FIRST QUARTER

LP NO. LESSON OBJECTIVES MIN % # OF DATE

DAYS

LP 1 Lesson 1: Universe 1. Describe the structure and composition of the Universe; 60 3. 28 2

and the Solar 2. State the different hypothesis that preceded the Big Bang
System Theory of the Origin of the Universe.
3. Explain the red-shift and how it used as proof of an
expanding universe; and
4. Explain the Big Bang Theory and evidences supporting the
theory.
LP 2 Lesson 2: Universe 1. Identify the large scale and small scale properties of the Solar 60 3.28 2
and System;
the Solar System 2. Discuss the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the
solar system; and
3. Become familiar with the most recent
advancements/information on the solar system.
LP 3 Lesson 3: Universe 1. Recognize the difference in the physical and chemical 60 3.28 2
and properties between the Earth and its neighboring planes; and
the Solar System 2. Identify the factors that allow a planet to support life.
LP 4 Lesson 4: Earth 1. Define the concept of a system; 90 4.92 4
Subsystems 2. Recognize the Earth as a system composed of subsystems;
and
3. Discuss the historical development of the concept of Earth
System.
LP 5 Lesson 5: The 1. Describe the Earth’s interior (in terms of crust, mantle, core); 105 5.74 5
Internal Structure of and
the 2. Compare the Earth’s layers
Earth
LP 6 Lesson 6: Minerals 1. Demonstrate understanding about physical and chemical 45 2.46 2
and Rocks properties of minerals
2. Identify some common rock-forming minerals
3. Classify minerals based on chemical affinity
LP 7 Lesson 7: Minerals 1. Classify and describe the three basic rock types; 60 3.28 32
and 2. Establish relationships between rock types and the origin and
Rocks environment
of deposition/formation;
3. Understand the different geologic processes involved in rock
formation
LP 8 Lesson 8: Exogenic 1. Define weathering and distinguish between the two main 60 3.28 2
Processes types of weathering
2. Identify the factors that affect the rate of weathering
LP 9 Lesson 9: Exogenic 1. Identify the different agents of erosion and deposition 75 4.10 3
Processes (Erosion 2. Describe characteristic surface features and landforms
and created and the processes that contributed to their formation
Deposition)
LP 10 Lesson 10: Exogenic 1. Identify the controls and triggers of mass wasting 65 3.55 3
 Processes (Mass 2. Distinguish between different mass wasting processes
Wasting)
LP 11 Lesson 11: 1. Know the sources and significance of the Earth's internal heat 45 2.46 2
Endogenic 2. Understand and explain the requirements for magma MIN
Processes generation
LP 12 Lesson 12: 1. Explain how and why magma rises up, 60 3.28 2
Endogenic 2. Understand the concept of Bowen’s reaction series, and MIN
Processes 3. Identify, understand, and explain magmatic differentiation
mechanisms operating beneath the surface of the Earth
LP 13 Lesson 13: 1. Understand the different index minerals used for 45 2.46 2
Endogenic metamorphic rocks.
Processes 2. Understand what causes the metamorphic texture
LP 14 Lesson 14: 1. Discuss the history behind the Theory of Continental Drift; 90 4.92 4
Endogenic 2. Describe the Continental Drift Theory; and
Processes 3. Enumerate and explain the evidence used to support the idea
of drifting
continents
LP 15 Lesson 15: 1. Discuss the history behind the Theory of Continental Drift; 75 4.10 3
Deformation of the 2. Describe the Continental Drift Theory;
Crust 3. Enumerate and explain the evidence used to support the idea
of drifting
continents;
4. Identify major physiographic features of ocean basins
5. Describe the process of seafloor spreading; and
6. Demonstrate understanding of the theory of plate tectonics
and how plate
tectonic processes lead to changes in Earth’s surface features
LP 16 Lesson 16: History 1. Acquire familiarity with the Geologic Time Scale; 60 3.28 2
of the Earth 2. Show the contributions of different personalities in the
establishment of the
Geologic Time Scale;
3. Describe how relative and absolute dating were used to
subdivide geologic
time;and
4. Explain how fossils have been used to define and identify
subdivision of the
geologic time scale
LP 17 Lesson 17: History 1. Appreciate the immensity of geologic time and recognize that 60 3.28 2
of the Earth the Earth
has a very long history;
2. Identify the timing and duration of the major events in
Earth’s History;
3. Recognize how short human history is in relation to the
history of the Earth
LP 18 Lesson 18: Natural 1. Describe and explain the hazards associated with 120 6.55 5
Hazards, Mitigation earthquakes;
and Adaptation: 2. Identify areas from the Philippine map where earthquakes are
 Geologic Processes most likely
and to happen;
Hazards 3. Identify and give examples of possible geologic hazards
associated with
earthquakes;
4. Demonstrate their understanding of the scope of the effects
and damage
of earthquakes by determining the possibility of such effects
occurring in
their area and vicinity and where it will most likely happen; and
5. Manifest awareness by participating in earthquake-related
hazard prevention activities and drills.
LP 19 Lesson 19: Natural 1. Identify and understand how certain human activities can 60 3.28 2
Hazards, Mitigation hasten the occurrence of landslides.
and Adaptation: 2. Find possible and practical solutions on how to lessen these
Geologic Processes identified human activities so as to lessen or prevent the
and occurrence of landslides.
Hazards 3. Design an information campaign to inform locals how they
contribute to the occurrence of landslides in their area.
LP 20 Lesson 20: Natural 1. Identify and classify the different types of 60 3.28 2
Hazards, Mitigation hydrometeorological hazards.
and 2. Evaluate their community for potential hazards induced by
Adaptation: extreme atmospheric and hydrologic conditions.
Hydrometeorological
Phenomena and
Hazards
LP 21 Lesson 21: Natural 1. Become familiar with the guidelines (government and private 60 3.28 2
Hazards, Mitigation institutions) designed to help people prepare for and respond to
and the risks associated with flooding and other hazards.
Adaptation: 2. Adapt and apply these guidelines to their school or to their
Hydrometeorological community
Phenomena
LP 22 Lesson 22: Natural (1) Recognize the coastal processes that influence the coastal 60 3.28 2
Hazards, Mitigation landforms and associated hazards.
and (2) Illustrate and describe how the coastal processes determine
Adaptation: Marine the present coastal hazards whether coastal erosion,
and submersion or saltwater intrusion.
Coastal Processes
and
their Effects
LP 23 Lesson 23: Natural 1. Identify and appraise their chosen area within the community 360 19.67 16
Hazards, Mitigation for possible coastal hazards.
and 2. Design a field activity of a chosen coastal area to assess or
Adaptation: Marine monitor the present condition of the area.
and
Coastal Processes
and
 their Effects
LP 24 Lesson 24: Natural 1. Explain the different ways to cope with coastal hazards, 60 3.28 2
Hazards, Mitigation particularly on coastal erosion, submersion and saltwater
and intrusion.
Adaptation: Marine 2. Evaluate the appropriateness and effectivity of the different
and mitigation measures to minimize or prevent various coastal
Coastal Processes hazards.
and
their Effects
TOTAL 1830 100 % 75
SECOND QUARTER
LP 25 Lesson 25: 1. Discuss the historical development of the concept of life 120
Introduction including theories,
to Life Science experiments and evidences;
2. Describe the conditions on early Earth that made the origin of
life possible
and the first life forms; and
3. Discuss the unifying themes of life and how they are
interconnected
LP 26 Lesson 26: 1. Describe the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic 200
Bioenergetics cells
Structures and 2. Explain the functions of various cell structures/organelles
Functions 3. Enumerate structures unique to plant cells/animal
of Cells cells/bacteria
4. Discuss the functions of cytoskeleton and extracellular
components
LP 27 Lesson 27: 1. Review the forms of energy 200
Bioenergetics 2. Describe the first two laws of thermodynamics
Photosynthesis and 3. Differentiate the nature of enzyme activity
Energy Flow 4. Explain photosynthesis as a re-dox process
5. Diagram the events in light reactions
6. Illustrate the Calvin cycle
LP 28 Lesson 28: 1. Enumerate the stages of cellular respiration 250
Bioenergetics 2. Identify the requirements and products of each stage in the
Utilization of Energy process of
breakdown of molecules from glucose to carbon dioxide and
water
3. Explain the major stages of cellular respiration
4. Discuss how ATP is used by cells
5. Describe the relationship of photosynthesis and cellular
respiration
LP 29 Lesson 29: 1. Identify the different ways how plants reproduce. 90
Perpetuation of Life 2. Differentiate asexual reproduction from asexual reproduction.
3. Learn the advantage and disadvantage of both types of
reproduction.
4. Relate how the different types of reproduction are being used
in farming
 practices in the Philippines
LP 30 Lesson 30: 1. Recall the function of plant organs in sexual reproduction 75
Perpetuation of Life 2. Learn the structure to function relationship in biological
system
3. Relate structure function relationship among flowers, fruits
and seeds
4. Identify local plants and how the structure of their flower,
fruit and/or seeds
are aided in dispersal
LP 31 Lesson 31: 1. Identify the different ways how plants reproduce. 75
Perpetuation of Life 2. Differentiate asexual reproduction from asexual reproduction.
3. Learn the advantage and disadvantage of both types of
reproduction.
4. Relate how animal reproduction impacts ecosystem imbalance
LP 32 Lesson 32: 1. Describe the central dogma. 60
Perpetuation of Life 2. Explain the process of replication.
3. Explain the process of transcription.
4. Explain the process of translation.
5. Synthesize the implication of the central dogma
LP 33 Lesson 33: 1. Relate their knowledge of the central dogma on genetic 60
Perpetuation of Life engineering
2. Know the process of genetic engineering
3. Describe the definition of genetically modified organism
LP 34 Lesson 34: 1. Relate their knowledge of the central dogma on genetic 60
Perpetuation of Life engineering
2. Know the process of genetic engineering
3. Describe the definition of genetically modified organism
LP 35 Lesson 35: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals systems
Survive (Nutrition) 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
in the day-today activity of an individual
3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
LP 36 Lesson 36: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals systems
Survive (Circulation 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
and in the day-today activity of an individual
Gas Exchange) 3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
LP 37 Lesson 37: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals systems
Survive 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
(Homeostasis in the day-today
and Waste activity of an individual
Removal) 3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
 understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
LP 38 Lesson 38: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals systems
Survive (Immune 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
System) in the day-today
activity of an individual
3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
LP 39 Lesson 39: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals Survive systems
(Hormones) 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
in the day-today activity of an individual
3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the different diseases associated with the organ
systems
LP 40 Lesson 40: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals Survive systems
(Nervous System) 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
in the day-today
activity of an individual
3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
LP 41 Lesson 41: How 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Animals Survive systems
(Locomotion) 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
in the day-today
activity of an individual
3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
Lesson 42: Plant 1. Know the structure function relationship in the various organ 90
Form and Function systems
and 2. Able to synthesize the various functions of the organ systems
Plant Growth and in the day-today
Development activity of an individual
3. Used their knowledge of physiological processes to
understand the
different diseases associated with the organ systems
LP 43 Lesson 43: The 1. Present evidence in support of evolution 180
Process of 2. Design a poster tracing the evolutionary changes in a crop
Evolution, plant (e.g. rice
Evidence for or corn) that occurred through domestication
Evolution, and 3. Explain how organisms are classified based on evolutionary
Classifying relationships
 Organisms Based on
Evolutionary
Relationships
LP 44 Lesson 44: 1. Create a concept map of the historical developments of the 300
Evolution Theory of
Evolution
2. Differentiate Lamarckian Evolution and Darwinian Evolution
through
illustrations or models
3. Understand Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
4. Clarify Misconceptions about the Theory of Evolution
LP 45 Lesson 45: 1. Understand the basic concepts of ecology (Trophic Levels and 175
Interaction Energy Flow)
and 2. Illustrate the following cycles: water, carbon, nutrient
Interdependence (nitrates, phosphates) and relate these to water conservation,
global warming and climate change, and nutrient/organic
pollution.
LP 46 Lesson 46: 1. Define and differentiate biotic potential and environmental 175
Interaction resistance
and 2. Illustrate and explain the different population distribution
Interdependence patterns
3. Differentiate population size and density
4. Understand the different mechanisms that regulated
population density.
LP 47 Lesson 47: 1. Characterize the different biomes of the world; 270
Interaction 2. Characterize the different terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
and 3. Discuss the connectivity of terrestrial and aquatic
Interdependence ecosystems.
4. Discuss how the human populations affect ecosystems.