1. BIOLOGY SECOND YEAR PHILIPPINE SECONDARY LEARNING COMPETENCY

2. FIRST GRADING I. INTRODUCTION 1.Understanding the nature of Biology as a Science of life. a) Identify the unifying ideas in Biology. b) Explain the different life processes. c) Design simple experiments following the scientific method. 3. 2. Understand biological concepts as applied in technology. a) Explain biological concepts in a given technology. b)Assess the implications and responsibility of any biotechnology. 4. 3. Appreciate the contributions of Filipino and foreign scientists in the development of Biology and biotechnology. a) Describe the contributions of Filipino and foreign scientists in the field of Biology and Biotechnology. 4. Know how to operate the compound microscope. a) Identify the parts of the compound microscope. b) Give uses of the compound microscope. c) Name the special tools in research and technology. 5. II. CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS 1. Appreciate the cell as a highly organized structure. 2. Understand how discoveries on cellular structures and functions have led to useful technologies. 3.Appreciate cellular exchange of materials with the environment. 6. III. LIFE ENERGY 1. Understand how organisms obtain energy. Describe the cell part involved in obtaining energy. Describe the energy location and function of chlorophyll pigments. State that requirements of photosynthesis. Explain light and dark reactions of photosynthesis. Identify the characteristics of plants that make them efficient producers. Analyze the role of green plants as energy supplier to the ecosystem. Give scientific explanations behind farming practices. 7. SECOND GRADING IV. REPRODUCTION 1. Understand and appreciate the importance of cell division. 2. Compare patterns of reproduction among organisms. 3. Understand the process of human reproduction. 4. Know the problems and issues related to fertility and population growth. 5. Demonstrate understanding of the ill effects of human sexually transmitted diseases. 8. V. ORGAN SYSTEMS 1. Understand the interaction of cells, tissues, organs and systems in maintaining the life of an organism. 2. Understand the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals. 3. Understand human anatomy and physiology. 4. Appreciate the technologies that help the specific defective organ function properly. 9. THIRD GRADING VI. GENETICS 1. Understand the chromosomal basis of inheritance and the role of DNA as a blue print of life. 2. Understand the fundamental role of chromosomes and genes in hereditary variations. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the Mendelian Principles of Heredity. 4.E4xplain the Non-Mendelian Patterns of Heredity. 5.Cite some pressing issues concerning advanced technologies in genetics 10. VII. CONTINUITY THROUGH EVOLUTION 1. Understand the theories of evolution. 2. Discuss the direct and indirect evidence for evolution. 11. FOURTH GRADING PERIOD VII. BIODIVERSITY 1. Appreciate the existence of diverse forms of living things. 2. Be aware of the potential value of organisms. 12. IX. ECOSYSTEM 1. Be aware of the similarities and differences of ecosystems. 2. Understand man's roel in maintaining balance in nature. 13. THANK YOU ! ! ! Prepared By: Nora S. Manlagnit