ Law
 Appreciate the important
applications of the Law of gases
in real life situations.
4th The learners demonstrate Recognize the major Week 3-4 S10MT
Quarter understanding of... categories of biomolecules  Discuss the main classes of -IVc-d-22
the structure of such as carbohydrates, biomolecules.
biomolecules, which are lipids, proteins, and nucleic  Identify the elements present in
made up mostly of a acids different biomolecules.
limited number of  Compare the different types of
elements, such as carbon, macromolecules.
hydrogen,  Construct a table of
oxygen, and nitrogen. macromolecule showing
elements present, monomer,
examples, and uses.
 Appreciate the important uses
of macromolecule.
4th The learners demonstrate using any form of media, Apply the principles of Week 5-6 S10MT

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CODES
Quarter understanding of... present chemical reactions conservation of  Define chemical reaction. -IVe-g-23
the chemical reactions involved in biological and mass to chemical reactions  Differentiate chemical change
associated with industrial processes from physical change.
biological and industrial affecting life and the  Recognizing the type of
processes affecting life environment. chemical reaction
and the environment.  Discuss the steps in balancing
equation
 Classify change as physical
or chemical.
 Distinguish reactants from
products.
 Compare different types of
chemical reaction.
 Balance the chemical
equations.
 Compose a jingle or song using
your favorite tune using the
concepts on chemical reaction.
 from your lesson on chemical
reaction.
 2. Create a poem that represent
the different types of chemical
reaction.
4th Explain how the factors Week 7-8 S10MT-
Quarter affecting rates of chemical  Identify the factors that affect IVh-j-24
reactions are applied in the rate of chemical reactions.
food preservation and  Explain the factors that affect
materials the rate of chemical reactions.
production, control of fire,  Create a paragraph indicating
pollution, and corrosion. the applications of the factors
affecting the
rates of chemical reactions in:

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CODES
a) Food Preservation,
b) Materials Production,
c) Control of Fire,
d) Pollution, and
e) Corrosion
 Suggest ways on how to
prolong the shelf
life of a milkfish or bangus.
 Reflect the effect of chemical
reactions in our daily lives.


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Republic of the Philippines

K to 12 UNPACKED MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

 Map out how life evolved

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

Subject: Science Grade level: Grade 10

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