SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
LAGRO HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT V, QUEZON CITY
K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND
MATHEMATICS (STEM) CORE SUBJECT
DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Subject Description: This course focuses on the application of scientific
knowledge and the solution of practical problems in a
physical environment. It is designed to bridge the gap
between theoretical science and daily living.
No. of Hours/ Semester: 80 hours/ semester
Pre-requisite: Grades 3-10 Science
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk
The learners…
1. Explain the meaning of disaster;
2. Differentiate the risk factors underlying disasters;
3. Describe the effects of disasters on one’s life;
4. Explain how and when an event becomes a disaster;
5. Identify areas/locations exposed to hazards that may lead to disasters; and
6. Analyze disaster from the different perspectives (physical, psychological,
socio-cultural, economic, political, and biological).
Exposure and Vulnerability
The learners…
1. Enumerate elements exposed to hazards;
2. Explain the meaning of vulnerability;
3. Explain why certain sectors of society are more vulnerable to disaster than
others;
4. Analyze why certain structures are more vulnerable to specific hazards than
others;
5. Determine the elements that are exposed to a particular hazard;
6. Recognize vulnerabilities of different elements exposed to specific hazards;
7. Differentiate among hazards, exposure, and vulnerabilities and give
examples from actual situations.
Basic Concept of Hazard
The learners…
1. Define hazards;
2. Give examples of the types of hazards; and
3. Explain the impact of various hazards on different exposed elements.
Earthquake Hazards
The learners…
1. Identify various potential earthquake hazards;
2. Recognize the natural signs of an impending tsunami;
3. Analyze the effects of the different earthquake hazards;
4. Interpret different earthquake hazard maps; and
5. Apply precautionary and safety measures before, during, and after an
earthquake.
Volcano Hazards
The learners…
1. Explain various volcano-related hazards;
2. Differentiate among different volcano hazards;
3. Recognize signs of an impending volcanic eruption;
4. Interpret different volcano hazard maps; and
5. Apply appropriate measures/interventions before, during, and after a volcanic
eruption.
Other Related Geological Hazards
The learners…
1. Discuss the different geological hazards;
2. Analyze the causes of geological hazards;
3. Recognize signs of impending geological hazards;
4. Interpret geological maps; and
5. Apply mitigation strategies to prevent loss of lives and properties.
Hydro meteorological Hazards
The learners…
1. Distinguish and differentiate among and between different hydro
meteorological hazards;
2. Recognize signs of impending hydro meteorological hazards;
3. Apply appropriate measures/interventions before, during, and after hydro
meteorological hazards;
4. Interpret different hydro meteorological hazard maps; and
5. Use available tools for monitoring hydro meteorological hazards.
Fire Hazards
The learners…
1. Recognize elements of the fire triangle in different situations;
2. Analyze the different causes of fires;
3. Observe precautionary measures and proper procedures in addressing a fire
incident;
4. Apply basic response procedures during a fire incident; and
5. Follow fire emergency and evacuation plans;
Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (DRRM)
The learners…
1. Discuss the key concepts, principles, and elements of DRR;
2. Recognize the importance of DRR on one’s life;
3. Discuss different community-based practices for managing disaster risk to
specific hazards;
4. Develop a community preparedness plan; and
5. Prepare survival kits and materials for one’s family and for public information
and advocacy.
What to expect between the State and the citizens
The learners…
1. Explain DRR-related laws and policies;
2. Avail of existing DRR-related services programs and projects; and
3. Abide by public policies on DRRM.
Prepared by:
DAN RAFAEL S. SEBASTIAN
STEM 12-A CLASS PRESIDENT
Noted by:
MRS. MARY ANN T. PANGALILINAN
DISASTER READINESS AND RISK
REDUCTION TEACHER
