St. Therese College of Arts and Science Inc.

Brgy. Bulilan Sur, Pila, Laguna, Philippines 4010

Telefax: (049)559-0824
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COURSE OUTLINE
Subject SCIENCE 8
Force, Motion And Energy
Earth and Space
Unit Content
Matter
Living Things and Their Environment
Academic Year AY 2021-2022

COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE
Most Essential Learning
QUARTER Unit Topic Content Competencies
The students will be able to…
Laws of Motion Investigate the relationship
1.1 Law of Inertia between the amount of force
1.2 Law of Acceleration applied and the mass of the
1.3 Law of Interaction object to the amount of change in
the object’s motion

Infer that when a body exerts a

force on another, an equal
amount of force is exerted back
on it;

Demonstrate how a body

responds to changes in motion;

Work Power and Energy Identify situations in which work

is done and in which no work is
done;

Describe how work is related to

power and energy;

Differentiate potential and kinetic

energy;

Relate speed and position of

object to the amount of energy
possessed by a body;
QUARTER 1 Sound Infer how the movement of
particles of an object affects the
speed of sound through it;

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Investigates the effect of

temperature to speed of sound
through fair testing;

Light Demonstrate the existence of the

color components of visible light
using a prism or diffraction
grating;

Explain the hierarchy of colors in

relation to energy;

Explain that red is the least bent

and violet the most bent
according to their wavelengths or
frequencies;

Heat Differentiate between heat and

temperature at the molecular
level;

Electricity Infer the relationship between

current and charge;

Explain the advantages and

disadvantages of series and
parallel connections in homes;

Differentiate electrical power and

electrical energy; and

Explain the functions of circuit

breakers, fuses, earthling, double
insulation, and other safety
devices in the home.

Earthquakes and Faults Using models or illustrations,

Quarter 2
1.1 Active and inactive faults explain how movements along

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1.2 How movements along faults faults generate earthquakes;

generate earthquakes Differentiate the 2.1 epicenter of
1.3 How earthquakes generate an earthquake from its focus; 2.2
tsunamis intensity of an earthquake from
1.4 Earthquake focus and epicenter its magnitude; 2.3 active and
1.5 Earthquake intensity and inactive faults;
magnitude
1.6 Earthquake preparedness Demonstrate how underwater
1.7 How earthquake waves provide earthquakes generate tsunamis;
information about the interior of the
Earth
Explain how earthquake waves
provide information about the
interior of the earth

Understanding Typhoons Explain how typhoons develop;

2.1 How typhoons develop
2.2 Why the Philippines is prone to
typhoons Infer why the Philippines is prone
2.3 How landforms and bodies of to typhoons;
water affect typhoons within the
Philippine Area of Responsibility Explain how landmasses and
(PAR) bodies of water affect typhoons;

Trace the path of typhoons that

enter the Philippine Area of
Responsibility (PAR) using a map
and tracking data;

Other members of the Solar System Compare and contrast comets,

3.1 Comets meteors, and asteroids;
3. 2 Meteors
3.3 Asteroids Predict the appearance of comets
based on recorded data of
previous appearances; and

Explain the regular occurrence of

meteor showers

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1. The Particle Nature of Matter Explain the properties of solids,

1.1 Elements, Compounds, and liquids, and gases based on the
Mixtures particle nature of matter;
1.2 Atoms and Molecules Explain physical changes in terms
of the arrangement and motion of
atoms and molecules;

2. Atomic Structure Determine the number of

2.1 Protons protons, neutrons, and electrons
2.2 Neutrons in a particular atom;
QUARTER 3 2.3 Electrons

3. Periodic Table (PT) of Elements Trace the development of the

3.1 Development of the PT periodic table from observations
3.2 Arrangement of elements based on similarities in
3.3 Reactive and nonreactive metals properties of elements; and

Use the periodic table to predict

the chemical behaviour of an
element.

Structures and Functions: Focus on Explain ingestion, absorption,

the Digestive System assimilation, and excretion;
1.1 Organs of the digestive system
and their interaction with organs of Explain how diseases of the
the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive system are prevented,
excretory systems detected, and treated;
1.2 Changes in food as it undergoes
physical and chemical digestion
1.3 Diseases resulting from nutrient Identify healthful practices that
deficiency and ingestion of harmful affect the digestive system;
substances
1.4 Prevention, detection, and
treatment of diseases of the digestive
system

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2. Heredity: Inheritance and Variation Compare mitosis and meiosis,

of Traits and their role in the cell-division
2.1 Stages of mitosis cycle;
2.2 Stages of meiosis Explain the significance of
2.3 Mendelian Genetics meiosis in maintaining the
chromosome number;

Predict phenotypic expressions of

traits following simple patterns
of inheritance;

3. Biodiversity Explain the concept of a species;

3.1 Species diversity
Quarter 4 3.2 Hierarchical taxonomic system of Classify organisms using the
classification hierarchical taxonomic system;
3.3 Protection and conservation of
endangered and economically
important species Explain the advantage of high
biodiversity in maintaining the
stability of an ecosystem;

4. Ecosystems Describe the transfer of energy

4.1 Transfer of Energy in Trophic through the trophic levels;
Levels
4.2 Cycling of materials in the Analyze the roles of organisms in
ecosystem the cycling of materials;
4.2.1Water cycle
4.2.2Oxygen-carbon cycle
4.2.3Nitrogen cycle Explain how materials cycle in an
4.3 Impact of human activities in an ecosystem; and
ecosystem

RESOURCES
 Barnachea, Masong, Orbeta and Verdejo. (2019.1.1). ScienceTek8 Inquiry-Based
Approach in Scientific Learning ., TechFactors Inc, Philippines
 Other internet sources

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

As a Theresian, you know that for the most part you will be studying on your own. Do
read/view the resources, guided by the Course Outline. This way you will be able to
keep up with the discussion, assignments and other requirements.

A. Participation in the Discussion

Science 8 is a flexible learning course. Class discussions will be online through the
discussion forums in the ClassIn and TechFactors LMS learning platform.
Please participate in the online discussion since this is an opportunity for you to clarify
what you have learned on your own not only with your tutor but also with other
members of the class. It is also a good way to learn from one another. Depending on the
size of the class, a tutor other than myself, may facilitate online discussions.

B. Written and Performance Tasks Accomplishment

This course requires performance tasks assigned in each of the modules. For Online
Activities, you may refer to the assigned ClassIn Classroom intended for this course. For
Offline Activities, you can accomplish your tasks either saved in a flash drives or writing
on the printed modules.
Submission Guidelines. Activity Sheets may be submitted online as email attachments
in the LMS or with the designated email address of the Faculty-in-Charge.

C. Quarterly Exam

GRADING SCHEME

Following are the allotted points for each course requirement. The table shows the
transmutation values for the Quarterly course grade.

Written Tasks 40%

Performance Tasks 40%
Quarterly Exam 20%

TOTAL 100 %

HOUSE RULES
1. Participate actively in each discussion to maximize your learning
2. Try hard to follow the Course Syllabus.
3. Submit activity sheets on or before their due dates. You will be duly informed and
reminded about the deadline for each activity sheet. Late activity sheets will be
accepted, provided there is a valid reason for the delay. However, they cannot be
awarded the highest possible score.

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4. Activity sheets should be written in English or Filipino. Be grammatical. Write as

effectively as possible (i.e., with clarity and coherence, organization, as well as
conciseness).
5. Do your activity sheet assignments yourself and observe the ethics of scholarship. You
may discuss your work with each other (for example during online study sessions or in a
study group off schedule).
If you “borrow” or use an idea from another source (meaning someone other than
yourself), be sure to cite that source (or sources). Enclose quoted material in quotation
marks or use italics and write the source. But as much as possible, paraphrase, do not
lift. Be reminded that as per STCAS Inc. policy, plagiarism can be grounds for
suspension or expulsion.
6. Always keep a duplicate copy of your activity sheets in your files just in case you need to
resubmit them (e.g., they are lost in transit; or there is a technological glitch).
7. SMS and phone calls should be kept to a minimum, should be sent/made only
when necessary, and only between 1PM and 5PM, Monday to Friday.

CONTACT INFORMATION

I am your Faculty-in-Charge. There is more information about me in our course website in

LMS. You may reach me at:

Name of Faculty: Sweetzel Palumbaret Rivera

St. Therese College of Arts and Science, Inc.
Campus Address: 421 Greenland Sub’d Doṅ a Paz St. Brgy. Santa Clara Norte, Pila, Laguna
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0967-610-4068

Student support contact information (Principal’s Office):

Principal: Maria Corazon D. Buenconsejo, LPT, MaEd.
St. Therese College of Arts and Science, Inc.
Campus Address: National Highway, Brgy. Bulilan Sur, Pila, Laguna
Telephone: (049) 559-0824

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