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Enumerate what to do before, during
weather patterns and
seasons in the Philippines:
the earth’s rotation and
revolution
characteristics of planets in
the solar system
Grade Level: Grade 7
Subject: Science
Quarter Content Standard
The learners demonstrate
understanding of...
1st scientific ways of acquiring
knowledge and solving
problems
classifying substances as
elements or compounds
the properties of
substances that distinguish
them from mixtures
Week 2 S6ES-IVb-2
and after earthquake and volcanic
eruptions
Describe the different seasons in the Week 3 S6ES-IVc-3
Philippines
Differentiate between rotation and Week 5-6
revolution and describe the effects of
the Earth’s motions
Week 7-8 S6ES-IVg-h-6
Compare the planets of the solar system
Construct a model of the solar system Week 8 S6ES-IVi-j-7
showing the relative sizes of the planets
and their relative distances from the Sun
Performance Standard
Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration
K to 12 CG Code
The learners should be
able to...
perform in groups in Week 1
guided investigations
Describe the components of a scientific
involving community- S7MT-Ia-1
investigation
based problems using
locally available materials
make a chart, poster, or Week 2-3
multimedia presentation
Recognize that substances are classified
of common elements S7MT-Ig-h-5
into elements and compounds
showing their names,
symbols, and uses
investigate the properties Week 4-5
of mixtures of varying Distinguish mixtures from substances
S7MT-Ie-f-4
concentrations using based on a set of properties
available materials in the
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community for specific

purposes
some important properties prepare different Investigate properties of unsaturated or Week 6
S7MT-Ic-2
of solutions concentrations of saturated solutions
mixtures according to Express concentrations of solutions Week 7
uses and availability of quantitatively by preparing different
S7MT-Id-3
materials concentrations of mixtures according to
uses and availability of materials
2nd the parts and functions of employ appropriate Identify parts of the microscope and their Week 1 S7LT-IIa-1
the compound microscope techniques using the functions
compound microscope to Focus specimens using the compound Week 2 S7LT-IIb-2
gather data about very microscope
the different levels of small objects Describe the different levels of biological Week 3 S7LT-IIc-3
biological organization organization from cell to biosphere
the difference between Differentiate plant and animal cells Week 4 S7LT-IIc-3
animal and plant cells according to presence or absence of
certain organelles
Explain why the cell is considered the Week 4 S7LT-IIe-5
basic structural and functional unit of all
organisms
reproduction being both Differentiate asexual from sexual Week 5 S7LT-IIg-7
asexual or sexual reproduction in terms of:
1 Number of individuals involved;
2 Similarities of offspring to parents
organisms interacting with Differentiate biotic from abiotic Week 6 S7LT-IIh-9
each other and with their components of an ecosystem
environment to survive Describe the different ecological Week 6 S7LT-IIh-10
relationships found in an ecosystem
Predict the effect of changes in abiotic Week 7 S7LT-IIj-12
factors on the ecosystem
3rd motion in one dimension conduct a forum on Describe the motion of an object in terms Week 1-2 S7FE-IIIa-1
mitigation and disaster of distance or displacement, speed or
risk reduction velocity, and acceleration
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Create and interpret visual representation Week 3 S7FE-IIIb-3

of the motion of objects such as tape
charts and motion graphs
waves as a carriers of Week 4 S7LT-IIIc-4
Infer that waves carry energy
energy
Describe the characteristics of sound Week 4 S7LT-IIId-7
using the concepts of wavelength,
velocity, and amplitude
the characteristics of light suggest proper lighting in Explain color and intensity of light in Week 5
various activities terms of its wave characteristics
how heat is transferred Week 6 S7LT-IIIh-i-12
Infer the conditions necessary for heat
transfer to occur
charges and the different Describe the different types of charging Week 7 S7LT-IIIj-13
charging processes processes
4th the relation of geographical analyze the advantage of Demonstrate how places on Earth may be Week 1 S7ES-IVa-1
location of the Philippines the location of the located using a coordinate system
to its environment Philippines in relation to Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s Week 2
the climate, weather, and resources sustainably
the different phenomena seasons Discuss how energy from the Sun Week 3 S7ES-IVd-5
that occur in the interacts with the layers of the
atmosphere atmosphere
Account for the occurrence of land and Week 3 S7ES-IVf-7
sea breezes, monsoons, and intertropical
convergence zone (ITCZ)
the relationship of the Using models, relate: Week 4-5 S7ES-IVh-9
seasons and the position of 1 the tilt of the Earth to the length of
the Sun in the sky daytime
2 the length of daytime to the amount of
energy received
3 the position of the Earth in its orbit to the
height of the Sun in the sky
4 the height of the Sun in the sky to the
amount of energy received
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5 the latitude of an area to the amount

of energy the area receives
6 tilt of the Earth and the seasons

the occurrence of eclipses Explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur Week 6
using models

Grade Level: Grade 8

Subject: Science

Quarter Content Standard Performance Standard

Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration
K to 12 CG Code
The learners demonstrate The learners should be
understanding of... able to...
1st Newton’s three laws of develop a written plan Investigate the relationship between the Week 1 S8FE-Ia-15
motion and implement a amount of force applied and the mass of
“Newton’s Olympics” the object to the amount of change in
the object’s motion
Week 2 S8FE-Ia-16

Infer that when a body exerts a force on

another, an equal amount of force is
exerted back on it

work using constant force,
power, gravitational
potential energy, kinetic
energy, and elastic potential
energy
the propagation of sound
through solid, liquid, and
gas
some properties and
characteristics of visible
light
heat and temperature, and
the effects of heat on the
body
current- voltage-resistance
relationship, electric power,
electric energy, and home
circuitry
2nd the relationship between
faults and earthquakes
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Week 2-3
Identify and explain the factors that affect
potential and kinetic energy
Week 4
Investigates the effect of temperature to
the speed of sound
discuss phenomena Week 4 S8FE-If-27
such as blue sky,
rainbow, and red sunset Explain the hierarchy of colors in relation
using the concept of to the energy of visible light
wavelength and
frequency of visible light
Week 4 S8FE-Ig-29
Differentiate between heat and
temperature at the molecular level
Infer the relationship between current Week 5-6
and voltage
Explain the advantages and Week 7 S8FE-li-31
disadvantages of series and parallel
connections in homes
Explain the functions of circuit breakers, Week 7 S8FE-li-33
fuses, earthing, double insulation, and
other safety devices in the home
1. participate in decision Using models or illustrations, explain how Week 1 S8ES-IIa-14
making on where to movements along faults generate
build structures based earthquakes
on knowledge of the Differentiate the Week 1-2 S8ES-IIa-15
location of active faults 1 epicenter of an earthquake from its
in the community focus;

the formation of typhoons
and their movement within
the PAR
characteristics of comets,
meteors, and asteroids
3rd the particle nature of
matter as basis for
explaining properties,
physical changes, and
structure of substances and
mixtures
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2. make an emergency 2 intensity of an earthquake from its
plan and prepare an magnitude;
emergency kit for use at 3 active and inactive faults
home and in school Explain how earthquake waves provide Week 3 S8ES-IIc-17
information about the interior of the earth
1. demonstrate Explain how typhoon develops and how it Week 4-5
precautionary measures is affected by landmasses and bodies of
before, during, and water
after a typhoon, Week 5 S8ES-IIf-21
including following
advisories, storm
signals, and calls for
evacuation given by
government agencies in
Trace the path of typhoons that enter the
charge
Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)
using a map and tracking data
2. participate in
activities that lessen the
risks brought by
typhoons
discuss whether or not Week 6 S8ES-IIg-22
beliefs and practices
Compare and contrast comets, meteors,
about comets and
and asteroids
meteors have scientific
basis
present how water Week 1-2
behaves in its different
states within the water
Explain the properties of solids, liquids,
cycle
and gases based on the particle nature of
S8MT-IIIa-b-8
matter;
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Explain physical changes in terms of the Week 3-4

arrangement and motion of atoms and S8MT-IIIc-d-9
molecules;
the identity of a substance Determine the number of protons, Week 5-6
according to its atomic neutrons, and electrons in a particular S8MT-IIIe-f-10
structure atom;
the periodic table of Week 7-8
elements as an organizing
tool to determine the
chemical properties of
elements
S8MT-IIIi-j-12
Use the periodic table to predict the
chemical behavior of an element.

4th 1. the digestive system and present an analysis of Week 1 S8LT-IVa-13

its interaction with the the data gathered on
circulatory, respiratory, and diseases resulting from
excretory systems in nutrient deficiency Explain ingestion, absorption,
providing the body with assimilation, and excretion
nutrients for energy
2. diseases that result from
nutrient deficiency and

ingestion of harmful
substances, and their
prevention and treatment
1. how cells divide to
produce new cells
2. meiosis as one of the
processes producing genetic
variations of the Mendelian
Pattern of Inheritance
1. the concept of a species
2. the species as being
further classified into a
hierarchical taxonomic
system
the one-way flow of energy
and the cycling of materials
in an ecosystem
Grade Level: Grade 9
Subject: Science
Quarter Content Standard
The learners demonstrate
understanding of...
1st 1. how the different
structures of the
391
report on the Compare mitosis and meiosis, and their Week 2 S8LT-IVd-16
importance of variation role in the cell-division cycle
in plant and animal Explain the significance of meiosis in Week 2 S8LT-IVe-17
breeding maintaining the chromosome number
Predict phenotypic expressions of traits Week 3 S8LT-IVf-18
following simple patterns of inheritance
report (e.g., through a Explain the concept of a species Week 4 S8LT-IVg-19
travelogue) on the
activities that Classify organisms using the hierarchical Week 4 S8LT-IVh-20
communities engage in taxonomic system
to protect and conserve Week 5 S8LT-IVh-21
Explain the advantage of high
endangered and biodiversity in maintaining the stability of
economically important an ecosystem
species
make a poster Describe the transfer of energy through Week 5 S8LT-IVi-22
comparing food choices the trophic levels
based on the trophic Analyze the roles of organisms in the Week 6 S8LT-IVi-23
levels’ cycling of materials
Explain how materials cycle in an Week 6 S8LT-IVi-24
ecosystem
Suggest ways to minimize human impact Week 7 S8LT-IVj-25
on the environment
Performance Standard
Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration
The learners should be
able to...
conduct an information Explain how the respiratory and Week 1-2 S9LT-la-b-26
dissemination activity on circulatory systems work together to

circulatory and respiratory
systems work together to
transport oxygen-rich
blood and nutrients to the
different parts of the body
2. the prevention,
detection, and treatment
of diseases affecting the
circulatory and respiratory
systems
1. how genetic information
is organized in genes on
chromosomes
2. the different patterns of
inheritance
how changes in the
environment may affect
species extinction
1. the structure and
function of plant parts and
organelles involved in
photosynthesis
2. the structure and
function of mitochondrion
as the main organelle
involved in respiration
2nd 1. the development of
atomic models that led
to the description of the
behavior of electrons
within atoms
2. how atoms combine
with other atoms by
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effective ways of taking transport nutrients, gases, and other
care of the respiratory molecules to and from the different
and circulatory systems parts of the body
based on data gathered Week 2 S9LT-lc-27
from the school or local
health workers Infer how one’s lifestyle can affect the
functioning of respiratory and circulatory
systems
Week 3-4 S9LT-Id-29
Explain the different patterns of non-
Mendelian inheritance
make a multimedia Week 5 S9LT-Ie-f-30
presentation of a
Relate species extinction to the failure of
timeline of extinction of
populations of organisms to adapt to
representative
abrupt changes in the environment
microorganisms, plants,
and animals
design and conduct an Week 6-7 S9LT-lg-j-31
investigation to provide
evidence that plants can
Differentiate basic features and
manufacture their own
importance of photosynthesis and
food
respiration
Explain how the Quantum Mechanical Week 1
Model of the atom describes the
energies and positions of the electrons
Week 2
Recognize different types of compounds
S9MT-IIb-14
(ionic or covalent) based on their
properties such as melting point,

transferring or by sharing
electrons
3. forces that hold metals
together
the type of bonds that
carbon forms that result in
the diversity of carbon
compounds
the unit, mole, that
quantitatively measures
the number of very small
particles of matter
3rd volcanoes found in the
Philippines
factors that affect climate,
and the effects of changing
climate and how to adapt
accordingly
the relationship between
the visible constellations in
the sky and Earth’s
position along its orbit
393
hardness, polarity, and electrical and
thermal conductivity; S9MT-IIb-14
Explain how ions are formed; Week 3 S9MT-IIe-f-16
Explain how the structure of the carbon Week 4-5
S9MT-IIg-17
atom affects the type of bonds it forms;
Week 6
Recognize the general classes and uses
S9MT-IIh-18
of organic compounds;
analyze the percentage Use the mole concept to express mass of Week 7
S9MT-IIi-19
composition of different substances; and
brands of two food Week 8
products and decide on Determine the percentage composition
the products’ of a compound given its chemical S9MT-IIj-20
appropriate percentage formula and vice versa.
composition
Describe the different types of volcanoes Week 1
and volcanic eruption
Explain what happens when volcanoes Week 2 S9ES -IIIb-28
erupt
Illustrate how energy from volcanoes Week 3-4 S9ES –IIIc-d-29
may be tapped for human use
participate in activities Explain how different factors affect the Week 5-6 S9ES-IIIe-30
that reduce risks and climate of an area
lessen effects of climate Week 6-7 S9ES-IIIf-31
change Describe certain climatic phenomena
that occur on a global level
discuss whether or not Week 8-9 S9ES-IIIj-35
popular beliefs and
Show which constellations may be
practices with regard to
observed at different times of the year
constellations and
using models
astrology have scientific
basis
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4th projectile motion, impulse propose ways to Describe the horizontal and vertical Week 1 S9FE-IVa-34
and momentum, and enhance sports related motions of a projectile
conservation of linear to projectile motion Investigate the relationship between the Week 1-2 S9FE-IVa-35
momentum angle of release and the height and range
of the projectile
Relate impulse and momentum to Week 3 S9FE-IVb-36
collision of objects (e.g., vehicular
collision)
Infer that the total momentum before and Week 3 S9FE-IVb-37
after collision is equal
conservation of create a device that Week 4 S9FE-IVd-40
Perform activities to demonstrate
mechanical energy shows conservation of
conservation of mechanical energy
mechanical energy
the relationship among analyze how power Construct a model to demonstrate that Week 5 S9FE-IVe-42
heat, work, and efficiency plants generate and heat can do work
transmit electrical Explain how heat transfer and energy Week 6 S9FE-IVg-45
energy transformation make heat engines work
generation, transmission, Week 6-7 S9FE-IVh-j-46
and distribution of
electrical energy from
power plants
Explain how electrical energy is
(hydroelectric,
generated, transmitted, and distributed
geothermal, wind, nuclear)
to home
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Grade Level: Grade 10

Subject: Science

Quarter Content Standard Performance Standard

Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration
The learners The learners should be able K to 12 CG Code
demonstrate to...
understanding of...
1st the relationship among 1. demonstrate ways to Describe and relate the distribution of Week 1-3
the locations of ensure disaster active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters,
volcanoes, earthquake preparedness during and major mountain belts to Plate
epicenters, and earthquakes, tsunamis, and Tectonic Theory
mountain ranges volcanic eruptions Describe the different types of plate Week 4 S10ES –Ia-j-36.2
2. suggest ways by which boundaries
he/she can contribute to Explain the different processes that occur Week 5-6 S10ES –Ia-j-36.3
government efforts in along the plate boundaries
reducing damage due to Describe the possible causes of plate Week 7 S10ES –Ia-j-36.5
earthquakes, tsunamis, and movement
volcanic eruptions Enumerate the lines of evidence that Week 8 S9ES –Ia-j-36.6
support plate movement
2nd the different regions of Compare the relative wavelengths of Week 1-2 S10FE-IIa-b-47
the electromagnetic different forms of electromagnetic waves
spectrum Cite examples of practical applications of Week 3-4 S10FE-IIc-d-48
the different regions of EM waves, such
as the use of radio waves in
telecommunications
Explain the effects of EM radiation on Week 5 S10FE-IIe-f-49
living things and the environment
the images formed by Predict the qualitative characteristics Week 6-7 S10FE-IIg-50
the different types of (orientation, type, and magnification) of
mirrors and lenses images formed by plane and curved
mirrors and lenses
Identify ways in which the properties of Week 8 S10FE-IIh-52
mirrors and lenses determine their use in
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optical instruments (e.g., cameras and

binoculars)
the relationship Week 9 S10FE-IIj-54
between electricity and Explain the operation of a simple
magnetism in electric electric motor and generator
motors and generators
3rd 1. organisms as having Explain the role of hormones involved Week 1 S10LT-IIIb-34
feedback mechanisms, in the female and male reproductive
which are coordinated systems
by the nervous and Describe the feedback mechanisms Week 2 S10LT-IIIc-35
endocrine systems involved in regulating processes in the
2. how these feedback female reproductive system (e.g.,
mechanisms help the menstrual cycle)
organism maintain Describe how the nervous system Week 3 S10LT-IIIc-36
homeostasis to coordinates and regulates these
reproduce and survive feedback mechanisms to maintain
homeostasis
1. the information Explain how protein is made using Week 4 S10LT-IIId-37
stored in DNA as being information from DNA
used to make proteins Week 4 S10LT-IIIe-38
2. how changes in a DNA
molecule may cause Explain how mutations may cause
changes in its product changes in the structure and function of
3. mutations that occur a protein
in sex cells as being
heritable
how evolution through write an essay on the Explain how fossil records, comparative Week 5 S10LT-IIIf-39
natural selection can importance of adaptation as anatomy, and genetic information
result in biodiversity a mechanism for the provide evidence for evolution
survival of a species Explain the occurrence of evolution Week 6 S10LT-IIIg-40
1. the influence of Explain how species diversity increases Week 7 S10LT-IIIh-41
biodiversity on the the probability of adaptation and
stability of ecosystems survival of organisms in changing
environments
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2. an ecosystem as being Week 7 S10LT-IIIi-42

Explain the relationship between
capable of supporting a
population growth and carrying
limited number of
capacity
organisms
4th how gases behave based Investigate the relationship between: Week 1-2
on the motion and 1 volume and pressure at constant
relative distances temperature of a gas
between gas particles 2 volume and temperature at constant S9MT-IIj-20
pressure of a gas
3 explains these relationships using the
kinetic molecular theory
the structure of Week 3-4
biomolecules, which are
made up mostly of a Recognize the major categories of S10MT-IVc-d-22
limited number of biomolecules such as carbohydrates,
elements, such as lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
carbon, hydrogen,
oxygen, and nitrogen
the chemical reactions using any form of media, Week 5-6
associated with present chemical reactions Apply the principles of conservation of
S10MT-IVe-g-23
biological and industrial involved in biological and mass to chemical reactions
processes affecting life industrial processes Explain how the factors affecting rates Week 7-8
and the environment affecting life and the of chemical reactions are applied in
environment food preservation and materials S10MT-IVh-j-24
production, control of fire, pollution,
and corrosion