Zamboanga City Division

( For The information and compliance of all teachers teaching Science )

Date : August 11 , 2017

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR SCIENCE ( SPS )

A. Guide In Using the Unpacked Learning Competencies :

1. The teacher shall follow the unpacked learning competencies (ULCs) in the preparation
of the lesson plan . One-Two learning objectives/competencies are ideal and
achievable. However ,three lesson objectives may be allowed in a lesson provided the
content and skills are very related. It is therefore left to the careful evaluation of the
teacher concerned to decide if three objectives are still time-bound.
2. The ULCs are consecutively numbered. When planning for a lesson , the teacher is
advised to follow the sequence without changing the skills in the LC. The main learning
competencies from the CG ( those that are coded ) are already incorporated in the
unpacked LCs .
3. The number of weeks needed to cover the competencies may be flexible for as long as
the sets of competencies shall be fully covered.
4. For grades 3-6 , it is advised that basic process and integrated skills shall be taught on
the first week of every opening of classes. Sample learning competencies are provided
in the unpacked LCs.
5. The number of the ULC in the list will be followed in the Lesson Plan corresponding to
the number reflected. Example :

I. Objectives :

28 Give the general descriptions of spore-bearing plants and cone-bearing

plants. (K)
29. Give examples of spore-bearing and cone-bearing plants . ( K )

6. The ULCs must be followed . Addition of LC is allowed provided the skills and content
are within the content standards. When addition of LC in necessary , the “ added” LC
shall be written below the ULC that is closely connected/related and must be sub-
numbered. Refer to the illustrative example :

I. Objectives :

29. Give the general descriptions of spore-bearing plants and cone-bearing plants. (K)
29.1 Identify features of cone-bearing from spore-bearing plants. ( added LC )
30. Give examples of spore-bearing and cone-bearing plants . ( K )

7. If the unpacked LC is the main LC in the CG , place the code after the LC

I. Objectives :

20. Discuss the categories of tropical cyclone . ( U )

21. Explain how typhoons develop .(U) ( S8ES-IId-18)

8. For Schools with Special Science Programs , The Curriculum must be enriched.
This means that unpacked LCs must be enriched in both skill and content , enriched
activities and process and enriched assessment. The enrichment should be made visible
in the lesson plan. Example :
I. Objectives :

30. Give the general descriptions of spore-bearing plants and cone-bearing plants. (K)
31. Give examples of spore-bearing and cone-bearing plants . ( K )
31.1 Present a simple investigation on how spores reproduce thru IT integration. ( enriched LC )

9. The K-U-D found after the unpacked LCs represent “ Knowledge , Understanding and
Doing” . This means that the competencies we teach to the learners must follow the
learning progression principle which is from simple to complex in both skills and content.

9.1 The “ knowledge “ skill is the same with the “ remembering” skill of Bloom’s , while the
“ understanding” skill covers from “ understanding , applying , analyzing and evaluating “ skills
of Bloom’s and the “doing” skill is the “ creating” for Bloom’s which is a performance-based skill.

9.2 When planning for assessment whether formative or summative , the Bloom’s
Taxonomy shall be followed in determining the cognitive skills of the assessment questions.

10. Printed copies of the unpacked LCs must be attached to the lesson plan for easy
reference.

Grade 7 - Science
First Quarter
CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to:
understanding of:

1. scientific ways of acquiring knowledge 1. Perform in groups in guided

and solving problems investigations involving community-
based problems using locally available
materials

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Weeks 1 & 2
 The learners should be able to describe the components of scientific
investigation (S7MT- Ia-b- 1)
UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( two weeks )

1. Define scientific investigation (K)

2. Explain the different processes in conducting scientific investigation (U)
3. Explain the significant use of scientific investigation (U)
4. Identify situations that make use of scientific investigation (U)
5. Design a simple scientific investigation on how water affects the growth of mongo
seed.(D)

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to:
understanding of:

2.1 some important properties of 2.1 prepare different concentrations of

solutions mixtures according to uses and
availability of materials
LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Week 3
 Investigate properties of unsaturated or saturated solutions (S7MT-Ic-2)

UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( one week )

6. Describe the two components of a solution (K)

7. Identify the properties of common solutions found at home(U)
8. Differentiate the characteristics of unsaturated from saturated solution (U)
9. Cite evidences that a given substance is a saturated or unsaturated solution (U)
10. Prepare sample of saturated and unsaturated solution (D)

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Week 4
 Express concentration of solutions quantitatively by preparing different
concentrations of mixture according to uses and availability of materials
(S7MT-Id-3)

UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( One week )

11. Describe a concentrated solution (K)
12. Cite examples of concentrated solution and their uses (K)
13. Describe quantitatively the preparation of a concentrated solution (U)
14. Prepare samples of concentrated solution (D)

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to:
understanding of:

2.2 the properties of substances that 2.3 investigate the properties of

distinguish them from mixtures mixtures of varying concentrations
using available materials in the
community for specific purposes

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Weeks 5 and 6
 Distinguish mixtures from substances based on set of properties (S7MT-Ie-
f-4)

UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( two weeks )

15. Describe the properties of mixture (U)
16. Cite example of a mixtures and their uses (K)
17. Perform ways of separating mixtures (D)
18. Describe the properties of substance(U)
19. Cite examples of Substance (K)
20. Differentiate mixture from substances ( U )
21. Design a table chart showing the comparison of mixture and substance (D)

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to:
understanding of:

2.3 Classifying substances as elements or 2.3 Make a chart, poster or multimedia

compounds presentation of common elements
showing their names, symbols, and uses

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Weeks 7 and 8
 Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds
(S7MT-Ig-h-5)

UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( two weeks )

22. Identify the properties of elements. ( K )
 23. Identify properties of compounds. ( K )
24. Compare and contrast elements from compounds (U)
25. Classify substances as elements or compounds ( U )
26. Design a table chart showing the comparison of mixture and substance (D)
27. Show appreciation of elements and compounds and their properties and uses through
media presentation (D)

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to:
understanding of:
Properly interpret product labels of acidic and
2.4 The common properties of acidic basic mixture, and practice safe ways of
and basic mixtures handling acids and bases using protective
clothing and safety gear
LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Week 9
 Investigate properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural
indicators(S7MT-Ii-6)
UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( one week )
28. Define operationally acids and bases ( K )
29. Describe function of natural Indicators (K)
30. Identify acidic from basic mixtures using natural indicators (U)
31. Describe the properties of acidic mixture (U)
32. Describe the Properties of basic mixture (U)
33. Suggest safe ways on handling acids and bases * ( U )
34. Prepare a one-page journal that shows correct interpretation of product labels of
acidic and basic mixtures using common household product ( D )

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to:
understanding of:

2.5 Properties of metals and non-

metals

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Week 10
 describe some properties of metals and non-metals such as luster,
malleability, ductility, and conductivity. (S7MT-Ij-7)

UNPACKED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: ( one week )

35. Identify substance as metals or non-metals (K)
36. Describe following properties of metals and non-metals :
luster , malleability , ductility and conductivity ( U )
37. Compare metals and non-metals in terms of luster and malleability (U)
38. Compare metals and non-metals in terms of ductility and conductivity(U)