Grade 3 – Living Things and Their Environment

SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING PERIOD

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
STANDARDS
1.Living Things The learners demonstrate The learners should be able The learners should be able S3LT-IIa-b-1
1.1Humans understanding of the parts to - to…
1.1.a Sense and functions of the sense practice healthful habits in 1. describe the parts and
Organs organs of the human body taking care of the sense functions of the sense organs
organs of the human body;

2. enumerate healthful habits S3LT-IIa-b-2

to protect the sense organs;
CSE
K1A.Describe body using A1A. Show positive attitudes S1A.demonstrate proper
proper names hygiene
K1B. Explain differences and A1B. Show respect for S2B. Show sensitivity to
growth differences and growth different forms of self-
K6A1. Explain basic “body expression, e.g. good touch,
rights” bad touch
S6A2. Demonstrate how to
say “no;” walk away; talk to
trusted adults
S6A3. Demonstrate safe
options to respond to
bullying, including talking
with trusted adults.

Grade 4 – Living Things and Their Environment

SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
Parts and Functions The learners demonstrate The learners should be able to… The learners should be able to - S4LT-IIa-b-1
1. Humans understanding of how the major 1. describe the main function of S4LT-IIa-b-1
internal organs such as the the major organs;
1.1 Major organs of the brain, heart, lungs, liver,
body stomach, intestines, kidneys,
1.2 Caring for the major bones, and muscles keep the
 organs body healthy
1.3 Diseases that affect
the major organs of the
human body

2. communicate that the major S4LT-IIa-b-2

organs work together to make
the body function properly;
3. identify the causes and S4LT-IIa-b-3
treatment of diseases of the
major organs;
4. practice habits to maintain a S4LT-IIa-b-4
healthy body;
CSE
None

Grade 5 – Living Things and Their Environment

SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
1. Parts and Functions The learners demonstrate The learners should be able The learners should be able S5LT-IIa-1
1.1Humans understanding of how the to - to -
1.2 The reproductive parts of the human Practice proper hygiene and 1. describe the parts of the
system reproductive system work care of the reproductive reproductive system and their
organs functions;
2. describe the changes that S5LT-IIb-2
occur during puberty;
3. explain the menstrual S5LT-IIc-3
cycle;
4. give ways of taking care of S5LT-IId-4
the reproductive organs;
The Human Body and CSE (Grades 4-6)
Human Development:
 Puberty is a time of K1A1. Describe sexual and A1A1. Show positive S1A1. Identify and assess
physical and reproductive system attitudes towards sexual and problems adolescents
emotional change (structure and functions) reproductive bodies, and the experience as they go
that happens as K1A2. Explain puberty or changes during puberty through puberty
children grow and sexual maturation – an A1A2. Show acceptance of S1A2. Identify/analyze social
mature. Puberty effects on body, emotions, different bodies, and expectations on adolescents
occurs at different thinking and social different rates of maturation as they undergo puberty
times for different relationships, including and development S1A3. Identify authoritative
 people and has bodies’ preparation for
different effects on reproduction
boys and girls Sexual K1A3. Identify fertile and
and reproductive infertile periods for boys and
body and functions girls
include concepts K1A4. Describe adolescence
such as the and the changes in thinking,
menstrual cycle, emotions and social
sperm reproduction, relationships that
erection and characterize it apart from
ejaculation. childhood and adulthood.
 Sexual and K2A1. Identify one’s values
reproductive body related to sexuality and
and functions reproduction
include concepts K2A2. Identify negative and
such as the positive values related to
menstrual cycle, sexuality and reproduction
sperm reproduction, learned from family and
erection and community
ejaculation. K2A3. Identify examples of
 During puberty, boys good and bad decisions of
and girls become adolescents on sexuality and
sexually mature and reproduction, and their
be able to have a consequences
child and /or HIVs
and STIs through
intercourse.
Therefore, there is a
need for them to
practice abstinence
plus safer sex.
K4A1. Describe sexuality and
its role in human
relationships and human
reproduction
K4A2. Describe men’s and
women’s responses to sexual
stimulation
K4A3. Describe sexual
intercourse and its
A2A1. Show one’s values
related to sexuality and
reproduction
A2a2). Show respect for
different people’s values on
sexuality and reproduction
A4A1. Show positive
attitudes towards sexuality’s
roles in strengthening
human relationships and
ensuring human
reproduction
A4A2. Show the need to
ensure consent for all sexual
relationships
information and resources
on sexual and reproductive
system, puberty and
adolescence
S1A4. Identify ways of
responding to and managing
physical, sexual, emotional-
mental and social problems
due to puberty
S2A1. Identify the positive
and negative effects of
family and community
values related to sexuality
and reproduction on one’s
sexual values and behavior
relationship to the process of
human reproduction
K5A1. Describe the reasons –
biological, emotional-
mental, and social - why
young girls get pregnant
K5A2. Describe risks and
health effects of early
pregnancy in adolescents
K5B. Describe ways that
early pregnancy can be
prevented, esp. through
abstinence
K5C1. Describe common
STIs, including HIV, and the
biological, emotional-
mental, and social reasons –
why young people are
getting the infections
K5B2. Describe the risks and
effects on health of these
infections
K5B3. Describe ways that
STIs and HIV can be
prevented, esp. through
abstinence and condom use
for boys
K6A1: Describe sexual
harassment and rape, and
the reasons that they happen
to girls and boys.
K6A2. Describe the risks and
effects of sexual harassment
and rape to girls and boys
and boys.
K6A3: Describe how gender
A4A3. Identify the risks and
negative consequences of
engaging in sexual activities
before adolescents are
physically and emotionally
mature
A5A1. Show respect for girls’
experiences and feelings
related to pregnancy
S5A3a. Demonstrate decision
—making skills to support
pregnancy prevention in
girls and boys
S5A3b. Demonstrate
communication skills to
support girls’ option to
abstain from sex
S5B3. Describe the ways of
using the male condom
consistently and effectively
S6A4a. Demonstrate clear
refusal skills –eg saying no,
walking away, repeat refusal
S6A4b. Identify parents,
teachers and other adults
who can help stop and
prevent sexual harassment
and rape
 –e.g. girls’ greater needs for
privacy and gender
inequality -contribute to
girls’ being the more
frequent victims of sexual
harassment and rape, than
boys.
K6A4. Describe ways of
responding to attempts at
sexual harassment and rape;
and for preventing these
from happening.
K7A1. Describe how gender S7A1: Describe the effects of
inequality is maintained by mass media and social media
everyone – women, men, on personal values, attitudes
boys, girls, LGBT and behavior relating to
K7A2: Identify how media sexuality and gender
portrays men and women
positively and negatively

Grade 6 – Living Things and Their Environment

SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT
I. Parts and Functions
1.Human Body Systems
1.1 Musculo-skeletal
1.2 Integumentary System
1.3 Digestive System
1.4 Respiratory System
1.5 Circulatory System
1.6 Nervous System
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learners demonstrate
understanding of how the major
organs of the human body work
together to form organ systems
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learners should be able to -
make a chart showing healthful
habits that promote proper
functioning of the musculo-
skeletal, integumentary,
digestive, circulatory,
respiratory, and nervous
systems
LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
The learners should be able to -
1. explain how the organs of
each system work together; S6LT-IIa-b-1
2. explain how the different
organ systems work
together;
S6LT-IIc-d-2

CSE (Grades 4-6)

K3C2. Describe the positive and
negative ways family, friends
and peers can influence one’s
relationships
K3D1. Describe the importance
of communication, esp.
assertiveness and negotiation,
A4A3. Identify the risks and
negative consequences of
engaging in [risky sexual and
non-sexual] activities before
adolescents are physically and
emotionally mature
S3C1. Compare the positive and
negative effects of social norms,
including peer pressure on one’s
sexual values and behavior
S3D1. Demonstrate ways of
effective and ineffective
communication in resisting
in resisting social norms and social norms and peer pressure
peer pressure S3D2. Show positive ways of
communicating differences of
opinion while maintaining
relationships with family,
friends, and peers.
K5C1. Describe common STIs, S5B3. Describe the ways of
including HIV, and the using the male condom
biological, emotional-mental, consistently and effectively
and social reasons – why young
people are getting the infections
K5B2. Describe the risks and
effects on health of these
infections
K5B3. Describe ways that STIs
and HIV can be prevented, esp.
through abstinence and condom
use for boys
Grade 7 – Living Things and Their Environment
SECOND QUARTER/SECOND GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
K TO 12 K TO 12 K TO 12 K TO 12
Heredity: Inheritance and Variation The learners demonstrate an The learners should be able to: Differentiate asexual from sexual
understanding of: reproduction in terms of
1. Sexual reproduction employ appropriate techniques
(Fertilization in Reproduction being both asexual using the compound microscope to 1.number of individuals involved;
humans/animals) or sexual gather data about very small
2. similarities of offsprings to
objects
parents.
S7LT – II f – 6

CSE
The Human Body and CSE
Development:
Differentiate between the biological
Everyone’s body has parts involved and social aspects that influence
in one’s sexual health and gender identity. K1A1
reproduction, and it is common for
children to have questions about
them.

Heredity: Inheritance and Report on the negative effects

Variation
1. Asexual reproduction
2. Sexual reproduction
Reproduction being both
asexual or sexual
CSE (Grades 7-10)
K3A5. Explain the risks of
of diet, alcohol, smoking, 8. describe the process of S7LT-IIg-8
pollution and illegal drugs on fertilization;
the process of fertilization
S5A2. Demonstrate skills in
early/teen marriage and communication and
unplanned parenting negotiation to reduce or
eliminate the risk of
K1A1. Describe the sexual and
unintended pregnancy through
reproductive capacity of men
abstinence, condoms and
and women over the life cycle.
contraceptives.
(Grades 10-12)
K5A1. Explain the risks of early
and teen pregnancy to mother
and baby
K5B: Explain the health
benefits, risks and effectiveness
of different methods of
contraception, including
abstinence and condoms
Grade 8 – Living Things and Their Environment
FOURTH QUARTER/ FOURTH GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
1. Structures and Functions: The learners demonstrate an The learners should be able to: The learners should be able to…
Focus on the Digestive understanding of: 1. explain ingestion,
System 1. the digestive system and its present an analysis of the data absorption, assimilation, S8LT-IVa-13
1.1 Organs of the digestive interaction with the circulatory, gathered on diseases resulting and excretion;
system and their interaction respiratory, and excretory from nutrient deficiency 2. explain how diseases of the
with organs of the systems in providing the body digestive system are
respiratory, circulatory, and with nutrients for energy prevented, detected, and S8LT-IVb-14
excretory systems 2. diseases that result from treated;
1.2 Changes in food as it nutrient deficiency and 3. identify healthful practices
undergoes physical and ingestion of harmful that affect the digestive S8LT-IVc-15
chemical digestion substances, and their system;
1.3 Diseases resulting from prevention and treatment
nutrient deficiency and
ingestion of harmful
substances
1.4 Prevention, detection,
and treatment of diseases
of the digestive system
Heredity: Inheritance and 1. how cells divide to produce report on the importance of 4. compare mitosis and S8LT-IVd-16
Variation of Traits new cells variation in plant and animal meiosis, and their role in
2.1 Stages of mitosis 2. meiosis as one of the breeding the cell-division cycle;
2.2 Stages of meiosis processes producing genetic 5. explain the significance of S8LT-IVe-17
2.3 Mendelian Genetics variations of the Mendelian meiosis in maintaining the
Pattern of Inheritance chromosome number;
6. predict phenotypic S8LT-IVf-18
expressions of traits
following simple patterns of
inheritance;
CSE

K5D2. Examine how alcohol S6A2. Advocate for safe

and other substances, family,
peers, media, society and
culture influence decisions
about engaging in sexual
behaviors
environments that encourage
dignified and respectful
treatment.

K6A1.Describe situations and S6A1. Identify sources of

behaviors that constitute support that young people can
sexual harassment, abuse and go to in cases of sexual
violence harassment, abuse or assault
K6A2. Explain sexual S6A2.Advocate for safe
harassment, abuse and environments that encourage
assault/rape and why the safety and respect
victim is not at fault.
K6A3. Discuss the impacts of
sexual harassment, sexual
abuse, incest, rape and sexual
assault
K6A4. identify specific
strategies for reducing gender-
based, sexual abuse and
violence
K6A4. Identify key elements of
keeping oneself safe from harm

K2A1. Describe one’s personal S5D1. Apply a decision-making

values in relation to a range of model to various sexual health
sexuality and reproductive decisions.
health issues
K2A2. Provide clear examples
of how personal values affect
one’s own decisions and
behaviors
K2A3. Explain how peer
influence and social norms
influence sexual decisions and
behavior
K5B: Explain the health
benefits, risks and effectiveness
of different methods of
contraception, including
 abstinence and condoms

Grade 9 – Living Things and Their Environment

FIRST QUARTER/ FIRST GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT
1. Respiratory and
Circulatory Systems
Working with the other
Organ Systems
2. Heredity: Inheritance and
Variation
2.1 Location of genes on
chromosomes
2.2 Non-Mendelian inheritance 2. the different patterns of
2.2.1 Incomplete dominance
2.2.2 Sex-linked traits
2.2.3 Multiple alleles
2.3 Multiple genes
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learners demonstrate an
understanding of:
1. how the different structures
of the circulatory and
respiratory systems work
together to transport oxygen-
rich blood and nutrients to the
different parts of the body
2. the prevention, detection,
and treatment of diseases
affecting the circulatory and
respiratory systems
1. how genetic information is
organized in genes on
chromosomes
inheritance
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learners should be able to:
conduct an information
dissemination activity on
effective ways of taking care of
the respiratory and circulatory
systems based on data
gathered from the school or
local health workers
LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
The learners should be able to…
1. explain how the respiratory
and circulatory systems S9LT-la-b-26
work together to transport
nutrients, gases, and other
molecules to and from the
different parts of the body;
2. infer how one’s lifestyle can
affect the functioning of
respiratory and circulatory
systems; S9LT-lc-27
3. describe the location of S9LT-Id-28
genes in chromosomes;
4. explain the different S9LT-Id-29
patterns of non-Mendelian
inheritance;
Grade 10 – Living Things and Their Environment
THIRD QUARTER/THIRD GRADING PERIOD
CONTENT
1. Coordinated Functions of
the Reproductive,
Endocrine, and Nervous
Systems
CONTENT STANDARDS
The learners demonstrate an
understanding of:
1. organisms as having
feedback mechanisms, which
are coordinated by the nervous
and endocrine systems
2. how these feedback
mechanisms help the organism
maintain homeostasis to
reproduce and survive
CSE
K1A1. Describe the sexual and
reproductive capacity of men
and women over the life cycle.
K1A2. Differentiate between
sexual and reproductive
functions that are biological;
and those that are willed or
desired, according to rights.
K2A3. Identify potential legal,
social and health consequences
of sexual decision-making
K4A2. Define key elements of
sexual pleasure and
responsibility
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learners should be able to:
A51. Demonstrate confidence in
discussing and using different
contraceptive methods
LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE
The learners should be able to…
1. describe the parts of the
reproductive system and S10LT-IIIa-33
their functions;
2. explain the role of
hormones involved in
the female and male S10LT-IIIb-34
reproductive systems;
3. describe the feedback
mechanisms involved in
regulating processes in S10LT-IIIc-35
the female reproductive
system (e.g., menstrual
cycle);
S2A1.Demonstrate skills to
reaffirm or change values and
behaviors based on increasing
personal capacities and
experiences
S2A2. Demonstrate skills in
resisting peer pressure (eg
communicating, negotiating,
decision-making)
S2A3. Demonstrate skills to
communicate personal needs
and sexual limits.
S2A4. Demonstrate appropriate
help-seeking and self-managing
behavior.
S4A1. Analyze internal and
external factors that influence
or impact one’s decisions on
whether or when to engage in

K5A1. Identify common
pregnancy complications in
teen-aged mothers
K5S2. Describe prenatal,
delivery and post-delivery
practices that contribute to
health pregnancy and delivery
K5A3. Describe personal
benefits and possible risks of
available methods of
contraception
K5A4. Explain how to access
local STI and HIV testing and
treatment
sexual behaviors
S4A2. Demonstrate effective
ways of communicating
whether or not one is ready to
engage in sexual behavior
S5A1. Access medically
accurate information about
pregnancy and delivery services
S5A2. Analyze internal and
external influences on decisions
about becoming or not
becoming pregnant
S5A3. Access medically-
accurate information on
contraceptive methods,
including abstinence and
condoms
S5A4. Apply a decision-making
model to choices, including
abstinence and condoms
S5A5. Access medically-
accurate prevention
information about STIs,
including HIV
S5A6. Analyze internal and
external factors that may
influence condom use and other
safer sex decisions
S5A7. Apply a decision-making
model to safer sex choices,
including abstinence and
condoms
S5A8 Demonstrate skills to
communicate with a partner
about STI and HIV prevention
and testing
S5A9. Develop a plan to
eliminate or reduce risk from

K6A1. Compare and contrast
situations and behaviors that
may constitute bullying sexual
harassment, sexual abuse,
sexual assault, incest, rape and
dating violence
K6A2. Describe potential
impacts of power differences –
eg age, gender, wealth on
personal safety
K7A1. Identify relevant laws
concerning abusive
relationships
K7A2. Identify ways in which
the mass media could make a
positive contribution to
promoting safer sexual
behavior and gender equality
STIs and HIV
S5A10. Advocate for sexually
active youth to get STI and HIV
testing and treatment.
S6A1. Demonstrate effective
ways to communicate with
trusted adults about bullying,
harassment, abuse or assault
S6A2. Advocate for safe
environments that encourage
dignified and respectful
treatment.
S6A3. Demonstrate the ability
to argue for the elimination of
gender role stereotypes and
inequality, harmful practices
and gender-based violence.
S6A44. Demonstrate ways to
access accurate information
and resources that provide help
for survivors of sexual abuse
rape, harassment, sexual
assault and dating violence
S6A5. Analyze the external
influences and societal
messages that impact attitudes
about bullying, sexual
harassment, sexual abuse,
sexual assault, incest, rape, and
dating violence
S7A1. Critically assess the
potential influence of mass
media messages about
sexuality and sexual
relationships.
K7A3. Describe the laws
especially as they relate to
sexual and reproductive health
services
K7A4. Explain the concepts of
human rights related to sexual
and reproductive health