BUDGETED LEARNING COMPETENCIES FOR SCIENCE II (BIOLOGY)

Actual No. of LEARNING COMPETENCIES First Grading Days 49 June 19 days July 21 days Aug.9 days Instructional Days 41 Testing Days 8

1 Nature of Biology Identifying the Unifying ideas in Biology

Pretest

1.1

2 Per. Test 2

1.2

Explain the different Life processes

Unit Test 3 Inv. Proj.2

Determine biological concepts as applied in technology Explain biological concepts in a given technology

2.1

Know the tools used in the development of biology and biotechnology Identifying the parts and function of the microscope Name the special tools used in research and technology Describe the contributions of Filipino and foreign scientists in the field of biology and technology

3.1

3.2

3.3

II 1

Cell Structure and Function Appreciate the cell as a highly organized structure 1.1 Identify the different parts of the cell Differentiate plant cells from animal cells 2

1.2

1.3

Differentiate unicellular organisms from multicellular organisms Differentiate prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells

1.4

Analyze how discoveries on cellular structure and functions have led to useful technologies Explain that the activities of certain cell organelles are used in promoting food production and health

2.1

Appreciate cellular exchange of materials with the environment 3.1 Explain osmosis as a type of diffusion Distinguish between active and passive transport 3

3.2

III 1

Life Energy Describe how organisms obtain energy Describe the location and function of chlorophyll pigments Explain the requirements of photosynthesis Explain the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis Give scientific explanations behind farming practices

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

Evaluate how organisms produce energy Describe the cell part involved in producing energy

2.1

2.2

Explain the stages of cellular respiration Evaluate the importance of the interdependency of living things for important gases through oxygencarbon dioxide cycle 50 Aug. 14 days Sept. 21 days Oct. 13 days

2.3 Second Grading

43

IV

Organ systems

UT-2

Explain the interaction among cells, tissues, organs and systems in maintain the life of an organism Illustrate the coordinated functions of cells, tissues and organ systems in maintaining the life of plants, animals and human beings Recognize the necessity of an organized system for proper growth development and survival of organisms

PT-2 IP-3

1.1

1.2 2

Familiarize the anatomy and physiology of plants Describe the parts and functions of the different organ systems Explain the requirements of plants for growth

11

2.1

2.2 3

Understand the anatomy and physiology of humans Describe the parts and functions of the different organ

13

3.1

systems Appreciate the technologies that help the specific defective organ function property Reproduction Explain and appreciate the importance of cell division Describe the cell cycle Differentiate mitosis from meiosis 4

V 1

1.1

1.2 2

Compare patterns of reproduction among organisms Differentiate sexual and asexual reproduction of organisms

2.1 3

Familiarize the process of human reproduction Describe the stages of development of the fertilized embryo and fetus

3.1

Identify the problems and issues related to fertility and population growth Analyze some problems on fertility Give some implications of rapid population growth 2

4.1

4.2

Demonstrate understanding of the ill effects of human sexually transmitted diseases Identify the risk of contamination from various sexually transmitted diseases specially AIDS

5.1 Third Grading Period VI Genetics

48

41

Understand the chromosomal basis of inheritance and the role of DNA as a blueprint of life. Explain the chromosomal basis of inheritance Analyze the role of DNA in the transmission of traits

Oct. 1 day

1.1

Nov. 20 days

1.2

Dec. 14 days

Understand the fundamental role of chromosomes and genes in hereditary variations Discuss the relationship of chromosomes and genes Explain the chromosomal alterations

Jan. 13 days

2.1

2.2

Demonstrate understanding of the Mendelian principles of heredity Analyze Mendels experiment on garden peas illustrating Mendelian principles of inheritance Identify traits that follow Mendelian patterns of heredity Solve monohybrid crosses given the phenotype and genotypes of parents

3.1

3.2

3.3 4

Understand the non-Mendelian patterns of heredity Infer that certain traits do not always follow the Mendelian principles of heredity

4.1

Understand some issues concerning advanced technologies in genetics Explain what Genetically Modified Organisms or Food are Analyze the effects of genetic engineering

5.1

5.2 VII 1 Evolution

Understand the theories of evolution Explain Darwins theory of evolution Differentiate Lamarcks theory of evolution from Darwins theory 3

1.1

1.2 2

Discuss the direct and indirect evidence for evolution Distinguish between direct and indirect evidences for evolution

2.1 VIII 1

Biodiversity Part I Appreciate the existence of diverse forms of living things Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the different groups of organisms Evaluate the economic importance of organisms

1.1

1.2

Fourth Grading Period VIII 1 Biodiversity Part II Appreciate the existence of diverse forms of living things Describe the distinguishing characteristics of 50 Jan. 8 days 28

1.1

Feb. 20 days

20

the different groups of organisms Evaluate the economic importance of organisms

1.2 IX 1

Mar. 22 days

Ecosystems Understand the similarities and differences of ecosystems Differentiate natural from human-made ecosystems

1.1 2

Understand mans role in maintaining balance in nature Analyze the different environmental issues relevant to the community Suggest ways of minimizing or preventing ecological problems

2.1

2.2