Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XI
Division of Compostela Valley

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE K TO 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE / BUDGET OF WORK

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

FIRST
EARTH SCIENCE
QUARTER
I. ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH
I.A. UNIVERSE AND SOLAR SYSTEM
1. State the different hypothesis explaining the origin of the Universe. (S11/12ES-Ia-e1)
2. Describe the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the Solar System.(S11/12ES-Ia-e2)
Learning 3. Explain the current advancements/information on the solar system.( S11/12ES-Ia-e3)
Competencies 4. Recognized the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in the solar system with
properties necessary to support life. (S11/12ES-Ia-e4)

- Describe the structure - Explain the Big Bang

- Identify the large scale - Recognize the
and composition of the Theory and evidences
and small scale difference in the
Universe. supporting the theory.
properties of the Solar physical and chemical
- State the different - Explain the red-shift
System. properties between the
hypothesis that and how it is used as
- Discuss the different Earth and its
preceded the Big Bang proof of an expanding
hypotheses explaining neighboring planets.
Week 1
Theory of the universe. the origin of the solar - Identify the factors
Origin of the Universe. system. that allow a planet to
- State most recent support life.
advancements/
information on the solar
system.
Suggested Video Viewing: ASTRONOMY Multimedia Program w/ embedded Pre and Post Assessment
Activities
Pre-Test Concept Mastery Check Concept Mastery Check
Assessment on Origin of the on Origin of the Solar
Universe System
 I.B. EARTH AND EARTH SYSTEMS
5. Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy
flow. (S11/12ES-Ia-e5)
Learning 6. Show the contributions of personalities on the understanding of the Earth systems. (S11/12ES-Ia-
Competencies e6)
7. Identify the layers of the Earth (crust, mantle, core). (S11/12ES-Ia-e7)
8. Differentiate the layers of the Earth. (S11/12ES-Ia-e8)
- Define the concept of - Identify the layers of 1st Summative
a system. the Earth (crust, Test/Post Test
- Recognize the Earth mantle, core)
as a system composed - Differentiate the
of subsystems. layers of the Earth
- Discuss the
Week 2
interaction of Earth
Sub system
- Discuss the historical
development of the
concept of Earth
System.
Suggested
Activities
Review on the Concepts
Assessment
of Chapter 1

II. EARTH MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

II.A. MINERALS AND ROCKS
Learning 1. Identify common rock-forming minerals using their physical and chemical properties. S11/12ES-
Competencies Ia-9)
- Demonstrate
understanding about
Week 2
physical and chemical
properties of mineral.
Suggested
Activities
 Pre-Test on Minerals-
Assessment
Endogenic Processes

II.A. & B MINERALS AND ROCKS

1. Identify common rock-forming minerals using their physical and chemical properties. (S11/12ES-
Learning
Ia-9)
Competencies
2. Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. (S11/12ES-Ib-10)
- Identify certain minerals using specific tests.
- Explain how cooling influences the crystal size
- Identify some common rock-forming minerals of minerals
Week 3
- Identify the different types of igneous rocks
(Intrusive & Extrusive)
Suggested Group Activity: Determining Mineral properties Group Activity: Classifying a rock
Activities
Assessment

II.A. MINERALS AND ROCKS

Learning 1. Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. (S11/12ES-Ib-10)
Competencies
- Identify the different types of metamorphic
-Discuss the processes that change sediments rocks.
into sedimentary rock
- Discuss the rock cycle.
Week 4 - Identify the different types of Sedimentary
Rocks

Suggested Group Activity: Classifying a rock

Activities
Concept Mastery Check/Review
Assessment
 II.B. ENDOGENIC PROCESSES
3. Describe where the Earth’s internal heat comes from. (S11/12ES-Ib-14
4. Describe how magma is formed (magmatism). (S11/12ES-Ic-15)
Learning 5. Describe what happens after magma is formed (plutonism and volcanism). (S11/12ES-Ic-16)
Competencies 6. Compare and contrast the formation of the different types of igneous rocks. (S11/12ES-Ic-17)
7. Describe the changes in mineral components and texture of rocks due to changes in pressure and
temperature (metamorphism). (S11/12ES-Ic-18)
- Identify the sources of - Describe the - Differentiate contact
Earth's internal heat. formation of plutonic and regional
- Identify the different and volcanic rocks. metamorphism.
types of magma and its - Identify common 2nd Summative
Week 5
composition. examples of Test/Post Test
- Explain the different metamorphic rocks.
ways to generate
magma.
Suggested
Activities
Assessment

II.C. EXOGENIC PROCESSES

8. Describe how rocks undergo weathering. (S11/12ES-Ib-11)
9. Explain how the products of weathering are carried away by erosion and deposited elsewhere.
Learning
(S11/12ES-Ib-12)
Competencies
10. Make a report on how rocks and soil move downslope to the direct action of gravity. (S11/12ES-
Ib-13)
- ldentify the controls of - describe the different - Identify the different - Identify the controls of
weathering. processes of erosion deposition sites. mass wasting.
- Identify and and its mobile agents. - Differentiate the types
Week 6
differentiate the types - discuss loading of mass wasting.
of weathering and its capacity and
causes. competency of a river.
Suggested
Activities
 Pre Test- Exogenic-
Assessment Deformation of the
Crust

II.D. DEFORMATION OF THE CRUST

11. Describe how rocks behave under different types of stress such as compression, pulling apart,
and shearing. (S11/12ES-Ic-19)
12. Explain how the continents drift. (S11/12ES-Id-20)
Learning
13. Cite evidence that support continental drift. (S11/12ES-Id-21)
Competencies
14. Explain how the movement of plates leads to the formation of folds and faults. (S11/12ES-Id-22)
15. Explain how the seafloor spreads. (S11/12ES-Id-23)
16. Describe the structure and evolution of ocean basins. (S11/12ES-Id-24)
- identify the different - Trace the history of - Explain the
types of stress and its continental drift and its mechanism of seafloor
deformation and supporting evidences. spreading.
3rd Summative
Week 7 products. - Describe how plates - Identify the structure
Test/Post Test
move and identify the and parts of an ocean
types of folds and basin.
faults.
Deformation Paper Spread
Suggested (using Wooden Box; (Using Chairs and
Activities Sand & Flour) Paper to demonstrate
Seafloor Spreading)
Assessment Concept Mastery Check

II.E. HISTORY OF THE EARTH

17. Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are formed. (S11/12ES-Ie-25)
18. Describe the different methods (relative and absolute dating) of determining the age of stratified
rocks. (S11/12ES-Ie-26)
Learning 19. Explain how relative and absolute dating were used to determine the subdivisions of geologic
Competencies time. (S11/12ES-Ie-27)
20. Describe how marker fossils (also known as guide fossils) are used to define and identify
subdivisions of the geologic time scale. (S11/12ES-Ie-28)
21. Describe how the Earth's history can be interpreted from the geologic time scale.(S11/12ES-Ie-29)
 - Identify the - Determine the process - Identify the different - Describe Earth's
fundamental principles of absolute dating. types of marker fossils history form the
Week 8 of stratigraphy. -Differentiate the in the time intervals of geologic time scale and
- Determine the process relative dating from the geologic time scale. its important events.
of relative dating. absolute dating.
Suggested Individual/Group:
Activities Picture I
Assessment

III. NATURAL HAZARDS, MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION

III.A. GEOLOGIC PROCESSES AND HAZARDS
1. Describe the various hazards that may happen in the event of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and landslides. (S11/12ES-If-30)
2. Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards brought about by earthquakes, volcanic
Learning eruptions, and landslides (S11/12ES-If-31)
Competencies 3. Give practical ways of coping with geological hazards caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and landslides. (S11/12ES-If-32)
4. Identify human activities that speed up or trigger landslides (S11/12ES-If-33)
5. Suggest ways to help lessen the occurrence of landslides in your community. (S11/12ES-Ig-34)
- Identify the different hazards caused by
earthquake ,Volcanic, & Landslide.

- Identify areas prone to earthquake, Volcanic, &

Landslide hazards

.- Determine what to do before, during and after

Week 9 an earthquake. Volcanic eruption and landslide

- Identify the human activities that can cause

landslide.

- Suggests mitigation measures to avoid or

reduce landslide occurrence.
 Suggested Conduct a survey to assess the possible geologic
Activities hazards that your community may experience.
Assessment

III.B. HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA AND HAZARDS

6. Describe the various hazards that may happen in the wake of tropical cyclones, monsoons, floods,
or ipo-ipo.( S11/12ES-Ig-35)
Learning 7. Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards brought about by tropical cyclones, monsoons,
Competencies floods, or ipo-ipo. (S11/12ES-Ig-36)
8. Give practical ways of coping with hydrometeorological hazards caused by tropical cyclones,
monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo. (S11/12ES-Ih-37)
- Identify the different hazards caused by tropical
cyclones, monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo.
.
- Identify areas prone to tropical cyclones,
Week 9 monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo.

- Determine what to do before, during and after a

tropical cyclone, monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo.

Conduct a survey or design a study to assess the

Suggested
possible hydrometeorological hazards that your
Activities
community may experience
Assessment

III.C. MARINE AND COASTAL PROCESSES AND THEIR EFFECTS

9. Describe how coastal processes result in coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion.
(S11/12ES-Ih-38)
Learning 10. Identify areas in your community prone to coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion.
Competencies (S11/12ES-Ii-39)
11. Give practical ways of coping with coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion.
(S11/12ES-Ii-40)
 12. Cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land development, waste disposal, and construction
of structures on control coastal processes. (S11/12ES-Ii-41)
- Identify the causes of - Identify areas in the - Identify mitigation
coastal erosion, province prone to measures to reduce the
submersion and salt coastal erosion, impact of land
water intrusion. submersion and salt development, water
water intrusion. disposal and
r . construction of
Week 10 Quarterly Exam
- Identify mitigation structures on coastal
measures to reduce areas.
coastal erosion,
submersion and salt
water intrusion.

Presentation &
Suggested
Submission of
Activities
Performance Tasks
Concept Mastery Check
Assessment

Prepared by:
Jennifer C. Baloca
Teacher II- SHS Compostela National High School

Rex Bryan B. Ranalan

Teacher II- SHS Pantukan National High School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XI
Division of Compostela Valley

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EARTH & LIFE SCIENCE

1ST Quarter Examination

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

Number DOMAINS Total

Content Standard Hours Percentage of Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Items
Universe & Solar I- 1 I- 4 I- 3, 5 I- 2 5
3 8 5
System
Earth & Earth I- 8 I-9 I- 7 I- 6, 10, 7
5 13 7 II- 8 11
Systems

Minerals and Rocks I- 15 I- 18 I-14,16,17 I – 12,13 IV- 1-2 12

8 20 12
II- 3,4,5,6,7
Exogenic Processes 4 10 6 I- 22,24 I- 19, 21 I- 23 I- 20 5
Endogenic Processes 5 13 7 I- 25, IV- 3-5 I-26,27 4
Deformation of the I- 32 I-36 I-34 2
3 8 5
Crust
History of the Earth 3 8 5 I- 33 I-30,31 I-29 I – 28,35 5
Geologic Processes III- 1-5 5
3 8 5
and Hazards
Hydrometeorological I- 40 I- 37, 38, 4
39
Phenomena and 3 8 4
Hazards
Marine and Coastal 3 8 4 II- 1, 2, 9, 10 3
Processes and their
Effects
TOTAL 40 100 60 4 18 4 15 12 7 60

Prepared by:

Jennifer C. Baloca
Teacher II- SHS Compostela National High School

Rex Bryan B. Ranalan

Teacher II- SHS Pantukan National High School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XI
Division of Compostela Valley

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EARTH & LIFE SCIENCE

1ST Quarter Examination
Answer key
Test I Test II
Test III
1. A 21. A 1. True Lahar Pyroclastic Flow
2. B 22. D 2. True Water Saturated
3. C 23. D 3. Inorganic Volcanic Hazard Occur on Active
4. B 24. C 4. Graphite Mixture of Solid Volcano
and liquid Rapid Movement
5. C 25. C 5. True Gas, ash & lava
6. C 26. D 6. High Pressure Occur on both fragments
7. D 27. A 7. Compaction active and inactive
volcano Hot
8. B 28. A 8. Lithosphere
9. D 29. D 9. True Pyroclastic
10. B 30. B 10. True Material
11. A 31. D
12. C 32. C
13. C 33. C
14. D 34. C
Test IV (Answers may vary)
15. A 35. C
Sample answers
16. D 36. C 1. Igneous Rock Texture will depend on where it was cooled and solidified. Coarse grained textures
17.D 37. B are formed below the ground meanwhile the fine grain textures are formed above the ground.
18. D 38. A
19. A 39. A 2. Compressional stress dominates the subduction zones since it is a convergent zone. Foliated
20. C 40. D metamorphic rocks are formed in this zone due to compressional stress.