DONA ASUNCION LEE INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Xevera Complex, Brgy. Tabun, Mabalacat City

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET OF WORK

GRADE 10 SCIENCE
LESSON GRADE 10- SCIENCE Number of Meetings
I. FIRST QUARTER EARTH AND SPACE 45
TOPIC
MODULE I: Plate Tectonics

The Learners should be able to…

1. describe the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake 10
epicenters, and major mountain belts; S9ES –Ia-j-36.1
COMPETENCIES
2. describe the different types of plate boundaries; S9ES –Ia-j- 10
36.2
3. explain the different processes that occur along the plate 10
boundaries; S9ES –Ia-j-36.3

TOPIC
MODULE II: The Earth's Interior

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COMPETENCIES 4. describe thethe
5. describe internal structure
possible causesof of
theplate
Earth; S9ES –Ia-j-36.4
movement; and
S9ES –Ia-j-36.5
6. enumerate the lines of evidence that support plate movement 5
S9ES –Ia-j-36.6 5

References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module pp.3-37

II. SECOND QUARTER FORCE, MOTION, AND ENERGY 45

TOPIC MODULE I: Electricity and Magnetism
The Learners should be able to… 5
COMPETENCIES 1. demonstrate the generation of electricity by movement of
2. explain the operation of a simple electric motor and generator. 5
S10FE-IIj-54

References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module pp.83- 107

TOPIC MODULE II: Electromagnetic Spectrum

3. compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of
electromagnetic waves; S10FE-IIa-b-47 10
COMPETENCIES 4. cite examples of practical applications of the different regions
of EM waves, such as the use of radio waves in 10
telecommunications; S10FE-IIc-d-48

5. explain the effects of EM radiation on living things and the 5

environment; S10FE-IIe-f-49

References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module pp.142- 167

TOPIC MODULE III: Light - Mirrors and Lences

6. predict the qualitative characteristics (orientation, type, and
magnification) of images formed by plane and curved mirrors
and lenses; S10FE-IIg-50
3
7. apply ray diagramming techniques in describing the
COMPETENCIES characteristics and positions of images formed by lenses;
S10FE-IIg-51 2
 COMPETENCIES

8. identify ways in which the properties of mirrors and lenses

determine their use in optical instruments (e.g., cameras and
binoculars); S10FE-IIh-52
5

References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module pp. 168-222

III. THIRD QUARTER LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT 45

MODULE I: Coordinated Functions of the Reproductive,

TOPIC Endocrine, and Nervous Systems
The Learners should be able to…
1. describe the parts of the reproductive system and their 5
functions; S10LT-IIIa-33

2. explain the role of hormones involved in the female and male 5

reproductive systems; S10LT-IIIb-34
COMPETENCIES
3. describe the feedback mechanisms involved in regulating
processes in the female reproductive system (e.g., menstrual
3
cycle); S10LT-IIIc-35

4. describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates

these feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis; S10LT- 2
IIIc-36

References. Title pp. Laerner's Material/ Module : pp. 225-261

TOPIC MODULE
5. explain howII:protein
2. Heredity: Inheritance
is made and Variation
using information from DNA;
S10LT-IIId-37 5
COMPETENCIES 6. explain how mutations may cause changes in the structure
and function of a protein; S10LT-IIIe-38 5

Learner's Material/ Module: pp. 263-298

References. Title pp.

TOPIC MODULE III: Biodiversity and Evolution
7. explain how fossil records, comparative anatomy, and genetic 5
information provide evidence for evolution S10LT-IIIf-39
COMPETENCIES
5
8. explain the occurrence of evolution; S10LT-IIIg-40

References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module: pp. 299- 326

TOPIC MODULE IV: Ecosystem, Biodiversity

9. explain how species diversity increases the probability of
adaptation and survival of organisms in changing environments; 5
S10LT-IIIh-41
COMPETENCIES 10. explain the relationship between population growth and 3
carrying capacity; and S10LT-IIIi-42
11. suggest ways to minimize human impact on the 2
environment. S10LT-IIIj-43
References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module: pp. 328- 347

III. FOURTH QUARTER MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS 45

TOPIC MODULE I: Behavior of Gases: Gas Laws
The Learners should be able to…
1. investigate the relationship between:
1.1 volume and pressure at constant temperature of a gas;
COMPETENCIES 15
1.2 volume and temperature at constant pressure of a gas;
1.3 explains these relationships using the kinetic molecular
theory; S10MT-IVa-b-21

References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module: pp. 351-399

TOPIC MODULE II: Chemical reactions
 2. apply the principles of conservation of mass to chemical 15
reactions; and S10MT-IVe-g-23

COMPETENCIES
3. explain how the factors affecting rates of chemical reactions
5
are applied in food preservation and materials production,
control of fire, pollution, and corrosion.
S10MT-IVh-j-24
References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module: pp. 400 - 442
TOPIC MODULE III: Biomolecules

COMPETENCIES 4. recognize the major categories of biomolecules such as 10

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids;
S10MT-IVc-d-22
References. Title pp. Learner's Material/ Module: pp. 443- 475
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