ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

BIOTECHNOLOGY
Special Science Program
Grade Level: Grade 8 (Advanced Subject)
Subject: Biotechnology

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning developer online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q1/ Week Discuss the main parts and organelles of the cell (plant, animal,
1-2 bacteria)
Q1/ Week Explain different cell functions
3-4 • Transport of materials
• Cell Division
• ATP production
Q1/ Week 5 Describe the laboratory apparatus and equipment used in Biotechnology
Q1/ Week
Describe the biological techniques, procedures and methods
6-7
Q2/ Week 1 Differentiate traditional biotechnology from modern biotechnology
Q2/ Week Discuss techniques or practices used in traditional biotechnology
2-3 (cheese, soysauce, vinegar making, nata de coco, etc.)
Q2/ Week 4 Identify commonly used microbes in biotechnology
Q2/ Week Analyze the vital role of DNA, RNA and proteins in the transmission of
5-6 hereditary traits
Q2/ Week 7 Explain how mutation in DNA affects an individual
Q3/ Week
Describe the different tools used in genetic engineering
1-2
Q3/ Week
Discuss how the genetic material are manipulated
3-4
Q3/ Week
Outline the main steps in recombinant DNA technology
5-6
Q4/ Week
Describe the applications of biotechnology in health
1-2
Q4/ Week
Discuss the applications of biotechnology in agriculture
3-4
 Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning developer online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q4/ Week
Cite the application of biotechnology in industry and envirnonment
5-6
Q4/ Week 7 Make informed decisions in dealing with matters related to moral
concepts and behavior in relation to applications of biotechnology