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K to 12 Curriculum Guide
HEALTH
(Grade 4 to Grade 6)

August 2016

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GRADE 4

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT CODE LEARNING MATERIALS
STANDARDS STANDARDS COMPETENCY

Grade 4 – NUTRITION – 1ST QUARTER (H4N1)

A. Reading Food Labels The learner... The learner... The learner...
1. Name and
Description of Food 1. understands 1. Understands the 1. identifies
2. Nutrition Facts the importance significance of information H4N-Ia-22
(nutrition of reading food reading and provided on the
information panel, labels in interpreting food food label
ingredients list) selecting label in selecting
3. Advisory and healthier and healthier and safer 2. explains the
Warning safer food food importance of
Statements reading food labels
H4N-Ib-23
4. Directions for Use 2. understands 2. practices daily in selecting and
and Storage the importance appropriate food purchasing foods to
5. Date Markings of following food safety habits to eat
(Expiration Date safety principles
prevent food-
and ‘best before’ in preventing 3. demonstrates the
common food- borne disease
date) ability to interpret
Buying Wisely. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
borne diseases the information H4N-Icde-
Equivalency Learning Material. DepED. 2001.
provided in the food 24
pp.11-13
3. understands label
the nature and
prevention of 4. analyzes the
food borne nutritional value of
two or more food
diseases
products by H4N-Ifg-
comparing the 25
information in their
food labels

B. Food Safety Principles 5. describes ways to Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.

1. Keep clean keep food clean and H4N-Ifg- DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991. pp.221-
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2. Wash hands safe

26 222
properly before The learner...
preparing and The learner...
eating food 1. Understands the 6. discusses the
3. Separate raw from 1. understands significance of importance of H4N-Ihi-
cooked foods the importance reading and keeping food clean 27
4. Cook food of reading food interpreting food and safe to avoid
thoroughly labels in label in selecting disease
particularly chicken selecting healthier and safer
5. Keep food at safe healthier and food
Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.
temperature safer food
DepED. Sr Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991.
6. Use clean and safe 2. practices daily
pp.221-222
water in washing 2. understands appropriate food
foods and the importance safety habits to
cooking/eating of following food
prevent food-
utensils safety principles
7. Protect food from in preventing borne disease
flies and pests that common food-
can transmit borne diseases
disease
C. Food-borne Diseases 3. understands
7. identifies common
1. Diarrhea the nature and food-borne diseases H4N-Ij-26
2. Typhoid Fever prevention of
3. Dysentery food borne
4. Cholera 8. describes general
diseases signs and symptoms
5. Amoebiasis
6. Food poisoning of food-borne H4N-Ij-27
diseases
7. Hepatitis A
Grade 4 – PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS – 2ND QUARTER (H4DD)
A. Communicable diseases The learner… The learner… The learner… Pilot School MTB_MLE Health Grade 3. Q2 W1&2
1. Characteristics of 1. describes H4DD-IIa-
Communicable understands the consistently communicable 7
Disease nature and practices personal diseases
2. Germs or Disease prevention of and environmental 2. identifies the Iwasan ang Mikrobyo. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
Agents(pathogen) common measures to various disease H4DD-IIb- Equivalency Learning Material. DepED. 1998. pp.6-
2.1. Bacteria communicable prevent and control agents of 9 9
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diseases common communicable

communicable diseases
The learner… diseases

understands the 3. enumerates the

nature and different elements H4DD-
prevention of in the chain of IIcd-10 Iwasan ang Mikrobyo. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
common infection Equivalency Learning Material. DepED. 1998. pp.6-
communicable
9
diseases

4. describes how
communicable H4DD-
diseases can be IIef-11
transmitted from
one person to
2.2. Virus another.
2.3. Fungi
2.4. Parasites
3. Elements of the
Chain of Infection
3.2. Disease Agent Pilot School MTB_MLE Health Grade 3. Q1 W1&2
(pathogen) pp.27
3.3. Reservoir
3.4. Portal of Exit
3.5. Mode of
Transmission
3.6. Portal of Entry
3.7. Susceptible
Host
4. Transmission of
Communicable
diseases(routes for
spread of infectious
B. Common Communicable 5. describes common 1. Headways in Science and Health Today 5.
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Diseases communicable H4DD- Apolinario, Nenita 2000. pp.23-29.*

1. by Virus (dengue diseases IIgh-12 2. Headways in Science and Health Today 5.
fever, common The learner… Teacher’s Manual. Fallaria, Rebecca, et. al.1999.
colds, influenza, pp.13-14.*
chickenpox, consistently 3. INTO THE FUTURE: Science and Health 5.
measles, mumps) practices personal Teacher’s Manual. Llarinas, Jose. et. al. 1999.
2. by Bacteria ( boil, and environmental pp.16-21.*
sty, tuberculosis) measures to
3. by Fungi prevent and control
(ringworm,hletes common
foot, tineaflava“an- communicable
an”) diseases
4. by Parasites
4.1 parasitic
worm(roundworm,
tapeworm,
hookworm)
4.2 pediculosis
C. Prevention and Control 6. demonstrates ways 1. Pilot School MTB_MLE Health Grade 3. Q2 W1&2
of Common to stay healthy and pp.28-29
Communicable Diseases prevent and control H4DD-IIij- 2. Headways in Science and Health Todays 5.
(Breaking the Chain of common 13 Apolinario, Nenita. 2000. pp.31-34.*
Infection at respective communicable 3. Headways in Science and Health Today 5.
The learner…
points) diseases Teacher’s Manual. Fallaria,Rebecca,et.al.1999.
1. Disease Agent (ex. pp.13-14.*
understands the
sterilization,
nature and
disinfection) 7. identifies ways to
prevention of
2. Reservoir (ex. break the chain of H4DD-IIij-
common Pilot School MTB_MLE Health Grade 3 Q2 W1&2
environmental infection at 14
communicable pp.28-29
sanitation) respective
diseases
3. Portal of Exit (ex.
cough etiquette)
4. Mode of
1. Pilot School MTB_MLE Health Grade 3. Q2 W1&2
Transmission (ex. 8. practices personal H4DDIIij-
pp.28-29
proper hygiene) habits and 15
2. Let’s clean the environment . A&E. NFE
5. Portal of Entry (ex. environmental Accreditation and Equivalency Learning Material.
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sanitation to prevent
and control common
communicable
diseases DepED. 2001. pp.24-26.

protective
clothing)
6. Susceptible Host
(ex.vaccination,
proper nutrition,
enough sleep,
regular exercise)
Grade 4 – SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE – 3RD QUARTER (H4SU)
A. Uses of Medicines The learner… The learner… The learner… Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.
1. Protection DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991. pp.286-
2. Prevention Demonstrates Practices the 1. Describes uses of 287
H4S-IIIa-1
3. Cure understanding of proper use of medicines
the proper use of medicines
B. Types of Medicines medicines to 2. Differentiates Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.
1. Over-the-counter prevent misuse prescription from DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991. pp.288-
(non-prescription) and harm to the non-prescription H4S-IIIb-2 289
2. Prescription body
medicines

C. Medicine Misuse and 3. Describes ways on Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.

Abuse how medicines are H4S-IIIcd- DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991. pp.290-
1. Self- Medication misused and abused 3 293
2. Improper use
(overdosage,
excessive use)
3. Dependence
4. Addiction
D. Potential Dangers 4. describes the H4S-IIIde-
Associated with Medicine potential dangers 4
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Misuse and Abuse associated with

1. Physical harm such medicine misuse
as deafness due to and abuse
antibiotic misuse
2. Psychological harm
E. Proper Use of Medicines 5. describes the proper Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.
H4S-IIIfg-
1. Use under adult use of medicines DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991. pp.290
5
supervision
2. Read and check
labels
3. Consult with 6. explains the
The learner… importance of H4S-IIIij-6
physician
4. Follow instructions reading drug
Practices the information and
and medical
proper use of labels, and other
prescription
medicines ways to ensure
5. Check expiration Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at Musika I.
date proper use of DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.al. 1991. pp.288-289
6. Observe proper medicines
storage
7. Buy from reliable
source

Grade 4 – INJURY PREVENTION,The learner…

SAFETY AND FIRST AID – 4TH QUARTER(H1IS)
A. Safety guidelines during The learner… The learner… The learner… 1. Headways in Science and Health Today 5.
disasters and other Apolinario,Nenita. 2000 pp.232-234.*
emergency situations demonstrates practices safety 1. recognizes H4IS-IVa- 2. Science for Daily Use 5. Teacher’s Manual. Tan,
1. Typhoon understanding of measures during disasters or 28 Conchita.2000. pp.102-105.*
2. Storm Surge safety guidelines disasters and emergency 3. INTO THE FUTURE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH 2.
3. Flood during disasters, emergency situations Teacher’s Manual. Estrella, Sonia,et.al. 1997
4. Landslide emergency and situations. pp.138-141.*
5. Volcanic eruption other high-risk
6. Earthquake situations 2. demonstrates 1. Headways in Science and Health Today 5.
7. Tsunami proper response H4IS-IVb- Apolinario,Nenita. 2000 pp.235-237.*
before, during, and d-29 2. Science for Daily Use 5. Teacher’s Manual. Tan,
after a disaster or Conchita. 2000. pp.102-105.*
an emergency 3. INTO THE FUTURE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH 2.
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situation Teacher’s Manual. Estrella, Sonia,et.al. 1997

pp.138-141.*

3. relates disaster 1. Headways in Science and Health Today 5.

preparedness and H4IS-IVe- Apolinario,Nenita. 2000. pp.236-237.*
proper response 30 2. INTO THE FUTURE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH 2.
during emergency Teacher’s Manual. Estrella, Sonia,et.al. 1997
situations in p.139.*
preserving lives

B. Safety guidelines for 4. describes

other situations or appropriate safety
events that may lead to measures during H4IS-IVfg-
injury or emergency special events or 31
1. Firecrackers during situations that may
holidays especially put people at risk
New Year
2. Alcohol drinking
and rowdy crowds 5. describes the
during fiestas, dangers of
parties, holidays engaging in risky
H4IS-
and other special behaviors such as
IVhij-32
events use of firecrackers,
guns, alcohol
drinking
6. advocates the use
of alternatives to
The learner… The learner… firecrackers and H4IS-
alcohol in IVhij-33
demonstrates practices safety celebrating special
understanding of measures during events
safety guidelines disasters and

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GRADE 5

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

CONTENT CODE LEARNING MATERIALS
STANDARDS STANDARDS COMPETENCY

Grade 5 – PERSONAL HEALTH – 1ST QUARTER (H5PH)

A. Mental, Emotional and Social Health The learner… The learner… The learner…
1. Characteristics of a Healthy Person
(mentally, emotionally and demonstrates practices skills in 1. describes a mentally, H5PH-
socially) understanding managing mental, emotionally and Iab-10
2. Ways to Develop and Nurture of mental emotional and socially healthy
One’s Mental Health emotional, and social health person
3. Ways to Stay Emotionally Healthy social health concerns
concerns 2. suggests ways to
develop and maintain H5PH-Ic-
one’s mental and 11
emotional health
B. Healthy and Unhealthy relationships 3. recognizes signs of Pilot School Health Grade 3. Q1
1. Signs of Healthy Relationships healthy and unhealthy H5PH-Id- W9&10 pp.22-25
(loving family, genuine friendships) relationships 12
2. Importance of Healthy
Relationships in Maintaining Health
3. Signs of Unhealthy Relationships 4. explains how healthy Pilot School Health Grade 3. Q1
4. Managing Unhealthy Relationships relationships can H5PH-Ie- W9&10 pp.22-25
positively impact 13
health

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5. discusses ways of
managing unhealthy H5PH-If-
Pilot School Health Grade 3. Q1
relationships 14
W9&10 pp.22-25

C. Mental,Emotional and Social Health 6. describes some

Concerns (include ways on how these mental, emotional and H5PH-Ig-
negatively impact one’s health and social health concerns 15
wellbeing)
1. Social anxiety
2. Mood swings
3. Teasing 7. discusses the effects
4. Bullying, including cyber bullying of mental, emotional H5PH-Ih-
5. Harassment and social health 16
6. Emotional and physical abuse concerns on one’s
7. Other stressful- situations health and wellbeing

D. Preventing and Managing Mental, 8. demonstrates skills in H5PH-Ii- 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 1 Reading
Emotional and Social Health Concerns preventing or 17 1 p.6, Module 2 Reading 3 pp.11-17
1. Practicing life skills managing teasing, 2. OHSP Health 1 Q2 pp.17-20
(communication/assertiveness/self bullying, harassment
-management/decision-making) or abuse
2. Finding Resources and Seeking
Help The learner… 9. identifies appropriate H5PH-Ij-
resources and people
The learner… 18 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module1 Reading 1
demonstrates who can help in pp.6, Module 2 Reading 3, pp.11-17
understanding practices skills in dealing with mental, 2. OHSP Health 1 Q2 pp.17-20
of mental managing mental, emotional and social,
emotional, and emotional and health concerns.
Grade 5 – GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT/ PERSONAL HEALTH - 2ND QUARTER (H5GD/PH)

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A. Changes during Puberty The learner... 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading

1. Physical Changes (secondary 1 pp.5-8
sexualcharacteristicssuch as hair 1. describes the H5GD- 2. Headways in Science and Health
growth, voice change, breast physical, emotional Iab-1 Today 5. Rebecca Fallaria, et.al.
development, menstruation) and social changes 1999. pp.12.*
2. Emotional and Social Changes during puberty 3. Science for Daily Use 5. Teacher’s
Manual. Tan Conchita. 2002. pp.4-
7.*

2. accepts changes as a 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading

normal part of H5GD- 1 pp.5-8
growth and Iab-2 2. Headways in Science and Health
development Today 5. Rebecca Fallaria, et.al.
1999. pp.12.*
3. Science and Health for better Life 5.
IMDC-DepED.PRODED.
Bracia,Norma, et.al. 1992. pp.51
4. INTO THE FUTURE: SCIENCE AND
HEALTH 5. Teacher’s Manual.
Llarinas,Jose. et.al. 1999. pp.6-9.*

B. Puberty-related Health Myths and 3. describes common

Misconceptions misconceptions related H5GD-
on puberty Icd-3
1. On Menstruation
1.1. not taking a bath
1.2. not carrying heavy loads
1.3. avoiding sour and salty food
1.4. no physical activities
1.5. use of menarche for facial

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wash 4. assesses the issues in

terms of scientific basis H5GD-
2. On Nocturnal Emissions and probable effects on Icd-4
2.1. not related to preoccupation health 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading 2
with sexual thought pp.9-11
3. On Circumcision
3.1 at the appropriate maturational
stage

C. Puberty-related Health Issues and 5. describes the 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading 2
Concerns common health H5GD- pp.9-11
issues and concerns Ief-5 2. Headways in Science and Health
1. Nutritional issues during puberty Todays 5. Fallaria, Rebecca, et.al.
2. Mood swings 1999. pp.12-13
3. Body odor
4. Oral health concerns 6. accepts that most of
1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading 2
5. Pimples/Acne these concerns are H5GD-
pp.10
6. Poor Posture normal consequence Ief-6
2. Headways in Science and Health
7. Menstruation-related Concerns of bodily changes
Todays 5. Fallaria, Rebecca, et.al.
(Pre-menstrual Syndrome, during puberty but
1999. pp.12-13.*
Dysmenorrhea, and other one can learn to
abnormal conditions) manage them
8. Early and Unwanted Pregnancy 7. demonstrates
9. Sexual Harassment empathy for persons H5GD- 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading 2
undergoing these Igh-7 pp.10
concerns and
problems
8. discusses the
negative health H5GD-
impact and ways of Igh-8
preventing major
issues such as early
and unwanted
pregnancy
D. Self -care and Management of Puberty- 9. demonstrates ways 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading
related Health Issues and Concerns to manage puberty- H5GD-Ii- 2 pp.9-11

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1. Self-management related health issues 9 2. Headways in Science and Health

Skills/Responsibility for personal and concerns Todays 5. Fallaria, Rebecca, et.al.
health(proper diet, proper 1999. pp.12-13.*
hygiene, oral care, care during 10. practices proper self- 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 2 Reading 2
care procedures H5GD-Ii- pp.9-11
menstruation/circumcision, breast
10 2. Headways in Science and Health
self-examination) Todays 5. Fallaria, Rebecca, et.al.
2. Seeking the Advice of 1999. pp.12-13.*
Professionals/Trusted and Reliable
Adults 11. discusses the
importance of H5GD-Ii-
seeking the advice of 11
professionals/
trusted and reliable
adults in managing
puberty-related
health issues and
concerns

E. Sex and Gender 12. differentiates sex H5GD-Ij-

from gender
1. Sex (male, female or intersex)
2. Gender Identity (girl/woman, 13. identifies factors that
boy/man or transgender) influence gender
3. Gender Roles (masculine, identity and gender
feminine, androgynous) roles
4. Factors that Influence Gender 14. discusses how
Identity and Gender Roles family, media,
religion, school and
society in general
reinforce gender
12
H5GD-Ij- Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
13 Musika I. DepED. Abejo,Mary Placid Sr.
et.al. 1994. pp.130-132
H5GD-Ij- Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan
14 at Musika I. DepED.Abejo,Mary Placid
Sr. et.al. 1994. pp.130-132,134

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roles
15. gives examples of H5GD-Ij-
how male and 15
female gender roles
are changing

Grade 5 – SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE – 3RD QUARTER (H5SU)

A. Nature of Gateway Drugs The learner… The learner… The learner… Droga: Maling gamit, Masamang
1. Caffeine (products with caffeine Epekto. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
include coffee, tea and cola drinks) understands the demonstrates the 1. explains the concept H5SU- Equivalency Learning Material. DepED.
2. Tobacco nature and ability to protect of gateway drugs IIIa-7 1998. pp.4
3. Alcohol effects of the one’s health by
use and abuse
refusing to use or
of caffeine, 2. identifies products
tobacco and abuse gateway
with caffeine H5SU-
alcohol drugs. IIIb-8

3. discusses the nature Droga: Maling gamit, Masamang

of caffeine, nicotine H5SU- epekto. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
and alcohol use and IIIc-9 Equivalency Learning Material. DepED
abuse DepED 1998. pp.9-12

B. Effects of Gateway Drugs 4. describes the Droga: Maling gamit, Masamang

1. Caffeine general effects of H5SU- epekto. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
2. Tobacco The learner… the use and abuse of IIIde-10 Equivalency Learning Material. DepED.
The learner… caffeine, tobacco 1998. pp.9-15
3. Alcohol
demonstrates the and alcohol
understands the
nature and ability to protect
C. Impact of the Use and Abuse of one’s health by 5. analyzes how the Mga Nakalululong at Mapanganib na
Gateway Drugs effects of the use and abuse of H5SU- Droga. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
use and abuse refusing to use or
1. Individual abuse gateway caffeine, tobacco IIIfg-11 Equivalency Learning Material. DepED.
of caffeine, and alcohol can 2001. pp.22-23,30-31
2. Family drugs.
tobacco and negatively impact
3. Community
alcohol the health of the
individual, the family
and the community
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D. Prevention and Control of Use and 6. demonstrates life
Abuse of Gateway Drugs skills in keeping H5SU-
1. Development of Life Skills healthy through the IIIh-12
(resistance, decision-making, non-use of gateway
communication, assertiveness) drugs
2. Observance of Policies and Laws
such as school policies and 7. follows school policies
national law (RA 9211 or the and national laws H5SU-
related to the sale IIIij-13
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003)
and use of tobacco
and alcohol
1. Addictive & Dangerous Drugs. A&E. NFE
Accreditation and Equivalency Learning
Material. DepED. 2001. pp.20-23
2. Mga Nakalululong at Mapanganib na
Droga. DepED. 2001. pp.24-25
Addictive and Dangerous Drugs. A&E.
NFE Accreditation and Equivalency
Learning Material. DepED. 2001. pp.19

Grade 5 – INJURY, SAFETY AND FIRST AID – 4TH QUARTER (H6PH)

A. Nature and Objectives of The learner… The learner… The learner… Science and Health for a better Life 5.
First Aid IMDC-DepED.PRODED. Bracia,
1. prolong life demonstrates practices 1. explains the nature H5IS- Norma,et.al.1992 . pp.32-34
understanding appropriate first and objectives of IVa-34
2. alleviate suffering/lessen pain
of basic first aid aid principles and first aid
3. prevent further injury
principles and procedures for
B. First aid principles 2. discusses basic first Science and Health for a better Life 5.
procedures for common injuries
1. Ensure that it is safe to intervene aid principles H5IS- IMDC-DepED.PRODED. Bracia,
common injuries
2. First aider’s safety first IVb-35 Norma,et.al.1992 . pp.32-34
3. Conduct initial assessment
4. Take immediate action. First things
first.
5. Get help.
C. Basic First Aid for Common Injuries 3. demonstrates Science and Health for a better Life 5.
and Conditions appropriate first aid H5IS-IV- IMDC-DepED.PRODED. Bracia, Norma,
1. Wounds for common injuries c-j-36 et.al.1992 . pp.32-34
2. Nosebleed or conditions
3. Insect bite
4. Animal bite
5. Burn and scald
6. Food poisoning
7. Fainting
8. Musculoskeletal injuries (sprain,
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strain, musclecramps, dislocation

and fracture)

GRADE 6

CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING

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Grade 6 – PERSONAL HEALTH – 1ST QUARTER (H6PH)

A. Personal Health -Issues and The learner… The learner… The learner… 1. OHSP Health 1 Q1 Module 1, Reading 2
Concerns 2. OHSP Health 1 Q2 Module 1 pp.10-13
1. height and weight(stunted Demonstrates practices self- 1. describes personal H6PH- 3. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, kalusugan, at
growth, underweight, understanding of management health issues and Iab-18 Musika I. DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr.
overweight, obesity) personal health skills to prevent concerns et.al. 1991.pp.46-52, 69-76
2. hearing (impacted cerumen, issues and
and control
swimmer’s ear, otitis media) concerns and the
3. vision importance of personal health
4. (astigmatism, myopia, health appraisal issues and
hyperopia,xerophthalmia, procedures and concerns
strabismus) community
5. skin, hair andand nail resources in
6. (sunburn, dandruff ,corns, preventing or
blisters and calluses, ingrown managing them
toenails)
7. posture and spine disorders

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(scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis)

8. oral/dental problems
(cavities, gingivitis,
periodontitis, malocclusion,
halitosis)

B. Prevention and Management of 2. demonstrates self- 1. Science and Health for the Better Life 5.
Personal Health Issues and management skills IMDC-DepED.PRODED. Abracia,
Concerns Norma,et.al.1995. pp.49
1. Developing Self-management 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan,Kalusugan,at
Skills H6PH- Musika I. DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr.
(proper nutrition, proper Iab-19 et. al. 1991. pp.62-64;72-80
hygiene, regular physical
activity, enough rest and
sleep, good posture, oral
care) The learner…
2. Undergoing Health Appraisal The learner…
practices self- 1. OHSP Health 1Q1 Module 1 Reading 2 pp.
Procedures (height and weight
3. discusses health 12-13
measurement, breast self- Demonstrates management H6PH-Ic-
appraisal 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan,Kalusugan,at
examination for girls, hearing understanding of skills to prevent 20
procedures during Musika I. DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.
test, vision screening, scoliosis personal health and control puberty al. 1991. pp.49-50;54-59;69-71.
test and health and dental issues and
personal health
examinations) concerns and the
issues and 1. OHSP Health 1Q1 Module 1 Reading 2 pp.
3. Utilizing School and importance of 4. explains the
health appraisal concerns H6PH- 8-9 Screening test
Community Health Resources importance of
procedures and Id-f-21 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan,Kalusugan,at
3.1. Medical Professionals / undergoing health
community Musika I. DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr. et.
Practitioners (doctor, appraisal procedures
resources in al. 1991. pp.49-50;54-59;69-71.
dentist, nurse)
3.2. Health Facilities preventing or
3.3. School Clinic managing them 1. OHSP Health 1Q1 Module 1 Reading 2
5. regularly undergoes
3.4. Barangay Health H6PH- 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan,Kalusugan,at
health appraisal
Station/Rural Health Id-f-22 Musika I. DepED Abejo, Mary Placid Sr.
procedures
Unit et. al. 1991. pp.49-50;54-59;69-71.

H6PH- 1. OHSP Health 1Q1 Module 1 Reading 2 pp.

6. identifies community Igh-23 12
health resources and 2. Project Ease Module 1 Lesson 3 pp. 10
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facilities that may be

utilized to address a
variety of personal
health issues and
concerns
1. OHSP Health 1Q1 Module 1 Reading 2
pp. 12
7. avails of health
2. OSHP Health 1Q4 pp.14
services in the school H6PH-
3. Edukasyong Pangkatawan,Kalusugan,at
and in the Igh-24
Musika I. DepED. Abejo, Mary Placid Sr.
community
et. al. 1991. pp.53

8. promotes the use of H6PH-

health resources and Igh-25 OHSP Health 1Q1 Module 1 Reading 2 MY
facilities in the school HEALTH PLAN OF ACTION pp. 14-15
and in the
community

Grade 6 – COMMUNITY HEALTH – 2ND QUARTER (H6CMH)

A. Healthy School and Community The learner… The learner… The learner…
Environments
1. Characteristics understands the demonstrates
1.1. physical environment importance of practices for 1.describes healthy H6CMH-
(safe, clean, with good air keeping the building and school and IIa-1
and water quality, school and community
maintaining
aesthetically pleasing, community environments
with flexible spaces) environments healthy school
1.2. psychosocial environment healthy. and community

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(warm atmosphere, environments

healthy interpersonal
relations, free from abuse 2. explains the effect of
and discrimination) living in a healthful H6CMH-
2. Ways of Building and school and IIb-2
Maintaining Healthy School community
and Community Environments
3. demonstrates ways
to build and keep
school and
community
environments 1. EASE Health ED II Module 1 Lesson 2 pp.5
H6CMH-
healthy 2. Enjoy Life with P.E and Health II. Darilag
IIc-d-3
Agripino, et.al. 2012. pp.176.*

B. Keeping Homes, Schools and The learner… 1. EASE Health ED II Module 1, Lesson 3
The learner…
Communities Healthy through 4. identifies different H6CMH- pp.7,6-10
Proper Waste Management demonstrates wastes IIe-4 2. Let’s clean up the environment. A&E. NFE
understands the
1. Identification and Separation of Accreditation and Equivalency Learning
importance of practices for
Waste Material. DepED. 2001. pp.18
keeping the building and 3. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at
1.1 Biodegradable Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinevere, et.al.
1999. pp.130-131*

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1.1.1 paper school and maintaining

1.1.2 kitchen waste community healthy school
1.1.3 yard cuttings- environments and community
healthy.
environments 1. EASE Health II Module 1, Lesson 3 pp.6-10
1.2 Non-biodegradable H6CMH-
1.2.1 plastics 5. classifies different 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan, at
IIe-5
1.2.2 styrofoam types of wastes Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinevere, et.al.
1.2.3 glass 1999. pp.130-131*
1.2.4 cans
1.3 Hazardous waste
1.3.1 chemicals
1.3.2 used batteries
1.3.3 expired medicines 6. Describes proper 1. EASE Health II Module 1, Lesson 3 pp.6-10
2. Proper Waste Management ways of waste H6CMH- 2. Enjoy Life with P.E and Health II.
disposal IIf-6 Darilag,Agripino,et.al.2012.pp.172-175.*
2.1 Waste Reduction (reuse)
2.2 Waste Storage (separation 7. identifies things that
of biodegradable from non- can be recycled in
biodegradable, tight-fitting H6CMH- 1. EASE Health II Module 1, Lesson 3 pp.6-
school and in the
storage containers) IIg-7 10
community
2.3 Waste Disposal
(composting, recycling, proper 8. practices proper
disposal of hazardous waste)
waste management at 1. EASE Health II Module 1, Lesson 3 pp. 6-
H6CMH-
home, in school, and 10
IIh-8
in the community 2. Enjoy Life with P.E and Health II.
Darilag,Agripino,et.a;.2012. p.176.*

9. advocates H6CMH- 1. EASE Health II Module 1, Lesson 3 pp. 6-

environmental protection IIij-9 10
The learner… through proper waste 2. Let’s clean up the Environment. A&E.
The learner… management NFE Accreditation and Equivalency
Learning Material. DepED. 2001 pp.21-26
demonstrates
understands the
practices for
importance of
keeping the building and
maintaining
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school and healthy school

community and community
environments environments
healthy. Grade 6 – ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – 3RD QUARTER (H6EH)
A. Diseases and Disorders caused by The learner… The learner… The learner… 1. EASE Health ED III Module 6 Lesson 2
Poor Environmental Sanitation ASTHMA 8-9
1. Respiratory Diseases demonstrates consistently 2. EASE Health ED II Module 1 Lesson 2
2. Skin Diseases understanding of practices ways 1. describes diseases 3. Let’s clean up the Environment. A&E. NFE
3. Gastrointestinal Diseases the health to maintain a and disorders H6EH- Accreditation and Equivalency Learning
4. Neurological Impairment (lead implications of healthy caused by poor IIIa-1 Material. DepED. 2001. pp.15
and mercury poisoning) poor environment environmental
environmental sanitation
sanitation

2. explains how poor

environmental 1. EASE Health ED II Module 1 Lesson 2 pp.4
sanitation can H6EH- 2. Wanted: Clean and Fresh Air. A&E. NFE
negatively impact IIIb-2 Accreditation and Equivalency Learning
the health of an Material. DepED. 2001.pp.15-16
individual
B. Environmental Sanitation 3. discusses ways to 1. EASE Health ED II Module 2 Lesson 1 & 2
1. Clean water: access to potable keep water and air 2. Science and Health for better Life 5.
H6EH-
water, making water safer clean and safe IMDC-DepED.PRODED. Abracia, Norma,
IIIc-3
2. Clean air: prevention of air et.al.1992. pp.125-126
pollution, tobacco control,
The learner… The learner…
anti-smoke belching drives 4. explains the effect of 1. EASE Health ED II Module 2 Lesson 3
3. Control of noise pollution a noisy environment pp.11
demonstrates consistently
Control of pests and rodents H6EH- 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
understanding of practices ways
to maintain a IIId-4 Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinerve,et.al.1999.
the health
healthy pp.155-157.*
implications of
poor environment
5. suggests ways to Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
environmental
control/manage H6EH- Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinerve,et.al.1999.
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noise pollution IIIe-5

pp.157.*
6. practices ways to
EASE Health ED II Module 2 Lesson 3
control/manage H6EH-
ACTIVITY 8 pp.12
noise pollution IIIfg-6

7. explains the effect 1. Project EASE Module 1 Lesson1 pp.3

of pests and rodents H6EH- 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
to ones health IIIhi-7 Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinerve,et.al.1999.
pp.173-174.*
8. identifies some 1. Project EASE Module 1 Lesson1 pp.3-4
common diseases 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
H6EH-
caused by pests and Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinerve,et.al.1999.
IIIhi-8
sanitation rodents pp.174-176.*

9. practice ways to
prevent and control
pests and rodents
1. Project EASE Module 1 Lesson1 pp.3 ,
Lesoon2 pp.8
H6EH-
2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
IIIj-9
Musika IV. Sacdalan, Guinerve,et.al.1999.
pp.175-176.*

Grade 6 – CONSUMER HEALTH – 4TH QUARTER (H6CH)

A. Importance of Consumer Health The learner… The learner… The learner… Buying Wisely. A&E. NFE Accreditation
1. Wise and informed decision in and Equivalency Learning Material.
purchasing products or understands the consistently 1. explains the H6CH- DepED. 2001. pp.8-9
availing services concepts and demonstrates importance of IVa-13
2. Protection from fraud and principles of critical thinking consumer health
malpractice selecting and skills in the
3. Ability to differentiate valid using consumer selection of
health information from myths health products. health products.
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and misconceptions

B. Components of Consumer health 1. enumerates the

1. Health information ( sources components of
include books, print ads, consumer health 1. Pilot School MTB-MLE Health Q4 W5 & W6
radio, television , internet) 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
H6CH-
2. Health products Musika III. Adriano,Celia,,et.al.1999.
IVbc-14
(pharmaceutical, cleaning pp.188-189.*
agents, food, personal care
products)
3. Health services (health
professionals, health units, 2. describes the
health care plans and different 1. Pilot School MTB-MLE Health 3. Q4 W5 &
programs) components of W6
H6CH-
consumer health 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
IVcd-15
Musika III. Adriano,Celia,,et.al.1999.
pp.190-191.*

C. Medicines as Health Products : 3. differentiates over-

H6CH-
Types and Uses the- counter from
IVcd-16
1. Over the Counter (such as prescription
antacid, analgesic, antipyretic, medicines
antidiarrheal, laxative, and 4. gives example of
decongestant) over the counter H6CH-
2. Prescription (such as and prescription IVe-17
antibiotic, antidepressant, and The learner… medicines
antihypertensive) The learner… 5. explains the uses of
consistently some over the
understands the demonstrates counter and
concepts and critical thinking Pilot School MTB_MLE Health TG Q4 W9
prescription H6CH-
principles of skills in the pp.103-105
medicines IVf-18
selecting and selection of
using consumer health products.
health products.
D. Evaluating Health Products 6. identifies the 1. Pilot School MTB_MLE Health TG Q4 W9
1. Ask questions (What is the common H6CH- pp.103-105

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motive of the ad? What is 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at

IVg-19
misleading about the ad?) propaganda Musika III. Adriano,Celia,,et.al.1999.
2. Identify the propaganda techniques used in pp.191-192
techniques used (testimonial, advertising 3. Project EASE Module 1 Lesson1 pp.3-4
reward, bandwagon, scientific,
novelty, humor, fear, plain 1. Pilot School MTB_MLE Health TG Q4 W9
folks, snob, glittering 7. Identifies the pp.103-105
generality, slogan, false common 2. Edukasyong Pangkatawan, Kalusugan at
H6CH-
image, and others) propaganda Musika III. Adriano,Celia,,et.al.1999.
IVg-20
3. Read packaging and label techniques used in pp.191-192.*
advertising 3. Project EASE Module 1 Lesson1 pp.3-4

8. analyzes packaging 1. Buying Wisely. A&E. NFE Accreditation and

H6CH-
and labels of health Equivalency Learning Material. DepED.
IVh-21
products 2001. pp.8-9
E. Use the modified DECIDE Model in

the Selection and Purchase of

Health Products
D-etermine the essential
product to purchase.
E-xplore the alternatives.
C-Consider the consequences
of each option 9. practices good
H6CH-
I- Identify the factors that you decision making
IVh-22
consider important skills in the selection
D- Decide what to buy. of health products.
E- Evaluate your decision.

The learner…
The learner…
consistently
understands the demonstrates

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F. Protection from Fraudulent Health 11. discusses ways to Buying Wisely. A&E. NFE Accreditation and
Products protect oneself Equivalency Learning Material. DepED.
1. Awareness and Vigilance from fraudulent 2001. pp.35-38
2. Know How and Where to Seek H6CH-
health products
Help IVij-23
concepts and critical thinking
principles of skills in the
selecting and selection of
using consumer health products.
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