SYLLABUS IN SCIENCE 8
SY:2016-2017
Program StandardS:
The learners demonstrate understanding of basic science concepts and application of science-inquiry skills. They exhibit scientific attitudes and values to solve problems critically, innovate beneficial products, protect the environment and conserve resources, enhance the integrity and wellness of people, make informed decisions, and engage in discussions of relevant issues that involve science, technology, and environment .
Grade Level Standards:
Learners will now recognize reproduction as a process of cell division resulting in growth of organisms. They will also deal
deeper into the process of digestion studied in the lower grades giving emphasis on proper nutrition for overall wellness.
This will lead them to participate in activities that will protect and conserve economically important species used for food.
Learners will explain the behavior of matter in terms of the particles it is made of. They will also recognize that ingredients
in food and medical products are made up of these particles and are absorbed by the body in the form of ions.
Learners will explain how active faults generate earthquakes and how tropical cyclones originate from warm ocean
waters. They will also learn about the other members of the solar system.
Learners will investigate the effects of some factors on the motion of an object based on the Laws of Motion. They will
also differentiate the concept of work as used in science and in layman’s language. They will also learn about factors that
affect the transfer of energy such as the molecular structure of the medium and temperature difference.
FIRST QUARTER: FORCE, MOTION AND ENERGY
Content Standards: The learner demonstrates understanding of the laws of motion; work in relation to energy; and the types of energy. Performance Standards: The learner maximizes the benefits of energy while minimizing its use of its sources; develops a written plan and implement a Newton‘s Olympics.
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Learning Competencies
Assessment
Week 1
Laws of Motion:
Law of Inertia
Law of Acceleration
Law of Interaction
Values:
Comply with traffic rules and regulations for road safety
Interact with others harmoniously
Deal and handle conflicts with others reasonably
The Learners should be able to…
S8FE-Ia-15 :investigate the relationship of the amount of force applied and the mass of the object to the amount of change in the object’s motion
S8FE-Ia-16 :infer that when a body exerts a force on another an equal amount of force is exerted back on it
8FE-Ib:17:demonstrate how a body responds to changes in motion;
S8FE-Ib-18: relate the laws of motion to bodies in uniform circular motion
S8FE-Ib-19: infer that circular motion
Formative:
Graded recitation
Demonstration
Board work/Seatwork – Problem Solving on Mass and Weight
Practice Exercises
Enrichment Activities
Quiz
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Time
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Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
requires the application of constant force directed toward the center of the circle;
Chapter Test
Design a Water Rocket
Design an Experiment using a balloon that will demonstrate Newton’s Third Law
Fabricate a mousetrap maximizing speed and distance
Week 2
Work, Power and Energy Values:
Safety consciousness and concern for others
Understanding of the physics taking place in every sports event,, and then using this knowledge to the athlete’s advantage may merit a gold medal.
8FE-Ic-20:identify situations in which work is done and in which no work is done;
S8FE-Ic-21:describe how work is related to power and energy;
S8FE-Id-22: differentiate potential and kinetic energy
S8FE-Id-23 :relate speed and position of object to the amount of energy possessed by a body;
Formative:
Recitation
Quiz
Chapter test
Laboratory Reports and Performance
Seatwork – Problem Solving
Enrichment Activities
Boardwork– Problem o Solving on
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
conservation of mechanical energy
Summative:
Research work( Ask the students to do Enrichment Activity in an amusement park)
Week 3
Sound Values:
Conserve energy
Promote concern for the environment
iS8FE-Ie-24: infer how the movement of particles of an object affects the speed of sound through it;
S8FE-Ie-25: investigate the effect of temperature to speed of sound through fair testing
Formative:
Recitation
Research work( Ask the students to do Enrichment Activity)
Laboratory reports and performances
Summative:
Chapter test
Design an experiment that will measure the speed of sound in a medium at different temperature
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
Week 4
Light Values:
Show appreciation for the physics of recreation
S8FE-If-26 : demonstrate the existence of the color components of visible light using a prism or diffraction grating;
8FE-If-27 : explain the hierarchy of colors in relation to energy;
S8FE-If-28 : explain that red is the least bent and violet the most bent according to their wavelengths or frequencies;
Formative:
Recitation
Laboratory report and performance
Quiz Summative:
Getting the time interval between the flash of lightning and sound of thunder and the distance of the thunder using formula.
Week 5
FIRST MID-QUARTER EXAMINATION
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Week 6
Heat Values:
Accuracy in observation, interdependence, and resourcefulness
Advocate measures that will lessen in one way or another global warming and climate change
Act to reduce emission of greenhouse gases
Show care and concern for the environment
S8FE-Ig-29: differentiate between heat and temperature at the molecular level;
Formative:
Recitation
Research work(Enrichment Activities)
Seatwork/Practice Exercise
Quiz
Laboratory reports and Performances
Summative:
Chapter test
Design an experiment that will show that melting of polar caps and ice glaciers will lead to a rise in sea level.
Week 7
Electricity
S8FE-Ih-30 : infer the relationship between current and charge;
Formative:
Recitation
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
Electric Current Values:
Inquisitiveness and critical thinking
Problem solving
Practice Exercises
Quiz Summative:
Long Test
Compare operating a radio using a battery and operating it using electricity in terms of costs, benefits, economic impact, social impact, and environmental impact.
Week 8
Electricity
Resistance
Simple Circuits
Values:
Uphold and practice
S8FE-li-31 : explain the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel connections in homes;
Formative:
Recitation
Laboratory reports
Laboratory performance
Seatwork
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
conservation of energy
Practice economy and practicality in using energy
Quiz Summative:
Making a battery by sticking a pair of paper clip and a piece of copper wire into a) ponkan orange b) native dalandan c) Sunkist orange. Determine their voltages
Week 9
Electricity
Electrical Power and Energy
Household Electricity
Biological Effects of Current Values:
Accuracy in observation
Energy conservation
S9FE-li-32: differentiate electrical power rating and energy consumption of various electrical appliances
Formative:
Recitation
Laboratory reports
Laboratory performance
Seatwork – Problem solving
Quiz
Enrichment activities
Summative: Written Report:
Appliances with their corresponding electrical current for their operation
Electrical Energy
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
Consumption
Chapter test
Performance Task: Designing a Sound-Proof Bedroom
Week 10
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
SECOND QUARTER: EARTH AND SPACE
Content Standards :The learner …..
demonstrates understanding of the relationship between faults and earthquakes.
demonstrates understanding of formation of typhoons.
demonstrates understanding of characteristics of meteors and comets. Performance Standards : The learner ……
makes informed decisions based on knowledge of the location of active faults in the community.
shows emergency preparedness ( includes following advisories given by responsible government agencies ) before, during and after an earthquake.
demonstrates precautionary measures before, during and after a typhoon.
includes following advisories, storm signals, and calls for evacuation given by responsible
government agencies.
participates in activities that lessen the harmful effects of typhoons.
discusses whether or not beliefs and practices about comets and meteors have scientific basis.
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
Week 1
Earthquakes and Faults
Active and Inactive Faults
How movements along faults generate earthquakes
Earthquake focus and epicenters Values:
o Recognize danger signs related to earthquakes
o Develop the culture of safety
The Learner should be able to…
S8ES-IIa-14:describe what a fault is.
S8ES-IIa-15:differentiate between active and inactive faults
S8ES-IIa-15:using models or illustrations, explains how movements along faults generate earthquakes.
S8ES-IIa-15: differentiate the epicenter of an earthquake from its focus
S8ES-IIa-15: identify faults in the community
Formative:
Recitation
Picture Analysis /
Venn Diagram
Graphic organizer
Map Reading / Analysis
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Recitation
Quiz
Chapter Test
Week 2
Intensity and Magnitude
S8ES-IIa-15:differentiate the intensity of
Formative:
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
Earthquake Preparedness
How earthquake waves provide information about the interior of the Earth Values: Heed public warnings and be empowered for response
an earthquake from its magnitude
S8ES-IIc-17:explain how earthquake waves provide information about the interior of the earth
Graded recitation
Laboratory Reports
News Clipping Analysis Summative:
Model Making – Earth’s interior model
Research work – Earthquakes that happened in different places
Quiz
Chapter Test
Week 3
Understanding Typhoons
How typhoons develop
Why the Philippines is prone to typhoons Values: Help people to use technology to have access to information for public safety.
S8ES-IId-18: explain how typhoons develop
S8ES-IId-19: infer why the Philippines is prone to typhoons
Formative:
Recitation
Weather Map Analysis
Laboratory Reports
News analysis Summative:
Quiz
Chapter Test
Improvising Weather Instruments
Identifying Symbols – Drawing of weather
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Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
descriptions
Week 4
How landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons
Philippine Area of Responsibility Values: Use scientific method to detect nature’s early warning danger signs for a coming weather disturbance
S8ES-IIe-20: explain how landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons
S8ES-IIf-21: trace the path of typhoons that enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) using a topographic map and tracking data
Formative:
Recitation
Laboratory Reports
Weather Map Analysis
News Analysis
Graphic Organizer Summative:
Quiz
Chapter Test
Week 5
SECOND MID- QUARTER EXAMINATION
Week 6
Other Members of the Solar System
Comets Values:
S8ES-IIg-22: compare and contrast comets, meteors and asteroids
S8ES-IIh-23: predict the appearance of comets based on recorded data of
Formative:
Recitation
Film Viewing
Reaction paper / report
Picture Analysis
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
Exhibit humility in the thought that Earth is just a small part of a bigger system and humans are just a speck in it.
previous appearances Laboratory reports
Research Work Summative:
Quiz
Chapter Test
Week 7
Meteors Values:
o Show appreciation for the night sky.
o Serve as a referee between science and superstitious beliefs.
S8ES-Iii-j-24: explains the regular occurrence of meteor showers
Formative:
Recitation
Film viewing
Reaction paper / report
Picture Analysis
Laboratory reports
Research work Summative:
Quiz
Chapter Test
Week 8
Asteroids Values;
o Serve as a referee between science and superstitious beliefs
o Show appreciation
S8ES-IIh-23: explains the appearance of asteroids based on recorded data
Formative:
Graded recitation
Picture analysis
Film Viewing
Submission of reaction paper / reports
Picture Analysis
Research work
Time
Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
for the night sky.
Laboratory reports Summative:
Quiz
Chapter Test
Week 9
The Universe
Theories that explain the Origin of the Universe
The Design of the Universe
Different types of Galaxies
How the Milky Way Galaxy Looks Like Values:
o The eight planets and their respective satellites move around the sun with remarkable precision. In doing our daily chores and school tasks, we have to be
S8ES-IIg-22: provides explanations on the various theories referring to the origin of the universe
S8ES-IIg-22: compares and contrasts the three types of galaxies
Formative:
Recitation
Film viewing
Submission of reaction paper
Research work
Laboratory reports Summative:
Quiz
Chapter Test
Brochure Making- Planetary Brochure
Performance Task: Design a model of what you think a permanent space station should be. Indicate proper labeling.
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Frame
Topics
Learning Competencies
Assessment
accurate and precise.
o Each of the eight planets in the solar system has its own unique set of characteristics We, humans, also have unique characteristics which should be respected
and considered.
Week 10
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION
THIRD QUARTER: MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS
Content Standards: The Learner….
Demonstrates understanding of the particulate nature of matter, explain the properties, physical changes, and
structure of substances and mixtures.
Demonstrates understanding of the idea that the identity of a substance is determined by its atomic structure.
Demonstrates understanding of the periodic table as an organizing tool to determine the chemical properties of
elements.These chemical properties of elements depend on the outermost electrons in the atom.
Demonstrates the understanding of grouping elements as highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly
nonreactive nonmetals and nonreactive gases.
Performance Standards: The Learner….
Makes a chart, poster, or multimedia presentation of elements, ions, and compounds that are important to living
organisms.
Presents creatively how water behaves in its different states based on the arrangement of its particles (atom
and molecules).
Interprets food labels in terms of amount of ions present in relation to the required daily mineral intake.
Time Frame
Topics Learning Competencies Assessment
Week1
States of Matter
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
Pure Substances and Mixtures
The Learners should be able to…
S8MT-IIIa-b8: infer the particulate nature of matter from demonstration.
S8MT-IIIa-b8:explain the properties of solids, liquids, and using the particulate nature of matter.
S8MT-IIIc-d9:recognize the different particles of matter as atoms and molecules.
Formative:
Recitation
Demonstration
Enrichment Activities
Quiz
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Chapter Test
Graded recitation
Time Frame
Topics Learning Competencies Assessment
Values: o Relate concepts
to daily life.
o Interact with others harmonously.
S8MT-IIIc-d9:use the particulate nature of matter to explain:Melting, Freezing, Evaporation, Condensation
Week 2
Changes in Matter
Energy Changes Values: Adapt a keen sense of observation and consciousness on safety.
S8MT-IIIc-d9: explain the physical changes in terms of the arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules.
S8MT-IIIa-b-8:use models to represent elements, compounds and mixtures.
S8MT-IIIg-h-11:write names and symbols of the first 20 elements.
Formative:
Recitation
Quiz
Laboratory Reports Summative: Chapter Test
Week 3
Theory of Matter
Discovering the Atom
Character and Behavior of Matter
S8MT-IIIe-f-10:name and describe the subatomic particles.
S8MT-IIIe-f-10:determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom.
Formative:
Interactive Discussion
Recitation
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Time Frame
Topics Learning Competencies Assessment
Values: Express opinions freely and clearly.
Quiz
Concept map about the Atomic Structure
Week 4
The Subatomic Particles
Ions and Isotopes
The Quantum Mechanical Model
Values: Accuracy and Precision
S8MT-IIIe-f-10:recognize that an element is identified by the number of protons in the nucleus.
S8MT-IIIe-f-10:differentiate between mass number and atomic number, and between ions and isotopes.
S8MT-IIIe-f-10:explain how ions are formed.
S8MT-IIIe-f-10:write the formula of common ions.
Formative:
Interactive Discussion
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Graded recitation
Quiz
Week 5
THIRD MID- QUARTER EXAMINATION
Week 6
Early Attempts in Classifying Elements Values: Appreciate the works of great people in the
S8MT-IIIg-h-11:trace the development of the Periodic Table from observations based on similarities in properties of elements.
S8MT-IIIg-h-11:describe the arrangement of the elements in the Periodic Table.
Formative:
Interactive Discussion
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Construct a Timeline of
Time Frame
Topics Learning Competencies Assessment
field of Science.
the periodic table.
Quiz
Week 7
Reading the Periodic Table Values: Understand and appreciate the importance of the Periodic Table.
S8MT-IIIg-h-11:gather information about the elements from the Periodic Table.
S8MT-IIIg-h-11:use the Periodic Table to predict the behavior of an element.
S8MT-IIIi-j-12:describe and groups elements as: highly reactive metals, less reactive, highly reactive nonmetal, and nonreactive nonmetals.
Formative:
Interactive Discussion
Laboratory Reports
Quiz Summative: Make a graphic organizer that compare and contrast metals, nonmetals, metalloids and transition metals.
Week 8
Trends in the Periodic Table Values: Appreciate individual differences
S8MT-IIIi-j-12:describe the trends of elements according to their atomic size, ionization energy, electron affinity and electronegativity.
Formative:
Interactive Discussion
Laboratory Reports
Practice Exercises Summative: Quiz
Week 9
Elements in the Human Body and in Technology Values:
The Learners… S8MT-IIIi-j-12:appreciate the Importance of knowing the Properties of Elements in;
Human body
Technology
Formative:
Interactive Discussion
Laboratory Reports Summative:
Time Frame
Topics Learning Competencies Assessment
Respect and understand God’s creations.
Environment Chapter Test
Performance Task: Make a photo album of an element which will include the history, significance and products produced from the element.
Week 10
THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION
FOURTH QUARTER: LIVING THINGS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Content Standards: Learner demonstrates understanding that cells divide to produce new cells; of diseases that result from nutrient deficiency and ingestion of harmful substances and their prevention and treatment; of the concept of species as a reproductively distinct group of organisms; of the one way flow of energy and the cycling of materials in an ecosystem. Performance Standards: Learner conducts an interview with the school nurse or the local health workers on practices that promote proper care for the organs of the digestive system; reports on the importance of variation in plant and animal breeding ; reports (e.g., through a travelogue) on the activities that communities engage in to protect and conserve endangered and economically important species.
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
Week 1
Organs of the Digestive system
Chemical Changes in Food as it Undergoes Digestion Brought About by Gastric Juices and Digestive
Enzymes
Values:
o Realize the
important role of
the digestive
system in
sustaining life
o Describe the
goodness of
God’s loving
creation
The Learners should be able to…
S8LT-IVa-13: describe the coordinated functions of the organs of the digestive system
S8LT-IVa-13: trace the path of food as it is being digested
S8LT-IVa-13: explain how enzymes help in digesting food
S8LT-IVa-13: explain how digested food is absorbed through the villi and is carried through the bloodstream to the liver
Formative:
Graded recitation
Reaction/Analysis of a filmstrip or video
Quiz
Laboratory report Summative:
Graded illustrations of Digestive tract and its parts
Project – Construction of a model of the human digestive system
Week 2
Disease Resulting
S8LT-IVb-14: reflect on healthful practices
Formative:
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
from Nutrient-deficiency and Ingestion of Harmful Substances
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Diseases of the Digestive System
Contemporary Health Issues that Promote Proper Nutrition and Overall Wellness
Values:
o Exhibit awareness of the importance of a balanced diet.
o Discipline oneself
with the kind of food to eat
that affect the digestive system
S8LT-IVc-15: discuss contemporary health issues that promote proper nutrition and overall wellness
S8LT-IVc-15: research on certain technologies that promote proper functioning of the digestive system
Graded recitation
Written report on the importance of exercise and proper diet
Graded compilation of medical techniques for overall wellness
Reaction/Analysis about the PowerPoint Presentation
Quiz
Summative:
Chapter test
Week 3
Organelles of the Cell Involved in Cell
S8LT-IVd-16: identify organelles that are involved in cell division
Formative:
Quiz
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
Division
Stages of Mitosis Values:
Uphold the importance of the cell cycle and reproduction, especially in the perpetuation of generation of species.
S8LT-IVd-16: describe the process of mitosis and its role in the cell division cycle
Laboratory report Summative:
Project - Construction of models of the different stages of mitosis
Reaction/Analysis of the diagrams/slides of the stages of mitosis
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
Week 4
Stages of Meiosis
Oogenesis
Spermatogenesis Values:
o Curiosity about chromosomes is satisfied by examining prepared slides of mitosis.
S8LT-IVe-17: describe the process of meiosis and its role in the cell division cycle
S8LT-IVe-17: compare the number of chromosomes of the daughter cells resulting from mitosis and meiosis
S8LT-IVe-17: differentiate oogenesis and spermatogenesis
S8LT-IVe-17: explain the significance of meiosis in maintaining the chromosome number
S8LT-IVf-18: describe how the union of egg and sperm cells results to variation
Formative:
Graded recitation
Laboratory report
Seatwork
Quiz Summative:
Project – Construction of models of the stages of meiosis
Graded illustrations of Gametogenesis Processes
Chapter test
Week 5
FOURTH MID-QUARTER EXAMINATION
Week 6
Species Diversity
Hierarchical Taxonomic System of Species
Values:
8LT-IVg-19: explain the concept of species as a reproductively distinct group of organisms
S8LT-IVh-20: classify organisms using the hierarchical taxonomic system (domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) based on structure and function
Formative:
Graded Recitation
Specimen Analysis
Oral Group Presentation
Quiz
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
o Practice orderliness, organization, efficiency, and system in doing work
Laboratory report Summative:
Mnemonic Devise-Making
Week 7
o Protection and
Conservation of Rare and Economically Important Species
S8LT-IVh-21: explain the advantage of high biodiversity over low biodiversity
Formative:
Journal writing
Laboratory report
Quiz
Picture Analysis
Graded recitation Summative:
Research paper
Graded group work
Drawing output
Week 8
Transformation of Energy
Biogeochemical
S8LT-IVi-22: describe the transfer of energy through the trophic levels
S8LT-IVi-23 : analyze the roles of organisms
Formative:
Graded recitation
Situational Analysis
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
Cycles: water cycle, oxygen-carbon cycle ,
nitrogen cycle Values: o Promote proper use
of energy especially during critical times
in the major biogeochemical cycles and processes
S8LT-IVi-24 : explain how materials cycle in an ecosystem
Laboratory reports
Quiz Summative:
Role-playing Analysis
Film/Video Analysis
Case Analysis
Making Predictions
Week 9
Impact of Human Activities in an Ecosystem
S8LT-IVj-25: suggest ways to minimize human impact on the environment
S8LT-IVj-25: describe changes caused by organisms in their environment to ensure survival, which may affect the ecosystem
Formative:
Journal writing
Laboratory reports
Quiz Summative:
Chapter Test
Project-based learning Creating posters that encourage people not to use products containing CFC
Making collage that shows the relationship between
Time Frame Topics Learning Competencies Assessment/ Performance Task
species population, communities, etc.
Performance Task: Song Composition: Diversity
Week 10
FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION
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Pavico, J.F., et.al. (2015). Exploring Life Through Science 8. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. Aquino,M.D., et.al. (2015). Science Links 8. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. DepEd K to 12 Science Module FAPE Science Module