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SCIENCE 7
QUARTER 1: MATTER
Content Standard: Scientific ways of acquiring knowledge and solving problems.
Performance Standard: Perform in groups in guided investigations involving community-based problems using locally available
materials.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 Describe the components of a scientific investigation. 4 Days
(S7MT-Ia-1) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: Identify and describe the components of a times a week (JHS) in this
scientific investigation based on evidence. case since MELC1 is good for
Day 2: Differentiate qualitative from quantitative 1 week it means that this
observation and identify the independent, dependent, MELC should be taught in 4
and controlled variables. days)
Day 3: Formulate a hypothesis, collect, organize, and
interpret data about the investigation.
Day 4: Conduct a simple investigation involving
community-based problems by using locally available
materials. (Guided investigation related to MELC 2)
Content Standard: Classifying substances as elements or compounds.
Performance Standard: Make a chart, poster, or multimedia presentation of common elements showing their names, symbols, and
uses.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
2 Recognize that substances are classified into elements 8 Days
and compounds. (S7MT-Ig-h-5) (Note: Science is taught five
Day 1: Differentiate elements from compounds based times a week (JHS) in this
on their composition and properties. case since MELC2 is good for
Day 2: Describe briefly the history and basis of naming 2 weeks it means that this
elements. MELC should be taught in 8
Day 3: Classify elements into metal, nonmetal, & days)
metalloids according to their properties.
Day 4: Classify compounds into acid, base & salt based
on their properties.
Day 5-6: Identify and describe important elements and
compounds that are useful to humans, the
environment, and industry.
Day 7: Identify elements and compounds from food
labels and other products available at home, market,
and in the community.
Day 8: Create a presentation of common elements
showing their names, symbols, and uses.
Content Standard: Properties of substances that distinguish them from mixtures.
Performance Standard: Investigate the properties of mixtures of varying concentrations using available materials in the community for
specific purposes.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
3 Distinguish mixtures from substances based on a set of 8 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
properties. (S7MT-Ie-f-4) (Note: Science is taught five consider revisiting the following
Day 1 -2: Distinguish mixtures from substances times a week (JHS) in this MELCs:
according to their composition and properties. case since MELC3 is good for
Day 3-4: Classify given materials as substances or 2 weeks it means that this Describe the appearance and uses
mixtures (include chemical formula of substances with MELC should be taught in 8 of homogeneous and
their common names and chemical names of materials days) heterogeneous mixtures.
found at home or in the community)
Day 5-6: Determine unknown samples as substances or Give inputs and exercises first on:
mixtures based on the given descriptions/ statements. Classify mixtures into homogeneous
Day 7-8: Show the importance of mixtures and and heterogeneous.
substances.
Describe the characteristics of the
homogeneous and heterogeneous
mixture (G6, Q1)
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding of the organisms interacting with each other and with their environment
to survive.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
12 Differentiate biotic from abiotic components of an 2 DAYS Prior to teaching this competency,
ecosystem (S7LT-llh-9) (Note: Science is taught four specifically Days 1-2, give inputs and
Day 1: Identify and describe abiotic factors and how times a week in (JHS) in this exercises first on:
these factors affect the ecosystem. case since MELC 12 and 13 is - Discuss the interactions among
Day 2: Identify biotic components and discuss their roles good for 1 week it means living things and nonliving things
in a given ecosystem. that this MELC should be in tropical rainforests, coral reefs,
taught in 4 days) and mangrove swamps (S6LT-lli-j-
5)
14 Predict the effect of changes in abiotic factors on the 4 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
ecosystem (S7LT-llj-12) (Note: Science is taught four specifically Days 1-2, give inputs and
Day 1-2: Identify and describe the changes in abiotic times a week in (JHS) in this exercises first on:
factors in an ecosystem. case since MELC 14 is good - Explain the need to protect and
Day 3-4: Predict how the changes in abiotic factors for 1 week it means that this conserve tropical rainforests,
affect a balanced ecosystem. MELC should be taught in 4 coral reefs, and mangrove
days) swamps (S6LT-lli-j-6) (G6, Q2)
QUARTER 3: FORCE, MOTION, AND ENERGY
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of motion in one dimension.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to conduct a forum on mitigation and disaster risk reduction.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
15 Describe the motion of an object in terms of distance or 8 Days
displacement, speed or velocity, and acceleration. (Note: Science is taught four
(S7FE-IIIa-1) times a week (JHS) in this
Day 1 and 2: case since the MELC 15 is
- Describe motion as a change in position. good for 2 weeks it means
- Differentiate distance from displacement. that this MELC should be
- Describe motion in terms of distance and taught in 8 days)
displacement.
Day 3 and 4:
- Define speed operationally.
- Differentiate speed from velocity.
- Describe motion in terms of speed and velocity.
- Solve problems involving constant speed/constant
velocity.
Day 5 and 6:
- Define acceleration.
- Describe motion in terms of acceleration.
Day 6: Calculate the acceleration of a moving object.
Day 7 and 8: Conduct a forum on mitigation and disaster
risk reduction.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of motion in one direction.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
16 Create and interpret visual representations of the motion 4 Days
of objects such as tape charts and motion graphs (S7FE- (Note: Science is taught four
IIIb-3) times a week (JHS) in this
Day 1: Determine the x and y axes of a motion graph. case since the MELC 16 is
Day 2: Plot and interpret a distance vs time graph that good for 1 week it means
shows motion. that this MELC should be
Day 3: Plot and interpret a speed vs time graph that taught in 4 days)
shows motion.
Day 4: Create motion graphs based on a set of
tabulated data and tape charts.
SCIENCE 8
QUARTER I: FORCE, MOTION, AND ENERGY
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s Three Laws of Motion.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to develop a written plan and implement a “Newton’s Olympics”.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 Investigate the relationship between the amount of force 4 Days
applied and the mass of the object to the amount of (Note: Science is taught four
change in the object’s motion (S8FE-Ia15) times a week (JHS) in this
Day 1: case since MELC 1 is good
- Define Inertia. for 1 week it means that
- Relate inertia to mass. MELC1 should be taught in 4
- Explain the Law of Inertia. days)
Day 2:
- Relate Inertia to stopping forces like friction.
- Cite situations where the law of inertia applies.
Day 3:
- Show the effect of force and mass on acceleration.
- State Newton’s Second Law of Motion- The Law of
Acceleration.
Day 4: Solve problems involving the Law of Acceleration.
2 Infer that when a body exerts a force on another, an 4 Days
equal amount of force is exerted back on it (S8FE-Ia16) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: times a week (JHS) in this
- Explain Newton’s Third Law of motion as a law of case since MELC 2 is good
interaction. for 1 week it means that this
- Explain why action and reaction forces do not cancel MELC should be taught in 4
each other. days)
Day 2: Apply the law of interaction to falling bodies
and to activities like walking and swimming as well as to
jet and rockets.
Day 3 -4: Develop a written plan and implement a
“Newton’s Olympics”.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and elastic potential
energy.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
3 Identify and explain the factors that affect potential and 4 Days
kinetic energy (S8FE-Id-22) *closest CG code (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: times a week (JHS) in this
- Define gravitational potential energy. case since MELC 3 is good
- Determine the factors that affect the gravitational. for 1 week it means that
potential energy gained by an object. MELC3 should be taught in 4
- Calculate the potential energy of an object. days)
Day 2:
- Define kinetic energy.
- Determine the factors that affect the kinetic energy of
an object.
Day 3: Calculate the kinetic energy of an object.
Day 4: Differentiate gravitational potential energy
from kinetic energy.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of the propagation of sound through solid, liquid, and gas.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
4 Investigates the effect of temperature on the speed of 2 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
sound (S8FE-Ie-25) *closest CG code (removed “through (Note: Science is taught four give inputs and exercises first on:
fair testing” times a week (JHS) in this
Day 1: Determine the effect of temperature on the case since MELC 4 is good
speed of sound. for 1/2 week it means that Describe the characteristics of a
Day 2: Compute the speed of sound in air at different this MELC should be taught sound using the concepts of
Temperature. in 2 days) wavelength, velocity, and
amplitude. (S7FE-IIId-7)
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of some properties and characteristics of visible light.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to discuss phenomena such as blue sky, rainbow, and red sunset using the concept
of wavelength and frequency of visible light.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
5 Explain the hierarchy of colors in relation to the energy of 2 DAYS Prior to teaching this competency,
visible light (S8FE -If – 27) (Note: Science is taught four give inputs and exercises first on:
Day 1: Relate wavelength, frequency, and velocity of times a week (JHS) in this
colors to the energy that it carries. case since the MELC is good Infer that waves carry energy. (G7,
Day 2: Explain the hierarchy of colors in relation to energy. for 1/2 week it means that Q3)
this MELC should be taught
in 2 days) Explain the color and intensity of light
in terms of its wave characteristics.
(no LC code)
Content Standard: The learners should demonstrate an understanding of heat and temperature, and the effects of heat on the body.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
6 Differentiate between heat and temperature at the 4 Days
molecular level (S8FE -Ig – 29) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: times a week (JHS) in this
- Define heat. case since MELC 6 is good
- Define temperature. for 1 week it means that this
Day 2: Differentiate between heat and temperature MELC should be taught in 4
at the molecular level. days)
Day 3-4:
- Relate heat to mass and temperature through the
concept of specific heat capacity.
- Calculate the heat absorbed or released to raise or
decrease the temperature of a substance.
Content Standard: The learners should demonstrate an understanding of the current-voltage-resistance relationship, electric power,
electric energy, and home circuitry.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
7 Infer the relationship between current and voltage (S8FE- 4 Days
Ih-30) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: Infer the relationship between current and charge. times a week (JHS) in this
Day 2: Define current, voltage, and resistance. case since MELC 7 is good
Day 3: Discuss the relationship of current to voltage and for 1 week it means that this
resistance in an electric circuit. MELC should be taught in 4
Day 4: Solve problems involving Ohm’s Law. days)
SCIENCE 9
QUARTER 1: LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate 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.
Performance Standard: 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.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems work 8 Days
together to transport nutrients, gases, and other (Note: Science is taught four
molecules to and from the different parts of the body times a week (JHS) in this
(S9LT-Ia-b-26) case since the MELC is good
Day 1: for 2 weeks it means that
1. Identify the key parts and function of the MELC1 should be taught in 8
respiratory system. days)
2. Explain how the lungs work.
Day 2: Describe how the movement of the diaphragm
helps the air go in and out of the lungs.
Day 3: Identify the components of the circulatory
System.
Day 4:
1. Explain how blood is pumped by the heart.
2. Explain the different types of circulation.
Day 5: Explain the mechanism of how the
respiratory and circulatory systems work together.
2 Infer how one’s lifestyle can affect the functioning of
respiratory and circulatory systems (S9LT-Ic-27)
Day 6:
1. Explain the negative effects of cigarette
Smoking.
2. Infer how to detect and prevent diseases in
the circulatory system and respiratory system.
Day 7: Infer how one’s lifestyle can affect the
functioning of respiratory and circulatory systems.
Day 8: Conduct an information dissemination
activity on effective ways of taking care of the
respiratory and circulatory systems.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding of how genetic information is organized in genes on chromosomes and
the different patterns of inheritance.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
3 Explain the different patterns of non-Mendelian 8 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
inheritance (S9LT-Id-29) (Note: Science is taught 4 specifically Day 3, give inputs and
Day 1: Identify the components of the DNA molecule. times a week (JHS) in this exercises first on:
Day 2: case since MELC3 is good for
1. Describe the structure of genes and 2 weeks it means that this Predict phenotypic expressions of
Chromosomes. MELC should be taught in 8 traits following simple patterns of
2. Determine the location of genes in days) inheritance and;
Chromosomes.
Day 3: Explain the incomplete dominance pattern Solve problems involving Mendelian
of inheritance. Genetics using Monohybrid Cross
Day 4: Explain the codominance pattern of (Grade 8, Quarter 4 – Week 3)
Inheritance.
Day 5: Determine all possible combinations of
genes for a specific blood type.
Day 6:
1. Determine the probability of having a male or
female gender.
2. Explain the sex- influenced trait.
Day 7-8: Explain the sex-linked trait.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding how changes in the environment may affect species extinction.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to make a multimedia presentation of a timeline of extinction of representative
microorganisms, plants, and animals.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
4 Relate species extinction to the failure of populations of 4 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
organisms to adapt to abrupt changes in the (Note: Science is taught four specifically Day 1, give inputs and
environment (S9LT-Ig-j-31) times a week (JHS) in this exercises first on:
Day 1: Measure species distribution using case since MELC4 is good for
the mathematical way of expressing the richness and 1 week it means that this Explain the concept of a species
distribution of species in a community. MELC should be taught in 4 (Grade 8, Quarter 4 – Week 4)
Day 2: Determine the pattern of population distribution. days)
Day 3: Explain the probable causes of species extinction
and the local and global environmental issues that
contributed to species extinction.
Day 4: Make a multimedia presentation of a timeline of
extinction of representative microorganisms, plants, and
animals.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
6 Explain how the Quantum Mechanical Model of the 4 Days
atom describes the energies and positions of the (Note: Science is taught four
electrons times a week (JHS) in this
Day 1: Illustrate the development of atomic models and case since MELC 6 is good
predict the probable location of electron/s in an atom for 1 week, it means that this
(include in the discussion the electron cloud & MELC should be taught in 4
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle). days)
Day 2: Describe electron configuration and write the Prior to teaching this competency,
correct electron configuration of given elements. specifically
Day 2 give inputs and exercises first
on:
Day 4:
Describe projectile motion quantitatively
20 Investigate the relationship between the angle of release 4 Days
and the height and range of the projectile (S9FE-IVa-35) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: times a week (JHS) in this
Demonstrate what happens to the height and range of case since MELC 20 is good
the projectile at different angles of release. for 1 week it means that this
Day 2: MELC should be taught in 4
Infer from examples that the angle of release affects the days)
height and range of a projectile.
Day 3:
Infer that complementary angle of release result in the
same range but different height for a projectile.
Day 4:
Propose ways to enhance sports related to projectile
motion.
21 Relate impulse and momentum to the collision of objects 4 Days
(e.g., vehicular collision) (9FE-IVb-36) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: times a week (JHS) in this
Define impulse and momentum. case since MELC 21 and 22 is
Day 2: good for 1 week it means
Distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions. that this MELCs should be
22 Infer that the total momentum before and after a taught in 4 days)
collision is equal (S9FE-IVb-37)
Day 3-4:
Apply the law of conservation of momentum to real-life
situations.
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates the understanding of Conservation of Mechanical Energy.
Performance Standard: Create a device that shows conservation of mechanical energy.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
23 Perform activities to demonstrate the conservation of 4 Days
mechanical energy (S9FE-IVd-40) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1-2: times a week (JHS) in this
Analyze the conversion of potential to kinetic energy and case since MELC 23 is good
vice versa to given situations (e.g. pendulum, roller for 1 week it means that this
coaster, ascending and descending the stairs). MELC should be taught in 4
Day 3: days)
Apply the law of conservation of mechanical energy to
real-life situations.
Day 4:
Create a device that shows conservation of mechanical
energy.
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among heat, work, and efficiency.
Performance Standard: Analyze how power plants generate and transmit electrical energy.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
24 Construct a model to demonstrate that heat can do work 4 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
(S9FE-IVe-42) (Note: Science is taught four give inputs and exercises first on:
Day 1-2: times a week (JHS) in this Demonstrate how sound, heat, light,
Explain how heat causes the internal energy of a system case since MELC 24 is good and electricity can be transformed
to change. for 1 week it means that this S6FE-IIId-f-2 (G6, Q3)
Day 3-4: MELC should be taught in 4
Demonstrate that heat can do work by constructing a days)
model.
25 Explain how heat transfer and energy transformation 2 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
make heat engines work (S9FE-IVg-45) (Note: Science is taught four give inputs and exercises first on:
Day 1: times a week in (JHS) in this Differentiate between heat and
Infer that heat transfer can be used to do work and that temperature at the molecular level
case since MELC 25 is good
work involves the release of heat. S8FE -Ig – 29 (G8, Q1)
for ½ week it means that this
Day 2: MELC should be taught in 2
Explain why machines are never 100-percent efficient; days)
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy
from power plants (hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, and nuclear).
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
26 Explain how electrical energy is generated, transmitted, 2 Days
and distributed (S9FE-IVh-j-46) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 3-4: times a week in (JHS) in this
Trace the energy transformation in electrical power
case since MELC 26 is good
plants.
for ½ week it means that this
MELC should be taught in 2
days)
26 Explain how electrical energy is generated, transmitted, 4 Days
and distributed (S9FE-IVh-j-46) (Note: Science is taught four
Day 1: times a week (JHS) in this
Explain how electrical energy reaches the consumer. case since MELC 26 is good
Day 2: for 1 week it means that this
Distinguish between electrical power generation, MELC should be taught in 4
distribution, and transmission. days)
Day 3:
Differentiate a step-up from a step-down transformer.
Day 4:
Cite ways to minimize power loss in the generation,
transmission, and distribution of electrical energy.
SCIENCE 10
QUARTER 1: EARTH AND SPACE
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among the locations of volcanoes, earthquake
epicenters, and mountain ranges.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to:
1. demonstrate ways to ensure disaster preparedness during earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions; and
2. suggest ways by which he/she can contribute to government efforts in reducing damage due to earthquakes, tsunamis, and
volcanic eruptions.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 Describe and relate the distribution of active volcanoes, 12 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts to (Note: Science is taught four specifically Days 8 and 9, give inputs
Plate Tectonic Theory times a week in (JHS) in this and exercises first on:
(S10ES – Ia-j-36.1) case since MELC 1 is good
Day 1: Describe the Earth's lithosphere and differentiate for 3 weeks it means that this Day 8
oceanic and continental crust. MELC should be taught in 12 Describe active and inactive faults in
Day 2-3: days) the Philippines (G8, Q2)
භ Infer that the Earth’s lithosphere is divided into
plates.
භ Identify the major lithospheric plates. Day 9
Day 4: Recall the characteristics of seismic waves in Identify volcanoes in the Philippines
terms of speed. which are sources of geothermal
Day 5-7: Explain and locate the earthquake epicenter energy (G9, Q3)
using the triangulation method.
QUARTER 4: MATTER
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of how gases behave based on the motion and relative distances
between gas particles.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
21 Investigate the relationship between: 8 Days
1. volume and pressure at a constant temperature of a (Note: Science is taught four
gas; times a week (JHS) in this
2. volume and temperature at a constant pressure of case since MELC 21 is good
gas; and for 2 weeks it means that this
3. explain these relationships using the kinetic MELC should be taught in 8
molecular theory. days)
(S9MT-IIj-20)
Day 1-2: Cite and describe each Kinetic Molecular
Theory assumption and cite instances wherein KMT is
observed in life experiences.
Day 3: Plot data and infer the volume-pressure
relationship at the constant temperature of a gas.
Day 4: Cite examples/situations where Boyle’s Law is
observed.
Day 5: Calculate for each unknown on volume and
pressure relationship at a constant temperature of a gas.
Day 6: Plot data and infer the volume-temperature
relationship at the constant pressure of a gas.
Day 7: Cite examples/situations where Charles’ Law is
observed.
Day 8: Calculate for each unknown on volume and
temperature relationship at a constant pressure of a gas.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding of the structure of biomolecules, which are made up mostly of a limited
number of elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Performance Standard:
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
22 Recognize the major categories of biomolecules such as 8 Days Prior to teaching this competency,
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. (Note: Science is taught four check whether the students were
(S10MT-IVc-d-22) times a week (JHS) in this able to master the following Grade 9
Day 1: Describe carbohydrates and their classification case since MELC 22 is good MELCs:
(monosaccharide, disaccharide, and polysaccharide). for 2 weeks it means that this භ Explain how the structure of
Day 2: Describe lipid and differentiate the two classes of MELC should be taught in 8 the carbon atom affects the
lipids (simple and complex). days) type of bonds it forms; (S9MT-
Day 3: Discuss the structure, uses, and function of nucleic IIg-h-17)
acids.
Day 4: Discuss the structure, uses, and function of
proteins. භ Recognize the general classes
Day 5: Identify biomolecules based on the result of and uses of organic
physical and chemical tests or based on their function. compounds; (S9MT-IIh-18)
Day 6: Differentiate the general structure of the different
types of biomolecules. especially the lesson on drawing
Day 7-8: Identify the different biomolecules present on condensed (and skeletal) structures
food labels and cite their effect on our health if its of organic compounds, as these are
amount is lesser or greater than the recommended the skills that are needed in studying
value. biomolecules.
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding of the chemical reactions associated with biological and industrial
processes affecting life and the environment.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to use any form of media, present chemical reactions involved in biological and
industrial processes affecting life and the environment.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
23 Apply the principles of conservation of mass to chemical 8 Days The lesson on balancing chemical
reactions. (S10MT-IV-g-23) (Note: Science is taught four equations is enough to meet this
Day 1-2: Identify the name of a chemical formula. times a week (JHS) in this MELC but stoichiometry is the lesson
Day 3: Write the formula of a compounds. case since MELC 23 is good that can clearly show the
Day 4: Demonstrate and explain the "Law of for 2 weeks it means that this conservation of mass in chemical
Conservation of Mass" by using common chemical MELC should be taught in 8 reactions. If the teacher wants to get
reactions around us. days) deeper into this lesson, consider
Day 5-7: Balance given chemical equations. revisiting the following MELCs to see if
Day 8: Identity, describe, and cite instances of the the students are ready for the lesson:
different types of chemical reactions.
Use the mole concept to express the
mass of substances; (S9MT-IIi-19)