MAPÚA UNIVERSITY

Mapúa Senior High School Department

School of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry

VISION
Mapúa Senior High School envisions itself to be a world-class educational institution committed to providing
its students with a learning and living environment that will equip them with global skills and knowledge and
that will imbue them with national and civic consciousness.

MISSION
a. Mapúa Senior High School shall implement outcome-based education wherein students’ knowledge is
validated through measurable outcomes.
b. Mapúa Senior High School shall engage its students in a high-quality educational environment
employing modern day approaches, including digital techniques.
c. Mapúa Senior High School shall provide venues for students to gain advantage in admission to
universities and colleges and consequently have a higher chance of employment in companies.

MISSION
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c

After graduation, the graduates of Mapúa University - Senior High School

shall have the following characteristics:   

1. Holistically developed Filipinos with 21st century global skills.   

2. Prepared for the future, be it in pursuit of higher education or
acquisition of middle-level skills, or geared towards employment or   
entrepreneurship.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: GEO01

2. Course Title: EARTH SCIENCE

3. Course Type: CORE

4. Pre-requisite: NONE

5. Co-requisite: NONE

6. Course Description: This learning area is designed to provide a general background for the understanding of
the Earth on a planetary scale. It presents the history of the Earth through geologic time.
It discusses the Earth’s structure and composition, the processes that occur beneath and
on the Earth’s surface, as well as issues, concerns, and problems pertaining to Earth’s
resources.

7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to SHS Educational Objectives

Senior High School

Student Outcomes Educational Objectives
1 2
a Possesses a healthy mind and body.  
b Develop a solid moral and spiritual guiding.  
c Contributes to the development of a progressive, just, and humane society.  
d Create a caring attitude for the humanity, the world, and the environment.  
e Integrate knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to continuously develop him/her to the fullest.  
f Employ various digital techniques in knowledge acquisition.  

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8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Students Outcomes

After completing the course, the student must be able to: a b c d e f
1. describe the historical development of theories that explain the origin
of the Universe; compare the different hypotheses explaining the
origin of the Solar System; describe the characteristics of Earth that D
are necessary to support life; and explain that the Earth consists of
four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.

2. 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
D
how ore minerals are found, mined, and processed for human use;
and cite ways to prevent or lessen the environmental impact that
result from the exploitation, extraction, and use of mineral resources.

3. describe how fossil fuels are formed; explain how heat from inside
the Earth is tapped as a source of energy (geothermal) for human use;
explain how energy (hydroelectric) is harnessed from flowing water; D
and cite ways to address the different environmental concerns related
to the use of fossil fuels, geothermal energy, and hydroelectric energy.

4. 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; identify human activities, such as
farming, construction of structures, and waste disposal, that affect the
quality and quantity of soil; give ways of conserving and protecting the
D
soil for future generations; 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; and cite ways of
reducing the production of waste at home, in school, and around the
community.

5. describe how rocks undergo weathering; explain how the products of

weathering are carried away by erosion and deposited elsewhere;
explain how rocks and soil move downslope due to the direct action of
gravity; explain why the Earth’s interior is hot; describe how magma is
formed; describe what happens after magma is formed; describe the
changes in mineral components and texture of rocks due to changes in
pressure and temperature (metamorphism); describe how rocks
behave under different types of stress such as compression, pulling D
apart, and shearing; identify the layers of the Earth; differentiate the
layers of the Earth from each other; describe the continental drift
theory; discuss evidence that support continental drift; explain how
the seafloor spreads; describe the structure and evolution of ocean
basins; and explain how the movement of plates leads to the
formation of folds, faults, trenches, volcanoes, rift valleys, and
mountain ranges.

6. describe how layers of rocks (stratified rocks) are formed; describe the
different methods (relative and absolute dating) of determining the
age of stratified rocks; explain how relative and absolute dating were
used to determine the subdivisions of geologic time; describe how D
index fossils (also known as guide fossils) are used to define and
identify subdivisions of the geologic time scale; and describe the
history of the Earth through geologic time.

* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated

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9. Course Coverage

COURSE
WEEK TOPIC TLA AT
OUTCOME
Mission and Vision of Mapúa University -
Senior High School
Orientation and Introduction to the
Course
Discussion on COs, TLAs, and ATs of the
course
1 Overview on student-centered learning
and eclectic approaches to be used in the
course
ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH
The Universe and Solar System
Movie Review
- the formation of the universe and the
Class Discussion (Lecture)
solar system
Group Discussions Written Work 1A
ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE
Video/Animation/ (WW1A)
EARTH (cont.)
Powerpoint
2 The Universe and Solar System (cont.)
Presentations
- the formation of the universe and the
solar system
ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE CO1
Class Discussion (Lecture)
EARTH (cont.)
Group Discussions
Earth Systems Written Work 1B
Video/Animation/
3 - the subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere, (WW1B)
Powerpoint
atmosphere, and biosphere) that make up
Presentations
the Earth
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT 1 (PBA1)
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
4 Minerals and Rocks Class Discussion (Lecture)
- the three main categories of rocks Group Discussions
Written Work 2A
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Video/Animation/
(WW2A)
(cont.) Powerpoint
5
Minerals and Rocks (cont.) Presentations
- the three main categories of rocks
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Class Discussion (Lecture) CO2
(cont.) Group Discussions
Written Work 2B
Mineral Resources Video/Animation/
6 (WW2B)
- the origin and environment of formation Powerpoint
of common minerals and rocks Presentations
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT 2 (PBA2)
EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Class Discussion (Lecture)
(cont.) Group Discussions Written Work 3A
7
Energy Resources Video/Animation/ (WW3A)
- the various sources of energy (fossil Powerpoint
fuels, geothermal, hydroelectric) Presentations
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Class Discussion (Lecture)
(cont.) Group Discussions
8 Energy Resources (cont.) Video/Animation/ CO3
- the various sources of energy (fossil Powerpoint
fuels, geothermal, hydroelectric) Presentations Written Work 3B
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Class Discussion (Lecture) (WW3B)
(cont.) Group Discussions
9 Energy Resources (cont.) Video/Animation/
- the various sources of energy (fossil Powerpoint
fuels, geothermal, hydroelectric) Presentations

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 PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT 3 (PBA3)

10 1ST QUARTERLY EXAMINATIONS (MID-TERMS) – QA1| REMEDIAL WEEK CO1, CO2, CO3

EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Class Discussion (Lecture)

(cont.) Group Discussions
11 Water Resources Video/Animation/
- the amount of usable water resources on Powerpoint
Earth Presentations Written Work 4A
Class Discussion (Lecture) (WW4A)
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Group Discussions
(cont.)
12 Video/Animation/
Soil Resources CO4
Powerpoint
- the distribution of arable land on Earth
Presentations
Class Discussion (Lecture)
EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Group Discussions
(cont.) Written Work 4B
Video/Animation/
13 Human Activity and the Environment (WW4B)
Powerpoint
- waste generation and management
Presentations
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT 4 (PBA4)
EARTH PROCESSES
Exogenic Processes Class Discussion (Lecture)
- geologic processes that occur on the Group Discussions
Written Work 5A
14 surface of the Earth such as weathering, Video/Animation/
(WW5A)
erosion, mass wasting, and sedimentation Powerpoint
(include the role of ocean basins in the Presentations
formation of sedimentary rocks)
EARTH PROCESSES (cont.)
Endogenic Processes
15
- geologic processes that occur within the CO5
Earth Class Discussion (Lecture)
EARTH PROCESSES (cont.) Group Discussions
Written Work 5B
Deformation of the Crust Video/Animation/
(WW5B)
Plate Tectonics Powerpoint
- folding and faulting of rocks Presentations
16 - the internal structure of the Earth
- continental drift
- seafloor spreading
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT 5 (PBA5)
HISTORY OF THE EARTH
Major Events in Earth’s Past
- relative and absolute dating
17 - the major subdivisions of geologic time
(including index fossils)
- how the planet Earth evolved in the last Class Discussion (Lecture)
4.6 billion years Group Discussions Written Work 6A
HISTORY OF THE EARTH (cont.) Video/Animation/Powerp (WW6A)
Major Events in Earth’s Past (cont.) oint Presentations CO6
- relative and absolute dating
- the major subdivisions of geologic time
(including index fossils)
18 - how the planet Earth evolved in the last
4.6 billion years
Written Work 6B
SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
(WW6B)
PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT 6 (PBA6)
19 2nd QUARTERLY EXAMINATIONS (FINALS) – QA2 CO4, CO5, CO6
CO1, CO2, CO3,
20 REMEDIAL WEEK CO4, CO5, CO6

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10. Opportunities to Develop Lifelong Learning Skill

To help students understand the fundamental concepts of Earth’s many systems, knows how to find and assess scientifically
credible information about Earth, communicates about Earth science in a meaningful way, and foremost, to able to make
informed and responsible decisions regarding Earth and its resources.

11. Textbook: [The official textbook was revised. This portion is to be updated once adopted book is released.]

12. Course Evaluation

Minimum Average for

Assessment Tasks Weight
Satisfactory Performance
(AT) (%)
(%)
Performance Based Assessment 1 PBA1 16.66
WW1A 4.16
CO1 Written Work 1 20.00
WW1B 4.16
1st Quarterly Examination QA1 8.33
Performance Based Assessment 2 PBA2 16.67
WW2A 4.17
CO2 Written Work 2 20.00
WW2B 4.17
1st Quarterly Examination QA1 8.33
Performance Based Assessment 3 PBA3 16.67
WW3A 4.17
CO3 Written Work 3 20.00
WW3B 4.17
1st Quarterly Examination QA1 8.34
TOTAL 100.00 60.00
Performance Based Assessment 4 PBA4 16.66
WW4A 4.16
CO4 Written Work 4 20.00
WW4B 4.16
2nd Quarterly Examination QA2 8.33
Performance Based Assessment 5 PBA5 16.67
WW5A 4.17
CO5 Written Work 5 20.00
WW5B 4.17
2nd Quarterly Examination QA2 8.33
Performance Based Assessment 6 PBA6 16.67
WW6A 4.17
CO6 Written Work 6 20.00
WW6B 4.17
2nd Quarterly Examination QA2 8.34
TOTAL 100.00 60.00

The quarterly grades will correspond to the weighted scores shown below:
Grade Grade
Raw Score (%) Raw Score (%)
Equivalent Equivalent
100 100
98.40 – 99.99 99 66.40 – 67.99 79
98.60 – 98.39 98 64.80 – 66.39 78
95.20 – 96.79 97 63.20 – 64.79 77
93.60 – 95.19 96 61.60 – 63.19 76
92.00 – 93.59 95 60.00 – 61.59 75
90.40 – 91.99 94 56.00 – 59.99 74
88.80 – 90.39 93 52.00 – 55.59 73
87.20 – 88.79 92 48.00 – 51.99 72
85.60 – 87.19 91 44.00 – 47.99 71
84.00 – 85.59 90 40.00 – 43.99 70
82.40 – 83.99 89 36.00 – 39.99 69
80.80 – 82.39 88 32.00 – 35.99 68
79.20 – 80.79 87 28.00 – 31.99 67
77.60 – 79.19 86 24.00 – 27.99 66
76.00 – 77.59 85 20.00 – 23.99 65

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 74.40 – 75.99 84 16.00 – 19.99 64
72.80 – 74.39 83 12.00 – 15.99 63
71.20 – 72.79 82 8.00 – 11.99 62
69.60 – 71.19 81 4.00 – 7.99 61
68.00 – 69.59 80 0 – 3.99 60

13. Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
As per DepEd policy, in accordance to Section 73 of the 1992 Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, a student
in a private school who incurs absences of more than twenty per cent (20%) of the prescribed number of class or
laboratory periods during the school year or term should be given a failing grade and given no credit for the
course of subject. However, the school may adopt an attendance policy to govern absences of its students who
belong to the upper half of their respective classes. Furthermore, the school head may at his discretion and in the
individual case exempt a student who exceeds the twenty per cent limit for reasons considered valid and
acceptable to the school. Such discretion shall not excuse the student concerned from responsibility in keeping up
with lesson assignments and taking examinations where indicated. The discretionary authority is vested in the
school head, and may not be availed of by a student nor granted by a faculty member without the consent of the
school head.

b. Submission of Performance Tasks

Submission of students’ work should be on time. Late submittals will not be accepted.

c. Written Examination or Online Examination via Blackboard (BB) Learn

Long quizzes and quarterly examinations will be as scheduled and announced to the class ahead of time. No
special examination will be given unless for a valid reason subject to approval of the SHS Principal.

d. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive a lower mark if
it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

e. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes

All of us have been instructed on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the University. We have all committed to obey
and sustain these codes. It will be expected in this class that each of us will honor the commitments that we have
made.
For this course the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarizing on written work and no cheating on exams.
Proper citation must be given to authors whose works were used in the process of developing instructional
materials and learning in this course. If a student is caught cheating on an exam, he or she will be given zero mark
for the exam. If a student is caught cheating twice, the student will be referred to the Prefect of Student Affairs
and be given a failing grade.

f. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules of the instructor are posted outside the Office of the SHS Principal. It is recommended
that the student first set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.

14. Other References

14.1. Books
a. Any key reference books that provide a general overview of topics under Earth Science.

14. Website
Blackboard (BB) Learning Management System

15. Course Materials Made Available

Course Schedules for Lectures and Quizzes
Table of Specifications (TOS) for Quizzes and Quarterly Examinations
Lecture Materials (Powerpoint Presentations / Hand-outs)
Problem Sets (Solved) / Lecture Notes / Modules / Review Materials

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