Qtr Content Standard Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) Week

Q1 1. The formation of the universe and the solar system
2. The subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and
biosphere) that make up the Earth
The Earth’s internal structure
1. The three main categories of rocks
2. The origin and environment of formation of common minerals and Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
rocks
3. Geologic processes that occur on the surface of the Earth such as Explain how the products of weathering are carried away by erosion and deposited elsewhere
weathering, erosion, mass wasting, and sedimentation (include the
role of ocean basins in the formation of sedimentary rocks)
4. Geologic processes that occur within the Earth
5. The folding and faulting of rocks
6. Plate tectonics
Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in the solar system with properties Week 1
necessary to support life.
Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy Week 1
flow.
Identify common rock-forming minerals using their physical and chemical properties. Week 1
Week 2
Describe where the Earth’s internal heat comes from. Week 3
Describe how magma is formed (magmatism)
Describe the physical and chemical changes in rocks due to changes in pressure and Week 4
temperature (metamorphism)
Compare and contrast the formation of the different types of igneous rocks
Explain how the movement of plates leads to the formation of folds and faults Week 5
Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are formed
Describe the different methods (relative and absolute dating) to determine the age of stratified
rocks
Explain how relative and absolute dating were used to determine the subdivisions of geologic time Week 6

7. How the planet Earth evolved in the last 4.6 billion years Describe how the Earth’s history can be interpreted from the geologic time scale
(including the age of the Earth, major geologic time subdivisions,
and marker fossils).
1. The different hazards caused by geological processes Describe the various hazards that may happen in the event of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, Week 6
(Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Landslides) and landslides
Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards brought about by earthquakes, volcanic Week 7
eruptions, and landslides
Identify human activities that speed up or trigger landslides
2. The different hazards caused by hydrometeorological phenomena Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards brought about by tropical cyclones, Week 8
(Tropical Cyclones, Monsoons, Floods, Tornadoes or Ipo-Ipo) monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo

3. The different hazards caused by coastal processes (Waves, Describe how coastal processes result in coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion
Tides, Sea-Level Changes, Crustal Movement, Storm Surges)

Cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land development, waste disposal, and
construction of structures on control coastal processes
Q2 1. The historical development of the concept of life
2. The origin of the first life forms
3. Unifying themes in the
study of life
1. Plant and animal reproduction
2. How genes work
3. How genetic engineering is used to produce novel products
1. Nutrition: getting food to cells
2. Gas exchange with the environment
3. Circulation:The internal transport system
4. The need for homeostasis
5. Salt and water balance and waste removal
6. The immune system: defense from disease
7. How hormones govern body activities
8. The nervous system
9. The body in motion
1. The evidence for evolution
2. The origin and extinction of species
1. The principles of the ecosystem
2. Biotic potential and environmental resistance
3. Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
4. How human activities affect the natural ecosystem
Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging pieces of evidence Week 1-2
Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and function, evolution, and ecosystems) in the Week 2
study of life show the connections among living things and how they interact with each other and
with their environment
Describe the different ways of how representative animals reproduce Week 3
Describe the process of genetic engineering Week 4
Evaluate the benefits and risks of using GMOs
Describe the general and unique characteristics of the different organ systems in representative Week 5
animals
Analyze and appreciate the functional relationships of the different organ systems in ensuring
animal survival
Explain how populations of organisms have changed and continue to change over time showing Week 6
patterns of descent with modification
from common ancestors to produce the organismal diversity observed today
Describe how the present system of classification of organisms is based on evolutionary
relationships
Categorize the different biotic potential and environmental resistance (e.g., diseases, availability Week 7
of food, and predators) that affect population explosion
Earth and Life Science
Qtr Content Standard
Q1 1. The formation of the universe and the solar system
2. The subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and
biosphere) that make up the Earth
The Earth’s internal structure
1. The three main categories of rocks
2. The origin and environment of formation of common minerals and Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
rocks
3. Geologic processes that occur on the surface of the Earth such as Explain how the products of weathering are carried away by erosion and deposited elsewhere
weathering, erosion, mass wasting, and sedimentation (include the
role of ocean basins in the formation of sedimentary rocks)
4. Geologic processes that occur within the Earth
5. The folding and faulting of rocks
6. Plate tectonics
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) Week
Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in the solar system with properties Week 1
necessary to support life.
Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy Week 1
flow.
Identify common rock-forming minerals using their physical and chemical properties. Week 1
Week 2
Describe where the Earth’s internal heat comes from. Week 3
Describe how magma is formed (magmatism)
Describe the physical and chemical changes in rocks due to changes in pressure and Week 4
temperature (metamorphism)
Compare and contrast the formation of the different types of igneous rocks
Explain how the movement of plates leads to the formation of folds and faults Week 5
Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are formed
Describe the different methods (relative and absolute dating) to determine the age of stratified
rocks
Explain how relative and absolute dating were used to determine the subdivisions of geologic time Week 6

7. How the planet Earth evolved in the last 4.6 billion years Describe how the Earth’s history can be interpreted from the geologic time scale
(including the age of the Earth, major geologic time subdivisions,
and marker fossils).
1. The different hazards caused by geological processes Describe the various hazards that may happen in the event of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, Week 6
(Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Landslides) and landslides
Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards brought about by earthquakes, volcanic Week 7
eruptions, and landslides
Identify human activities that speed up or trigger landslides
2. The different hazards caused by hydrometeorological phenomena Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards brought about by tropical cyclones, Week 8
(Tropical Cyclones, Monsoons, Floods, Tornadoes or Ipo-Ipo) monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo

3. The different hazards caused by coastal processes (Waves, Describe how coastal processes result in coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion
Tides, Sea-Level Changes, Crustal Movement, Storm Surges)

Cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land development, waste disposal, and
construction of structures on control coastal processes
Q2 1. The historical development of the concept of life
2. The origin of the first life forms
3. Unifying themes in the
study of life
1. Plant and animal reproduction
2. How genes work
3. How genetic engineering is used to produce novel products
1. Nutrition: getting food to cells
2. Gas exchange with the environment
3. Circulation:The internal transport system
4. The need for homeostasis
5. Salt and water balance and waste removal
6. The immune system: defense from disease
7. How hormones govern body activities
8. The nervous system
9. The body in motion
1. The evidence for evolution
2. The origin and extinction of species
1. The principles of the ecosystem
2. Biotic potential and environmental resistance
3. Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
4. How human activities affect the natural ecosystem
Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging pieces of evidence Week 1-2
Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and function, evolution, and ecosystems) in the Week 2
study of life show the connections among living things and how they interact with each other and
with their environment
Describe the different ways of how representative animals reproduce Week 3
Describe the process of genetic engineering Week 4
Evaluate the benefits and risks of using GMOs
Describe the general and unique characteristics of the different organ systems in representative Week 5
animals
Analyze and appreciate the functional relationships of the different organ systems in ensuring
animal survival
Explain how populations of organisms have changed and continue to change over time showing Week 6
patterns of descent with modification
from common ancestors to produce the organismal diversity observed today
Describe how the present system of classification of organisms is based on evolutionary
relationships
Categorize the different biotic potential and environmental resistance (e.g., diseases, availability Week 7
of food, and predators) that affect population explosion
Qtr Content Standard
Q1 The relationship among the locations of volcanoes, earthquake
epicenters, and mountain ranges

Q2 The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum

The images formed by the different types of mirrors and lenses

The relationship between electricity and magnetism in electric

motors and generators
Q3 Organisms as having feedback mechanisms, which are coordinated
by the nervous and endocrine systems
How these feedback mechanisms help the organism maintain
homeostasis to reproduce and survive

The information stored in DNA as being used to make proteins

How changes in DNA molecule may cause changes in its product

Mutations that occur in sex cells as being heritable

How evolution through natural selection can result in biodiversity

The influence of biodiversity on the stability of ecosystems

An ecosystem as being capable of supporting a limited number of

organisms
Q4 How gases behave based on the motion and relative distances
between gas particles

The structureof biomolecules, which are made up mostly of a limited

number of elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and
nitrogen
The chemical reactions associated with biological and industrial
processes affecting life and the environment
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) Week
1. Describe and relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major Week 1-3
mountain belts to Plate Tectonic Theory
2. Describe the different types of plate boundaries Week 4
3. Explain the different processes that occur along the plate boundaries Week 5-6
4. Descibe the possible causes of plate movement Week 7
5. Enumerate the lines of evidence that support plate movement Week 8
1. Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves Week 1-2
2. Cite examples of practical applications of the different regions of EM waves, which as the use Week 3-4
of radio waves in telecommunications
3. Explain the effects of EM radiation on living things and the environment Week 5
1. Predict the qualitative characteristics (orientation, type, and magnification) of images formed Week 6-7
by the plane and curved mirrors and lenses
2. Identify ways in which the properties of mirrors and lenses determine their use in optical Week 8
instruments (e.g., cameras, and binoculars)
Explain the operation of a simple electric motor and generator Week 9

1. Explain the role of hormones involved in the female and male reproductive systems Week 1

2. Describe the feedback mechanisms involved in regulating processes in the female Week 2
reproductive system (e.g., menstrual cycle)
3. Describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates these feedback mechanisms to Week 3
maintain homeostasis
1. Explain how protein is made using information from DNA Week 4
2. Explain how mutations may cause changes in the structure and function of a protein

1. Explain how fossil records, comparative anatomy, and genetic information provide evidence for Week 5
evolution
2.Explain the occurcence of evolution Week 6
1. Explain how species diversity increases the probability of adaptation and survival of organisms Week 7
in changing environments
2. Explain the relationship between population growth and carrying capacity Week 7

Investigate the relationship between: Week 1-2

a. Volume and pressure at constant temperature of a gas
b. Volume and temperature at constant pressure of a gas
c. Explain these relationships using the kinetic molecular theory
Recognize the major categories of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and Week 3-4
nucleic acids

1.Apply the principles of conservation of mass to chemical reactions Week 5-6

2. Explain how the factors affecting rates of chemical reactions are applied in food preservation Week 7-8
and materials production, control of fire, pollution, and corrosion
Grade 10 Science
Qtr Content Standard
Q1 The relationship among the locations of volcanoes, earthquake
epicenters, and mountain ranges

Q2 The different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum

The images formed by the different types of mirrors and lenses

The relationship between electricity and magnetism in electric

motors and generators
Q3 Organisms as having feedback mechanisms, which are coordinated
by the nervous and endocrine systems
How these feedback mechanisms help the organism maintain
homeostasis to reproduce and survive

The information stored in DNA as being used to make proteins

How changes in DNA molecule may cause changes in its product

Mutations that occur in sex cells as being heritable

How evolution through natural selection can result in biodiversity

The influence of biodiversity on the stability of ecosystems

An ecosystem as being capable of supporting a limited number of

organisms
Q4 How gases behave based on the motion and relative distances
between gas particles

The structureof biomolecules, which are made up mostly of a limited

number of elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and
nitrogen
The chemical reactions associated with biological and industrial
processes affecting life and the environment
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) Week
1. Describe and relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major Week 1-3
mountain belts to Plate Tectonic Theory
2. Describe the different types of plate boundaries Week 4
3. Explain the different processes that occur along the plate boundaries Week 5-6
4. Descibe the possible causes of plate movement Week 7
5. Enumerate the lines of evidence that support plate movement Week 8
1. Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves Week 1-2
2. Cite examples of practical applications of the different regions of EM waves, which as the use Week 3-4
of radio waves in telecommunications
3. Explain the effects of EM radiation on living things and the environment Week 5
1. Predict the qualitative characteristics (orientation, type, and magnification) of images formed Week 6-7
by the plane and curved mirrors and lenses
2. Identify ways in which the properties of mirrors and lenses determine their use in optical Week 8
instruments (e.g., cameras, and binoculars)
Explain the operation of a simple electric motor and generator Week 9

1. Explain the role of hormones involved in the female and male reproductive systems Week 1

2. Describe the feedback mechanisms involved in regulating processes in the female Week 2
reproductive system (e.g., menstrual cycle)
3. Describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates these feedback mechanisms to Week 3
maintain homeostasis
1. Explain how protein is made using information from DNA Week 4
2. Explain how mutations may cause changes in the structure and function of a protein

1. Explain how fossil records, comparative anatomy, and genetic information provide evidence for Week 5
evolution
2.Explain the occurcence of evolution Week 6
1. Explain how species diversity increases the probability of adaptation and survival of organisms Week 7
in changing environments
2. Explain the relationship between population growth and carrying capacity Week 7

Investigate the relationship between: Week 1-2

a. Volume and pressure at constant temperature of a gas
b. Volume and temperature at constant pressure of a gas
c. Explain these relationships using the kinetic molecular theory
Recognize the major categories of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and Week 3-4
nucleic acids

1.Apply the principles of conservation of mass to chemical reactions Week 5-6

2. Explain how the factors affecting rates of chemical reactions are applied in food preservation Week 7-8
and materials production, control of fire, pollution, and corrosion