Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
DILI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Cruz

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
QUARTER 3
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE

Give evidence for and describe the formation of heavier elements

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during star formation and evolution

Explain how the concept of atomic number led to the synthesis of

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new elements in the laboratory

Determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar given its structure S11/12PS-IIIc-15

Relate the polarity of a molecule to its properties S11/12PS-IIIc-16

Describe the general types of intermolecular forces S11/12PS-IIIc-d-17

Explain the effect of intermolecular forces on the properties of

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substances

Explain how the structures of biological macromolecules such as

carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, and proteins determine their S11/12PS-IIIe-22
properties and functions
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
DILI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Cruz

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
QUARTER 4
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

LEARNING COMPETENCY CODE

Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging

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pieces of evidence

Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and function,

evolution, and ecosystems) in the study of life show the
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connections among living things and how they interact with
each other and with their environment

Describe the different ways of how representative animals

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reproduce

Describe the process of genetic engineering S11/12LT-IIej- 17

Evaluate the benefits and risks of using GMOs S11/12LT-IIej- 19

Describe the general and unique characteristics of the

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different organ systems in representative animals

Analyze and appreciate the functional relationships of the

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different organ systems in ensuring animal survival