Template 2
Template 2
Template 2
QUARTER 3-4
Learning Area: SCIENCE Grade Level: 8
QUARTER 3: MATTER
Content Standard: The learners should be able to present how water behaves in its different states within the water cycle
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to present how water behaves in its different states within the water cycle.
# MELC Number of Teaching Dates Week #
days taught Remarks
1 Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases February 5-9,2024 Week 1 and 2
based on the particle nature of matter; (S8MT-IIIa-
b-8)
Day 1: Identify and describe the classification of 1
matter based on its physical state (solids, liquids,
and gases). February 12-15,2024
Day 2: Differentiate solids, liquids, and gases based 1
on its shape, molecular arrangement, mass and
volume, and the movement of its molecules.
Day 3: Differentiate the structure of solids, liquids, 1
and gases based on their boiling point and melting
point.
Day 4: Represent solids, liquids, and gases through 1
molecular models.
2 Explain physical changes in terms of the February 19-23,2024
arrangement and motion of atoms and molecules;
(S8MT-IIIc-d-9)
Day 5: Differentiate physical from chemical change. 1
Day 6: Enumerate and discuss the different 1
physical/phase changes in matter (Evaporation,
Condensation, Sublimation, etc.) in terms of
molecular arrangement and molecular motion.
Day 7: Present how water behaves in different states 1
in a water cycle (through song, poem, illustration,
video clips, etc.)
Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding of the identity of a substance according to its
atomic number.
Performance Standard:
3 Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and February 26-March 1, Week 3-4
electrons in a particular atom; (S8MT-IIIe-f-10) 2024
Day 1: Discuss the historical background of the atom 1
and its sub-atomic particles and explain its relevance
in the development of the atomic model.
Day 2: Describe the atom and its sub-atomic 1
particles.
Day 3: Determine the number of electrons, protons, 1
and neutrons in an atom
Day 4: Define isotopes and give examples and their 1
uses March 4-8, 2024
Day 5: Determine the number of protons, neutrons, 1
and electrons in the different isotopes of an element.
4 Use the periodic table to predict the chemical March 12-15, 2024 Week 4-5
behavior of an element. (S8MT-IIIi-j-12)
Day 1-2: Write a simple electron configuration of 2
representative elements and relate them to their
classification in the Periodic Table.
Day 3-4: Describe and predict the elements’ trend in 2
the PT with respect to its atomic size, March 18-22, 2024
electronegativity, ionization energy; and reactivity.