Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs) IN EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

Grade: 11/12 Semester: 1

Core Subject Title: Earth and Life Science No. of Hours: 80 hours (20 Weeks)
Core Subject Description: This learning area is designed to provide a general background for the understanding of Earth Science and Biology. It presents the
history of the Earth through geologic time. It discusses the Earth’s structure, composition, and processes. Issues, concerns, and problems pertaining to natural
hazards are also included. It also deals with the basic principles and processes in the study of biology. It covers life processes and interactions at the cellular,
organism, population, and ecosystem levels.

Quarter Content Standard Performance Standard Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration
The learners demonstrate understanding The learners should be able to…
of...
1st 1. the formation of the universe and the Conduct a survey to assess the Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the Week 1
Quarter solar system possible geologic/ only planet in the solar system with properties
2. the subsystems (geosphere, hydrometeorological hazards that necessary to support life.
hydrosphere, atmosphere, and your community may experience.
biosphere) that make up the Earth Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, Week 1
3. the Earth’s internal structure across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.

1. the three main categories of rocks Identify common rock-forming minerals using their Week 1
2. the origin and environment of physical and chemical properties.
formation of common minerals and Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and Week 2
rocks metamorphic

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3. geologic processes that occur on explain how the products of weathering are Week 2
the surface of the Earth such as carried away by erosion and deposited
weathering, erosion, mass wasting, elsewhere
and sedimentation Describe where the Earth’s internal heat Week 3
4. (include the role of ocean basins in comes from.
the formation of sedimentary describe how magma is formed (magmatism) Week 3
rocks) Describe the physical and chemical changes in Week 4
5. geologic processes that occur rocks due to changes in pressure and temperature
within the Earth (metamorphism)
6. the folding and faulting of rocks
7. plate tectonics compare and contrast the formation of the Week 4
8. how the planet Earth evolved in different types of igneous rocks
the last 4.6 billion years (including Explain how the movement of plates leads to Week 5
the age of the Earth, major the formation of folds and faults
geologic time subdivisions, and Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) Week 5
marker fossils). are formed
Describe the different methods (relative and Week 5
absolute dating) to determine the age of
stratified rocks
Explain how relative and absolute dating Week 6
were used to determine the subdivisions of
geologic time
Describe how the Earth’s history can be Week 6
interpreted from the geologic time scale
1. the different hazards caused by Describe the various hazards that may happen in Week 6

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
geological processes (earthquakes, the event of earthquakes, volcanic
volcanic eruptions, and landslides) eruptions, and landslides
Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 7
2. the different hazards caused by hazards brought about by earthquakes, volcanic
hydrometeorological phenomena (tropical eruptions, and landslides
cyclones, monsoons, floods, and Identify human activities that speed up or Week 7
tornadoes or ipo-ipo) trigger landslides
Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to Week 8
3. the different hazards caused by coastal hazards brought about by tropical cyclones,
processes (waves, tides, sea-level monsoons, floods, or ipo-ipo
changes, crustal movement, and storm Describe how coastal processes result in coastal Week 8
surges) erosion, submersion, and saltwater intrusion

cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of Week 8

land development, waste disposal, and
construction of structures on control coastal
processes
2nd Quarter 1. the historical development of the value life by taking good care of all Explain the evolving concept of life based on Week 1-2
concept of life beings, humans, plants, and animals emerging pieces of evidence
2. the origin of the first life forms Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and
unifying themes in the study of life function, evolution, and ecosystems) in the study
of life show the connections among living things Week 2
and how they interact with each
other and with their environment

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
1. plant and animal reproduction conduct a survey of products Describe the different ways of how Week 3
2. how genes work containing substances that can trigger representative animals reproduce
how genetic engineering is used to genetic disorders such as Describe the process of genetic engineering Week 4
produce novel products phenylketonuria Evaluate the benefits and risks of using Week 4
GMOs
1. nutrition: getting food to cells make a presentation of some diseases
2. gas exchange with the environment that are associated with the various Describe the general and unique characteristics
3. circulation: the internal transport organ systems of the different organ systems Week 5
system in representative animals
4. the need for homeostasis
5. salt and water balance
and waste removal
6. the immune system: defense from Analyze and appreciate the functional
disease relationships of the different organ systems in Week 5
7. how hormones govern body activities ensuring animal survival
8. the nervous system the body in motion
1. the evidence for evolution the origin Design a poster tracing the Explain how populations of organisms have
and extinction of species evolutionary changes in a crop plant changed and continue to change over time
(e.g., rice or corn) that occurred showing patterns of descent with modification Week 6
from common ancestors to
through domestication
produce the organismal diversity observed today
Describe how the present system of
classification of organisms is based on Week 6
evolutionary relationships
1. the principles of the ecosystem prepare an action plan containing

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
CLUSTER 9
DUMOLOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
2. biotic potential and mitigation measures to address Categorize the different biotic potential and
environmental resistance current environmental concerns and environmental resistance (e.g., diseases,
3. terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems challenges in the community availability of food, and predators) that affect Week 7
how human activities affect the natural population explosion
ecosystem

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