Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE Q2/Q4
OBJECTIVES NO. OF HOURS OR NO. OF ITEM ITEM NO.
DAYS

Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging pieces of evidence 4 5 1-5

Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and function, evolution, and 4 5 6-10
ecosystems) in the 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 4 5 11-15

Describe the process of genetic engineering 4 5 16-20

4 5 21-25
Evaluate the benefits and risks of using GMOs
Describe the general and unique characteristics of the different organ systems in 4 5 26-30
representative animals
Analyze and appreciate the functional relationships of the different organ systems in 4 5 31-35
ensuring animal survival
Explain how populations of organisms have changed and continue to change over 4 5 36-40
time showing 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 4 5 41-45

evolutionary relationships

Categorize the different biotic potential and environmental resistance (e.g., diseases, 4 5 46-50
availability of food, and predators) that affect population explosion
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