Department of Education

Division of City Schools - MANILA

Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education
CENTEX MANILA
J. Abad Santos St. near cor. C.M.Recto, Tondo, Manila

Quarter Most Essential

Learning
Budget of Learning
Work in Science 4
Competencies No. of
Days
Competencies Taught
(MELC
Q1
1 Classify materials based on the ability to absorb water, float, sink, and 12
undergo decay.
2 Describe changes in solid materials when they are bent, pressed, hammered, 10
or cut.
3 Describe changes in properties of materials when exposed to certain 10
conditions such as temperature or when mixed with other materials.
Identify the effects of decaying materials on one`s health and safety 1
Demonstrate proper disposal of waste according to the properties of its 1
materials
4 Identify changes in materials whether useful or harmful to one’s 6
environment.
Q2
Identify the causes and treatment of diseases of the major organs. 2
Practice habits to maintain a healthy body 1
5 Describe the main function of the major organs 6
6 Communicate that the major organs work together to make the body function
6
properly.
Make a survey of animals found in the community and their specific habitats; 1
Choose which animal to raise in a particular habitat 1
Compare body movements of animals in their habitat. 1
7 Infer that body structures help animals adapt and survive in their particular
3
habitat.
Make a survey of plants found in the community and their 1
Choose which plants to grow in a particular habitat 1
Conduct investigation on the specialized structures of 2
plants given varying environmental conditions: light, water, temperature, and
soil type
8 Identify the specialized structures of terrestrial and aquatic plants. 3
9 Compare the stages in the life cycle of organisms. 3
10 Describe the effect of the environment on the life cycle of organisms. 2
11 Describe some types of beneficial interactions among living things. 3
Describe certain types of harmful interactions among living things. 1

12 Describe the effects of interactions among organism in their environment. 3

Q3
Practice safety measures in physical activities and proper handling of 2
materials
 13 Explain the effects of force applied to an object. 8
Describe the force exerted by magnets 2
14 Characterize magnetic force. 8
15 Describe how light, sound and heat travel. 9
Describe ways to protect oneself from exposure to excessive light, heat, and
1
sound.
16 Investigate properties and characteristics of light and sound. 10
Q4
17 Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of soil. 5
Explain the use of water from different sources in the context of daily
18 5
activities.
Describe the importance of the water cycle 1
Infer the importance of water in daily activities. 1
19 Trace and describe the importance of water cycle. 6
Record in a chart the weather conditions. 1
Make simple interpretations about the weather as recorded in the weather
1
chart.
Use weather instruments to measure the different weather components in a
20 5
weather chart
21 Identify safety precautions during different weather conditions. 5
Describe the changes in the position and length of shadows in the
22 5
surroundings as the position of the Sun changes.
Describe the role of the Sun in the water cycle; 1
Describe the role of the Sun to living things. 1
23 Describe the effects of the Sun to living things. 3

Prepared by: Checked by: Dr. Rebecca M. Roxas Maricel A. Basa

Mina J. Narag EPS-Science PSDS

Reynante R. Malano ,Ph.D.

School Principal