Science 8 Curriculum Guide
Science 8 Curriculum Guide
CURRICULUM
GRADE 8
1. Laws of Motion The learners The learners shall be The learners should be able S8FE-Ia-15 1. EASE NSTIC SciKit
1.1 Law of Inertia demonstrate an able to: to... Physics. Basic and
1.2 Law of Acceleration understanding of: Module 10. Mechanics:
1.3 Law of Interaction develop a written plan 1. investigate the Lesson 3. Stand Base;
Newton’s three laws of and implement a relationship 2. Science Stopwatch
motion and uniform “Newton’s Olympics” between the and (digital);
circular motion amount of force Technology Cart-Rail
applied and the IV: Physics System;
mass of the object Textbook. Spring Balances;
to the amount of NISMED. Ring and
change in the 2012. pp. Cylindrical
object’s motion; 292-296. Masses;
3. Science 8 Meter Stick
Learner’s
Module.
Campo, Pia
C., et al.
2013. pp. 12-
17.
4. Science and
Technologyy
IV: Physics
Textbook
for Fourth
Year.
Rabago,
Lilia M.,
Ph.D., et al.
2001. pp.
75-82. *
3. Sound The learners The learners shall be 10. infer how the S8FE-Ie-24 1. OHSP. Module Diffraction Slits
demonstrate an able to: movement of particles 16. & Diffraction
understanding of: of an object affects the 2. Science and grating
develop a written plan speed of sound Technology
the propagation of and implement a through it; IV: Physics
sound through solid, “Newton’s Olympics” Textbook
liquid, and gas for Fourth
Year.
Rabago,
Lilia M.,
Ph.D., et al.
2001. pp.
216-218. *
3. Science
and
Technology
IV: Physics
Textbook.
NISMED.
2012. pp.
369-370. *
4. Science 8
Learner’s
Module.
Campo, Pia
C., et al.
K to 12 Science Curriculum Guide August 2016 Page 12 of 203
Learning Materials and equipment technical specifications may be accessed at *These materials are in textbooks that have been delivered to
K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION
CURRICULUM 2013. p. 70.
6. Electricity current- voltage- 16. infer the relationship S8FE-Ih-30 1. Science and 1. Dry
resistance relationship, between current and Technology cell
electric power, electric charge; IV: Physics holders
energy, and home Textbook 2. Multi-meter
circuitry for Fourth resistor
Year. 3. Switch
Rabago, 4. Wire
Lilia M., connectors
Ph.D., et al.
2001. pp.
290-293. *
The learners The learners shall be 18. differentiate electrical S9FE-li-32 1. Science and 1. DC Ammeter
6. Electricity demonstrate an able to: power and electrical Technology 2. DC Voltmeter
understanding of: energy; and IV: Physics 3. Dry Cell
discuss phenomena Textbook Size D, 1.5
current- voltage- such as blue sky, for Fourth volts
resistance relationship, rainbow, and red Year. 4. Dry Cell,
electric power, electric sunset using the Rabago, 9 volts
energy, and home concept of wavelength Lilia M.,
circuitry and frequency of Ph.D., et al.
visible light 2001. pp.
294-296
and
315. *
2. Science and
Technology
IV: Physics
Textbook.
NISMED.
2012. pp.
166- 168 and
177-
178.
1. Earthquakes and Faults The learners The learners shall be The learners should be able S8ES-IIa- 1. MISOSA
demonstrate an able to: to… 14 6. Module
1.1 Active and inactive faults understanding of: 26.
1.2 How movements along 1. participate in 1. using models or 2. Science and
faults generate the relationship between decision making illustrations, explain how Technology I:
earthquakes faults and earthquakes on where to build movements along faults Integrated
1.3 How earthquakes structures based generate earthquakes; Science
generate tsunamis on knowledge of Textbook.
1.4 Earthquake focus the location of NISMED.
and epicenter active faults in 2012. pp.
1.5 Earthquake intensity and the community 192-193.
magnitude 3. Science 8
1.6 Earthquake preparedness 2. make an Learner’s
1.7 How earthquake waves emergency plan Module.
provide information and prepare an Campo,
about the interior of the emergency kit for Pia C., et
Earth use at home and al. 2013.
in school pp.
116-127.
2. differentiate the S8ES-IIa- 1.MISOSA Seismograph
2.1 epicenter of an 15 6. Module model
earthquake from 28.
its focus; 2.Science and
2.2 intensity of an Technology I:
earthquake from Integrated
its magnitude; Science
2.3 active and inactive Textbook.
faults; NISMED.
2012. pp.
193-196.
3.Science 8
Learner’s
Module.
Campo,
Pia C., et
K to 12 Science Curriculum Guide August 2016 Page 24 of 203
Learning Materials and equipment technical specifications may be accessed at *These materials are in textbooks that have been delivered to
K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION
CURRICULUM al. 2013.
pp.
125-132.
1. Earthquakes and Faults The learners The learners shall be 3. demonstrate how S8ES-IIb- 1.MISOSA
demonstrate an able to: underwater earthquakes 16 6. Module
1.1 Active and inactive faults understanding of: generate tsunamis; 27.
1.2 How movements along 1. participate in 2.Science 8
faults generate the relationship between decision making Learner’s
earthquakes faults and earthquakes on where to build Module.
1.3 How earthquakes structures based Campo,
generate tsunamis on knowledge of Pia C., et
1.4 Earthquake focus the location of al. 2013.
and epicenter active faults in pp.
1.5 Earthquake intensity and the community 133-136.
magnitude
1.6 Earthquake preparedness 2. make an 4. explain how earthquake S8ES-IIc- Science 8
1.7 How earthquake waves emergency plan waves provide 17 Learner’s
provide information and prepare an information about the Module. Campo,
about the interior of the emergency kit for interior of the earth Pia C., et al.
Earth use at home and 2013. pp. 135-
in school 136.
3. Other members of the characteristics of discuss whether or not 9. compare and S8ES-IIg- 1. BEAM 3. Unit
Solar System comets, meteors, and beliefs and practices contrast comets, 22 6. DLP 54.
3.1 Comets asteroids about comets and meteors, and 2. MISOSA
3.2 Meteors meteors have scientific asteroids; 5, Module
3.3 Asteroids basis 27.
3. Science and
Technology I:
Integrated
Science
2.Science 8
Learner’s
Module.
Campo, Pia
C., et al.
2013. p.
163.
1. The Particle Nature of The learners The learners shall be The learners should be able S8MT-IIIa- 1. EASE Science
Matter demonstrate an able to: to… b-8 I. Module
understanding of: 5. Lesson
1.1 Elements, Compounds, present how water 1. explain the properties of 2.
and Mixtures the particle nature of behaves in its different solids, liquids, and 2. Science
1.2 Atoms and Molecules matter as basis for states within the water gases based on the and
explaining properties, cycle particle nature of Technology
physical changes, and matter; III. NISMED.
structure of substances 1997. pp. 55-
and mixtures 64.
3. Chemistry
III
Textbook.
Mapa,
Amelia P.,
Ph.D., et al.
2001. pp.
32-33.
4. Science and
Technology I:
Integrated
Science
Textbook for
First Year.
Villamil,
Aurora M.,
Ed.D. 1998.
pp. 46-47. *
5. Science 8
Learner’s
Module.
Campo,
Pia C., et
al. 2013.
2. Atomic Structure the identity of a 3. determine the number S8MT-IIIe- 1. EASE Science 1. Improvised
substance according to of protons, neutrons, f-10 II. Module 10. Bohr-
2.1 Protons its atomic structure and electrons in a Lesson 2. Sommerfield
2.2 Neutrons particular atom; 2. BEAM III. Atomic
2.3 Electrons Unit 1. 4 Model
Demonstrate 2. Improvised
Understandin Energy Levels
g of Model
Mathematical. 3. Improvised
K to 12 Science Curriculum Guide August 2016 Page 38 of 203
Learning Materials and equipment technical specifications may be accessed at *These materials are in textbooks that have been delivered to
K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION
CURRICULUM Number Isotopes of
Carbon
1. Structures and The learners The learners should be The learners should be able S8LT-IVa- 1. EASE Human Torso
Functions: Focus on demonstrate an able to: to… 13 Biology. Model
the Digestive System understanding of: Module
present an analysis of 1. explain ingestion, 1. Lesson
1.1 Organs of the digestive 1. the digestive system the data gathered on absorption, assimilation, 1.
system and their and its interaction diseases resulting from and excretion; 2. Science
interaction with organs of with the circulatory, nutrient deficiency and
the respiratory, respiratory, and Technology
circulatory, and excretory excretory systems in II: Biology
systems providing the body Textbook.
with nutrients for NISMED.
1.2 Changes in food as it energy 2012. pp.
undergoes physical and 99; 109-
110.
4. Ecosystems The learners The learners should be 10. describe the transfer of S8LT-IVi- 1. Science and
4.1Transfer of Energy demonstrate an able to: energy through the 22 Technology I:
in Trophic Levels understanding of: trophic levels; Integrated
4.2Cycling of materials in make a poster Science
the ecosystem the one-way flow of comparing food Textbook for
4.2.1Water cycle energy and the cycling choices based on the First Year.
4.2.2Oxygen-carbon cycle of materials in an trophic levels’ Villamil,
4.2.3Nitrogen cycle ecosystem Aurora M.,
4.3Impact of human Ed.D. 1998.
activities in an P. 228. *
ecosystem 2. Science 8
Learner’s
Module.
Campo,
Pia C., et
al.
2013. Pp.
273-274.
1. EASE Science
12. explain how materials S8LT-IVi- I. Module
cycle in an ecosystem; 24 10. Lesson
and 3.
2. Science and
Technology I:
Integrated
Science
Textbook for
First Year.
1998. pp.