Republic of the Philippines

Department of
Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City
Caloocan National Science and Technology High School

Learning Area Biotechnology

Grade Level 8
Subject Teacher Jobelle S. Busadre and Viniacris De Ocampo

QUARTER 1
Week No. of
Most Essential Learning Competencies
Numbe Hours
(MELCs)
r Taught
1 Operationally define a laboratory report. 2
Identify the importance of laboratory reports in the
subject.
Determine a uniform format for their lab report.
Practice writing a lab report.
2 Identify important events and important 2
people in discovering cells.
Explain how the theory of the cell developed.
3 Explain how the theory of cell developed. 2
Differentiate eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
4 Determine the reason why cells are small. 2
Enumerate and draw different cell types.
Discuss using examples how various cell shapes
determine their functions.
5-7 Identify the role of each organelles in eukaryotic 6
and prokaryotic cells.
Describe the relationship between the shape and
physical characteristics of each organelles with
its role inside the cell.
Illustrate the organelles.
8 Identify the role of each organelles in eukaryotic 2
and prokaryotic cells.
Describe the relationship between the shape
and physical characteristics of each organelles
with its
role inside the cell.
Illustrate the organelles.
Determine the parts and function of a
compound microscope.

Address: Blk. 29 Congress Road, Bagumbong, Caloocan City

Telephone No.: 8351-8241
Email Address: [email protected]
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of
Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City
Caloocan National Science and Technology High School

QUARTER 2
Week No. of
Most Essential Learning Competencies
Numbe Hours
(MELCs)
r Taught
1 Determine the parts and function of a compound 2
light microscopes.
Explain the uses of different types of microscope.
Distinguish between passive and active transport
of
materials in and out of the cells.
2 Distinguish between passive and active transport 2
of
materials in and out of the cells.
3 Explain the significance of transport of materials 2
in and out of the cell.
Compare and contrast osmosis and diffusion.
Describe osmosis and its biological applications.
4 Describe the phases of cell cycle 2
5 Describe the different stages of mitosis. 2
6 Explain the significance of mitosis in 2
different organisms.
Describe the different stages of meiosis I and II.
7 Explain the role of ATP in cellular process 2
differentiate exergonic and endergonic reaction.
Discuss how ATP is produced from
cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

QUARTER 3
Week No. of
Most Essential Learning Competencies
Numbe Hours
(MELCs)
r Taught
1 Differentiate traditional and modern biotechnology. 2
Discuss techniques or practices used in traditional
biotechnology.
Identify commonly used microbes in
biotechnology.
2 Identify the commonly used microbes in 2
biotechnology.
3 Determine the essential events and key person 2
that
play a role in discovering DNA.
Identify the components of a DNA structure.
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Telephone No.: 8351-8241
Email Address: [email protected]
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Department of
Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City
Caloocan National Science and Technology High School
4 Identify the components of a DNA structure. 2
5 Explain how replication of DNA happens. 2

Address: Blk. 29 Congress Road, Bagumbong, Caloocan City

Telephone No.: 8351-8241
Email Address: [email protected]
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Department of
Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City
Caloocan National Science and Technology High School

Identify enzymes that have important role

in replication
Analyze the vital role of DNA, RNA and proteins in
the transmission of hereditary traits.
6 Discuss the process of transcription. 2
Discuss the process of translation.
7 Discuss the process of translation. 2
Explain how mutation in DNA affects an individual.
8 Explain how mutation in DNA affects an individual. 2
Identify the proper use of laboratory apparatus or
equipment.
Determine the biological techniques,
procedures, and methods.

QUARTER 4
Week No. of
Most Essential Learning Competencies
Numbe Hours
(MELCs)
r Taught
1 Describe the different tools in genetic engineering. 2
2 Discuss how the genetic materials of organism are 2
manipulated.
3 Discuss how the genetic materials of the 2
organisms
are manipulated.
4 Outline the main steps in recombinant DNA 2
technology.
5&6 Cite some applications of DNA technology in 4
health,
agriculture, industry and environment.

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Telephone No.: 8351-8241
Email Address: [email protected]