Department of Education

Region III
City Schools Division of Mabalacat
MAUAQUE RESETTLEMENT HIGH SCHOOL
Sapang Biabas, Mabalacat City, Pampanga

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE-BUDGET OF WORK

FIRST HALF: EARTH SCIENCE (10 WKS-40HRS/WK)

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES TIME FRAME (Session)

1. ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH
1.1. Universe and Solar System
a. the formation of the universe and
the solar system
1.2. Earth and Earth Systems
a. the subsystems that make up the
Earth
b. the Earth’s internal structure
State the different hypotheses explaining the 4
origin of the universe
Describe the different hypotheses explaining
the origin of the solar system
Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the 4
only planet in the solar system with
properties necessary to support life.
Explain that the Earth consists of four
subsystems, across whose boundaries matter
and energy flow.
Explain the current
advancements/information on the solar
system
Show the contributions of
personalities/people on the understanding of
the earth systems
Identify the layers of the Earth (crust, mantle,
core).
Differentiate the layers of the
Earth.
 CONTENT
2. EARTH MATERIALS AND PROCESSES A.
2.1 Minerals and Rocks
a. the three main categories of rocks
b. the origin and environment of
formation of common minerals and
rocks
2.2 Exogenic Processes
a. geologic processes that occur on the
surface of the Earth such as
weathering, erosion, mass wasting,
and sedimentation
2.3 Endogenic Processes
a. geologic processes that occur within
the Earth
b. the folding and faulting of rocks
2.4 Deformation of the Crust
a. plate tectonics
LEARNING COMPETENCIES TIME FRAME (Session)
1. Identify common rock-forming minerals 2
using their physical and chemical properties.
2. classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary,
and metamorphic
3. Describe how rocks undergo weathering. 2
4. Explain how the products of weathering
are carried away by erosion and deposited
elsewhere.
5. Make a report on how rocks and soil move
downslope due to the direct action of gravity.
6. Describe where the Earth’s internal heat 4
comes from.
7. Describe how magma is formed
(magmatism)
8. Describe what happens after the magma is
formed (plutonism and volcanism)
9. Describe the changes in mineral
components and texture of rocks due to
changes in pressure and temperature
(metamorphism)
10. compare and contrast the formation of
the different types of igneous rocks
11. describe how rocks behave under
different types of stress such as compression,
pulling apart, and shearing.
12. explain how the continents drift 4
13. cite evidence that support continental
drift

2.5 History of the Earth
a. how the planet Earth evolved in the
last 4.6 billion years
3. NATURAL HAZARDS, MITIGATION, AND
ADAPTATION
3.1 Geologic Processes and Hazards
a. the different hazards caused by
geological processes
3.2 Hydrometeorological Phenomena and
Hazards
a. the different hazards caused by
hydrometeorological phenomena
14. explain how the movement of plates
leads to the formation of folds and faults
15. explain how the seafloor spreads
16. describe the structure and evolution of
ocean basins
17. describe how layers of rocks (stratified 4
rocks) are formed
18. describe the different methods (relative
and absolute dating) to determine the age of
stratified rocks
19. explain how relative and absolute dating
were used to determine the subdivisions of
geologic time
20. describe how marker fossils (also known
as guide fossils) are used to define and
identify subdivisions of the geologic time
scale
1. describe the various hazards that may 4
happen in the event of earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, and landslides
3. using hazard maps, identify areas prone to 4
hazards brought about by earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, and landslides
4. give practical ways of coping with
geological hazards caused by earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, and landslides
5. identify human activities that speed up or
trigger landslides
6. suggest ways to help lessen the occurrence
of landslides in your community
 3.3 Marine and Coastal Processes and their
Effects
a. the different hazards caused by
coastal processes
Third Grading Period: LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
CONTENT
1. Coordinated Functions of the
Reproductive, Endocrine, and Nervous
Systems
7. describe the various hazards that may 4
happen in the wake of tropical cyclones,
monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo
8. using hazard maps, identify areas prone to
hazards brought about by tropical cyclones,
monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo
9. give practical ways of coping with
hydrometeorological hazards caused by
tropical cyclones, monsoons, floods, or ipo-
ipo
10. describe how coastal processes result in
coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater
intrusion
11. identify areas in your community prone
to coastal erosion, submersion, and saltwater
intrusion
12. give practical ways of coping with coastal
erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion
13. cite ways to prevent or mitigate the
impact of land development, waste disposal,
and construction of structures on control
coastal processes
COMPETENCIES TIME FRAME (Session)
1. describe the parts of the reproductive 12
system and their functions
2. explain the roles of hormones involved in
the female and male reproductive systems

2. Heredity: Inheritance and Variation
3. Biodiversity and Evolution
4. Ecosystems
4.1. Flow of Energy and Matter in
Ecosystems
4.2. Biodiversity and Stability
4.3. Population Growth and Carrying
Capacity
Fourth Grading Period: MATTER
CONTENT
1. Gas Laws
1.1. Kinetic Molecular Theory
1.2. Volume, pressure and temperature
Relationship
1.3. Ideal Gas Law
2. Chemical reactions
3. describe the feedback mechanisms
involved in regulating processes in the female
reproductive system (e.g., menstrual cycle)
4, describe how the nervous system
coordinates and regulates these feedback
mechanisms to maintain homeostasis
1. explain how protein is made using 13
information from DNA
2. explain how mutations may cause changes
in the structure and function of a protein
1. explain how fossil records, comparative 12
anatomy, and genetic information provide
evidence for evolution
2. explain the occurrence of evolution
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1. explain hoe species diversity increases the
probability of adaptation and survival of
organisms in changing environments
2. explain the relationship between
population growth and carrying capacity
3. suggest ways to minimize human impact
on the environment
COMPETENCIES TIME FRAME (Session)
1. investigate the relationship between: 15
1.1. volume and pressure at constant
temperature of a gas
1.2. volume and temperature at constant
pressure of a gas
1.3. explain these relationships using the
kinetic molecular theory
1. apply the principles of conservation of 17
 Mass to chemical reactions
2. explain how the factors affecting rates of
chemical reactions are applied in food
preservation and materials production,
control of fire, pollution, and corrosion
2. Biomolecules recognize the major categories of 18
2.1. Elements present in biomolecules biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids,
2.2. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and proteins, and nucleic acids
nucleic acids
2.2.1. Food Labels