BUDGET OF WORK

Science and Health 6

1st Grading Period

COMPETENCIES
I.

NO. OF DAYS (30)

PEOPLE
1. Explain how the circulatory system
works
1.1 Identify the main parts (e.g. heart,
blood vessels, blood) of the
circulatory system

1.2 Describe the function of each part

1.3 Trace the path of blood as it flows
from the heart to the different parts
of the body and back using a model

1.4 Relate the function of the

circulatory system to those of the
digestive, respiratory and urinary
systems

1.5 Describe the common ailments

(cardiovascular diseases) of the
circulatory system
1.6 Practice health habits to prevent
ailments of the circulatory system
2. Explain how the nervous system works
2.1 Identify the main parts of the
nervous system (e.g. brain, spinal
cord, nerves)

2.2 Describe the function of each part

2.3 Trace the path of the message in the

nervous system

2.4 Describe the common ailments that

affect the nervous system
2.5 Practice health habits and proper
care of the nervous system

Coping with grief and anxiety

Talking about ones problems to
parents, siblings and friends

1
1

Science and Health 6

2nd Grading Period

COMPETENCIES
I.

NO. OF DAYS (35)

ANIMALS, PLANTS AND THE

ENVIRONMENT:
INTERRELATIONSHIP IN THE
ECOSYSTEM
1. Explain the interrelationships between
and among the components of an
ecosystem

1.1 Describe an ecosystem

living components (biotic)
non-living components
(abiotic)
interaction between living
and non-living things

1.2 Describe the interrelationships

among living organisms in an
ecosystem

food (food chain, food

web, food-nutrient cycle)
gas (oxygen-carbon
dioxide cycle)

Identify the kinds of

interrelationships among
living organisms
2. Explain how certain events and
activities disturb the interrelationship
in an ecosystem

3
5

1.2.1

climate change
natural calamities
overpopulation
destructive practices (e.g.
illegal logging, kaingin
system, quarrying)
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3
3
2
5

3. Demonstrate commitment and concern

in preserving the balance of life in the
ecosystem
3

Science and Health 6

3RD Grading Period
NO. OF
DAYS
30

COMPETENCIES
IV. EARTH
Describe the different layers of the Earth (interior)
Describe the characteristics of each layer

Explain how an earthquake occurs

Demonstrate how blocks of rocks/plates move along faults of the
earths crust

Illustrate the three types of plate movements

Differentiate intensity from magnitude of an earthquake

Describe the effects of an earthquake (e.g. landslide, tsunami,

destruction of property, loss of lives, etc.)

Practice precautionary measures before, during and after an

earthquake

Explain how volcanic eruption occurs

Describe how volcanic eruption occurs

Differentiate an active from an inactive volcano

Describe the effects of volcanic eruption

Practice precautionary measures before, during and after

volcanic eruptions

Explain how tsunami occurs

Describe how tsunami occurs

Describe the effects of tsunami

Practice precautionary measures before, during and after the

tsunami

4th Grading Period

Reference: PELC 2010 (refer to website www.depednaga.com.ph
COMPETENCIES
VI. EARTH
1. Describe the different layers of the earth
(interior)
1.1 Describe the characteristics of each

NO. OF DAYS (45)

layer
2. Explain how an earthquake occurs
2.1 Demonstrate how blocks of
rocks/plates move along faults of the
earths crust

2.2 Illustrate the three types of plate

movements

2.3 Differentiate intensity from the

magnitude of an earthquake

2.4 Describe the effects of an earthquake

( e.g. landslide, tsunami, destruction of
property, loss of lives, etc.)

2.5 Practice precautionary measures

before, during and after an earthquake
2
3. Explain how volcanic eruption occurs
3.1 Describe how volcanic eruption
occurs

3.2 Differentiate an active from an

inactive
volcano

3.3 Describe the effects of a volcanic

eruption

3.4 Practice precautionary measures

before, during, and after volcanic
eruptions

4. Explain how tsunami occurs

4.1 Describe how tsunami occurs

4.2 Describe the effects of tsunami

4.3 Practice precautionary measures
before, during and after the tsunami
VII. STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS
1. Compare the characteristics of stars based
on given data
Color
Size
Brightness
Distance
1.1 Describe the relationship between the
color and temperature of a star

1
2

2. State that a constellation is a group of stars

that form a pattern in the sky
2.1 Identify the common constellations in
the sky
2.2 Describe how constellations are useful
to people
3. Discuss the use of astronomical
instruments