9

Science, Technology
and Engineering
(ADVANCED SUBJECTS)
 9

Grade Level: Grade 7 (Advanced Subject)

Subject: Environmental Science

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning develope online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources r link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q1/ Week 1 Describe the nature and scope of environmental science
Q1/ Week
Describe the different ecological concepts and principles
2-3
Q1/ Week
Analyze diagrams in explaining how materials cycle in the environment
4-5
Q1/ Week
Trace the pathway of materials and that of energy in the environment.
6-7
Q2/ Week 1 Describe the composition and layers of the atmosphere
Q2/ Week 2 Describe the distribution and properties of water
Q2/ Week
Explain the indicators of air, water and soil quality
3-4
Q2/ Week 5 Describe the type of natural resources in the Philippines
Q2/ Week 6 Describe the state of the Philippine environment
Q2/ Week 7 Design activities that would show advocacy in conserving and preserving
the environment.
Q3/ Week Describe the pollutants in the environment (Air, Water and Land
1-2 Pollution)
Q3/ Week Explain the causes and effects of natural disasters to humans and the
3-4 environment
Q3/ Week 5 Discuss the impact of climate change to the environment
Q3/ Week 6 Describe how human interactions with the environment can be
beneficial or harmful
Q3/ Week 7 Conduct an advocacy in solving environmental problems and issues
Q4/ Week 1 Describe the energy resources in the
Philippines
 9

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning develope online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources r link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q4/Week 2 Describe the utilization and exploitation energy resources
Q4/ Week 3 Explain the importance of sustaining Earth’s resources for future use
Q4/ Week Describe the different Environmental Laws and Policies in the
4-5 Philippines
 9

Grade Level: Grade 8 (Advanced Subject)

Subject: Biotechnology

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning develope online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources r link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q1/ Week Discuss the main parts and organelles of the cell (plant, animal,
1-2 bacteria)
Q1/ Week Explain different cell functions
3-4  Transport of materials
 Cell Division
 ATP production
Q1/ Week 5 Describe the laboratory apparatus and equipment used in Biotechnology
Q1/ Week
Describe the biological techniques, procedures and methods
6-7
Q2/ Week 1 Differentiate traditional biotechnology from modern biotechnology
Q2/ Week Discuss techniques or practices used in traditional biotechnology
2-3 (cheese, soysauce, vinegar making, nata de coco, etc.)
Q2/ Week 4 Identify commonly used microbes in biotechnology
Q2/ Week Analyze the vital role of DNA, RNA and proteins in the transmission of
5-6 hereditary traits
Q2/ Week 7 Explain how mutation in DNA affects an individual
Q3/ Week
Describe the different tools used in genetic engineering
1-2
Q3/ Week
Discuss how the genetic material are manipulated
3-4
Q3/ Week
Outline the main steps in recombinant DNA technology
5-6
Q4/ Week
Describe the applications of biotechnology in health
1-2
Q4/ Week Discuss the applications of biotechnology in agriculture
 9

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning develope online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources r link if online)
Grading available
Period
3-4
Q4/ Week
Cite the application of biotechnology in industry and envirnonment
5-6
Q4/ Week 7 Make informed decisions in dealing with matters related to moral
concepts and behavior in relation to applications of biotechnology
 9

Grade Level: Grade 9 (Advanced Subject)

Subject: Consumer Chemistry

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning develope online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources r link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q1/ Week 1 Compare the properties of organic compounds and inorganic
compounds
Q1/ Week 2 Trace the historical development of organic chemistry
Q1/ Week Describe the IUPAC nomenclature classification of organic compounds
3-4 (functional groups, aliphatic and aromatic compounds)
Q1/ Week Describe the chemical reactions involving organic compounds
5-6  Addition
 Elimination
 Polymerization
Q1/ Week 7 Recognize the properties and uses of polymers
Q2/ Week Describe the chemical properties of food preservatives, artificial
1-2 sweetening agents and food additives
Q2/ Week 3 Evaluate the use of food preservatives and artificial sweetening agents
Q2/ Week Explain the adverse effects of consuming products with food
4-5 preservatives and additives
Q2/ Week Discuss the changes occurring during food processing, storage and
6-7 utilization
Q3/ Week Describe the composition, properties and uses of chemicals found in
1-2 cosmetics (creams, perfumes, talcum powder and deodorants)
Q3/ Week 3 Identify the chemicals present in soaps and detergents and their
properties
Q3/ Week Describe the composition, properties and uses of chemicals found in dyes,
4-5 insect repellants and their impact on the environment
Q3/ Week 5 Explain how advanced materials like carbon filters, ceramics and micro
alloys are produced
Q4/ Week 1 Describe the properties of medicine and its major classification
 9

Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if available Assessment
the Learning develope online) (provide a
Quarter/ resources r link if online)
Grading available
Period
Q4/ Week Compare prescription medicines from over the counter medicines in
2-3 terms of their chemical properties and uses
Q4/ Week 4 Differentiate cancer from carcinogen
Q4/ Week 5 Describe the properties, mode of action and effects of anticancer drugs
Q4/ Week 6 Describe the properties, mode of action and effects of homeopathic
medicine
 9

Grade Level: Grade 10 (Advanced Subject)

Subject: Electronics

Week of the Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if Assessment
Quarter/ Learning developer available (provide a link
Grading resources online) if online)
Period available
Q1/ Week 1-
Describe and illustrate the different electronic symbols
2
Q1/ Week 3 Compare insulators, conductors and semiconductors in terms of
properties and uses
Q1/ Week 4 Discuss the uses of different tools and equipment in electronics
Q1/ Week 5 Enumerate safety precautions in handling equipment in electronics
Q1/ Week 6- Describe the types of electric circuit applying Ohm’s law and network
7 theorem
Q1/ Week 8 Explain the uses and applications of different electronic components
Q2/ Week 1- Describe the concepts involving Digital Circuits
3  Binary numbers
 Logic gates
 Diodes and transistors as switches
 IC logic
 CMOS logic
 Multi-vibrators
Q2/ Week 4- Discuss the operation of an electronic timing circuit
5  Counters
 Registers
 Memories
Q2/ Week 6 Interpret the diagram and layout of the components of an electronic
timing circuit used as time delay switching for electronic devices
Q2/ Week 7-
Describe how electronic timing circuits are calibrated and tested
8
Q3/ Week 1 Differentiate AM (Amplitude Modulation) from FM (Frequency
Modulation)
 9

Week of the Most Essential Learning Competencies Lesson Exemplar/ LR Link (if Assessment
Quarter/ Learning developer available (provide a link
Grading resources online) if online)
Period available
Q3/ Week 2 Describe the principles of signal transmission and reception
 Radar
 Laser
Q3/ Week 3- Describe the uses and characteristics of fundamental receiver sensor
4 circuits
 Tuner
 Audio detector
 Audio amplifier
 Reproducer
Q3/ Week 5 Interpret the diagram and layout of the components of an AM/PM
receiver for accurate circuit assembly.
Q3/ Week 6 Describe th steps in tracking and aligning AM/FM receivers
Q3/ Week 7 Explain the procedure in testing the functionality of an AM/FM
receiver
Q4/ Week 1 Describe the materials used for constructing a robot.
Q4/ Week 2 Describe the kind of motors to be used in constructing the robot.
 Stepper motor
 Servo motor
Q4/ Week 3 Discuss the principle of operation of the motor used for the robot.
Q4/ Week 4 Name and describe the different sensors used in a robot.
Q4/ Week 5- Describe some basic programming tools used for the microcontroller
6 in a robot

Prepared by:

Ryan C. Sapao
Education Program Supervisor I