SCIENCE AND HEALTH LEARNING COMPETENCIES FOR GRADE VI

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PEOPLE
1. Explains how the circulatory system works 1.1 Describes the main parts ( e.g. heart, blood, blood vessels ) 1.2 Describes the function of each part of the circulatory system 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 Describes common ailments (cardiovascular diseases) of the circulatory system. 1.6 Practice health habits to prevent ailments of the circulatory system 2. Explains how the nervous system works 2.1 Describes 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 to and from the nervous system 2.4 Describe the common ailments that affects the nervous system 2.5 Practice health habits and proper care of the nervous system Coping with anger, grief and anxiety Talking about ones problem to parents and siblings and friends

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ANIMALS, PLANTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT: INTERRELATIONSHIP IN THE ECOSYSTEM

1. Explain the interrelationships between and among the components of an ecosystem 1.1 Identify the components of an ecosystem Living components ( biotic ) Non-living components ( abiotic) 1.2 Describe the interaction , interrelationships and interdependence among the components of an ecosystem.

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1.2.1 Construct food chain/ food web to illustrate feeding relationship 1.2.2 Identify the kinds of interrelationships among living organisms 1.2.3 Illustrate the oxygencarbon dioxide cycle 1.3 Define ecosystem operationally 1.4 Design a model of an ecosystem 2. Explain how certain events and activities disturb the interrelationship in an ecosystem Overpopulation Destructive practices including all types of pollution Natural calamities 3. Infer that a sustained ecological balance ensures the survival of living components of the environment 3.1. Enumerate ways of controlling/ preventing harmful effects of human activities to the environment 3.2 Participate in campaigns and activities for improving/managing ones Environment 3.3 Apply practical ways of protecting the environment at home and in the Community 3.4 Demonstrate commitment and concern in preserving/ conserving the balance of life in the ecosystem MATERIALS (Changes) 1. Explain how materials change 1.1 Observe that no new material is formed when physical change takes place 1.2 Observe that a new material is formed when chemical change takes place

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2. Explains the effects of changes in materials to the environment 2.1 Describe how certain changes in materials have good effect in the environment 2.2 Describe how certain changes in materials have bad effects in the environment ( e.g. pollution of air, soil and water ) 3. Explain the importance of fuels 3.1 Describe how fuels are used 3.2 Identify ways of conserving fuel 3.3 Practices safety precautions in using fuels/fire 3.4 Follow safety/emergency rules in case of fire ENERGY 1. Conclude that energy can change from one form to another 1.1 Identify energy and their uses Mechanical Chemical Light Electrical Sound Thermal 1.2 Investigate how energy changes from one form to another 1.3 e.g. burning candle:chemicallight battery operated toy chemicalmechanical plucking a guitar string sound 2. Investigate factors that affect the motion of objects (e.g. pendulum,parachute ) 3. Explain the effects of friction 3.1 Infer why an object that moves along a surface eventually slows down and stops 3.2 Compare how objects move on different surfaces

V. EARTH
1. Compare the different kinds of rocks 1.1 Classify rocks according to their properties ( e.g. color, shape, texture, hardness ) 1.2 Differentiate how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed 1.3 Infer the uses of rocks based on their properties 2. Explain how some forces contribute to the weathering of rocks 2.1 Identify agents of weathering (e.g. water, wind, people, animals, plants, sun ) 2.2 Describe how the action of wind, water and sun contribute to rock weathering 2.3 Infer that continuous weathering lead to soil formation 3. Describe the different layers of the Earths interior 3.1 Identify the different layers using a model or diagram 3.2 Differentiate the characteristics of each layer 3.3 Infer that earths outer layer is divided into plates 4. Explain how an earthquake occurs 4.1 Illustrate how the three types of plate movements occur 4.2 Infer why the Philippines is earthquake prone 4.3 Differentiate intensity from magnitude of an earthquake 4.4 Interpret the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale 4.5 Describe the effects of an earthquake (e.g. landslide, tsunami, destruction of property, loss of lives, etc.) 4.6 Practice precautionary measures before, during, after an earthquake 5. Explain why the Philippines is prone to tsunami 5.1 Identify natural sign of an approaching tsunami 5.2 Infer the dangers of tsunami episodes

Explain how volcanic eruption occurs 6.1 Describe a volcano 6.2 Simulate a volcanic eruption 6.3 Describe a volcanic eruption 6.4 Describe the effect of a volcanic eruption 6.5 Practice precautionary measures before, during, after volcanic eruptions 7. Explain why the Philippines has many active volcanoes 8. Participate in safety drills for coping with natural disasters (e. g. earthquake, volcanic eruption, and tsunami) VI. STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS 1. Describe the stars or group of stars as seen in the sky 1.1 Observe stars seen at different times of the night using the naked eye or with the help of an Instrument (e.g. binocular, or telescope) 1.2 Infer why stars are used to locate directions 2. State that the Sun is a star 2.1 Describe the characteristic of the Sun 2.2 Infer the characteristics of other stars based on the characteristics of the Sun 3. State that a constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky 3.1 Identify the common constellations in the sky 3.2 Describe how constellations are useful to people

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