BUDGET OF WORK

SCIENCE 7
Grade 7
Quarter/Week No. hours MELCs Code
Quarter 1
Describe the components of a scientific
1 5 S7MT-Ia-1
investigation.
Recognize that substances are classified into
2-3 10 S7MT-Ig-h-5
elements and compounds
Distinguish mixtures from substances based on a
4-5 10 S7MT-Ie-f-4
set of properties
Investigate properties of unsaturated or saturated
6 5 S7MT-Ic-2
solutions.
Express concentrations of solutions quantitatively
7-8 10 by preparing different concentrations of mixtures S7MT-Id-3
according to uses and availability of materials.
Quarter 2
1 5 Identify parts of the microscope and their functions. S7LT-IIa-1
2 5 Focus specimens using the compound microscope. S7LT-IIb-2
Describe the different levels of biological
3 5 S7LT-IIc-3
organization from cell to biosphere.
Differentiate plant and animal cells according to
4 3 S7LT-IIc-3
presence or absence of certain organelles.
Explain why the cell is considered the basic
4 2 S7LT-IIe-5
structural and functional unit of all organisms.

Differentiate asexual from sexual reproduction in

5-6 terms of:1. number of individuals involved S7LT-IIg-7
2.similarities of offspring to parents.
5 a. Asexual
5 b. Sexual
Differentiate biotic from abiotic components of an
7 2 S7LT-IIh-9
ecosystem.
Describe the different ecological relationships
7 3 S7LT-IIh-10
found in an ecosystem.
Predict the effect of changes in abiotic factors on
8 5 S7LT-IIj-12
the ecosystem.
Quarter 3
Describe the motion of an object in terms of
1-2 10 distance or displacement, speed or velocity, and S7FE-IIIa-1
acceleration.
Create and interpret visual representation of the
3 5 motion of objects such as tape charts and motion S7FE-IIIb-3
graphs.
4 3 Infer that waves carry energy. S7LT-IIIc-4
Describe the characteristics of sound using the
4-5 7 S7LT-IIId-7
concepts of wavelength, velocity, and amplitude.

Explain color and intensity of light in terms of its

6 5
wave characteristics
Infer the conditions necessary for heat transfer to
7 5 S7LT-IIIh-i-12
occur

8 5 Describe the different types of charging processes S7LT-IIIj-13

Quarter 4
 Demonstrate how places on Earth may be located
1 5 S7ES-IVa-1
using a coordinate system.
Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources
2 5
sustainably.
Discuss how energy from the Sun interacts with the
3 5 S7ES-IVd-5
layers of the atmosphere.
Account for the occurrence of land and sea
4 5 breezes, monsoons, and inter-tropical convergence S7ES-IVf-7
zone (ITCZ).

5-6 10 Using models, relate: S7ES-IVh-9

1. the tilt of the Earth tothe length of daytime;
2. the length of daytime tothe amount of energy
received;
3. the position of the Earth in its orbit to the
height of the Sun in the sky;
4. the height of the Sun inthe sky to the amount
of energy received;
5. the latitude of an area tothe amount of energy
the area reeceives
Explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur using
7-8 10
models
 BUDGET OF WORK
SCIENCE 8
Grade 8
Quarter/
No. hours MELCs Code
Week
Quarter 1
Investigate the relationship between the amount of
1 5 force applied and the mass of the object to the S8FE-Ia-15
amount of change in the object’s motion.
Infer that when a body exerts a force on another,
2 3 S8FE-Ia-16
an equal amount of force is exerted back on it.
Relate the laws of motion to bodies in uniform
2-3 7
circular motion.
4 2 Describe how work is related to power and energy.
Identify and explain the factors that affect
4 3
potential and kinetic energy.
Investigate the effect of temperature to speed of
5 2
sound.
Explain the hierarchy of colors in relation to energy
5 3 S8FE-If-27
of visible light.
Differentiate between heat and temperature at the
6 2 S8FE-Ig-29
molecular level.
6 3 Infer the relationship between current and voltage.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
7 5 S8FE-li-31
series and parallel connections in homes.
Explain the functions of circuit breakers, fuses,
8 5 earthing, double insulation, and other safety S8FE-li-33
devices in the home.
Quarter 2
Using models or illustrations, explain how
1 5 S8ES-IIa-14
movements along faults generate earthquake
2-3 Differentiate the: S8ES-IIa-15
1 1. epicenter of an earthquake from its focus;
2 2. intensity of an earthquake from its magnitude;
2 3. active and inactive faults.
Explain how earthquake waves provide information
4 5 S8ES-IIc-17
about the interior of the earth.
Explain how typhoon develops and how it is
5-6 10
affected by landmasses and bodies of water.
Trace the path of typhoons that enter the
7 5 Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) using a map S8ES-IIf-21
and tracking data;
Compare and contrast comets, meteors, and
8 5 S8ES-IIg-22
asteroids.
Quarter 3
Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases
1-2 10 S8MT-IIIa-b-8
based on the particle nature of matter.
Explain physical changes in terms of the
3-4 10 S8MT-IIIc-d-9
arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.
Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and
5-6 10 S8MT-IIIe-f-10
electrons in a particular atom.
Use the periodic table to predict the chemical
7-8 10 S8MT-IIIi-j-12
behavior of an element.
Quarter 4
Explain ingestion, absorption, assimilation, and
1 5 S8LT-IVa-13
excretion.
Compare mitosis and meiosis, and their role in the
2 3 S8LT-IVd-16
cell- division cycle.
Explain the significance of meiosis in maintaining
2 2 S8LT-IVe-17
the chromosome number.
Predict phenotypic expressions of traits following
3 5 S8LT-IVf-18
simple patterns of inheritance.
4 3 Explain the concept of a species. S8LT-IVg-19
Classify organisms using hierarchical taxonomic
4-5 5 S8LT-IVh-20
system.
Explain the advantage of high biodiversity in
5 2 S8LT-IVh-21
maintaining the stability of an ecosystem.
Describe the transfer of energy through the trophic
6-7 3 S8LT-IVi-22
levels.
Analyze the roles of organisms in the cycling of
7 3 S8LT-IVi-23
materials.
7 4 Explain how materials cycle in an ecosystem. S8LT-IVi-24
Suggest ways to minimize human impact on the
8 5 S8LT-IVj-25
environment .
 BUDGET OF WORK
SCIENCE 9
Grade 9
Quarter/
Week No. hours MELCs Code
Quarter 1
Explain how the respiratory and circulatory
systems work together to transport nutrients,
1-2 7 S9LT-la-b-26
gases, and other molecules to and from the
different parts of the body.
Infer how one’s lifestyle can affect the
2 3 functioning of respiratory and circulatory S9LT -lc -27
systems.

Explain the different patterns of Non-Mendelian

3-4 10 S9LT -Id -29
inheritance.

Relate species extinction to the failure of

5 5 populations of organisms to adapt to abrupt S9LT -Ie - f -30
changes in the environment.
Differentiate basic features and importance of
7-8 15 S9LT -lg -j -31
photosynthesis and respiration.
Quarter 2
Explain how the Quantum Mechanical Model of
1 5 the atom describes the energies and positions
of the electrons
Recognize different types of compounds (ionic
or covalent) based on their properties such as
2 5 S9MT -IIb -14
melting point, hardness, polarity, and electrical
and thermal conductivity.
3 5 Explain how ions are formed. S9MT-IIe-f-16
Explain how the structure of the carbon atom
4 5 S9MT-IIg-17
affects the type of bonds it forms.

Recognize the general classes and uses of

5-6 10 S9MT-IIh-18
organic compounds.

Use the mole concept to express mass of

7 5 S9MT-IIi-19
substances.
Determine the percentage composition of a
8 5 compound given its chemical formula and vice S9MT-IIj-20
versa.
Quarter 3
Describe the different types of volcanoes and
1 5
volcanic eruption.
2 5 Explain what happens when volcanoes erupt. S9ES -IIIb-28
Illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be
3-4 8 S9ES –IIIc-d-29
tapped for human use.
Explain how different factors affect the climate
4-5 7 S9ES-IIIe-30
of an area.
Describe certain climatic phenomena that
6-7 7 S9ES-IIIf-31
occur on a global level.

Show which constellations may be observed at

7-8 8 S9ES-IIIj-35
different times of the year using models.
Quarter 4
Describe the horizontal and vertical motions of
1 3 S9FE-IVa-34
a projectile
Investigate the relationship between the angle
1-2 7 of release and the height and range of the S9FE-IVa-35
projectile
Relate impulse and momentum to collision of
3 2 S9FE-IVb-36
objects (e.g., vehicular collision);
Infer that the total momentum before and after
3 3 S9FE-IVb-37
collision is equal;
Perform activities to demonstrate conservation
4 5 S9FE-IVd-40
of mechanical energy;
Construct a model to demonstrate that heat
5 5 S9FE-IVe-42
can do work;
Explain how heat transfer and energy
6 5 transformation make heat engines like S9FE-IVg-45
geothermal plants work ; and

Explain how electrical energy is generated,

7-8 10 S9FE-IVh-j-46
transmitted, and distributed.
 BUDGET OF WORK
SCIENCE 10
Grade 10
Quarter/
No. hours MELCs Code
Week
Quarter 1
Describe and relate the distribution of active
volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and
1-3 15
major mountain belts to Plate Tectonic
Theory;
Describe the different types of plate
4 5 S10ES –Ia-j-36.2
boundaries.

Explain the different processes that occur

5-6 10 S10ES –Ia-j-36.3
along the plate boundaries.

Describe the possible causes of plate

7 5 S10ES –Ia-j-36.5
movement.

Enumerate the lines of evidence that

8 5 S9ES –Ia-j-36.6
support plate movement.
Quarter 2
Compare the relative wavelengths of
1 5 S10FE-IIa-b-47
different forms of electromagnetic waves.
Cite examples of practical applications of
the different regions of EM waves, such as
2-3 10 S10FE-IIc-d-48
the use of radio waves in
telecommunications.
Explain the effects of EM radiation on living
4 5 S10FE-IIe-f-49
things and the environment.
Predict the qualitative characteristics
(orientation, type, and magnification) of
5-6 10 S10FE-IIg-50
images formed by plane and curved mirrors
and lenses.
Identify ways in which the properties of
mirrors and lenses determine their use in
7 5 S10FE-IIh-52
optical instruments (e.g., cameras and
binoculars.
Explain the operation of a simple electric
8 5 S10FE-IIj-54
motor and generator.
Quarter 3
Explain the role of hormones involved in the
1 5 S10LT-IIIb-34
female and male reproductive systems.

Describe the feedback mechanisms involved

2 5 in regulating processes in the female S10LT-IIIc-35
reproductive system (e.g., menstrual cycle).
Describe how the nervous system
3 5 coordinates and regulates these feedback S10LT-IIIc-36
mechanisms to maintain homeostasis.
Explain how protein is made using
4 3 S10LT-IIId-37
information from DNA.
Explain how mutations may cause changes
4 2 S10LT-IIIe-38
in the structure and function of a protein.
Explain how fossil records, comparative
5 5 anatomy, and genetic information provide S10LT-IIIf-39
evidence for evolution.
6 5 Explain the occurrence of evolution. S10LT-IIIg-40
Explain how species diversity increases the
7 5 probability of adaptation and survival of S10LT-IIIh-41
organisms in changing environments.
Explain the relationship between population
8 5 S10LT -IIIi -42
growth and carrying capacity.
Quarter 4
1-2 Investigate the relationship between: S9MT -IIj -20
1. volume and pressure at constant
4
temperature of a gas
2. volume and temperature at constant
4
pressure of a gas;
3. explains these relationships using the
2
kinetic molecular theory.
Recognize the major categories of
3-4 10 biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, S10MT-IVc-d-22
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Apply the principles of conservation of mass
5-6 10 S10MT-IVe-g-23
to chemical reactions.
Explain how the factors affecting rates of
chemical reactions are applied in food
7-8 10 S10MT-IVh-j-24
preservation and materials production,
control of fire, pollution, and corrosion.
 BUDGET OF WORK
Earth & Life Science
Quarter/ No.
MELCs Code
Week hours
Quarter 1

Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet

1 1 in the solar system with properties necessary to support S11/12ES-Ia-e- 3
life.

Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across

1 1 S11/12ES-Ia-e- 4
whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
Identify common rock-forming minerals using their
1 2 S11/12ES-Ia-9
physical and chemical properties.
Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and
2 3 S11/12ES-Ib-10
metamorphic
explain how the products of weathering are carried away
2 1 S11/12ES-Ib-12
by erosion and deposited elsewhere

3 1 Describe where the Earth’s internal heat comes from. S11/12ES-Ib-14

3 3 describe how magma is formed (magmatism) S11/12ES-Ic-15

Describe the physical and chemical changes in rocks due

4 2
to changes in pressure and temperature (metamorphism)

compare and contrast the formation of the different

4 2 S11/12ES-Ic-18
types of igneous rocks
Explain how the movement of plates leads to the
5 1 S11/12ES-Id-22
formation of folds and faults

5 2 Describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are formed S11/12ES-Ie-25

Describe the different methods (relative and absolute

5 1 S11/12ES-Ie-26
dating) to determine the age of stratified rocks

Explain how relative and absolute dating were used to

6 2 S11/12ES-Ie-27
determine the subdivisions of geologic time

Describe how the Earth’s history can be interpreted from

6 1 S11/12ES-Ie-29
the geologic time scale

Describe the various hazards that may happen in the

6 1 S11/12ES-If-30
event of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides

Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards

7 2 brought about by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and S11/12ES-If-31
landslides
Identify human activities that speed up or trigger
7 2 S11/12ES-If-33
landslides

Using hazard maps, identify areas prone to hazards

8 2 brought about by tropical cyclones, monsoons, floods, or S11/12ES-Ig-36
ipo-ipo

Describe how coastal processes result in coastal erosion,

8 1 S11/12ES-Ih-38
submersion, and saltwater intrusion

cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land

8 1 development, waste disposal, and construction of S11/12ES-Ii-41
structures on control coastal processes
Quarter 2
Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging
1-2 6 S11/12LT-IIa-1
pieces of evidence

Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and

function, evolution, and ecosystems) in the study of life
2 2 S11/12LT-IIa-3
show the connections among living things and how they
interact with each other and with their environment
 Describe the different ways of how representative
3 4 S11/12LT-IIej- 15
animals reproduce
4 3 Describe the process of genetic engineering S11/12LT-IIej- 17
4 1 Evaluate the benefits and risks of using GMOs S11/12LT-IIej- 19

Describe the general and unique characteristics of the

5 4 S11/12LT-IIIaj- 21
different organ systems in representative animals

Analyze and appreciate the functional relationships of

6 2 S11/12LT-IIIaj- 22
the different organ systems in ensuring animal survival

Explain how populations of organisms have changed and

continue to change over time showing patterns of
6 2 S11/12LT-IVfg- 26
descent with modification from common ancestors to
produce the organismal diversity observed today

Describe how the present system of classification of

7 4 S11/12LT-IVfg- 27
organisms is based on evolutionary relationships

Categorize the different biotic potential and

environmental resistance (e.g., diseases,availability of
8 4 S11/12LT-IVhj- 29
food, and predators) that affect
population explosion
 BUDGET OF WORK
Physical Science
Quarter/
No. hours MELCs Code
Week
Quarter 1
Give evidence for and describe the formation of heavier
1 2
elements during star formation and evolution
Explain how the concept of atomic number led to the
1 2 S11/12PS-IIIb-11
synthesis of new elements in the laboratory
Determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar given its
2 2 S11/12PS-IIIc-15
structure
2 2 Relate the polarity of a molecule to its properties S11/12PS-IIIc-16
3 2 Describe the general types of intermolecular forces S11/12PS-IIIc-d-17
Explain the effect of intermolecular forces on the properties
3 2 S11/12PS-IIId-e-19
of substances

Explain how the structures of biological macromolecules

4 4 such as carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, and proteins S11/12PS-IIIe-22
determine their properties and functions

Use simple collision theory to explain the effects of

5 3 concentration, temperature, and particle size on the rate of S11/12PS-IIIf-23
reaction

5 1 Define catalyst and describe how it affects reaction rate S11/12PS-IIIf-24

Determine the limiting reactant in a reaction and calculate

6 4 S11/12PS-IIIh-27
the amount of product formed

Describe how energy is harnessed from different sources: A.

7 4 Fossil fuels B. Biogas C. Geothermal D. Hydrothermal E. S11/12PS-IIIi-29
Batteries F. Solar cells G. Biomass

From product labels, identify the active ingredient(s) of

8 2 S11/12PS -IIIi - j -31
cleaning products used at home

8 2 Give the use of the other ingredients in cleaning agents S11/12PS -IIIi - j -32
Quarter 2

1 1 Explain how the Greeks knew that the Earth is spherical S11/12PS -IVa -38

Cite examples of astronomical phenomena known to

1 1 S11/12PS -IVa -4
astronomers before the advent of telescopes

Explain how Brahe’s innovations and extensive collection of

1 2 data in observational astronomy paved the way for Kepler’s S11/12PS -IVb -44
discovery of his laws of planetary motion

Compare and contrast the Aristotelian and Galilean

2 1 conceptions of vertical motion, horizontal motion, and S11/12PS -IVc -46
projectile motion.

explain how Galileo inferred that objects in vacuum fall with

2 1 uniform acceleration, and that force is not necessary to S11/12PS -IVc -47
sustain horizontal motion

Explain the subtle distinction between Newton’s 1st Law of

2 2 Motion (or Law of Inertia) and Galileo’s assertion that force S11/12PS-IVd-51
is not necessary to sustain horizontal motion

Describe how the propagation of light, reflection, and

3 2 refraction are explained by the wave model and the particle S11/12PS-IVf-59
model of light
 Explain how the photon concept and the fact that the energy
of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency can be
3 2 used to explain why red light is used in photographic dark S11/12PS-IVf-61
rooms, why we get easily sunburned in ultraviolet light but
not in visible light, and how we see colors

Cite experimental evidence showing that electrons can

4 2 S11/12PS-IVg-64
behave like waves
Differentiate dispersion, scattering, interference, and
4 2 S11/12PS-IVh-65
diffraction

Explain various light phenomena such as: A. Your reflection

on the concave and convex sides of a spoon looks different
B. Mirages C. Light from a red laser passes more easily
though red cellophane than green cellophane D. Clothing of
5 3 certain colors appear different in artificial light and in S11/12PS-IVh-66
sunlight E. Haloes, sundogs, primary rainbows, secondary
rainbows, and supernumerary bows F. Why clouds are
usually white and rainclouds dark G. Why the sky is blue and
sunsets are reddish

5 1 Describe how Hertz produced radio pulses S11/12PS-IVi-68

Explain how special relativity resolved the conflict between

6 2 S11/12PS-IVi-j-69
Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell’s electromagnetic theory

Explain the consequences of the postulates of Special

Relativity (e.g., relativity of simultaneity, time dilation, length
6-7 4 S11/12PS-IVi-j-70
contraction, mass-energy equivalence, and cosmic speed
limit)

Explain the consequences of the postulates of General

7 2 Relativity (e.g., correct predictions of shifts in the orbit of S11/12PS-IVi-j-71
Mercury, gravitational bending of light, and black holes)

Explain how the speeds and distances of far-off objects are

8 2 S11/12PS-IVj-72
estimated (e.g., doppler effect and cosmic distance ladder)

Explain how we know that we live in an expanding universe,

8 2 which used to be hot and is approximately 14billion years S11/12PS-IVj-73
old