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Grade Level : Grade 11/12
Subject :EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Quarter Content Standard
The learners demonstrate
understanding of...
1st 1. the formation of the
universe and the solar
system
2. the subsystems
(geosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, and
biosphere) that make up
the Earth
3. the Earth’s internal
structure
1. the three main categories
of rocks
2. the origin and
environment of formation
of common minerals and
rocks
3. geologic processes that
occur on the surface of the
Earth such as 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
Performance Standard
Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration K to 12 CG Code
The learners should be
able to...
Conduct a survey to Week 1 S11/12ES-Ia-e- 3
Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only
assess the possible
planet in the solar system with properties
geologic/
necessary to support life.
hydrometeorological
hazards that your Week 1 S11/12ES-Ia-e- 4
community may
experience.
Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems,
across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
Identify common rock-forming minerals using their Week 1 S11/12ES-Ia-9
physical and chemical properties.
Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and Week 2 S11/12ES-Ib-10
metamorphic
explain how the products of weathering are Week 2 S11/12ES-Ib-12
carried away by erosion and deposited elsewhere
Describe where the Earth’s internal heat comes Week 3 S11/12ES-Ib-14
from.
describe how magma is formed (magmatism) Week 3 S11/12ES-Ic-15
Describe the physical and chemical changes in rocks Week 4
due to changes in pressure and temperature
(metamorphism)
compare and contrast the formation of the Week 4 S11/12ES-Ic-18
different types of igneous rocks
Explain how the movement of plates leads to the Week 5 S11/12ES-Id-22
formation of folds and faults
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5. the folding and faulting Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are Week 5 S11/12ES-Ie-25
of rocks formed
6. plate tectonics Describe the different methods (relative and Week 5 S11/12ES-Ie-26
7. how the planet Earth absolute dating) to determine the age of stratified
evolved in the last 4.6 rocks
billion years (including the Explain how relative and absolute dating were Week 6 S11/12ES-Ie-27
age of the Earth, major used to determine the subdivisions of geologic
geologic time subdivisions, time
and marker fossils). Describe how the Earth’s history can be Week 6 S11/12ES-Ie-29
interpreted from the geologic time scale
1. the different hazards Describe the various hazards that may happen in Week 6 S11/12ES-If-30
caused by geological the event of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and
processes (earthquakes, landslides
volcanic eruptions, and Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 7 S11/12ES-If-31
landslides) hazards brought about by earthquakes, volcanic
2. the different hazards eruptions, and landslides
caused by Identify human activities that speed up or trigger Week 7 S11/12ES-If-33
hydrometeorological landslides
phenomena (tropical Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 8 S11/12ES-Ig-36
cyclones, monsoons, floods, hazards brought about by tropical cyclones,
and tornadoes or ipo-ipo) monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo
3. the different hazards Describe how coastal processes result in coastal Week 8 S11/12ES-Ih-38
caused by coastal processes erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion
(waves, tides, sea-level cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of Week 8 S11/12ES-Ii-41
changes, crustal movement, land development, waste disposal, and
and storm surges) construction of structures on control coastal
processes
2nd 1. the historical value life by taking good Explain the evolving concept of life based on S11/12LT-IIa-1
Week 1-2
development of the care of all beings, emerging pieces of evidence
concept of life humans, plants, and S11/12LT-IIa-3
Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and
2. the origin of the first life animals
function, evolution, and ecosystems) in the study
forms
of life show the connections among living things Week 2
3. unifying themes in the
and how they interact with each other and with
study of life
their environment

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
conduct a survey of
products containing
substances that can
trigger genetic disorders
such as phenylketonuria
make a presentation of
some diseases that are
associated with the
various organ systems
Design a poster tracing
the evolutionary changes
in a crop plant (e.g., rice
or corn) that occurred
through domestication
prepare an action plan
containing mitigation
measures to address
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Describe the different ways of how representative S11/12LT-IIej- 15
Week 3
animals reproduce
Describe the process of genetic engineering Week 4 S11/12LT-IIej- 17
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Evaluate the benefits and risks of using GMOs Week 4
Describe the general and unique characteristics of S11/12LT-IIIaj- 21
the different organ systems in representative Week 5
animals
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Analyze and appreciate the functional
relationships of the different organ systems in Week 5
ensuring animal survival
Explain how populations of organisms have S11/12LT-IVfg- 26
changed and continue to change over time
showing patterns of descent with modification Week 6
from common ancestors to produce the
organismal diversity observed today
Describe how the present system of classification S11/12LT-IVfg- 27
of organisms is based on evolutionary Week 6
relationships
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Categorize the different biotic potential and
Week 7
environmental resistance (e.g., diseases,
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2. biotic potential and current environmental availability of food, and predators) that affect
environmental concerns and challenges population explosion
resistance in the community
3. terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems
4. how human activities
affect the natural
ecosystem

Grade Level : Grade 11/12

Subject : EARTH SCIENCE

Quarter Content Standard Performance Standard

The learners demonstrate
understanding of...
1st 1. the formation of the
universe and the solar
system
2. the subsystems
(geosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere, and
biosphere) that make up
the Earth
1. the three main
categories of rocks
2. the origin and
environment of
formation of common
minerals and rocks
3. the various sources of
energy (fossil fuels,
Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration K to 12 CG Code
The learners should be
able to...
make a concept map and Describe the characteristics of Earth that are Week 1 S11ES-Ia-b-3
use it to explain how the necessary to support life
geosphere, hydrosphere, Week 1 S11ES-Ib-4
atmosphere, and
biosphere are Explain that the Earth consists of four
interconnected subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and
energy flow
1. make a plan that the Identify common rock-forming minerals using Week 1 S11ES-Ib-5
community may use to their physical and chemical properties
conserve and protect its Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and Week 2 S11ES-Ic-6
resources for future metamorphic
generations Identify the minerals important to society Week 2 S11ES-Ic-7
2. prepare a plan that the Describe how ore minerals are found, mined, Week 3 S11ES-Ic-d-8
community may and processed for human use
implement to minimize Describe how fossil fuels are formed Week 3 S11ES-Id-10