Region III
Division of Zambales
Iba
BUDGETED LEARNING COMPETENCIES FOR
SCIENCE II (BIOLOGY)
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LEARNING COMPETENCIES |
Actual No. of Days |
Instructional Days |
Testing Days |
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| First Grading |
49 |
41 |
8 |
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1 |
Nature of Biology | June – 19 days | Pretest 1 | ||
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1.1 |
Identifying the Unifying ideas in Biology | July – 21 days |
2 |
Per. Test 2 |
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1.2 |
Explain the different Life processes | Aug.- 9 days |
2 |
Unit Test 3 |
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2 |
Determine biological concepts as applied in technology |
Inv. Proj.-2 |
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2.1 | Explain biological concepts in a given technology |
1 |
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3 |
Know the tools used in the development of biology and biotechnology | ||||
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3.1 |
Identifying the parts and function of the microscope |
3 |
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3.2 |
Name the special tools used in research and technology |
1 |
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3.3 |
Describe the contributions of Filipino and foreign scientists in the field of biology and technology |
2 |
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II |
Cell Structure and Function | ||||
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1 |
Appreciate the cell as a highly organized structure |
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1.1 |
Identify the different parts of the cell |
2 |
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1.2 |
Differentiate plant cells from animal cells |
2 |
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1.3 |
Differentiate unicellular organisms from multicellular organisms |
1 |
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1.4 |
Differentiate prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells |
1 |
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2 |
Analyze how discoveries on cellular structure and functions have led to useful technologies |
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2.1 |
Explain that the activities of certain cell organelles are used in promoting food production and health |
2 |
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3 |
Appreciate cellular exchange of materials with the environment |
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3.1 |
Explain osmosis as a type of diffusion |
3 |
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3.2 |
Distinguish between active and passive transport |
2 |
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| III | Life Energy | ||||
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1 |
Describe how organisms obtain energy | ||||
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1.1 |
Describe the location and function of chlorophyll pigments |
2 |
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1.2 |
Explain the requirements of photosynthesis |
2 |
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1.3 |
Explain the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis |
4 |
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1.4 |
Give scientific explanations behind farming practices |
1 |
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2 |
Evaluate how organisms produce energy |
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2.1 |
Describe the cell part involved in producing energy |
2 |
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| 2.2 | Explain the stages of cellular respiration |
4 |
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| 2.3 | Evaluate the importance of the interdependency of living things for important gases through oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle |
2 |
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| Second Grading |
50 |
43 |
7 |
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IV |
Organ systems | Aug. – 14 days |
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UT-2 |
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1 |
Explain the interaction among cells, tissues, organs and systems in maintain the life of an organism | Sept. – 21 days
Oct. – 13 days |
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PT-2 IP-3 |
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1.1 | Illustrate the coordinated functions of cells, tissues and organ systems in maintaining the life of plants, animals and human beings |
2 |
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1.2 | Recognize the necessity of an organized system for proper growth development and survival of organisms |
1 |
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2 |
Familiarize the anatomy and physiology of plants |
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2.1 | Describe the parts and functions of the different organ systems |
11 |
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2.2 | Explain the requirements of plants for growth |
1
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3 |
Understand the anatomy and physiology of humans |
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3.1 | Describe the parts and functions of the different organ systems |
13
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4 |
Appreciate the technologies that help the specific defective organ function property |
1 |
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V |
Reproduction | ||||
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1 |
Explain and appreciate the importance of cell division | ||||
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1.1 | Describe the cell cycle |
4 |
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1.2 | Differentiate mitosis from meiosis |
2 |
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2 |
Compare patterns of reproduction among organisms |
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2.1 | Differentiate sexual and asexual reproduction of organisms |
2 |
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3 |
Familiarize the process of human reproduction |
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3.1 | Describe the stages of development of the fertilized embryo and fetus |
2 |
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4 |
Identify the problems and issues related to fertility and population growth |
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4.1 | Analyze some problems on fertility |
2 |
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4.2 | Give some implications of rapid population growth |
1 |
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5 |
Demonstrate understanding of the ill effects of human sexually transmitted diseases |
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5.1 | Identify the risk of contamination from various sexually transmitted diseases specially AIDS |
1 |
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| Third Grading Period | |||||
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VI |
Genetics |
48 |
41 |
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1 |
Understand the chromosomal basis of inheritance and the role of DNA as a blueprint of life. | Oct. – 1 day |
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1.1 | Explain the chromosomal basis of inheritance | Nov. – 20 days |
1 |
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1.2 | Analyze the role of DNA in the transmission of traits | Dec. – 14 days |
2 |
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2 |
Understand the fundamental role of chromosomes and genes in hereditary variations | Jan. – 13 days |
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2.1 | Discuss the relationship of chromosomes and genes |
2 |
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2.2 | Explain the chromosomal alterations |
4 |
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3 |
Demonstrate understanding of the Mendelian principles of heredity |
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3.1 | Analyze Mendel’s experiment on garden peas illustrating Mendelian principles of inheritance |
2 |
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3.2 | Identify traits that follow Mendelian patterns of heredity |
2 |
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3.3 | Solve monohybrid crosses given the phenotype and genotypes of parents |
2 |
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4 |
Understand the non-Mendelian patterns of heredity |
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4.1 | Infer that certain traits do not always follow the Mendelian principles of heredity |
3 |
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5 |
Understand some issues concerning advanced technologies in genetics |
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5.1 | Explain what Genetically Modified Organisms or Food are |
3 |
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5.2 | Analyze the effects of genetic engineering |
3 |
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VII |
Evolution |
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1 |
Understand the theories of evolution |
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1.1 | Explain Darwin’s theory of evolution |
3 |
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1.2 | Differentiate Lamarck’s theory of evolution from Darwin’s theory |
2 |
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2 |
Discuss the direct and indirect evidence for evolution |
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2.1 | Distinguish between direct and indirect evidences for evolution |
2 |
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VIII |
Biodiversity Part I |
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1 |
Appreciate the existence of diverse forms of living things |
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1.1 | Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the different groups of organisms |
8 |
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1.2 | Evaluate the economic importance of organisms |
2 |
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| Fourth Grading Period |
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VIII |
Biodiversity Part II |
50 |
28 |
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1 |
Appreciate the existence of diverse forms of living things | Jan. – 8 days |
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| 1.1 | Describe the distinguishing characteristics of the different groups of organisms | Feb. – 20 days |
20 |
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1.2 | Evaluate the economic importance of organisms | Mar. – 22 days |
3 |
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IX |
Ecosystems |
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1 |
Understand the similarities and differences of ecosystems |
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1.1 | Differentiate natural from human-made ecosystems |
1 |
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2 |
Understand man’s role in maintaining balance in nature |
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2.1 | Analyze the different environmental issues relevant to the community |
3 |
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2.2 | Suggest ways of minimizing or preventing ecological problems |
1 |
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DANILO V. ROGAYAN Jr.
Bachelor of Secondary Education
RMTU – San Marcelino
