Course DescriptionÂ
Course DescriptionÂ
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The Grade 8 Enhanced Curriculum focuses on Biology integrated with the other fields of sciences (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Integrated Science, etc.), in line with the DepEd MATATAG curriculum. This course explores the diverse forms and life processes of unicellular and multicellular organisms through biological themes anchored to the characteristics of life as guideposts. This approach simplifies and integrates the varied and complicated web of biological information into a more unified and meaningful pattern of study. By highlighting the interconnectedness of living systems, the program puts an emphasis on Green Education, fostering environmental awareness, sustainability, and care for all forms of life. The lessons will equip the students with biological knowledge, skills, and attitudes to better understand the role of biology in their lives. These will enable them to properly address environmental situations that confront them daily. The ultimate goal of this course is to instill the value of the dignity of the human person and their role as stewards of God’s creation.
Learning OutcomesÂ
Learning OutcomesÂ
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:Â
explain the connections among the different biological processes (competence);
demonstrate scientific skills and right attitudes (competence and conscience);
relate scientific knowledge with the ability to make a moral stand on bioethical issues and social impacts of biotechnology (competence, compassion, and Christ-centeredness);
respond to God’s call to preserve and sustain life and its environment (competence, commitment, compassion, Christ-centeredness, conscience);
describe the integration of biology with the other fields of sciences (Integrated Science, Chemistry, Physics) (competence);
cultivate skills that enable learners to assess specific societal problems aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
apply the methods of science on the development of a research project proposal directed to solving societal and environmental issues (competence,compassion, and commitment); and Â
demonstrate the proper laboratory skills necessary in scientific experimentation (commitment, competence)
LESSONS (Regular)
LESSONS (Regular)
FIRST TERM (August to October)*
FIRST TERM (August to October)*
1 - Nature of Science (NOS)
2 - The Study of Biology
Scientific Skills and Attitudes Towards Learning Biology
Biology: Its Definition and Applications
Branches of Biology
Careers in Biology by the Filipino Biologists
Characteristics of Living Organisms
3 - Bioethics
4 - Tools and Techniques of biologists
MOS: Measurements
Physical Quantities and SI Units
Accuracy and Precision
Significant Figures & Scientific Notation
Operations Involving Measurements
Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis
Microscopy
Properties of Microscopy
Types of Microscope
Parts of a Compound Light Microscope
Theme 1: Organisms are Made up of CellsÂ
5 - Chemical Basis of Life
Inorganic Compounds
Water
Minerals
6 - The Methods of Science (MOS)
Types of Variables
Types of Hypotheses
Data Presentation
7 - Science Research (SciRe) 1
SECOND TERM (November to February)*
SECOND TERM (November to February)*
8 - Science Research (SciRe) 2
Theme 1: Organisms are Made up of Cells (Cont.)
5 - Chemical Basis of Life
Inorganic Compounds
Vitamins
Organic Compounds
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
9 - The Cell 1
The Cell Theory
Cell Structures
Domains of Life
Cell Transport
THIRD TERM (February to April)*
THIRD TERM (February to April)*
10 - Science Research (SciRe) 3
Theme 2: Organisms Grow, Develop and ReproduceÂ
11 - Cell Cycle
Nucleic Acids and Chromosomes
Karyotyping
Chromosomal Aberrations
12 - Cellular Energetics
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Respiratory System
13 - Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Genetics of Inheritance
Laws of Inheritance
Mendelian Genetics
14 - Circulatory System
*Schedule and modules could be subject to change
LESSONS (advanced)
LESSONS (advanced)
FIRST TERM (August to October)*
FIRST TERM (August to October)*
1 - Nature of Science (NOS)
2 - The Study of Biology
Scientific Skills and Attitudes Towards Learning Biology
Biology: Its Definition and Applications
Branches of Biology
Careers in Biology by the Filipino Biologists
Characteristics of Living Organisms
3 - Bioethics
4 - Tools and Techniques of biologists
MOS: Measurements
Physical Quantities and SI Units
Accuracy and Precision
Significant Figures & Scientific Notation
Operations Involving Measurements
Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis
Microscopy
Properties of Microscopy
Types of Microscope
Parts of a Compound Light Microscope
Aseptic Technique
Theme 1: Organisms are Made up of CellsÂ
5 - Chemical Basis of Life
Inorganic Compounds
Water
Vitamins and Minerals
6 - The Methods of Science (MOS)
Introduction to Statistics
Types of Variables
Types of Hypotheses
Data Presentation
7 - Science Research (SciRe) 1
SECOND TERM (November to February)*
SECOND TERM (November to February)*
8 - Science Research (SciRe) 2
Theme 1: Organisms are Made up of Cells (Cont.)
5 - Chemical Basis of Life
Organic Compounds
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
9 - The Cell 1
The Cell Theory
Cell Structures
Domains of Life
Cell Transport
THIRD TERM (February to April)*
THIRD TERM (February to April)*
10 - Science Research (SciRe) 3
Theme 2: Organisms Grow, Develop and ReproduceÂ
11 - Cell Cycle
Nucleic Acids and Chromosomes
Karyotyping
Chromosomal Aberrations
12 - Cellular Energetics
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Respiratory System
Green Education: Constructing A Terrarium
13 - Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Genetics of Inheritance
Laws of Inheritance
Mendelian Genetics
14 - Circulatory System
*Schedule and modules could be subject to change
MaterialsÂ
MaterialsÂ
TEXTBOOK / REFERENCESÂ
TEXTBOOK / REFERENCESÂ
Ateneo Junior High School Biology Worktext-Portfolio with Science Research Module Guides and Samples Compilation 2025 Edition. Ateneo de Manila University Press.Â
STUDENT KIT
STUDENT KIT
pencil
pencil eraser
Science notebook
blue or black pen
green or any other colored pen
Orions ruler
correction tape/ fluid (optional)
size 1 and 4 pad paper
graphing paper
scientific calculator
BIOLOGY LABORATORY KIT
BIOLOGY LABORATORY KIT
Orions ruler (1)
500 mL dishwashing liquid (1)
250 mL hand soap (1)
500 mL rubbing alcohol (1)
small rags (2)
permanent, narrow-tipped markers (2)
masking tape (1)
laboratory apron and goggles (1 per student)
Assessment Tasks (REGular)
Assessment Tasks (REGular)
FIRST TERM
FIRST TERM
Assessment Task 1: Onsite Test (9%)
Assessment Task 1.1 Nature of Science (NOS)
Assessment Task 1.2 Study of Biology
Assessment Task 1.3 Bioethics Case Study
Assessment Task 1.4 Measurements
Assessment Task 2: Onsite Drills/Exercises (6%)
Assessment Task 2.1 Nature of Science (NOS)
Assessment Task 2.2 Measurements
Assessment Task 3: Online Submissions (5%)
Assessment Task 3.1 Characteristics of Living Organisms
Assessment Task 3.2 Filipino Biologists
Assessment Task 3.3 Bioethics Case Study
Assessment Task 4: Lab Performance (5%)
Assessment Task 4.1 LAB: Yogurt Making
Assessment Task 4.2 LAB: E-xploring the Microscopic World
Assessment Task 4.3 LAB: Let It Grow
Assessment Task 5: Lab Report (15%)
Assessment Task 5.1 LAB: Yogurt Making
Assessment Task 5.2 LAB: E-xploring the Microscopic World
Assessment Task 5.3 LAB: Let It Grow
Assessment Task 6: Green Education (20%)
Assessment Task 6.1 SciRe Topic Proposal
Assessment Task 7: Long Tests (20%)
Assessment Task 7.1 Inorganic Compounds, Solving Word Problems using GRESA
Assessment Task 7.2 Methods of Science (MOS)
Assessment Task 8: Periodical Exam (15%)
Assessment Task 9: Others (5%)
Assessment Task 9.1 Worktext-Portfolio
Assessment Task 9.2 Performance Report Form
Assessment Task 9.3 Lab Contract
SECOND TERM
SECOND TERM
Assessment Task 1: Onsite Test (9%)
Assessment Task 1.1 Carbohydrates, Lipids
Assessment Task 1.2 Proteins, Vitamins, Atwater System
Assessment Task 1.3 Moving Exam: Cell Structures, Cell Transport
Assessment Task 2: Onsite Drills/Exercises (6%)
Assessment Task 2.1 Worksheet: Data Presentation
Assessment Task 2.2 Worksheet: Citing References
Assessment Task 3: Online Submissions (5%)
Assessment Task 3.1 Gizmos: Cell Structures
Assessment Task 3.2 Gizmos: Osmosis
Assessment Task 4: Lab Performance (5%)
Assessment Task 4.1 LAB: Eats Giving
Assessment Task 4.2 LAB: Let's Take A Cell-fie
Assessment Task 4.3 LAB: Minecraft - Animal Cell Tour
Assessment Task 5: Lab Report (15%)
Assessment Task 5.1 LAB: Eats Giving
Assessment Task 5.2 LAB: Let's Take A Cell-fie
Assessment Task 5.3 LAB: Minecraft - Animal Cell Tour
Assessment Task 6: Green Education (20%)
Assessment Task 6.1 SciRe - Introduction
Assessment Task 6.2 Field Trip Reflection
Assessment Task 7: Long Tests (20%)
Assessment Task 7.1 Organic Compounds, Vitamins, Atwater System
Assessment Task 7.2 The Cell
Assessment Task 8: Periodical Exam (15%)
Assessment Task 9: Others (5%)
Assessment Task 9.1 Worktext-Portfolio
Assessment Task 9.2 Performance Report Form
THIRD TERM
THIRD TERM
Assessment Task 1: Onsite Test (9%)
Assessment Task 1.1 Nucleic Acids, Chromosomes, Karyotyping, Chromosomal Aberrations
Assessment Task 1.2 Lab Quiz: Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 1.3 Moving Exam: Cell Division
Assessment Task 1.4 SciRe Infographic Presentation
Assessment Task 1.5 Lab Quiz: Leave Me Breathless
Assessment Task 1.6 Cellular Energetics
Assessment Task 1.7 Lab Quiz: Plant DNA Extraction
Assessment Task 1.8 Circulatory System
Assessment Task 2: Onsite Drills/Exercises (6%)
Assessment Task 2.1 Worksheet: Karyotyping
Assessment Task 2.2 Worksheet: Cellular Energetics
Assessment Task 2.3 Worksheet: Molecular Genetics
Assessment Task 2.4 Worksheet: Monohybrid Cross
Assessment Task 3: Online Submissions (5%)
Assessment Task 3.1 Gizmos: Human Karyotyping
Assessment Task 3.2 Gizmos: Cell Energy Cycle
Assessment Task 4: Lab Performance (5%)
Assessment Task 4.1 LAB: The Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 4.2 LAB: Leave Me Breathless
Assessment Task 4.3 LAB: Plant DNA Extraction
Assessment Task 5: Lab Report (15%)
Assessment Task 5.1 LAB: The Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 5.2 LAB: Leave Me Breathless
Assessment Task 5.3 LAB: Plant DNA Extraction
Assessment Task 6: Green Education (20%)
Assessment Task 6.1 - SciRe Manuscript
Assessment Task 6.2 -SciRe Infographics
Assessment Task 6.3 - SciRe Infographic Group Presentatio
Assessment Task 7: Long Tests (20%)
Assessment Task 7.1 Cell Division
Assessment Task 7.2 Cellular Energetics, Molecular Genetics
Assessment Task 8: Periodical Exam (15%)
Assessment Task 9: Others (5%)
Assessment Task 9.1 Worktext-Portfolio
Assessment Task 9.2 Performance Report Form
NOTE: The Assessment Tasks are not necessarily in chronological order and could have varying deadlines.
Updated as of February 10, 2026
Assessment Tasks (Advanced)
Assessment Tasks (Advanced)
FIRST TERM
FIRST TERM
Assessment Task 1: Onsite Test (9%)
Assessment Task 1.1 Nature of Science (NOS)
Assessment Task 1.2 Study of Biology
Assessment Task 1.3 Bioethics Oral Exam
Assessment Task 1.4 Measurements
Assessment Task 2: Onsite Drills/Exercises (6%)
Assessment Task 2.1 Nature of Science (NOS)
Assessment Task 2.2 Bioethics Case Study
Assessment Task 2.3 Measurements
Assessment Task 3: Online Submissions (5%)
Assessment Task 3.1 Characteristics of Living Organisms
Assessment Task 3.2 Filipino Biologists
Assessment Task 3.3 Bioethics Case Study
Assessment Task 4: Lab Performance (5%)
Assessment Task 4.1 LAB: Kimchi Making
Assessment Task 4.2 LAB: E-xploring the Microscopic World
Assessment Task 4.3 LAB: Let It Grow
Assessment Task 5: Lab Report (15%)
Assessment Task 5.1 LAB: Kimchi Making
Assessment Task 5.2 LAB: E-xploring the Microscopic World
Assessment Task 5.3 LAB: Let It Grow
Assessment Task 6: Green Education (20%)
Assessment Task 6.1 SciRe Topic Proposal
Assessment Task 7: Long Tests (20%)
Assessment Task 7.1 Inorganic Compounds, Solving Word Problems using GRESA
Assessment Task 7.2 Methods of Science (MOS)
Assessment Task 8: Periodical Exam (15%)
Assessment Task 9: Others (5%)
Assessment Task 9.1 Worktext-Portfolio
Assessment Task 9.2 Performance Report Form
Assessment Task 9.3 Lab Contract
SECOND TERM
SECOND TERM
Assessment Task 1: Onsite Test (9%)
Assessment Task 1.1 Carbohydrates, Lipids
Assessment Task 1.2 Proteins, Vitamins, Atwater System
Assessment Task 1.3 Moving Exam: Cell Structures, Cell Transport
Assessment Task 2: Onsite Drills/Exercises (6%)
Assessment Task 2.1 Worksheet: Data Presentation
Assessment Task 2.2 Worksheet: Statistics
Assessment Task 2.3 Worksheet: Citing References
Assessment Task 3: Online Submissions (5%)
Assessment Task 3.1 Gizmos: Cell Structures
Assessment Task 3.2Gizmos: Osmosis
Assessment Task 4: Lab Performance (5%)
Assessment Task 4.1 LAB: Eats Giving
Assessment Task 4.2 LAB: Let's Take A Cell-fie
Assessment Task 4.3 LAB: Minecraft - Animal Cell Tour
Assessment Task 5: Lab Report (15%)
Assessment Task 5.1 LAB: Eats Giving
Assessment Task 5.2 LAB: Let's Take A Cell-fie
Assessment Task 5.3 LAB: Minecraft - Animal Cell Tour
Assessment Task 6: Green Education (20%)
Assessment Task 6.1 SciRe - Introduction
Assessment Task 6.2 Field Trip Reflection
Assessment Task 7: Long Tests (20%)
Assessment Task 7.1 Organic Compounds, Vitamins, Atwater System
Assessment Task 7.2 The Cell
Assessment Task 8: Periodical Exam (15%)
Assessment Task 9: Others (5%)
Assessment Task 9.1 Worktext-Portfolio
Assessment Task 9.2 Performance Report Form
THIRD TERM
THIRD TERM
Assessment Task 1: Onsite Test (9%)
Assessment Task 1.1 - Chromosomal Aberrations Presentation
Assessment Task 1.2 Nucleic Acids, Chromosomes, Karyotyping, Chromosomal Aberrations
Assessment Task 1.3 Lab Quiz: Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 1.4 Moving Exam: Cell Division
Assessment Task 1.3 Lab Quiz: Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 1.5 SciRe Infographic Presentation
Assessment Task 1.6 Lab Quiz: Constructing A Terrarium
Assessment Task 1.7 Cellular Energetics
Assessment Task 1.8 Lab Quiz: Plant DNA Extraction
Assessment Task 1.9 Circulatory System
Assessment Task 2: Onsite Drills/Exercises (6%)
Assessment Task 2.1 Worksheet: Karyotyping
Assessment Task 2.2 Worksheet: Cellular Energetics
Assessment Task 2.3 Worksheet: Molecular Genetics
Assessment Task 2.4 Worksheet: Monohybrid Cross
Assessment Task 2.5 Worksheet: Dihybrid Cross
Assessment Task 3: Online Submissions (5%)
Assessment Task 3.1 Gizmos: Human Karyotyping
Assessment Task 3.2 Gizmos: Cell Energy Cycle
Assessment Task 4: Lab Performance (5%)
Assessment Task 4.1 LAB: The Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 4.2 LAB: Constructing A Terrarium
Assessment Task 4.3 LAB: Plant and Animal DNA Extraction
Assessment Task 5: Lab Report (15%)
Assessment Task 5.1 LAB: The Multiplicity of Cell Division
Assessment Task 5.2 LAB: Constructing A Terrarium
Assessment Task 5.3 LAB: Plant and Animal DNA Extraction
Assessment Task 6: Green Education (20%)
Assessment Task 6.1 - SciRe Manuscript
Assessment Task 6.2 -SciRe Infographics
Assessment Task 6.3 - SciRe Infographic Group Presentation
Assessment Task 7: Long Tests (20%)
Assessment Task 7.1 Cell Division
Assessment Task 7.2 Cellular Energetics, Molecular Genetics
Assessment Task 8: Periodical Exam (15%)
Assessment Task 9: Others (5%)
Assessment Task 9.1 Worktext-Portfolio
Assessment Task 9.2 Performance Report Form
NOTE: The Assessment Tasks are not necessarily in chronological order and could have varying deadlines.
Updated as of February 10, 2026
periodical exam top 5 scorers (REGular)
periodical exam top 5 scorers (REGular)
FIRST TERM
FIRST TERM
Top scorers are listed in alphabetical order
CHUA, Tiffany Weayne R. (8-CAN)
DUCLAN, Dakhilaz B. (8-DAJ)
EUGENIO, Antonio Felipe G. (8-FUG)
MELWANI, Shivesh B. (8-FER)
MOJICA, Ergene Eliam C. (8-CAN)
TAN, Tanya Joyce (8-CRN)
TECSON, Maya Angela A. (8-CTM)
RANARA, Ramil Xian B. (8-CTM)
SECOND TERM
SECOND TERM
Top scorers are listed in alphabetical order
periodical exam top 5 scorers (Advanced)
periodical exam top 5 scorers (Advanced)
FIRST TERM
FIRST TERM
Top scorers are listed in alphabetical order
AURELLANA, Uriel Josiah B. (8-DEG)
ALFONSO, Rafael Augusto R. (8-FAS)
BAGSIT, Lyanne S. (8-CHB)
DIAZ, Julia Mikaela (8-FER)
LABORTE, Andrew Dastan S. (8-FES)
MARCELO, Jacob Riley A. (8-DEC)
RODRIGUEZ, Yosef Francesco D. (8-DEC)
SECOND TERM
SECOND TERM
Top scorers are listed in alphabetical order
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