ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES BIOTECHNOLOGY Special Science Program Grade Level: Grade 8 (Advanced Subject) Subject: Biotechnology Week of the Quarter/ Grading Period Q1/ Week 1-2 Q1/ Week 3-4 Most Essential Learning Competencies Discuss the main parts and organelles of the cell (plant, animal, bacteria) Explain different cell functions • Transport of materials • Cell Division • ATP production Q1/ Week 5 Describe the laboratory apparatus and equipment used in Biotechnology Q1/ Week Describe the biological techniques, procedures and methods 6-7 Q2/ Week 1 Differentiate traditional biotechnology from modern biotechnology Q2/ Week Discuss techniques or practices used in traditional biotechnology 2-3 (cheese, soysauce, vinegar making, nata de coco, etc.) Q2/ Week 4 Identify commonly used microbes in biotechnology Q2/ Week Analyze the vital role of DNA, RNA and proteins in the transmission of 5-6 hereditary traits Q2/ Week 7 Explain how mutation in DNA affects an individual Q3/ Week Describe the different tools used in genetic engineering 1-2 Q3/ Week Discuss how the genetic material are manipulated 3-4 Q3/ Week Outline the main steps in recombinant DNA technology 5-6 Q4/ Week Describe the applications of biotechnology in health 1-2 Q4/ Week Discuss the applications of biotechnology in agriculture 3-4 Lesson Exemplar/ LR Learning developer resources available Link (if available online) Assessment (provide a link if online) Week of Most Essential Learning Competencies the Quarter/ Grading Period Q4/ Week Cite the application of biotechnology in industry and envirnonment 5-6 Q4/ Week 7 Make informed decisions in dealing with matters related to moral concepts and behavior in relation to applications of biotechnology Lesson Exemplar/ LR Learning developer resources available Link (if available online) Assessment (provide a link if online)