BUDGET OF WORKS FOR THE MOST ESSENTIAL

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Subject: SCIENCE
Grade: 9
Time Allotment: 50 min per day
QUARTER MOST ESSENTIAL WEEK DAY OBJECTIVES
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELC)

Explain how the respiratory
and circulatory systems work
together to transport
I nutrients, gases, and other
molecules to and from the
different parts of the body
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Identify the key organs in the respiratory
1 system
2 Describe the function of each organ in the
1 respiratory system.
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4 Identify the key organs in the Circulatory
system and its function
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1 Explain the mechanism of how the
respiratory and circulatory systems work
2 together.

Identify respiratory and/or circulatory

3
disease/disorder and its risk factor
2
Infer how one’s lifestyle can 4
affect the functioning of
Discuss how one’s lifestyle can affect the
respiratory and circulatory
functioning of the respiratory & circulatory
systems 5 systems.
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Explain the different patterns Name factors that influence an individual's

of non-Mendelian inheritance 1 traits and characteristics.
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Explain how genetic information is
2 organized in genes or chromosomes.
3
Explain the incomplete dominance pattern
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of inheritance
Solve the genetic problems related to
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codominance.
Solve the genetic problems related to ABO
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blood type.
4 1 Discuss how sex in humans is determined

Relate species extinction to
the failure of populations of
organisms to adapt to abrupt
changes in the environment
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Differentiate basic features
and the importance of
photosynthesis and
respiration.
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QUARTER MOST ESSENTIAL
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELC)
Explain how the Quantum
Mechanical Model of the
atom describes the energies
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and positions of the electrons
and solve genetic problems related to sex
determination.
2 Solve the genetic problems related to sex-
3 linked traits.
Identify the components of a DNA
4
molecule.
Describe the composition and structure of
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the DNA.
1 Describe biodiversity.
Determine the pattern of population
2
distribution
Compare the distribution patterns of the
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different populations.
Explain the importance of biological
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diversity.
5 State the causes of extinction.
1 Identify cell structure and function involved
in the food-making process.
2 Identify the raw materials needed in
photosynthesis
3 Identify the cell structure and function of
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the mitochondrion as the organelle involved
in respiration.
4 Explain the phases involved in
photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
5 Explain the role of ATP in life processes.
1 Describe how the materials and energy flow
in the ecosystem.
2 Describe the major events of glycolysis and
aerobic respiration.
3 Describe the major events of the Kreb's
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cycle and anaerobic respiration.
4 Explain how the body balances the energy
taken in and with the energy used.
5 Analyze the importance of photosynthesis
on the quality and quantity of harvest.
WEEK DAY OBJECTIVES
1 Describe the development of the atomic
models.
2 Relate the colors emitted by the metal salts
to the structure of the atom.
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3 Explain how the quantum mechanical
model of the atom describes the energies
and positions of the electrons.
 4 Determine the pattern of filling the orbitals
based on the given distribution.

5 Devise rules in filling up the orbitals.

Recognize different types of 2 1 Identify the number of valence electrons of
compounds (ionic or atoms.
covalent) based on their 2 Compare the periodic trends of metals and
properties such as melting nonmetals.
point, hardness, polarity, and 3 Cite the common properties of ionic
electrical and thermal compounds.
conductivity; 4 Show the relationship between the number
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ionization energy.
5 Visualize what will happen to a group of
metallic atoms.
Explain how ions are formed; 3 1 Illustrate how ionic bond is formed.
S9MT-IIe-f-16 2 Explain how covalent bonding takes place.
3 Illustrate the sharing of electrons.
4 Differentiate polar covalent from nonpolar
covalent.
5 Recall how metals behave to attain stability.
Explain how the structure of 4 1 Describe how the carbon atoms affect the
the carbon atom affects the 2 types of bonds they form.
type of bonds it forms; 3 Recognize the uses of common organic
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5 Cite the properties of common organic
5 1 compounds.
2 Demonstrate properties of common organic
3 compounds
4 Relate the common properties to their uses.
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Recognize the general classes 6 Recognize common kinds of alkanes,
and uses of organic 1 alkenes and alkynes, and their uses.
compounds; 2 Identify the types of bonds formed in
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3 Name common examples of compounds as
alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
4 Relate the structures of alkanes, alkenes,
and alkynes to their properties.
5 Investigate how a common organic
compound namely ethyne can ripen fruits
faster than the natural way.
Use the mole concept to 7 1 Define mole and use a mole to determine
express the mass of the mass of a substance.
substances; and
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molecular mass.
3 Calculate the mass and number of moles in
 a given element.
4 Calculate the molar mass of the common
substances.
5 Describe the relationships among the
number of moles, mass, and number of
particles.
Determine the percentage 8 1 Convert the number of mass into the
composition of a compound number of moles and the number of atoms
given its chemical formula of the given element.
and vice versa. 2 Convert the number of moles into the
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3 Determine the percentage composition of a
compound given its chemical formula and
vice versa.
4 Determine the empirical formula of a
5 compound in terms of percent composition
and vice versa.
QUARTER MOST ESSENTIAL WEEK DAY OBJECTIVES
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELC)

Describe the different types 1 1 Characterize a volcano.

of volcanoes and volcanic
eruption 2 Define the vocabulary associated with
volcanoes.
3 Classify volcanoes as active or inactive.
III 4 Name active and inactive volcanoes in the
Philippines.
5 Give a characteristic of each type of
volcano: cinder cone, shield, and composite.
Explain what happens when 2 1 Explain how destructive and constructive
volcanoes erupt 2 plate boundaries are involved in the volcano
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3 Describe the effect of high temperature on

Illustrate how energy from
volcanoes may be tapped for
human use.
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the formation of gas.
4 Describe the viscosity of some liquids
5 Determine the viscosity of some liquids.
3 1 Cite gases that dissolved in liquids in the
form of lava.
2 Describe the flow of gas in the different
liquids.
3 Describe the good and bad effects of a
volcanic eruption.
4 Relate the volcano's slope to its material
emissions.
5 State signs of an impending volcanic
eruption.

Explain how different factors
affect the climate of an area
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Describe certain climatic
phenomena that occur on a
global level.
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Show which constellations
may be observed at different
times of the year using
models
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4 1 Define the term Geothermal Energy.
2 Explain how geothermal energy from
volcanoes can generate electricity.
3 Locate the Geothermal Power Plants in the
Philippines.
4 Create and design a diorama on Geothermal
5 Power Plants in the Philippines.
5 1 Explain the difference between climate and
weather
2 Explain the factors that determine climate.
3 Explain how some of these factors work
together to determine regional climates.
4 Identify the factors that affect the climate
5 Explain how latitude affects climate.
6 1 Explain how altitude affects climate
2 Explain how distance from the ocean affects
the climate.
3 Compare the effect of heat on water and
land;
4 Explain how topography affects climate.
5 Explain the cause and effect of global
warming on climate.
7 1 Assess prior knowledge and experiences
about climate change.
2 Explain how greenhouse gases trap heat.
3 Interpret the relationship between carbon
dioxide and temperature.
4 Calculate your personal carbon emission.
5 Take action to lessen the effects of climate
change.
8 1 Define stars.
2 Cite the physical properties of stars;
3 Identify the stars according to size, color,
and brightness.
4 Explain how and why stars change in size,
color, and temperature.
5 Define constellation.
9 1 Group stars together in a recognizable
pattern.
2 Describe the apparent motion of the stars at
night.
3 Explain why some constellations are not
seen at certain months.
4 Cite uses of constellation during the early
years.
5 Design a zodiac constellation of your
birthdate using localized materials.
QUARTER MOST ESSENTIAL WEEK DAY OBJECTIVES
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELC)

Describe the horizontal and 1 1 Describe the motion of an object given a

vertical motions of a distance vs. time or a distance vs. time.
projectile 2 Solve problems on the uniformly
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3 Describe the motion of an object in freely
IV falling bodies.
4 Calculate the height of the building from
vertical motion.
5 Solve problems on the uniformly
accelerated motion: vertical motion
Investigate the relationship 2 1 Show the independence of horizontal and
between the angle of release 2 vertical components of projectile motion.
and the height and range of 3 Cite examples of projectile motion and
the projectile 4 solve a variety of problems related to a
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5 Describe projectiles launched horizontally
3 1 and solve a variety of problems related to a
projectile.
2 Describe projectiles launched at an angle
3 and solve a variety of problems related to a
projectile.
4 Investigate the relationships between the
5 projection angle, the height, the range, and
the time of travel of a projectile.
Relate impulse and 4 1 Define momentum and identify the factors
momentum to collision of that affect momentum.
objects (e.g., vehicular 2 Identify the factors that affect the force of
collision) impact on moving objects and solve the
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3 Explain how conservation of momentum
works
Infer that the total momentum 4 Solve diagram and word problems in the
before and after collision is law of conservation of momentum.
equal
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5 Classify a collision as perfectly elastic,
slightly inelastic, moderately inelastic,
highly inelastic, or perfectly inelastic.
Perform activities to 5 1 Describe the different forms of energy and
demonstrate the conservation give examples of energy transformations
of mechanical energy from potential to kinetic.
S9FE-IVd-40 2 Identify the energy forms present in the
operation of simple toys.
3 Identify the positions where kinetic energy
or potential energy is at maximum or

Construct a model to
demonstrate that heat can do
work
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Explain how heat transfer and
energy transformation make
heat engines work
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Explain how electrical energy
is generated, transmitted, and
distributed
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minimum.
4 Solve diagram and word problems in the
conservation of mechanical energy.
5 Infer that the kinetic energy of a bouncing
ball is not conserved.
6 1 Describe how heat is converted into work.
2 Demonstrate how heat causes the internal
energy of the water to increase.
3 Describe what is a heat pump.
4 Differentiate spontaneous and non-
spontaneous processes and cite examples of
spontaneous and non-spontaneous
processes.
5 Discuss how heat pumps (refrigerator and
air conditioner) work.
7 1 Illustrate the refrigeration and air
conditioning cooling cycle.
2 Apply the concepts of refrigeration and air
conditioning in their respective households.
3 Describe how does a heat engine work.
4 Discuss the four-cycle stroke of a gasoline
engine.
5 Explain the thermal efficiency of heat
engines.
8 1 Discuss how electrical energy is generated.
2 Discuss how electrical energy is
transmitted.
3 Discuss how electrical energy is distributed.
4 Determine the region in which the power
plant belongs.
5 Trace the path of electricity from the
generating station, transmission station, and
residential areas.
9 1 Identify specific areas where step-up
transformers and step-down transformers
are utilized.
2 Describe how electric power is measured
and calculate the electrical energy usage
gasoline engine.
3 Build a model of a simple electric generator
and magnets.
4 Discuss how electricity is generated from
the interaction between coils.
5 Relate the motion of a simple electric
generator to the motion of an actual
generator being used in a real-life electric
power plant.