Contents:
1. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 1: Characteristics of Earth that is Necessary to Support Life.
2. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 2: Earth's Subsystem.
3. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 3: Physical, Chemical Properties.
4. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 4: Classification of Rocks.
5. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 5: Important Mineral to Society.
6. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 6: Ore Mineral: How They are Found, Mind and Processed for Human Use.
7. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 7: Foundation of Fossils Rock.
8. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 8: Energy Resources
9. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 9: Various Resources on Earth.
10. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 10: Activities that Affect the Quality and Availability of Water for Human Use Resources on Earth.
11. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 11: Human Activity and the Environment.
12. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 12: Soil Conversation.
13. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 13: Different Types of Waste.
14. Earth Science (STEM) SHS: Quarter 1 -Module 14: Earth Material and Processes.
Objective
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 11, Grade 12
Learning Area
Content/Topic
I. ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH
EARTH MATERIALS AND PROCESSES A. Minerals and Rocks
E. History of the Earth
II. EARTH MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
III. EARTH PROCESSES
Intended Users
Educators, Learners
Competencies
State the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the universe.
Recognize the uniqueness of earth, being the only planet in the solar system with properties necessary to support life.
Explain that the earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
Explain the current advancements/information on the solar system
Show the contributions of personalities/people on the understanding of the earth systems
Differentiate the layers of the earth.
1. identify common rock-forming minerals using their physical and chemical properties
2. classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
17. describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are formed
18. describe the different methods (relative and absolute dating) to determine the age of stratified rocks
19. explain how relative and absolute dating were used to determine the subdivisions of geologic time
20. describe how marker fossils (also known as guide fossils) are used to define and identify subdivisions of the geologic time scale
21. describe how the earth’s history can be interpreted from the geologic time scale
Identify common rock-forming minerals using their physical and chemical properties
Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
Identify the minerals important to society
Describe how ore minerals are found, mined, and processed for human use
Cite ways to prevent or lessen the environmental impact that result from the exploitation, extraction, and use of mineral resources
Describe how fossil fuels are formed
Explain how heat from inside the earth is tapped as a source of energy (geothermal) for human use
Cite ways to address the different environmental concerns related to the use of fossil fuels, geothermal energy, and hydroelectric energy
Recognize how water is distributed on earth
Identify the various water resources on earth
Explain how different activities affect the quality and availability of water for human use
Recognize how water is distributed on earth
Identify the various water resources on earth
Explain how different activities affect the quality and availability of water for human use
Suggest ways of conserving and protecting water resources
Describe how people generate different types of waste (solid, liquid, and gaseous) as they make use of various materials and resources in everyday life
Explain how different types of waste affect people’s health and the environment
Cite ways of reducing the production of waste at home, in school, and around the community
Describe how rocks undergo weathering
Identify the layers of the earth
Discuss evidences that support continental drift
