TOPICS
SUBJECT: EARTH SCIENCE
GRADE LEVEL: 11_
Competency and code
TOPICS INCLUDED FOR THE EXAM
Describe the characteristics
of Earth that are necessary Characteristics of the earth essential for
to support life sustaining life
(S11ES-la-b-3) Uniqueness of the Planet Earth
Explain that the Earth Earth’s capacity to support life
consists of four subsystems, Earth’s four Subsystems: Biosphere,
across whose boundaries Hydrosphere, Geosphere and
matter and energy flow Atmosphere
(S11ES-lb-4) Interaction among subsystems
Open and Close System: Matter and
Energy flow in the systems
Comparing rocks from minerals
Identify common rock-forming Rock formation
minerals using their physical Performing physical and
and chemical properties chemical tests to determine
(S11ES-lb-5) rocks
Classify rocks into igneous,
sedimentary, and Classifying using Rock Key Chart
metamorphic MOHs scale of hardness
( S11ES-lbc6) Importance of rocks and minerals
Benefits of mining
Identify the minerals
important to society
(S11ES-lc-7)
Describe how ore minerals How ore minerals are found and mind
are found, minded, and Process for extracting potential minerals
processed for human use / mining method
(S11ES-lc-d-4) Environmental impact of ore minerals
Describe how fossil fuels are Describing fossil fuels
formed Fossil formation
(S11ES-lb-10) Renewable and non-renewable
resources
Explain how heat from Steps on how geothermal and
inside the Earth hydroelectric energy sources are
(geothermal) and from tapped
flowing water (hydroelectric) Importance of hydroelectric and
is tapped as a source of geothermal sources of energy.
energy for human use
(S11ES-le-11)
Identify the various water Distribution of Water resources on Earth
resources on Earth (S11ES- Availability of potable water
lf-g-15) Making a plan to mitigate loss of water
Explain how different quality for human consumption
activities affect the quality
and availability of water for
human use
(S11ES-g-16)
Identify human activities, Soil profile and its usefulness
such as farming, Perform a soil conservation activity in
construction of structures, school (Green Technology)
and waste disposal, that
affect the quality and
quantity of soil
(S11ES-h-17)
Give ways of conserving and
protecting the soil for future
generations.
(S11ES-h-i-18)
First Academic Quarter
Examination