COURSE DESCRIPTION IN SCIENCE

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SY: 2019-2020

COURSE DESCRIPTION IN

SCIENCE

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The K to 12 science curriculum covers concepts, processes and skills in the different areas in Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry and Biology that are integrated and spiral. The topics are presented with increasing levels of complexity from Grade 1 to Grade 10. The curriculum is based on the three domains of learning science which are acquired using the different approaches that are multi- and interdisciplinary, technology and society, contextual learning, problem/issue based learning and inquiry-based.

These approaches which are intertwined with the science content should lead to these domains which include understanding and applying scientific knowledge in both local and global context, performing scientific processes and skills, and developing and demonstrating scientific attitudes and values.

The science for the K to Grade 6 inludes content and approaches that will help learners acquire healthful habits and develop curiosity about self and their environment using the basic process skills of observing, communicating, comparing, classifying, measuring, inferring and predicting. The learners should also develop in them the essential skills of scientific inquiry, designing simple investigations, and communicate ideas meaningfully in different ways.

The science for Grades 7 to 10 includes content and processes which will help learners acquire competencies and skills to develop in them the scientific, technological and environmental literacy. They will be engaged in scientific investigations which are

related to real life and will enable them to communicate using appropriate technology in both local and global context.

COURSE DESCRIPTION IN

SCIENCE 1

The course is designed to enable learners use their senses to locate and describe the parts of their body and tell the shape, color, texture, taste, and size of things around them; differentiate sounds produced by animals, vehicles cars, and musical instruments;

illustrate how things move; describe similarities and differences, given two things; use appropriate terms or vocabulary to describe these features; collect, sort, count, draw, take things apart, or make something out of the things; practice health habits (e.g., washing hands properly, choosing nutritious food) and help clean or pack away their toys; ask questions; give simple answer/ descriptions to probing questions. These competencies are developed in the learning areas of Mother Tongue, English, Health and Mathematics.

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3 FIRST QUARTER

1.1 Science Processes

• Definition of Science

• Branches of Science

• The Scientists

• Science Processes

• Science Laboratory Tools

• Uses of Laboratory Tools 1.2 Human Body

• About Our Body

• Your Body Parts

• Body Parts That Work Together

• Needs of the Human Body

• Changes in Your Body as You Grow

THIRD QUARTER 3.1 Animals

• Body Parts of Animals

• Uses of Each Body Part

• Animals and their Habitat

• Animals and their Body Movement

• Changes Animals Undergo

• Needs of Animals

• Importance of Animals

• Care for Animals 3.2 Plants

• Common Plant Parts

• Functions of Plant Parts

• Comparing Plant Parts

• Where Plant Grows

• Plants are Important

• Care for the Plants

• Growing Plants

SECOND QUARTER 2.1 Matter

• Physical Properties of Matter

• Similarities and Differences of Matter

• Matter has Mass and Volume

• Characteristics of Solids, Liquids and Gases

2.2 Heat, Light And Sound

• Heat Energy From The Sun

• Producing Heat

• Light From the Sun

• Sources of Light

• Importance of Heat and Light

• Safety Measures in Exposure to Heat and Light

• Producing Sounds

• Different Sounds Made by Different Objects

2.3 Motion, Force and Energy

• Living Things Move by Themselves

• Nonliving Things Cannot Move by

FOURTH QUARTER 4.1 Earth Science

• Earth’s Surface

• Natural Resources

• Care for Mother Earth 4.2 Weather

• Weather Conditions

• How Weather Affect People’s Activities

• Taking Care of Oneself in Each Kind of Weather Conditions

4.3 Solar System

• The Day and Night Sky

• The Moon

• Phases of the Moon

• The Stars

• The Solar System

• The Heavenly Bodies

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4 Themselves

• Force: Push or Pull

• Wind

• Running Water

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Safety Measures When Working With Moving Objects

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 2

The course includes the studies of the use of the different senses to describe more than two objects and using more than two properties; sort things in different ways and give a reason for doing so; describe the kind of weather or certain events in the home or

school and express how these are affecting them; tell why some things around them are important; decide if what they do is safe or dangerous; give suggestions on how to prevent accidents at home (not playing with matches or sharp objects); switch off light when not in use or conserve water when taking a bath or brushing teeth; help take care of pets or of plants; tell short stories about what they do, what they have seen, or what they feel. These competencies are developed in the learning areas of Mother Tongue, English, Health and Mathematics.

FIRST QUARTER 1.1 Science Processes

• The Scientists

• Uses of Laboratory Tools 1.2 Sense Organs

• How the Sense Organs Help Us

THIRD QUARTER 3.1 Animals

• Observing Animals Around Us

• Body Parts of Animals

• Body Parts Used by Animals for Moving

• Body Parts Used by Animals for Getting Food

• Body Parts That Help Animals Survive in Their Habitat

• Classification of Animals According

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• Parts and Functions of the Eyes and the Ears

• How to Take Care of the Eyes and the Ears

• Parts and Functions of the Nose, Tongue and Skin

• How to Take Care of the Nose, tongue and Skin

• Sense Organs that Work Together

• Importance of Senses

• You Grow And Change

• Similarities and Differences of People

• Care and Concern for the Physically Challenged

• Our Basic Needs

to Their Habitat Comparing Animals

• Similarities of Animals

• Differences of Animals Changes as Animals Grow

• Animals that are Born Alive

• Animals that are Hatched From Eggs

• Changes that Take Place as Animals Grow

• Needs of Animals 3.2 Plants

• Characteristics of Plant Parts

• Comparing Plant Parts

• How are Plants Similar and Different?

• Uses of Plant Parts

• How Plants Grow

• Ways of Growing Plants

• Comparing a Young Plant to a Mature Plant

• Ways to Show Love and care for Plants

SECOND QUARTER 2.1 Matter

• Properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases

• How Solids can Change Shape

• How Water can Change Shape and Form

• Uses of Liquids

• Gases Found in the Environment

• Arrangement of Molecules in Matter

• Measuring Solids and Liquids 2.2 Light And Sound

• How Light Travels

• Sources of Light and Heat

• How Sound is Produced

• Conservation of Energy

FOURTH QUARTER

4.1 Land and Water Forms

• Land Part of the Earth

• Land Forms

• Water Part of the Earth

• Water Forms

• Human Activities That Affect the Earth’s Surface

• Types of Pollution

• Effects of Pollution to Living Things

• How to Prevent Pollution 4.2 Weather

• Observing Weather

• Types of Clouds

• Effects of Weather to People

• Things People Do During Different

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• What Makes Things Move

• What is Force?

• Electricity and Magnets

• Earth’s Gravitational Pull

• Being Safe with Moving Objects

Types of Weather

• Safety Measures

4.3 Earth, Sun and Heavenly Bodies

• Earth’s Movements

• The Sun and Its Effects on Earth

• Earth’s Moon

• Planets

• Heavenly Bodies

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 3

The course covers the topics which involve the studies of the functions of the different parts of the body and things that make up their surroundings --- rocks and soil, plants and animals, the Sun, Moon and stars; learn that things may be solid, liquid or gas while others may give off light, heat and sound; observe changes in the conditions of their surroundings; lead learners to become more curious about their surroundings, appreciate nature, and practice health and safety measures.

FIRST QUARTER- MATTER 1.1 Science Processes

• The Scientists

• Uses of Laboratory Tools 1.2 Matter

• Characteristics of Matter

• Describing Materials Based on Their Properties

• Physical Properties of Matter

• Classifying Materials Based on Their Properties

• Proper Use and Handling of

THIRD QUARTER – LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Animals

• Animal Habitat

• Animal Food

• Body Parts of Animals and Their Functions

• Classifying Animals

• Importance of Animal

• Safety Measures Against Harmful and Dangerous Animals

3.2 Plants

• Plant Parts and Their Function

• Importance of Plants

• Characteristics of Living Things

• Characteristics Passed on From Parent to Offspring

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• Changes in Matter

• Physical Changes

• Chemical Changes

SECOND QUARTER – LIVING THINGS

• The Eyes

• The Ears

• The Nose

• The Tongue

• The Skin

FOURTH QUARTER – FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY

• Forces

• Forces That Causes Movement

• Sources and Uses of Light

• Sound Heat and Electricity

• Uses of Sound Heat and Electricity

• The Surroundings

• Landforms

• Weather

• Water forms

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 4

The course includes topics which enable learners investigate and identify materials that do not decay and use this knowledge to help minimize waste at home, school, and in the community; investigate changes in the properties of materials when these are subjected to different conditions; describe the internal parts of the body and their functions in order to practice ways to maintain good health; classify plants and animals according to where they live and observe interactions among living things and their environment; infer that plants and animals have traits that help them survive in their environment; investigate which type of soil is best for certain plants and infer the importance of water in daily activities; learn about what makes up weather and apply their knowledge of weather conditions in making decisions for the day; infer the importance of the Sun to life on; investigate the effects of push or pull on the size, shape, and movement of an object.

FIRST QUARTER – MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS

1.1 Properties of Matter

• States of Matter

• Classifying Different Materials based on their Properties

• Ability to Observe Mater

• Ability to Float or Sink

THIRD QUARTER -

FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY

• Types of Force

• Effects of Force on Objects

• Safety Measures in Physical Activities

• Energy and Heat Transfer

• Light Energy

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• Decaying or Non-decaying Materials

• Interpreting Product Labels and Proper Disposal of Wastes

• Usefulness of a Product 1.2 Changes in matter

• Difference of Chemical Change and Physical Change

• Effects of Chemical Change

• Sound Energy

• Heat Energy

SECOND QUARTER – LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

2. 1 Human Body

• Major Internal Organs of the Human Body

• Caring of the Major Organs

• Diseases that Affect the Major Organs of the Human Body and How to Care for them

2.2 Animals and Plants

• Animals that Live on Land or in Water

• Plants that Live on Land and in Water

• Life Cycle of Animals Which Can Be Affected by the Environment

• Life Cycle of Plants Which Can Be Affected by the Environment

• Beneficial Interactions among Living Things and their Environment

FOURTH QUARTER – EARTH AND SPACE

• Discovering the Earth’s Soil

• Water in Environment

• Elements of Weather

• Weather Instruments Used to Measure Different Weather Components

• Weather Forecasting

• Weather Charts and Safety Precautions

• The Sun as the Main Source of Heat and Light on Earth

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 5

The course covers the concepts and processes of how to investigate and decide

whether materials are safe and useful based on their properties, infer that new materials may form when there are changes in properties; develop healthful and hygienic

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practices related to the reproductive system after describing changes that accompany puberty; compare different modes of reproduction among plant and animal groups and conduct an investigation on pollination; make decisions about the preservation of estuaries and intertidal zones; recognize that different materials react differently with heat, light, and sound; relate these abilities of materials to their specific uses; describe the changes that earth materials undergo; learn about the effects of typhoons and make emergency plans with their families in preparation for typhoons; observe patterns in the natural events by observing the appearance of the Moon.

1.1 SCIENCE PROCESSES

• Famous Scientists

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Processes

• Laboratory Safety Rules

• Laboratory Equipment and Their Uses 1.2 PROPERTIES AND CHANGES IN MATTER

• Determining Properties of Materials Whether they are Useful or

Harmful

• Matter and Its Properties

• Changes that Materials Undergo

• Changes in Materials Under Certain Conditions -Physical Change

• Changes in Materials Under Certain Conditions - Chemical Change

• Importance of 5Rs in Waste Management

THIRD QUARTER – FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY 3.1 Motion

• Measuring Distance Using Standard Units

• Measuring Time and Speed 3.2 Light, Sound, and Heat

• Conductors of Heat and Electricity

• Interaction of Objects to Light and Heat

• Properties of Sound and their Effects

3.3 Electricity and Magnetism

• Circuits

• Magnetism

• Electromagnets

2.1 The Human Reproductive System

• Structure and Functions of the Human Reproductive System

• Bodily Changes that Occur in Males and Females During Puberty

4.1 Processes That Shape Earth’s Surface

• Earth’s Lithosphere

• Weathering

• Erosion

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10 2.3 Reproductive System of Animals

• Modes of Reproduction in Animals 2.4 Plant Reproduction

• How Flowering Plants Reproduce

• Modes of Reproduction in Non- flowering Plants

2.5 Interaction Among Living Things

• Interaction for Survival among Living and Nonliving Things in Estuaries

• Interactions for Survival among Living Things and Nonliving Things in the Intertidal Zones

• Weather Disturbances

• Effects of Weather Disturbances

4.2 The Moon

• Phases of the Moon

• Beliefs and Practices About the Moon

4.3 The Stars

• Pattern of Stars (Constellation) and Astronomical Tools

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 6

The course is designed to enable learners understand how the different organ systems work together; classify plants based on reproductive structures and animals based on the presence or lack of backbone; design and conduct an investigation on plant propagation; learn about larger ecosystems such as rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove; recognize that when mixed together, materials do not form new ones thus these materials may be recovered using different separation techniques; prepare useful mixtures such as food, drinks and herbal medicines; describe what happens during earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and demonstrate what to do when they occur; infer that the weather follows a pattern in the course of a year; learn about the solar system, with emphasis on the motions of the Earth as prerequisite to the study of seasons in another grade level; infer that friction and gravity affect how people and objects move;

discover that heat, light, sound, electricity, and motion studied earlier are forms of energy and these undergo transformation.

FIRST QUARTER- MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS

1.1 Science Processes

THIRD QUARTER – FORCE, MOTION, AND ENERGY

3.1 Forces

• Describing Forces

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• Famous Scientists

• Scientific Processes

• Laboratory Safety Rules

• Laboratory Equipment and Their Uses

1.2 Matter

• Pure Substance and Mixture

• Compound

• Mixtures

• Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures

• Kinds of Forces

• Gravitational Force

• Frictional Gravity

3.2 Energy: Its Forms and Transformation

• Uses of the Different Forms of Energy

• Transformation of Energy

• Simple Machines

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Integumentary System

• Digestive System

• Respiratory System

• The Circulatory System

• Nervous System

FOURTHQUARTER – EARTH AND SPACE

• Plate Boundaries

• Earthquake: Their Causes and Hazardous Effects

• Volcanoes and Different Volcanic Activities

• Seasons in The Philippines

• Weather Patterns in the Philippines

• Motions of the Earth

• Solar System

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 7

The course includes topics that enable the learners recognize the system of

classification of matter through semi-guided investigations but emphasizing fair testing;

describe what makes up the Philippines as a whole and the resources found in the archipelago; explain the occurrence of breezes, monsoons, and ITCZ and how these weather systems affect people; demonstrate why the seasons change and how eclipses

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occur; describe the motion of objects in terms of distance and speed and represent this in tables, graphs, charts, and equations; investigate how various forms of energy travel through different media; observe very small organisms and structures using a

microscope; understand that living things are organized into different levels: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms; study organisms which comprise populations and communities which interact with nonliving things in ecosystems.

1.1 SCIENCE PROCESSES

• Nature of Science and its branches

• Technology

• Laboratory tools and equipment

• Laboratory safety rules and procedures

• Semi-guided investigation 1.2 Properties of Matter

• Substances and Mixtures

• Elements and compounds

• Solutions

• Acids and bases

• Metals and non-metals

THIRD QUARTER – FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY

• Distance or Displacement

• Speed or Velocity

• Acceleration

• Waves

• Sound

• Light

• Heat

• Electricity

SECOND QUARTER - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

• Levels of Biological Organization

• Cell’s parts and functions

• Animal and Plant Cells

• Fungi, Protists, and Bacteria

• Reproduction

• Ecological Relationships

• Transfer of Energy through tropic levels

• Motion in one dimension

• The Philippine Environment

• Location of the Philippines using a coordinate system

• Location of the Philippines with respect to landmasses and bodies of water

• Protection and conservation of natural resources

• Interactions in the Atmosphere

• Greenhouse effect and global warming

• Land and sea breezes

• Monsoons

• Intertropical convergence zone

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• Moon and Tides

• Solar and Lunar Eclipses

• Seasons

• Relation of seasons to the position of the Sun in the sky

• Causes of seasons in the Philippines

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 8

The course includes the concepts and processes that enable learners recognize

reproduction as a process of cell division resulting in growth of organisms; deal deeper into the process of digestion studied in the lower grades giving emphasis on proper nutrition for overall wellness; lead them to participate in activities that will protect and conserve economically important species used for food; explain the behavior of matter in terms of the particles it is made of; recognize that ingredients in food and medical products are made up of these particles and are absorbed by the body in the form of ions; explain how active faults generate earthquakes and how tropical cyclones

originate from warm ocean waters; learn about the other members of the solar system;

investigate the effects of some factors on the motion of an object based on the Laws of Motion; differentiate the concept of work as used in science and in layman’s language;

learn about factors that affect the transfer of energy such as the molecular structure of the medium and temperature difference.

1.1 The Particle Nature of Matter

• Kinetic Particle States of Matter

• Properties of Matter

• Phase Changes

• Elements, Mixtures and Compounds

• Atomic Theory

• Laws of Chemical Combination

THIRD QUARTER- EARTH AND SPACE

• Structure of the Earth’s Interior

• Occurrence of Earthquakes and Faults

• Earthquake Intensity and Magnitude

• Earthquake Preparedness

• Formation of Typhoons

• Typhoon Preparedness

• Use scientific method to detect nature’s early warning danger signs for a coming weather disturbance

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Meteors

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• Laws of Chemical Combination

• Internal Structure of the Atom

• Arrangement of Electrons

• Isotopes, Atomic Number and Atomic Mass

• Development of Periodic Table

• Groups of Elements in the Modern Periodic Table

• The Modern Periodic Table

• Trends in the Periodic Table SECOND QUARTER – LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

• Organelles Involved in Cell Division

• The Cell Cycle and Introduction to Mendelian Genetics

• Stages of Mitosis

• Stages of Meiosis

• Gametogenesis

• Nutrition

• Organs of the Digestive System

• Classification Scheme

• Linnaean System of Classification

• Biodiversity and Human Impact

• Ecological Pyramids

• Nutrient Cycle

• Impact of Human Activities in an Ecosystem: Problems and Possible Solutions

FOURTH QUARTER – MOTION, FORCE, AND ENERGY

4.1 Motion

• Law of Inertia

• Law of Acceleration

• Law of Interaction

• Friction

• Circular Motion

• Work

• Energy

• Power

• Calculating the Speed of Sound

• Wavelength, Frequency and Energy of Light

• Heat

• Electricity

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 9

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The course is designed to enable learners expand their knowledge to a deeper

understanding of the respiratory and circulatory systems to promote overall health; learn about some technologies that will introduce desired traits in economically important plants and animals; explain how new materials are formed when atoms are rearranged;

recognize that a wide variety of useful compounds may arise from such

rearrangements; identify volcanoes in the community or region and distinguish between active and inactive ones; explain how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use; learn about climatic phenomena that occur on a global scale; explain why certain constellations can be seen only at certain times of the year; predict the outcomes of interactions among objects in real life applying the laws of conservation of energy and momentum.

1.1 Electronic Structure of Matter

• Ions and Ionic Compounds

• Covalent Compounds: Properties, Formulas , and Others

1.2 Chemical Bonding

• Revisiting the Periodic Table and the Periodic Properties

• Why and How Atoms Combine:

Electron Transfer

• Ions and Ionic Compounds

• Covalent Compounds: Properties, Formulas , and Others

• Metallic Bond

• Bond Breaking and Bond Forming:

Chemical Charges

• Intermolecular Forces 1.3 Organic Compounds

• The Variety of Carbon Compounds

• Carbon: The Chemical Basis of Life

• Organic Compounds

• Functional Groups

• Common Examples and Uses of Organic Compounds

• Organic Foods

THIRD QUARTER- EARTH AND SPACE 3.1 Types of Volcanoes

• Volcanic Eruption 3.2 Climate

• Factors that affect climate

• Energy from Volcanoes 3.3 Constellations

• Characteristics of Stars

• Changing Position of Constellation during the night and at different times of the year

• Arrangement of Stars in a Group

• Beliefs and Practices about Constellations and astrology

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• The Mole

• Molar Mass

• Molar Mass and Avogadro’s Number

• Percentage Composition of a Compound

• Empirical and Molecular Formula

2.1 Circulatory System

• Why We Need Oxygen

• The Blood Vessels

• Heart: The Most Hardworking Organ

• The Human Blood

• Lymphatic System and Immunity:

The Inner Protection 2.2 Respiratory System

• The Upper Respiratory Tract

• The Respiration

• Taking Care of the Respiratory System

• The Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Diseases Affecting the Circulatory and Respiratory

Systems

2.3 Hereditary, Inheritance and Variation

• Location of genes on Chromosomes

• Non-Mendelian Inheritance

• Incomplete dominance

• Sex-linked traits Multiple genes 2.4 Biodiversity and Evolution

• Causes of Species Extinction

• Natural Causes 2.5 Anthropogenic Ecosystems

• Flow of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems

• Impulse, Momentum and Impulse

• Conservation of Linear Momentum

• Uniformly Accelerated Motion and Free Fall

• Projectile Motion I

• Projectile Motion II

• Changes in form of mechanical energy

• Conservation of energy

• Heat, Work and Efficiency

• Transmission and distribution of electrical energy from power plants to homes

• Electricity and magnetism

• Power generation and energy losses

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• Photosynthesis Respiration

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

IN SCIENCE 10

The course includes studies of the entire organism with their deeper study of the

excretory and reproductive systems; explain in greater detail how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring and how diversity of species increases the probability of adaptation and survival in changing environments; recognize the importance of controlling the conditions under which a phenomenon or reaction occurs; recognize that cells and tissues of the human body are made up of water, a few kinds of ions, and biomolecules; biomolecules may also be found in the food they eat; show that

volcanoes and earthquakes occur in the same places in the world and that these are related to plate boundaries; demonstrate ways to ensure safety and reduce damage during earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions; investigate factors that affect the balance and stability of an object to enable them to practice appropriate positions and movements to achieve efficiency and safety such as in sports and dancing; analyze situations where energy is harnessed for human use whereby heat is released affecting the physical and biological components of the environment.

1.1 Chemical Reactions

• Chemical Change and Chemical Reaction

• Evidences of Chemical Reactions

• Activation Energy

• Law of Conservation of Mass

• Writing Chemical Equations

• Types of Chemical Reactions

THIRD QUARTER – FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY

3.1 Electromagnetic Waves

• Properties of Waves

• Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Frequency of EM waves

• Wavelengths of EM waves

• Energy of EM waves

• Uses and Practical Applications of Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Risks and Hazards of Electromagnetic Spectrum

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• Balancing Chemical Equations

• Factors Affecting Rate of Chemical Reactions

• Application of the Factors Affecting Rate of Reaction

1.2 Biomolecules

• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

• Food Label Nutrition

• Nutrition and Calorie Requirement 1.3 Gas Laws

• Charles’ Law

• Boyle’s law

• Amonton’s law

• Combined Gas Law

• Ideal Gas Law

3.2 Light

• Reflection of Light

• Reflection of Light on Curved Mirrors –Ray Diagramming Method

• Reflection of Light on Curved Mirrors-Mirror Equation

• Refraction of Light in Lenses 3.3 Electricity and Magnetism

• Basic Principles of Magnetism

• Electromagnetic Effects

• Electric Motor and Generator

1.1 Nervous System

• Functions of the Nervous System

• Neurons and Nerve Impulse

• Parts of the Nervous System and their Functions

• Common Diseases of the Nervous System

• Ways to keep the Nervous System Healthy

1.2 Endocrine System

• Role of the Endocrine System

• Major Glands of the Endocrine System and their Hormones

• Common Diseases of the Endocrine System

• Diseases of the Endocrine System

FOURTH QUARTER –EARTH AND SPACE

4.1 Plate Tectonics

• Internal Structure of the Earth

• Distribution of volcanoes, earthquake epicenters and mountain ranges

• Plate Tectonics

• Mechanism of Plate Tectonics

• Plate Boundaries: Convergent, Divergent and Transform

• Processes and Landforms

• Evidence of Plate Movement along Plate Boundaries

• Disaster Preparedness

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Healthy

1.3The Reproductive System

• The Parts and Functions of the Male Reproductive System

• The Parts and Functions of the Female Reproductive System

• Menstrual Cycle

• Fertilization and Childbirth

• Reproductive Health

• Nervous System and Homeostasis

• Feedback Mechanisms

2.4 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation

• DNA and RNA

• DNA Replication

• Protein Synthesis

• Types of Genetic Mutations

• Causes of DNA Mutation 2.5 Biodiversity and Evolution

• Evidence of the Evolution

• Natural Selection

• Speciation and Evolution

• Flow of Energy and Matter in Ecosystems

• Biodiversity and Stability

• Population Growth and Carrying Capacity

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

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ENRICHMENT SCIENCE 10

The Enrichment Science is designed to introduce the Grade 10 learners to the

fundamentals of research and the basic concepts of research particularly in making of science investigatory project.The learner prepares a research proposal and undertakes

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a science investigatory project; demonstrates understanding the basic steps in conducting research; demonstrates basic skills in understanding specific research steps; prepare a research proposal; and undertake a science investigatory project.

The learner demonstrates understanding on how and why a situation exists. It enables them to discover new things and ideas, validate existing theories and generate new ones.

FIRST QUARTER

Introduction: Research: Its Nature, Types and Role in community

The Research Process CHAPTER 1.

• Problem Identification and Definition

• Background of the Study

• Review of Related Literature

• Review of Related Studies

• Proposed Science Investigatory Project Problems

• Writing the statement of the problem

• Research Objectives and Hypotheses

• Conceptual Framework

• Significance of the Study

• Scope and Limitations

THIRD QUARTER

Chapter III: Results and Discussion Analysis of Data

Data Interpretation (focusing on their investigatory project)

SECOND QUARTER Chapter II: Method

• Research Design

• Procedure and Materials

FOURTH QUARTER

Chapter IV – Conclusions and Recommendations

Oral Defense

Revision of Manuscript

Reference: K to 12 Dep Ed Curriculum Guide Science