The Circulatory System

Lesson 1
1
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
DISTRICT OF RODRIGUEZ II
KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Appreciate
the
systematic
way by
which God
creates the
humans
internal
organs.
2
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe the
circulatory system and
its major parts.
Explain the function
of the circulatory
system.

". #nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Human Circulatory
System

%. Science Conce$t:
The circulatory System is
the transport system of the
body. ts major parts are the
heart! the blood and the blood
vessels.
t performs many
important function such as:
Carries food and
oxy"en to each of the
billions of the body
cells.
#emoves $astes
products that each of
the body cells produce.
Contains special
chemical that fi"ht
disease.
C. Science Processes:
Describin"
nferrin"
Explainin"
Materials:
Cut%outs or model or"ans of the
circulatory system and chart of
the circulatory system.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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and Health * pp.+%,
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Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
#ecall $hat happen to di"ested food. /here
does the di"ested food "o0
Ho$ does it reach its destination0
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1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
/hy do need food0 Ho$ does
food reach my toes0 /hy do need
oxy"en0 Ho$ does oxy"en "o to the
different parts of the body0
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn ho$
the different materials are transported to
the different parts of your body.

"ctivity 1. Trans$ort System
a. Things to use:
1 dia"ram of ho$ "oods are
transported from one place to another.
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the dia"ram very carefully.
1ns$er the follo$in":
Ho$ do "oods 2ve"etable3 from &a"uio
City reach .anila0
Ho$ are $astes from different houses
brou"ht to the 4arba"e Disposal 1rea0
"ctivity .. The 1uman Trans$ort
System
a. Things to use:
llustration on ho$ di"ested food and
oxy"en are distributed to the different parts
of the body.
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the illustration belo$.
The body also has a transport
system. This brin"s di"ested food and
oxy"en to the different parts of the body.
This also pic)s up $aste li)e carbon
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hich of the follo$in" system
transports essential materials to all
body parts0
1. di"estive system
&. respiratory system
C. Circulatory system
D. reproductive system
5. /hich is not a part of the
Circulatory System0
1. heart &. blood
C. &lood vessel D. brain
6. /hich carries food and
oxy"en to the body cell0
1. heart C. blood
&. &lood vessel D. brain
,. /hat force pulls the blood to
the lo$er part of the body0
1. adhesion C. "ravity
&. diffusion D. ma"netism
7. /hy does the heart have to
pump blood0
1. to provide the necessary force
for the blood to move from the
lo$er to the upper parts of the
body.
&. to collect all the $aste
materials from the body cells.
C. to exchan"e the necessary
nutrients.
D. None of these.
). !2ercises:
Complete the map of the
Circulatory System
Parts
3unctions

4. !nrichment:
&uild a model of the
circulatory system usin"
dextrose bottle! tubin"s! and
rubber balloons.
Circulat
ory

The 1eart
Lesson .
3
Being
aware of
the very
important
role of the
heart in
blood
circulation.

I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:

I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
dentify the parts of
the heart.
Describe the
function of the heart.

#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Circulatory System
The Heart

%. Science Conce$t:
The human heart is
hallo$in" muscular or"an about
the si8e of the fist! located at
the middle of the chest cavity.
The heart is divided by the
septum into the ti"ht chambers
consistin" of the ri"ht atrium
and the ri"ht ventricle9 and the
left chambers consistin" of the
left atrium and the left
ventricle.
The heart pumps blood
continuously throu"hout the
body.
C. Science Processes:
dentifyin"
Describin"
nferrin"
Materials:
'ictures:illustration of the heart
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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and Health * pp.*%+;
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Integration:
En"lish: Comprehension
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat is the function of the circulatory
system0 /hat are the parts of the circulatory
system0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
'ut your ri"ht hand to the upper left
part of your chest. /hat do you feel0
The movement you feel is due to the
beatin" of the heart. The heart beats
because its muscle contract. This action
pushes blood from the heart to every part
of the body throu"h the blood vessels.
.. !/PLO&!
'lace your ri"ht hand at the middle
of your chest and feel somethin". 'lace
your hand at the upper part of your throat
and feel somethin". No$! (ocate your
ri"ht hand at your left $rist and feel
somethin".
/hat have you felt0 Describe it. Ho$
is heart beat produced0 s heartbeat
important0 /hy0
n this lesson! you $ill learn that the
heart plays a very vital role in blood
circulation.

"ctivity 1. 5here is the 1eart Located6
a. Things to 0o:
+. Clench your fist.
5. (ocate your heart then place your
clenched fist over it.
6. <eel the beatin" of your heart.
1ns$er the follo$in":
/here is your heart located0 /hat did you
feel $hen you place your clenched fist
over your heart0 /hy do you thin) is it
beatin"0 Ho$ bi" is your heart0
"ctivity .. Studying the Structure o' the
heart
b. Things to use:
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. Ho$ do you describe the heart0
1. t is a hallo$ muscular or"an.
&. t $or)s li)e a pump.
C. t is inflexible.
D. &oth 1 = &
5. /hat $ould happen to the heart if
it $ere made of bone or osseous
tissues0
1. t $ill not move.
&. t $ill easily brea).
C. t $ill pump more blood.
D. t $ill not be able to s>uee8e
blood.
6. /hy is the heart important0 t
????????.
1. pumps the blood throu"hout
the body.
&. chec)s the flo$ of blood.
C. stops the flo$ of blood.
D. occupies chest cavity.
,. /hich prevents the blood
from flo$in" bac)0
1. heart C. blood vessel
&. valve D. blood
7. /hich is a muscular pump0
1. heart C. blood vessel
&. valve D. blood
). !2ercises:
-nderline the correct ans$er:
+. The 2ri"ht side! left side3
of the heart pumps blood
to the lun"s.
5. The 2ri"ht side! left side3
pumps oxy"en%rich
blood out to your body.
6. 2@alves! 1rteries3
prevent blood from
flo$in" bac)$ard.
,. The blood "oes to the
lun"s throu"h the
2pulmonary artery!
pulmonary vein! ri"ht
auricle3.
4. !nrichment:
Ma7ing a Model o' the
1eart
/hat you need:
Clear tubin"s adhesive tape
'lastic bottle rubber
stopper
y%tube red%colored
li>uid
/hat to do:
+. 1ttached the clear
tubin"s to the y%tube as
sho$n. -se the tape to
hold the tubes in place.
5. nsert the y%tube into the
rubber stopper of the
small bottle filled $ith
red colored li>uid.
6. No$ you have made a
model of a sin"le%circuit
circulatory system.
,. S>uee8e the bottle and
tell $hat happens to the
red li>uid.
a. /hat $as applied to
the bottle to ma)e
the li>uid move0
The 1uman %lood
Lesson 8
!
"nderstan
d the
function of
the blood
in the
human
body.
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I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe the blood
and its composition.
-nderstand the
functions of the blood
and the blood cells.
Trace the flo$ of
blood throu"hout the
body.
". #nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Human &lood.
%. Science Conce$t:
The blood is a tissue of
cellular and fluid
components.
The cellular parts are
the red blood cells!
$hite blood cells! and
platelets. The fluid part
is the plasma.
Each blood cell type
differs from each other
and performs specific
functions.
The blood distributes
nutrients and oxy"en
and collects $astes
li)e carbon dioxide
and nitro"en $astes
from tissues and cells.
C. Science Processes:
Describin"
Comparin"
Materials:
llustration of the blood!
microscope! cotton! needle!
"lass slide $ith cover slip!
alcohol.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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Integration:
En"lish: Comprehension
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
Can you remember the last time $hen you
had a cut in your s)in0 /hat flo$ed out of the
cut0 /hat do you thin) is the function of the
blood0
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1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
/hy should the blood flo$0
llustrate the movement of the blood
throu"hout the body. /hy the blood has to
ta)e in oxy"en in the lun"s0
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn the
different components of blood and ho$
they function in the body.

"ctivity 1. The 1uman %lood
a. Things to use:
.icroscope! cotton! needle! "lass slide
$ith cover slip! alcohol
b. Things to 0o:
+. /ipe the needle $ith cotton
dipped in alcohol.
5. /ipe the tip of your middle fin"er
then pric) it $ith the needle. (et
others do it for you if youBre afraid
to do it yourself.
6. (et a drop of blood flo$ on the
"lass slide then $ipe the pric)ed
fin"er $ith the cotton ball $ith
alcohol.
,. Cover the blood sample $ith the
cover slip.
7. Examine it under a microscope.
1ns$er the follo$in":
Ho$ does your blood loo) li)e as
you see it $ith your na)ed eyes0
Ho$ does it appear $hen seen under
the microscope0 Dra$ it. the microscope0 Dra$ it. the microscope0 Dra$ it.
Have you seen solid and li>uid Have you seen solid and li>uid Have you seen solid and li>uid Have you seen solid and li>uid
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. t is )no$n as the Criver of life.D
1. saliva C. blood
&. s$eats D. urine
5. /hy is blood important0
1. t "ives color to our s)in.
&. t transports oxy"en and
nutrients to different tissues and
cells of the body.
C. t collects carbon dioxide and
other $astes from the body.
D. &oth b and c
6. The blood cells that carry
oxy"en to the cells.
1. red blood cells C. platelets
&. $hite blood cells D. plasma
,. /hen forei"n a"ents enter the
body throu"h a cut in the s)in!
ho$ does the body react0
1. The $hite blood cells en"ulf
or )ill the "erms.
&. The red blood cells attac)
them.
C. The platelets help in the
formation of a clot that may
assist in counteractin" the
activities of the forei"n a"ent.
D. The plasma thic)ens and
surrounds the "erms.
7. /hy are the blood platelets
important to the body0
1. They carry oxy"en to all parts
of the body.
&. They "ive the blood its red
color.
C. They assist in the formation
of a blood clot to stop
continuous bleedin".
D. They surround the "erms and
$ea)en them.
). !2ercises:
<ind out the difference in
composition bet$een blood
comin" from the lun"s to the
heart and blood comin" from
heart to the lun"s.
4. !nrichment:
Complete the map of the
Circulatory System
4. !nrichment:
Com$onents
3unctions

Blood
$eart %ung Body
&arts
$eart

The %lood essels
Lesson 9
'
(ecogni)e
the
importanc
e of blood
vessels.
*
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe the
structure of the blood
vessels.
Compare the blood
vessels accordin" to
si8e! thic)ness! and
function! and
#eco"ni8e the
importance of blood
vessels.

#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Circulatory System
The &lood @essels

%. Science Conce$t:
&lood vessels are
passa"e$ays of blood.
There are three )inds of
blood vessels9 arteries!
veins! and capillaries.
1rteries carry blood
a$ay from the heart.
@eins carry blood bac)
to the heart.
Capillaries allo$ the
essential exchan"e of
$astes! "ases! salts! and
nutrients.
C. Science Processes:
Describin"
Comparin"
#eco"ni8in"
Materials:
llustration of arteries! veins
and capillaries
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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and Health * pp.+E%+F
Science Auest
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Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the components of blood0 /hat is
the function2s3 of each blood components0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
1s blood is pumped out of the heart! it
travels throu"h a series of tubes
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn the
different structure of blood vessels and
their functions.

"ctivity 1. :inds o' %lood essels and
Their 3unctions
d. Things to 0o:
+. Examine your clenched fist. (oo)
for the bluish lines at the outer part
of your hand.
5. (oo) at the dra$in" of the
circulatory system.
6. dentify and label the different
blood vessels seen.
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. Name the different )inds of blood
vessels0
5. dentify the blood vessel that
carries blood bac) from the heart.
6. dentify the blood vessel that
carries the blood a$ay from the
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hy do you NGT lose so much
blood $hen you "et cut0
1. &lood flo$s throu"h the blood
vessels.
&. &lood vessels carry blood a$ay
and bac) to the heart.
C. &lood contains substances
needed to clot the blood.
D. They allo$ blood and other
substances that "o $ith blood to
flo$ throu"h them.
5. /hy are veins important in blood
circulation0
1. They ma)e the blood clot.
&. They ma)e the blood redder.
C. They carry blood $ith oxy"en
a$ay from the heart.
D. They carry blood $ith carbon
dioxide to$ards the heart.
6. /hy should arteries be tou"h0
???????????.
1. carries fresh blood to all body
parts.
&. enables blood to exchan"e
nutrients.
C. carries $aste materials to the
lun"s.
D. $ithstands the pressure of
blood due to the pumpin" of the
heart.
,. /hy are the capillaries very
small in si8e0 They ?????????.
1. are blood vessels that reach
out to the cells.
&. carries unoxy"enated blood to
the lun"s.
C. carries oxy"enated blood to
the heart.
D. carries blood to the brain.
7. /hich blood vessel $ill allo$
a forceful flo$ of blood0
1. artery C. capillaries
&. veins D. venules
). !2ercises:
<ill out the table $ith the
$ords provided belo$.
Tubes:vessels of different
si8es
Thic)%$alled
&i""est
Smallest
(on"est
Thinnest $alls
&i""er cavities
Transport medium
Carry blood a$ay from the
heart
Carry blood $ith oxy"en
from the lun"s
/here exchan"e of "ases!
nutrients! and $astes ta)es place
%lood
vessels
Description 3unctions
1rteries
Capillaries
@eins
4. !nrichment:
<ind out ho$ blood is stopped
from flo$in" $hen blood vessels
are cut.


The Lym$hatic System
Lesson )
+
Appreciate
the
systematic
way by
which God
creates the
humans
internal
organs.
1,
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
dentify the parts of
the lymphatic system.
Explain the
functions of the
lymphatic system.

#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The (ymphatic System

%. Science Conce$t:
The lymphatic system and
the circulatory system $or)
hand in hand.
The main function of
the lymphatic system is
to return purified fluid
and proteins from
tissues to the blood
stream.
The other function of
the lymphatic system is
to fi"ht infection.
C. Science Processes:
dentifyin"
Describin"
Explainin"
Materials:
llustration of the lymphatic
system.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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and Health * T. pp.
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Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the three )inds of blood vessels0
/hat are the functions of each )ind of blood
vessels0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Have you ever felt a lump belo$
your ear $hen you $ere sic)0 Did you
ever have a painful and s$ollen $ound0
Did you have a painful lump bet$een your
thi"hs and under your armpit0
ntroduce the $ords: pus! lymph
nods
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn ho$
the different parts of the lymphatic system
and ho$ it $or)s.
4uide the pupils to study the
illustration of the lymphatic system. (et
them locate the lymph nodes.
(ead a discussion of ho$ the
lymphatic system $or)s.

1ns$er the follo$in" >uestions:
/hat do enlar"ed nodes indicate0
/hat are the parts of the lymphatic
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. f you "et sic)! you are li)ely to
develop ?????????????.
1. lymph fluids
&. lymph nodes
C. lymph vessels
D. blood platelets
5. Ho$ do $hite blood cells defend
the body a"ainst harmful bacteria0
&y ????????????.
1. explodin" them
&. preventin" its entrance to the
body
C. en"ulfin":)illin" the harmful
bacteria
D. decreasin" in number durin"
an infection
6. The presence of a enlar"ed
lymph node indicates
??????????.
1. an infection
&. you are very sic)
C. you are in "ood shape
D. a recovery from an infection
,. /here are lymph nodes
located0
1. adenoid
&. tonsils
C. nails
D. nec)! armpit! elbo$! and
"roins
7. /hat is NGT true in the
importance of the lymphatic
system0
1. t is a part of the nervous
system.
&. t strains "erms and
microor"anisms.
C. t traps all the "erms and dust
that enter the body.
D. it returns the fluid and protein
from tissue spaces to the
circulatory system.
). !2ercises:
.atch the description under
column 1 $ith the terms in
column &.
1
???+. 'revents bac)flo$ of
lymph fluid
???5. 1 $hite blood cell.
???6. Speciali8ed proteins that
help protect the body a"ainst
diseases.
???,. <orei"n substance that
tri""er the production of
antibodies.
???7. Ducts of the lymphatic
system.
&
a. 1nti"ens
b. @alves
c. 1ntibodies
d. (ymph vessels
e. (ymphocytes
4. !nrichment:
#ead more on 1c>uired
mmune Deficiency Syndrome
21DS3. dentify ho$ the bodyBs
defense systems are destroyed
throu"h this deadly disease.

0isorders o' the Circulatory System
Lesson 4
11
Being aware
of the
di-erent
disorders
a-ecting the
circulatory
system.
12
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe the
common ailments
affectin" the circulatory
system.
dentify these
diseases throu"h their
symptoms.
State that these
disorders may still be
controlled! if "iven
immediate and proper
treatments.

#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Circulatory System
Disorders of the
Circulatory
System

%. Science Conce$t:
1nemia! leu)emia! heart
attac)! hypertension!
atherosclerosis! and palpitation
are some common circulatory
diseases.
Common circulatory
disorders may be prevented if
one practices "ood health
habits.
C. Science Processes:
dentifyin"
Explainin"
Materials:
'ictures:illustration sho$in"
circulatory system disorders
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)

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Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the parts of the lymphatic
system0 /hat are the
functions of the lymphatic system0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
/e have chan"ed our lifestyle drastically.
/e eat more! smo)e more and exercise
less. These are three factors cause the
ailments of the circulatory system.
.. !/PLO&!
1 lar"e number of diseases affect the
heart! blood and blood vessels. Diseases
that affect these parts of the body are called
cardiovascular disease.
/hat happens $hen the circulatory
system fails to $or) properly0 Ho$ do you
)no$ that somethin" is $ron" $ith it0
(et us loo) at some of the disorders
of the circulatory system.

"ctivity 1. 0escribing the Common o'
the Circulatory System
a. Things to 0o:
+. Study the common ailments of the
circulatory system.
.atch the $ords in column 1
$ith those in column &.
1
+. 1nemia
5. (eu)emia
6. Hypertension
,. 'alpitation
7. #heumatic Heart <ever
&
a. nflammation of the
heart characteri8ed by
hi"h fever that $ea)ens
the muscle and valves of
the heart.
b. rre"ular heartbeat.
c. Cancer of the blood.
d. 1n iron deficiency
disease.
e. &lood pressure suddenly
shoots up.
f. 1rteries thic)en due to
deposit of fat and
cholesterol.
). !2ercises:
dentify the follo$in"
+. .easure blood pressure.
5. 1 sudden ailment due to
the cutoff of blood
supply to an area of the
heart.
6. 1nother name for hi"h
blood pressure.
,. 1 "radual narro$in" of
the arteries cause by
fatty deposits.
7. Enlar"ement of the veins
in the le"s.
4. !nrichment:
&ead more on the effects of
eatin" too much fatty foods on
the circulatory or"ans.
(ist the fatty foods that
should be avoided to maintain
cardiovascular health.
$ypertension
Anemia
%eu.emia
&alpitation
Atherosclerosis
$eart attac.


:ee$ing the Circulatory System 1ealthy
Lesson ;
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Enumerate $ays of
)eepin" the circulatory
system healthy.
'ractice "ood health
habits to )eep the
circulatory system in
"ood $or)in"
condition.

". #nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: Ieepin" the Circulatory
System Healthy
%. Science Conce$t:
Different measures are
ta)en into
considerations to )eep
our circulatory system
healthy.
To )eep the circulatory
system healthy one has
to fi"ht infection! eat a
$ell%balanced diet!
avoid fatty foods and
harmful substances!
have enou"h rest! sleep
and exercise! observe
proper hy"iene all the
time! and have a yearly
medical chec)%up.
&e a$are of medical
practices re"ardin"
circulatory system.
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the different disorders of the
circulatory system0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Cardiovascular diseases can be
prevented at an early a"e. 1s early as the
teena"e years! "ood health habits to )eep
the circulatory system healthy should be
practiced.
.. !/PLO&!
1fter learnin" about the different
disorders of the circulatory system and
their symptoms! it is $ise to )eep the
circulatory system healthy. Ho$0
n this lesson! you $ill learn the
different health habits to )eep the
circulatory system healthy.

/rite 1 on the blan) if it is
appropriate for your circulatory
system and N if not.
???+. Smo)in" ci"arettes.
???5. Extreme fear for somethin" or
someone.
???6. Eat "reen leafy ve"etables.
???,. /ear li"ht clothes most of the
time.
???7. -sed iodi8ed salt in your
snac).
???*. 4et F or more hours of sleep.
???F. Stretch every after sittin" or
standin" for lon"er periods.
). !2ercises:
Chec) the appropriate
column sho$in" ho$ often you
observe each health practice
listed.
1ealth
Practic
e
"l<ays Someti
mes
,ot at
all
+. Eat a
balance
diet.
5. Have
enou"h
rest!
sleep!
and
exercise
.
6.
1void
fatty
foods.
,. Treat
infectio
ns
immedi
ately.
7. Have
a yearly
medical
chec)up
.
13
/eeping the
body healthy.
C. Science Processes:
Enumeratin" "ood health
practices.
'racticin" "ood health
habits.
Materials:
Charts:illustration of
practices and health habits to
)eep the circulatory system in
"ood $or)in" condition.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future Science
and Health T. pp. +H%
5+9 T& 57%5H
Science for Daily -se
pp. ++%+6
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
"ctivity 1. Identi'ying 1ealth 1abits to
:ee$ the Circulatory System 1ealthy
a. Things to use:
llustration of health practices to )eep
the circulatory system healthy.
b. Things to 0o:
+. dentify the health habits to )eep
our circulatory system healthy.
5. Explain the advanta"e of each
identified health habits.
6. #ecord your table li)e this.
1ealth habits to
7ee$ the
circulatory
system healthy
"dvantages
+. a.
5. b.
6. c.
,. d.
7. e.
,. (ist do$n the factors $hich you
thin) may increase the li)elihood
of developin" cardiovascular
diseases. Jou may call them ris)
factors.
"ns<er the 'ollo<ing:
/hat are the ris) factors for
cardiovascular diseases0
Ho$ does each factor contribute to
the development of the cardiovascular
disease0
/hat are the different $ays of
)eepin" the circulatory system healthy0
Discuss the different blood
components and their functions.

8. !/PL"I,:
Posting and &e$orting o' grou$ out$uts
4. !nrichment:
'upils may $or) by "roup to:
+. Conduct intervie$s $ith
healthy adults or former
patients sufferin" from
cardiovascular ailment on
ho$ they maintain "ood
health! and
5. Collect clippin"s of ne$s
articles about )eepin" the
circulatory system:body
healthy.
1
"nalysis and 0iscussion:
2 enrichment of reports :
discussion of findin"s! clearin" out
differences% development $ith critical
thin)in" and creativity3
1fter discussin" the ans$er to the
>uestion presented! emphasi8e ho$ proper
exercise! enou"h rest! and diet of a person
ma)e the circulatory system function
properly. Encoura"e the pupils to study and
list do$n the usual number of hours they
spend in each activity.
"ct
ivit
y
Time Spent 2Hour3
Mon Tues 5ed Thu 3ri Sat Sun
Stud
yin"
'layi
n"
Slee
pin"
#esti
n"
"bstraction= -enerali>ation:
Different measures are ta)en into
considerations to )eep our circulatory
system healthy. To )eep the circulatory
system healthy one has to fi"ht infection!
eat a $ell%balanced diet! avoid fatty foods
and harmful substances! have enou"h rest!
sleep and exercise! observe proper hy"iene
all the time! and have a yearly medical
chec)%up. &e a$are of medical practices
re"ardin" circulatory system.
alue In'usion:
Do you thin) that the $ay you live
ri"ht no$ can affect your heart! blood and
blood vessels in the future0 /hy do you
say so0
1!
/hy is it important to )eep the body
healthy0
,. !/T!,0:

(ist do$n the )inds of food you eat
for brea)fast! lunch and dinner! and in
bet$een meals.
/hat food you eat most0
/hat food you eat least0
/hat )inds of food are best for the
circulatory system0


1#
Appreciate
the
systematic
way by
which God
created the
humans
most
powerful

The %ody*s Control Center
Lesson ?
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
dentify the major
parts of the Nervous
system.
Describe the
function of the brain!
cerebrum and
cerebellum.
1ppreciate ho$
the parts of the nervous
system coordinate $ith
each other.

#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Nervous System: ts
.ajor 'arts and
<unctions

%. Science Conce$t:
The nervous system is
the bodyBs internal data
processor. ts main
parts are the nerves!
brain and spinal cord.
The brain is the or"an
that controls all
activities.
The three main parts of
the brain are the
cerebrum! cerebellum
and medulla oblon"ata.
C. Science Processes:
dentifyin" the major
parts of the nervous system.
Describin" the functions
of the different parts of the
nervous system.
Materials:
'oster:illustration of the Central
Nervous System.
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the different $ays of )eepin" the
circulatory system healthy0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Gne of the most complicated parts of the
body is the nervous system. t coordinates
the activities of all the body parts to $or)
as one.
.. !/PLO&!
Have you seen a computer0 Can you
"ive the function of its parts0 Do you )no$
that the functions of the computer are
comparable to the functions of our nervous
system0
n this lesson! you $ill learn the
different parts of the nervous system and
their functions.

"ctivity 1. Studying the ,ervous System
". The ,ervous system
a. Things to 0o:
+. Study the illustration of the nervous
system.
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+/hat $ill happen if a person
injures part of his:her brain0
1. The brain decays.
&. The person $ill die.
C. 1ction $ill continue to be
coordinated.
D. The person cannot inte"rate and
coordinate his:her movement.
5. /hy is the brain enclosed in the
s)ull0
1. for desi"n
&. for protection
C. for a better loo)
D. for sound proofin"
6. This is the lar"est part of the
brain and it controls the mental
processes such as thin)in"!
memori8in"! and decision%
ma)in".
1. cerebrum
&. cerebellum
C. spinal cord
D. medulla oblon"ata
,. This is a small part of the
brain $hich coordinates
voluntary muscular actions and
maintains balance in the body.
1. cerebrum
&. cerebellum
C. spinal cord
). !2ercises:
Complete the table.
'art and <unctions of the Nervous
System.
Part 3unctions
+.&rain
5.Spinal Cord
6.Cerebrum
,.Cerebellum
7..edulla
Gblon"ata
4. !nrichment:
#ead more about ho$ harmful
or"anisms li)e the polio virus
$hich affects the nervous system.
1'
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future Science
and Health * T. pp.
5+%5,9 T& 6;%6*
Science for Daily -se
* pp. +,%+E
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. Name the major parts of the
nervous system.
5. 4ive the function of each
identified part.
6. #ecord your observation in a table
li)e this.
.ajor 'arts of the Nervous System and
their <unction
.ajor 'arts <unctions
,. /hy is the nervous system the
most complex of all the systems in
the body0
%. The %rain
a. Things to do
+. /hat are the parts of the brain0
/hat is the function of each0
/rite your ans$er in a table li)e
this.
D. medulla oblon"ata
7. The spinal cord is protected
by the spinal column because it
is ?????????.
1. colored C. delicate
&. hard D. to be )ept $arm
1*
'arts of the &rain and their <unction
.ajor 'arts <unctions
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. Discuss the three main divisions of
the brain and their function.
5. /hat part of the brain controls the
ability of a person to solve
problems0 The part of the brain
that maintains personBs sense of
balance0
C. The ,erve Cell (,euron+
a. Things to do
+. /hat are the parts of the nerve
cell0 /hat is the function of each0
/rite your ans$er in a table li)e
this.
'arts of the Nerve Cell and their
<unction
.ajor 'arts <unctions
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. Ho$ does the nerve cell loo) li)e0
5. Explain the function of the nerve
cell.
6. Differentiate axons from dendrites.
,. Explain ho$ nerves relay
messa"es.
8. !/PL"I,:
Posting and &e$orting o' grou$ out$uts
"nalysis and 0iscussion:
1+
2 enrichment of reports :
discussion of findin"s! clearin" out
differences% development $ith critical
thin)in" and creativity3
1fter discussin" the ans$er to the
>uestion presented! lead the pupils to
identify and describe the parts and
functions of the nervous system.
'oint out the importance of each part.
<ocus the discussion on the central nervous
system! particularly the brain! the cerebrum
and the cerebellum.
"bstraction= -enerali>ation:
The nervous system is the bodyBs
internal data processor. ts main parts are
the nerves! brain and spinal cord. The brain
is the or"an that controls all activities. The
three main parts of the brain are the
cerebrum! cerebellum and medulla
oblon"ata.
alue In'usion:
Ho$ do you appreciate the $ay by
$hich 4od created the humanBs most
po$erful system:or"an in the body.
,. !/T!,0:
(ist do$n as many $ords as you can
remember.
Ho$ many $ords did you
remember0
/hat part of the brain controls
your memory0
The Peri$heral and the "utonomic ,ervous System
Lesson @
2,
Appreciate
the way how
the central0
peripheral
and
autonomic
nervous
system wor..
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe the parts
and function of the
peripheral and the
autonomic nervous
system.
1ppreciate ho$
the central! peripheral
and autonomic nervous
system coordinate $ith
each other.
#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The 'eripheral and the
1utonomic Nervous System

%. Science Conce$t:
The nervous system is
composed of the central
nervous system $hich is
composed of the brain and the
spinal cord.
The peripheral nervous
system includes the
nerves outside the brain
and the spinal cord.
The autonomic nervous
system is composed of
the sympathetic and the
parasympathetic
nerves.
The nervous system is
or"ani8ed to receive
and act on stimuli from
the environment.
C. Science Processes:
Describin" the parts and
functions of the peripheral and
autonomic nervous system.
Comparin" ho$ each
part of the nervous system
cooperates $ith one another.
Materials:
llustrations of the peripheral
and autonomic nervous system.
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the different parts and functions of
the central nervous system0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Ho$ do information reaches the
central nervous system and bac) to the
body parts responsible for the
implementation of the messa"e 2action3.
.. !/PLO&!
The parts of the nervous system
coordinate $ith the central nervous system.
/e can say that our body is C$iredD to and
from the brain. (et us loo) into the t$o
channels $hich relay messa"es to and from
the brain and to the body parts that $ill do
the action.
n this lesson! you $ill learn ho$ the
peripheral and autonomic nervous system
$or) in relation to the central nervous
system.
"ctivity 1. Loo7ing and Inter$reting
a. Things to use:
llustration of the peripheral and
autonomic nervous system.
b. Things to 0o:
+. (oo) at a santol fruit or an unripe
man"o. Do you salivate at the si"ht
of such fruit0 /hat or"ans of the
body involved $hen you salivate0
5. Can you tell $hy you react the
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. The peripheral nervous system is
made up of ????????.
1. the drain and the spinal cord
&. cerebrum and cerebellum
C. the brain and the medulla
oblon"ata
D. the nervous system that connect
the central nervous system to
various parts of the body
5. /hich of these is not the function
of the peripheral nervous system0
1. Collects information from the
sense or"ans.
&. Delivers oxy"en to the
different parts of the body.
C. Transmit information to the
central nervous system.
D. Delivers decisions to the body
parts $hich $ill perform the
action.
6. /hich of these describes the
autonomic nervous system0
1. Consists of sympathetic and
cardiac nerves.
&. Controls involuntary
functions of the body.
C. To bypass the brain $hen a
reflex action happens.
D. .aintains the best level for
cells to reproduce.
,. The central! the peripheral and
autonomic nervous system
???????????.
1. $or) by pairs
&. $or) separately
). !2ercises:
<ill out the outline by statin"
their functions.
. 'eripheral Nervous
System
1. ??????????????????
&. ??????????????????
11. 1utonomic ,ervous
System
". ???????????????????
%. ???????????????????
4.!nrichment:
+. (ist three stimuli that $ill
ma)e you run fast. /rite the
sense or"ans that receive and act
on the messa"e.
5. #esearch on ho$ people
become paraly8ed. /hat part of
the nervous system is not $or)in"
$hen people are paraly8ed0
21
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future Science
and Health * T. pp.
5,%5E9 T& pp. 6E%,;
Science /atch * pp.
6+%66
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
same $ay $hen you see appeti8in"
foods0
Discuss ho$ the peripheral and autonomic
nervous system $or)s! usin" this
illustration.
Emphasi8e the idea that these systems
are or"ani8ed to receive! process and act on
stimuli from the environment
1ns$er the follo$in":
/hat are the parts of the peripheral and
autonomic nervous system0 /hy are they
important0

8. !/PL"I,:
Posting and &e$orting o' grou$ out$uts
"nalysis and 0iscussion:
2 enrichment of reports :
discussion of findin"s! clearin" out
differences% development $ith critical
thin)in" and creativity3
1fter discussin" the ans$er to the
>uestion presented! let the pupils say in
their o$n $ords ho$ the peripheral and the
autonomic nervous system $or).
C. coordinate $ith each other
D. $or) only $hen the need
arises
7. Ho$ do the sympathetic and
parasympathetic nerves $or)0
1. /hen the sympathetic nerve
produces an effect! the
parasympathetic nerve produces
the same effect
&. /hen the sympathetic nerve
produces an effect! the
parasympathetic nerve produces
an opposite action.
C. They allo$ messa"es to pass
throu"h them freely.
D. They $or) separately.
22
Encoura"e the pupils to describe the
parts and to infer the function of each part
of the peripheral and autonomic nervous
system.
"bstraction= -enerali>ation:
The nervous system is composed of
the central nervous system $hich is
composed of the brain and the spinal cord.
The peripheral nervous system includes the
nerves outside the brain and the spinal
cord. The autonomic nervous system is
composed of the sympathetic and the
parasympathetic nerves. The nervous
system is or"ani8ed to receive and act on
stimuli from the environment.
alue In'usion:
Ho$ do you appreciate the $ay
ho$ the central! peripheral and autonomic
nervous system coordinates $ith each
other0 /hat $ill happen if this system s is
not $or)in"0
,. !/T!,0:
Discuss in your o$n $ords the
function of the peripheral and the
autonomic nervous system.

1o< the ,ervous System 5or7s
Lesson 1A
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe ho$ the
nervous system $or)s.
Trace the path of
a messa"e from the
#nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: The Nervous System
Ho$ the Nervous
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hy are some parts of the body
more sensitive than the others0
). !2ercises:
1ns$er the follo$in"
>uestions briefly.
+. Ho$ are the messa"es on
23
Being
aware on
how the
nervous
system
wor.s.
time the body receives
it up to the time that
part reacts.
Tell $hat a reflex
is.

System /or)s

%. Science Conce$t:
1 chemical produced by
the nerve endin"s carries the
messa"e.
There are t$o path$ays
by $hich the messa"e
are transmitted :
+3 Carryin" the
messa"e to the
brain.
53 &rin"in" the
messa"e to the
spinal cord and
bac) to the body
part that $ill do the
action.
1 reflex is an
involuntary action that
ori"inates from the
spinal cord instead of
from the brain.
C. Science Processes:
Describin" ho$ the
nervous system $or)s.
Tracin" the path traveled
by a messa"e until it becomes
an action.
Materials:
llustration sho$in" the normal
path and the easy path of a
messa"e.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
/hat are the parts of the peripheral and
autonomic nervous system0 /hy are they
important
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
/hen you see a bri"ht beam of li"ht!
you either close your eyes or cover them to
avoid "lare. Jour eyes receive the li"ht
stimulus. This stimulus causes reactions.
Ho$ is the stimulus reaction possible0
.. !/PLO&!
Jou have learned that the basic unit
of the nervous system is the neuron. There
is billions of neuron in the body. Each )ind
is constructed to carry nerve impulses from
the part of the body to another. The nerve
impulse travel to another nerve cell very
fast.
n this lesson! you $ill learn
ho$ the nervous system $or)s.

"ctivity 1. Studying the StimulusB
&es$onse Path.
a. Things to 0o:
llustration of stimulus%response
path
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the dra$in" of the stimulus%
response path of an individual
$hose )nees has been tapped.
1. They have smaller nerve
endin"s.
&. They have tou"her nerve
endin"s.
C. They have lar"er nerve endin"s.
D. They have more nerve endin"s.
5. /hich of the follo$in" is a reflex
action0
1. &eatin" of the heart.
&. Circulation of blood.
C. nhalin" and exhalin".
D. &lin)in" of the eyelids.
6. /hat is the usual path of
messa"es received by the body
from the environment0
1. brain K nerves K spinal cord K
sense or"an
&. nerves K sense or"ans K brain
K spinal cord
C. spinal cord K sense or"an K
brain K nerves
D. sense or"ans K nerves K spinal
cord K brain
,. The basic unit of the nervous
system.
1. brainstem
&. Nerve cell: neuron
C. reflex action
D. spinal cord
7. 1n involuntary action that
ori"inates from the spinal cord
and from the brain is called
???????.
1. reflex C. s)ull
&. "an"lia D. None of
these
the body transmitted0
5. /hy are some parts of
our body more sensitive
than the others0
6. 4ive examples of reflex
action0
,. Ho$ is the messa"e
carried from one neuron
to another if there is a
space bet$een them0
7. Ho$ is a neuron different
from a ordinary body
cell0
4. !nrichment:
Ma7ing a Model o' the 1eart
<ill in the blan)s to complete the
idea.
1ll over the body are nerve
endin"s! $hich are very sensitive
to stimuli or messa"es. These
nerve endin"s are evenly
distributed throu"hout the body.
The stimuli send electrical
impulses to the ?????????. This
analy8es the ?????????. Then it
"ives a command to the part of
your body.
The three )inds of nerve
cells are sensory nerves!
????????? nerves and
????????? nerves.
2
Handboo)
nto the future Science
and Health * T. pp.
5E%6;9 T& pp. ,+%,6.
Science for Daily -se
* pp. +F%5;.
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.aterials in Science *
5. Trace the path$ay of the impulse
from the s)in to the muscle. -se an
arro$ to represent the direction of
the motion of the impulse.
1ns$er the follo$in":
/hat are the sensory neurons0 .otor
neurons0
Ho$ does the impulse move0
/hat happens $hen the impulse
reaches the brain0
Ho$ does the body respond0
"ctivity .. 0escribing Common
&e'le2es
a. Things to #se:
llustration of reflex action
b. Things to 0o:
+. Sit comfortably on a hi"h chair
such that the soles of your feet do
not touch the floor. #elax your
le"s.
5. 1s) a friend to use the side of
his:her hand to stri)e your ri"ht le"
just belo$ the )neecap.
6. Try it a"ain after fe$ minutes.
/hat happened0 Did you jer) your
ri"ht le"0 Did you do this
intentionally0 Can you describe
2!
$hat happened0
1ns$er the follo$in":
Describe your reaction $hen you
$ere tapped belo$ the )nee.
/hat $as the stimulus0 The
response0
8. !/PL"I,:
Posting and &e$orting o' grou$ out$uts
"nalysis and 0iscussion:
2 enrichment of reports :
discussion of findin"s! clearin" out
differences% development $ith critical
thin)in" and creativity3
1fter discussin" the ans$er to the
>uestion presented! lead the pupils to
describe the ho$ the nervous system
$or)s.
'oint out that sometimes the nerve
impulse ta)es a special path$ay. The
messa"e does not pass the brain.
"bstraction= -enerali>ation:
1 chemical produced by the nerve
endin"s carries the messa"e. There are t$o
path$ays by $hich the messa"e are
transmitted :
63 Carryin" the messa"e to the
brain.
2#
,3 &rin"in" the messa"e to the
spinal cord and bac) to the
body part that $ill do the
action.
1 reflex is an involuntary action
that ori"inates from the spinal cord instead
of from the brain.
alue In'usion:
Ho$ do you appreciate the $ay the
nervous system $or)s0
,. !/T!,0:
Discuss ho$ the nervous system and
the bodyBs reflex action protect us from
harm0

Caring 'or the ,ervous System
Lesson 11
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
2'
Enumerate $ays of
)eepin" the circulatory
system healthy.
'ractice "ood health
habits to )eep the
circulatory system in
"ood $or)in"
condition.

". #nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: Ieepin" the Nervous
System Healthy
%. Science Conce$t:
Gur nervous system needs
proper care to avoid:prevent
depression.L
There are many $ays
$e can )eep our
nervous system healthy.
These includes eatin"
food rich in vitamin &!
avoidin" coffee and
harmful dru"s! bein" in
company $ith "ood
friends and usin" our
time for a "ood
purpose.
C. Science Processes:
Enumeratin" "ood health
practices.
'racticin" "ood health
habits.
Materials:
Charts:illustration of
practices and health habits to
)eep the circulatory system in
"ood $or)in" condition.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
Science for Daily -se
* pp. 5+%56
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
Ho$ the nervous system does $or)s0 4ives
examples of reflex action.
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Sometimes! some nerves become
s$ollen due to infection. 1n infection of
the nerves can cause diseases. Ho$ ca $e
ta)e "ood care of the nervous system0
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn that
preventin" an ailment is better than curin"
it. This is $hy! $e should ta)e "ood care of
our body to avoid sic)ness.

"ctivity 1. Identi'ying Common
"ilment o' the ,ervous System
a. Things to use:
Charts sho$in" the different ailments
of the nervous system.
a. Things to 0o:
+. Discuss $ith your "roup members
depression and common ailment of
the nervous system.
5. (ist do$n the causes and
symptoms of the different ailments
affectin" the nervous system.
1ns$er the follo$in":
/hat is depression0 /hat are the
causes of depression0
/hat other ailments affectin" the
nervous system0
Encircle the number $hich
appropriately describes you. <ive
273 is the hi"hest and 2+3 is the
lo$est.
Items ) 9 8 1
eat food
rich in
vitamin &
every day.
avoid
drin)in"
coffee.
avoid
someone
$ho ta)es
harmful
dru"s.
)eep
myself
active.
use my
time $isely.
+. 1dd your score. Divide
the sum by five 273. The
>uotient is the extent
you care for your
nervous system.
5. nterpret your score
usin" this e>uivalent.
7 K excellent
, K very satisfactory
6 K satisfactory
5 K needs improvement
+ K poor
). !2ercises:
1ns<er the 'ollo<ing Cuestions.
/hy do you thin) depression is a
common illness amon" teena"ers0
/hat $ould you do if your
friend told you he:she $ould end
his:her life0
4. !nrichment:
(ist do$n 5; foods rich
in vitamin &. /hy are food rich
in vitamin & called the food for
the brain0

2*
/eeping
the
nervous
system
healthy.
"ctivity .. Practicing 0esirable habits
to Control Common "ilments o' the
,ervous System
a. Things to use:
Chart sho$in" the different practices
of carin" the nervous system.
b. Things to 0o:
+. #ate yourself on the extent you
care for your nervous system.
5. Encircle the number $hich
appropriately describes you. <ive
273 is the hi"hest and 2+3 is the
lo$est.
Items ) 9 8 1
eat food rich
in vitamin &
everyday.
avoid
drin)in" coffee.
avoid
someone $ho
ta)es harmful
dru"s.
)eep myself
active.
use my time
$isely.
6. 1dd your score. Divide the sum
by five 273. The >uotient is the
extent you care for your nervous
system.
,. nterpret your score usin" this
e>uivalent.
7 K excellent
, K very satisfactory
6 K satisfactory
5 K needs improvement
+ K poor
2+
1ns$er the follo$in":
/hat is your overall ratin"0 /hat
does it sho$0
Ho$ $ill you improve yourself on the
item you scored lo$0
8. !/PL"I,:
Posting and &e$orting o' grou$ out$uts
"nalysis and 0iscussion:
2 enrichment of reports :
discussion of findin"s! clearin" out
differences% development $ith critical
thin)in" and creativity3
1fter discussin" the ans$er to the
>uestion presented! discuss the common
ailments affectin" the nervous system.
Encoura"e the pupils to identify the causes
and symptoms of such illnesses.
"bstraction= -enerali>ation:
Gur nervous system needs proper
care to avoid:prevent depression.L
There are many $ays $e can )eep
our nervous system healthy. These includes
eatin" food rich in vitamin &! avoidin"
coffee and harmful dru"s! bein" in
company $ith "ood friends and usin" our
time for a "ood purpose.
alue In'usion:
Ho$ do you prevent the ailments
affectin" the nervous system0 Enumerate
$ays of ta)in" "ood care of the nervous
system.
,. !/T!,0:

Ho$ can you help a depressed person0
3,
/hy should a depressed friend be made to
tal)0

" 1ealthy Person
Lesson 1.
31
32
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe the effect
of physical! mental! and
emotional on oneBs
health.
Describe the effect
of healthy and lon"%
lastin" relationship $ith
family! friends! and
society in oneBs mental!
emotional! and physical
$ell bein".

". #nit: The Circulatory and
Nervous System
To$ic: 1 Healthy 'erson
%. Science Conce$t:
1 personBs physical!
mental! and emotional
state can affect his:her
health and
relationships $ith the
family! friends and
others.
C. Science Processes:
Describin" a healthy
person.
nferrin" the effect of
oneBs health on his relationships
$ith others.
Materials:
Chart! pictures! chec)list
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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and Health * T. pp.
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.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are the ailments affectin" the nervous
system0 Ho$ can you ta)e "ood care of the
nervous system0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Health is not merely the absence
of disease. t is the state of complete
physical! mental! emotional! and social
$ell bein". /hy is there a need to be
physically! mentally! emotionally and
socially healthy0
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn the
$ays of )eepin" the body healthy.

"ctivity 1. 0escribing and 0iscussing
One*s PhysicalD MentalD !motional and
Social State o' 1ealth
a. Things to use:
Chart
b. Things to 0o:
1. Here are statements to describe
your 'hysical! .ental! Emotional
and Social State of Health.
Encircle the number $hich
appropriately describes you. <ive
273 is the hi"hest and 2+3 if the
lo$est.
Items ) 9 8 1
1. 'hysical
+. do re"ular
exercise.
&. .ental
+. am
comfortable
$ith myself
and $ith others.
C. Emotional
+. "ive and
.odified True or <alse
f the statement is correct! $rite
true. f it is nit! Chan"e the
underlined $ord:s to ma)e the
statement correct.
????? +. 1 healthy person smiles
at others.
????? 5. f a person "ets easily
irritated! he is mentally healthy.
?????6. 1voidin" people is a
result of an emotional $ell%
bein".
?????,. Jou can study $ell if
you are physically! mentally! and
emotionally fit.
????? 7. Cooperatin" $ith
others is a si"n of "ood health.
). !2ercises:

ntervie$ a friend about
his:her leisure activities and the
emotional benefits "ains from
them. #eport your findin"s to the
class.
4. !nrichment:

Compose a son" of friendship as
a means of
buildin":stren"thenin" social
health.

/eeping
the body
healthy at
all times.



!cosystem
Lesson 18
33
Appreciate
the things
made by
God in the
environme
nt
3
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Gperationally
defines an ecosystem.
Gbserves and
identifies livin" thin"s
and non%livin" thin"s in
a mini%ecosystem.

". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Environment.
To$ic: The Ecosystem
(ivin" and Non%(ivin"
Thin"s
%. Science Conce$t:
/ithin a community
livin" thin"s interact
$ith their o$n
members! $ith other
livin" thin"s and $ith
the physical
environment. This
relationship is )no$n
as an ecosystem.
nteractions bet$een
the livin" and non%
livin" components of
an ecosystem are the
functions of the
community.
The biotic factors are
relationships amon"
livin" thin"s.
The abiotic factors are
the physical aspects of
an ecosystem. These
are the air! $ater! soil!
temperature! li"ht and
heat. They interact to
affect life in the
community.
C. Science Processes:
Gbservin"! Examinin"!
nferrin"
Materials:
llustration! chart! samples of
livin" and non%livin" thin"s.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
(esson 4uide in
Science and Health *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hy is there a need to be physically!
mentally! emotionally and socially healthy0
/hen can you say that you are healthy0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Gr"anisms live in a place $here they
can survive. The place $here they survive is
called their habitat. n this habitat! these
or"anisms relate $ith the non%livin" thin"s.
These non%livin" thin"s are called the
factors in the environment. The
relationships bet$een them form an
ecosystem.
.. !/PLO&!
n this lesson! you $ill learn the $ay
livin" or"anisms depend on each other.
Different relationships are formed in an
ecosystem. These relationships help them
"ro$ and develop.

"ctivity 1. Observing and Identi'ying
Living and ,on E Living Things in an
!cosystem
a. Things to #se:
1n a>uarium
b. Things to 0o:
+. Gbserve the a>uarium in your class.
5. dentify the livin" and non%livin"
thin"s in the a>uarium.
6. #ecord your observation in a table
li)e this.
Things 3ound in the "Cuarium
Living Things ,onBLiving
Things
'resent a picture of an
ecosystem to the class. Name the
thin"s that belon" to either livin"
or non K livin" thin"s. /rite them
in this table.
Living
Things
,onBLiving
Things
). !2ercises:
4ive 5 livin" thin"s and 5 non%
livin" thin"s. Try to connect them
in order to form a sentence that
sho$s an interaction in an
ecosystem.
E.". <ather K plants K food K
family
<ather ta)es care of our plants in
the "arden for them to be better
foods for us! his family.
4. !nrichment:
Describe an ecosystem you
have in your community.
llustrate it in your noteboo) if
you can. 'resent to the class the
interaction it has in it.



3ood Chain
Lesson 19
3!
Being
dependable
in the
environment
you belong.
3#
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
llustrate feedin"
relationship amon"
or"anisms in a food
chain.
Construct a food
chain.
nterpret the
meanin" of a food chain.
Explain the ener"y
pyramid.
#nit: nterrelationship in the
Ecosystem.
To$ic: <ood Chain

%. Science Conce$t:
1 food chain is the
transfer of ener"y
found in food from
producer to consumer
and eventually to
decomposers.
n the process of
ta)in" in food!
consumers may be
classified as first!
second! third! fourth
and hi"her.
C. Science Processes:
dentifyin" a producer
and a consumer.
Describin" the
relationship bet$een
or"anisms throu"h a food
chain.
nterpretin" the ener"y
pyramid.
Materials:
llustration of an enlar"ed food
chain! and ener"y pyramid.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat is an ecosystem0 /hat are the
non%livin" thin"s not seen in the ecosystem
but are interactin" $ith the livin" thin"s0
Ho$ do these non%livin" thin"s affect life in
the ecosystem0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
The ener"y of one or"anism is
passed from one or"anism to another in a
food chain.
ntroduce the $ords: producer!
consumer! decomposer and ener"y pyramid.
.. !/PLO&!
'lants and animals need a continuous
supply of ener"y to )eep them alive.
/ithout ener"y these or"anisms $ill die.
Ho$ do they obtain the ener"y they need
for life0
"ctivity 1. Illustrating 3ood Chains
a. Things to #se:
1 picture sho$in" a food chain.
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the picture belo$.
5. 1rran"e the or"anisms in order
$herein one is eaten by the next.
Jour arran"ement should be li)e
this.
Choose the letter of the
correct ans$er.
+. /hich of the follo$in" is a
producer0
1. cat
&. corn plant
C. rat
D. crocodile
5. /hich of the follo$in" is a
first order consumer0
1. cat
&. do"
C. co$
D. "rasshopper
6. /hich of the follo$in" best
describe a food chain0
1. eater%eaten relationship
&. hunter%hunted relationship
C. ener"y passa"e relationship
D. &oth a and c
,. Gf the three! $hich brea)s
do$n the materials of dead
or"anisms into simpler forms0
1. "reen plants
&. termites
C. man
D. bacteria
7. /hich of the follo$in" is a
correct representation of a
food chain0
1. "reen plant K rat K
decomposer K sna)e
&. rat K "reen plant K sna)e K
decomposer
C. "reen plant K rat K sna)e K
decomposer
D. rat K "reen plant K sna)e K
decomposer
). !2ercises:
Construct a food chain 1! &
and C usin" these or"anisms.
" E grassho$$er
Palay grain
Cat
%ird
% E Palay grain
1en
Corn $lant
Man
C E sna7e
-rassho$$er
&at
Palay grain
4. !nrichment:
@isit a pond. dentify the
or"anisms in the pond. Construct
a food chain usin" these
or"anisms.


3ood 5eb
Lesson 1)
3'
Being
dependable
in the
environment
you belong.
3*
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Define food $eb.
Construct a food $eb.
Differentiate food
$eb from food chain.
#nit: nterrelationships in the
Ecosystem
To$ic: <ood /eb

%. Science Conce$t:
1 food $eb is a pattern of
overlappin" and interlin)ed
food chains.
The ener"y pyramid
illustrates ho$ the
amount of stored
ener"y from the sun is
reduced as an
or"anism "ets further
a$ay from the
producer.
C. Science Processes:
Gbservin" and describin" the
interrelationships amon"
animals! plants! and other
or"anisms for food.
Differentiatin" a food chain
from a food $eb.
Materials:
'oster sho$in" overlappin"
food chains formin" a food
$eb.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)

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Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat is the first or"anism in a food
chain0
/hat relationships exist amon" plants!
animals! and other or"anisms0
/hat is an ener"y pyramid0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
<ood $ebs are sets of food chains that are
lin)ed to"ether by a set of relationships. 1
food $eb involves more or"anisms at each
trophic level and more diverse diet.
.. !/PLO&!
1ll or"anisms on Earth are
interdependent. Jou have learned in your
previous lesson about food chain. Different
food chains can be found in an ecosystem.
Can you illustrate a food $eb0
"ctivity 1. Constructing=illustrating a
3ood 5eb
a. Things to #se:
Dia"ram of food $eb
b. Things to 0o:
+. Here is a list of or"anisms $hich
may be present in our community.
" % C
4rasses @e"etables Ha$)
#abbit (i8ard .ice
G$l Sna)e
decomposers
insect "rasshopper
5. Construct three food chains usin"
the listed or"anisms. Then join t$o
or more food chains $hich you thin)
are related. Jou have just
constructed a food $eb.
1ns$er the follo$in":
Ho$ many food chains can you
count0
/hich or"anisms are first%order
consumers0 Second%order consumers0 Third
1. Construct a food $eb by
joinin" to"ether several food
chains. The follo$in" food chains
may be used or the pupils create
their o$n food $ed.

/orm K chic)en K crocodile K
man
.os>uito K fro" K heron K lion
K crocodile
&. /rite the letter of the best
ans$er.
+. 1 food $eb is
???????? food chains.
1. 1 simple
&. 1 decayin"
C. 1n ener"etic
D. Composed of several
5. The plant is
considered the
??????????.
1. Secondary consumer
&. 'rimary consumer
C. Tertiary consumer
D. 'roducer
6. /hat is transferred in
a food $eb0
1. /ater
&. Ener"y
C. 'arasites
D. 'redators
). !2ercises:
The most obvious biotic
interaction is the Ceater%eatenD
relationship. Ho$ever! or"anisms
do interact in other $ays. Explain
ho$ biotic interactions ta)e place
in 2a3 commensalism 2b3
mutualism and 2c3 parasitism.
4ive examples for each biotic
interaction.
4. !nrichment:
'redict $hat $ill happen if
some or"anisms of consumers
become extinct.

The 3ood ,utrient Cycle
Lesson 14
3+
,
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Explain the nutrient
cycle.
Explain the
importance of
decomposers in ma)in"
nutrients available to
plants.

". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem
To$ic: The <ood Nutrient
Cycle
%. Science Conce$t:
(ivin" thin" under"o
the food nutrient
cycle.
4reen plants trap the
sunBs ener"y for food
production.
Decomposers help
dead matter to decay
and return the
nutrients to the soil
$here they are used
by "ro$in" "reen
plants.
C. Science Processes:
nterpretin" dia"ram.
nferrin" $hat happens
to dead or"anisms.
Materials:
llustration of "reen plants!
non%"reen plants! animals!
bacteria and fun"i! and simple
ra$ materials in the soil.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat is food $eb0 /hat are
decomposers0 /hy are they called special
)ind of consumers0
Ho$ are food chains related to a food
$eb0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
(ivin" thin"s obtain their ener"y
from the sun throu"h photosynthesis.
Ho$ever they obtain their basic materials
li)e oxy"en! carbon dioxide! nitro"en and
calcium! to mention a fe$ from the earth.
These materials enter the livin" thin"s
throu"h food chains. Ho$ are these materials
of life made available to livin" thin"s0
.. !/PLO&!
1fter learnin" about the different
components of the ecosystem interact $ith
each other! The process repeats itself in
nature. These processes ma)e use of ener"y
and nutrients.
n this lesson! you $ill learn ho$ these
nutrients move in nature.

"ctivity 1. !2$laining the 3ood ,utrient
Cycle
a. Things to use:
The nitro"en cycle dia"ram.
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the dia"ram of the nitro"en
cycle belo$.
Choose the letter of the
correct ans$er.
+. /hich of the follo$in"
illustrates the food
nutrient cycle0
1. bacteria K corn K
molds K fertili8er
&. bacteria K $aste
material K fertili8er
C. $aste material K
molds K corn K
fertili8er
D. fertili8er K $aste
material K corn K
bacteria K molds
5. /hy are decomposers
important0
1. They brea) do$n
complex $astes
into simple
materials.
&. They provide
carbon dioxide and
oxy"en to the soil.
C. They deplete the
soil of nitro"en and
other minerals.
D. They ma)e the soil
dry
6. Ho$ do or"anisms
utili8e the stored ener"y
from "reen plants0
1. t enables them to
move and carryout
body functions.
&. t converts $aste
materials into
fertili8ers.
C. t traps the sunBs
ener"y to
manufacture their
food.
D. t chan"es simple
ra$ materials to
complex ones.
,%7. Explain in fe$ $ords the
importance of decomposers in
the nutrient cycle.
). !2ercises:
Explain this cycle:dia"ram.
4ive example for each sta"e.
4. !nrichment:
1s) the pupils 2by "roup3 to
explain :
The Nitro"en Cycle
The importance of
decomposers in ma)in" nutrients
available to plants.
Appreciate
the role of
decomposers
in the food
nutrient
cycle.
Green
Plants
Man
So
il
Nutrie
nts
Growing
Plants



The Carbon and O2ygen Cycle
Lesson 1;
1
Appreciate
the role of
plants in the
carbon 2
o3ygen cycle
as the main
supplier of
o3ygen. .
2
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Enumerate the sources of
carbon dioxide.
Construct and
interpret the dia"ram of
the oxy"en K carbon
dioxide cycle.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: The Gxy"en K Carbon
Dioxide Cycle

%. Science Conce$t:
Gxy"en is a "as
released as a by K
product of
photosynthesis. t is
cycled in the
environment.
Carbon dioxide is
released in respiration.
Carbon is released
$hen decomposition
occurs.
Gxy"en is released by
plants. t is ta)en in by
animals.
Carbon dioxide is
ta)en in by plants for
photosynthesis.
C. Science Processes:
Enumeratin"! constructin"!
communicatin"
Materials:
1 dia"ram sho$in" the oxy"en
K carbon dioxide cycle.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat is food nutrient cycle0 /hat is the
importance of decomposers in ma)in" nutrients
available to plants0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
'lants need oxy"en for respiration. 4reen
plants needs carbon dioxide for
photosynthesis.
.. !/PLO&!
1n ecosystem has materials that plants
and animals need in order to live. Some of
these materials are elements found in bodies
of $ater! in the soil and in the air. Ho$ these
materials are made available0
n this lesson! you $ill study some of
these elements $hich are essential for the
"ro$th and development of livin" thin"s.

"ctivity 1. Studying the O2ygen E Carbon
0io2ide Cycle
a. Things to #se
Dia"ram of the oxy"en K carbon
dioxide cycle.
a. Things to 0o:
+. Study the dia"ram of the oxy"en K
carbon dioxide cycle.
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. /hat do plants "ive off durin"
photosynthesis0 Ta)e in durin"
respiration0
Choose the letter of the
correct ans$er.
+. /hat is the by%product
of respiration0
1. Gxy"en
&. Carbon dioxide and
$ater
C. Nitro"en
D. &oth a and b
5. /hat $ill happen if the
supply of carbon
dioxide is permanently
cut off0
1. 4reen plants $ill
"ro$.
&. 'hotosynthesis
cannot ta)e place.
C. 1nimals cannot
under"o
respiration.
D. 1ll of the above.
6. /hich of the follo$in"
affects the movement of
oxy"en and carbon
dioxide0
1. Sunli"ht
&. /ater
C. 1ir
D. 1ll of the above
,. /hich is the main
source of oxy"en0
1. 1nimals
&. 4reen plants
C. Non%"reen plants
D. None of these
7. /hich process
supplies oxy"en to
the environment0
1. 'hotosynthesis
&. #espiration
C. Sunli"ht
D. 1ll of the above
). !2ercises:
<rom model of oxy"en K
carbon dioxide cycle you just
illustrated! $hat do the arro$s
mean0 Explain the cycle in
$ords.
4. !nrichment:
<ind out $hat "reenhouse
effect is. Ho$ does it affect our
environment0
Im$ortance o' 3orests
Lesson 1?
3
Appreciate
the role of
the forest to
maintain
balance in
nature.

I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:

I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe $hat a
forest is.
Explain the
importance of a forest.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: The mportance of
<orest

%. Science Conce$t:
<orest is an area not
less than one hectare
and *; meters $ide
consistin" of trees!
plants and animals.
The forests occupy a
major role in the
natureBs ecolo"ical
pattern. They are
inhabited by trees.
They are home for
distinctive forms of
animals. They are
protection a"ainst the
forces of erosion.
<orest supply us $ith
food! fuel! clothin"!
shelter and many other
products of "reat use
to us.
C. Science Processes:
dentifyin" the components of
a forest.
Explainin" the importance of
forest.
Gr"ani8in" ideas.
Materials:
'ictures of forest cover 2and a
denuded forest3 trees "ro$in"
and animals livin" in it.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
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Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat is the oxy"en%carbon dioxide cycle0
/hat is the importance of this cycle0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
<orest is a place $here livin" and non%livin"
thin"s exist and interact $ith one another.
.. !/PLO&!
<orests are considered one of the most
valuable natural resources. Can you tell
/hy0
n this lesson! you $ill learn
importance of forests to animals! humans and
the environment.

"ctivity 1. 0ra<ing a 3orest
a. Things to #se
Crayon! pencil. &ond paper
b. Things to 0o:
+. Dra$ and color your ideal forest.
5. 'ost your dra$in" on the board.
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. /hat is the major color of your
forest0 /hy0
5. Compare your ideal forest $ith your
classmates. 1re they the same or
different0
6. Explain your dra$in" to your
classmate.
"ctivity .. !2$laining the Im$ortance o'
3orests
a. Things to #se
picture of a forest
c. Things to 0o:
+. /or) by "roup. Choose your leader
and a reporter.
5. The leader leads the brainstormin"
session on the importance of forests.
Choose the letter of the
correct ans$er.
+. /hich of the
follo$in" products is
NGT derived from a
forest0
1. Dye
&. 'aint
C. #ubber
D. Corals
5. Ho$ does a forest
prevent flash floods
in the plains0
1. <orest absorbs
excess rain$ater.
&. <orest prevents
fre>uent
occurrence of
rain.
C. <orest ma)es the
environment drier
or humid.
D. <orest shields
rain from fallin".
6. /hy are forests "ood
for the environmentM
1. <orests absorb
excess amount of
carbon dioxide in
the air.
&. <orests ma)e the
environment
cool.
C. <orests disrupt
the ecolo"ical
balance.
D. &oth 1 and &
,%7. /hy are forest
important0
). !2ercises:
dentify five forest products.
4ive the use of each.
+. ???????????????????
5. ???????????????????
6. ???????????????????
,. ???????????????????
7. ???????????????????
4ive five reasons $hy forest
is important.
+. ??????????????????
5. ??????????????????
6. ??????????????????
,. ??????????????????
7. ??????????????????
4.!nrichment:
#ead about the major
forests of the 'hilippines. .a)e
a report about this.
0e'orestation
Lesson 1@
!
Showing
care o
nature.
#
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Define
deforestation.
Describe the effect
of deforestation.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: Deforestation

%. Science Conce$t:
Deforestation is the
indiscriminate cuttin"
of trees in our forest
$ithout replacin"
them.
1nimals! humans and
the environment are
severely affected by
deforestation. t
destroys F;N of their
natural habitat.
Deforestation brin"s
environmental and
socio%economic
problems. The
environmental
problems are soil
erosion and
sedimentation9 and
floodin" and drou"hts.
/hereas! the socio%
economic problems
are as follo$s:
displacement of tribal
people! extinction of
$ildlife! loss of lives
due to floodin"!
destruction of animals
and crops! and loss of
means of livelihood.
C. Science Processes:
Definin" a process
2deforestation3
Describin" effects of
deforestation.
Materials:
'ictures of ille"al lo""in"
activities! "reenhouse effect
and "lobal $armin".
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hy are forests important0 /hat benefits
forests can "ive to animals! humans and the
environment0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
(ar"e tracts of forests $orld$ide are no$
bein" cleared. Some are already cleared for
industrial purposes.
.. !/PLO&!
.an strips forests of tress throu"h
improper lumberin" methods. Ho$ does this
activity affect the cycle of an ecosystem0

"ctivity 1. 0escribing the !''ects o'
0e'orestation
a. Things to #se
5 identical boxes $ith the same type
and amount of soil but one box has
"rass plants
5 identical basins
+ can $ith $ater
b. Things to 0o:
+. #est each box unto the brim of the
basin as in 1 and &. The box
represents the slope of the mountain.
The basin represents the foot of the
mountain.
5. /ater the first setup startin" from
the top ed"e of the box. Gbserve.
6. Do step 5! usin" setup &. Gbserve.
Supply the $ord or $ords
re>uired to complete each of the
follo$in" statements.
+. <orests prevent
???????? of the land
by $ater.
5. <orest destruction can
cause ?????????? of
some animals.
6. /idespread forest
destruction is caused
by improper
?????????.
,. <orest destruction can
cause ????????? due
to floodin".
7. <loodin" and drou"ht
are ??????????
brou"ht about by
forest destruction.
). !2ercises:
/hat should the
"overnment do to stop further
forest deforestation0
Name some mountains
that have the countryBs last
remainin" vir"in forests.
4.!nrichment:
s deforestation a li"ht
problem0 4ive your reasons.
En!iron"ental
#ro$le"s
E%tinction
Erosion
Lu"$ering
"etho&s
1uman "ctivities and the Cycles in an !cosystem
Lesson .A
'
Hel#ing
together
or nature
conser!ati
on'
*
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
dentify some
human activities that
disrupt the cycles in an
ecosystem.
nfer that certain
activities have harmful
effects on a bi""er or
more complex
ecosystem.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: Human 1ctivities and
Cycles in an Ecosystem.

&.Science Conce$t:
n an ecosystem $here
balance of nature
exists! most materials
are constantly
recycled. /hen there
is balance of nature!
the ecosystem
becomes a self%
sustainin" $orld of
life. The C"ive%and%
ta)eD relationship
describes this
ecosystem. That is!
livin" thin"s Cta)eD
ta)e from the
environment materials
and ener"y for life. 1s
they use these
materials and ener"y!
livin" thin"s C"iveD or
transfer them bac) to
the environment.
-nabated cuttin"
do$n trees! )ain"in!
burnin" of fossil fuels!
and the use of
chemical fertili8ers
and explosives in
fishin" are some
human activities that
can disrupt an
ecosystem.
1ir and $ater
pollution! destruction
of coral reefs! and
"lobal $armin" are
some harmful effects
of human activities in
an ecosystem.
C. Science Processes:
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat do you thin) $ill happen if forests are
continuously depleted by humanBs harmful
activities0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
The atmosphere normally has about 5+N
oxy"en and ;.;6 N carbon dioxide. The
continuous exchan"e of "asses bet$een
"reen plants and animals maintains the
oxy"en%carbon dioxide level. -nfortunately!
manBs disruptive activities disrupt this
balance.
.. !/PLO&!
.aterials for life are present in fixed
amount. f an ecosystem is to survive! these
materials have to be recycled $ithout
disruption. Ho$ever! natural cycle is
sometimes disrupted. /hat causes the
disruption0 Some disruptions are due to
natural causes! $hile others are man%made.
Can you name some specific causes of the
disruption of the natural cycle0
"ctivity 1. Identi'ying 1uman "ctivities
that 0isru$t the Cycles
a. Things to #se
1 list of human activities
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the list of human activities.
5. dentify those activities that can
cause disruption of cycles. 'ut a
chec) 2O3 mar) before each item.
(ist of Human 1ctivities
????a. dumpin" of "arba"e
????b. compostin" $aste materials
????c. practicin" the )ain"in system
????d. usin" chemical fertili8ers
????e. usin" leaded "as
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hich of the follo$in"
does NGT contribute to
the disruption of
Gxy"en%carbon dioxide
cycle0
1. Continuous cuttin"
do$n of trees
&. &urnin" of fossil
fuels
C. -se of dynamite in
fishin"
D. 'lantin" of trees
5. /hy is use of sodium
cyanide harmful0
1. t destroys coral
reefs
&. t results in "lobal
$armin"
C. t causes soil
erosion
D. t produces
pollutants such as
carbon monoxide
6. /hy does the
"overnment prohibit
dumpin" of chemical
and industrial $astes in
our bodies of $ater0
&ecause ??????????.
1. &odies of $ater
are already
polluted
&. .arine life is
sensitive to
sunli"ht
C. t increases
dissolved oxy"en
in $ater
D. The $astes
dumped in the
$ater cause
pollution
,. /hich human
activity destroys the
forests0
1. 'lantin" trees
&. -sin" unleaded
). !2ercises:
Construct a para"raph
usin" the title:
F I' Only I can Save the
3orestG
4.!nrichment:
.a)e a poster sho$in" ho$
disruption of the ecosystem can
be prevented.
&a$id Po$ulation -ro<th
Lesson .1
+
(wareness
on
countr)*s
#ro$le"s'
!,
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Define 'opulation.
Enumerate the
causes of population
chan"e.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: #apid 'opulation
4ro$th

%. Science Conce$t:
'opulation is the
number of particular
"roup of or"anisms
livin" to"ether in a
specific area or place.
'opulation constantly
chan"es. 1 rapid
increase in population
"ro$th increases the
demand for basic
needs.
C. Science Processes:
+. Describin" conditions in an
overpopulated area.
5. nferrin" the effects of rapid
population "ro$th on the basic
needs.
Materials:
'icture of thic)ly populated
place! population monitor
chart.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future
Science and Health *
T. pp. 76%779 T& FF%
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Science for Daily -se
* pp. *5%*7
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hat are some human activities that disrupt
the cycles in an ecosystem0 Ho$ do they affect a
bi""er ecosystem0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
The number of people in the $orld is
increasin" every year. Hence! there is
overcro$din". (ivin" in an overcro$ded
place is unpleasant. 'eople tend to become
an"ry and unfriendly. There is a "reater
chance for the spread of disease. n addition!
cleanliness is difficult to maintain.
.. !/PLO&!
1 community may have a small or bi"
population. /hat )ind of population does a
community have if houses are overcro$ded0
Does population affect the amount of food!
$ater and space in a community0
There has been a lot tal) about
population boom or overpopulation. /hy are
people so concerned $ith overpopulation0
"ctivity 1. Po$ulation Monitor
a. Things to #se
'opulation record from the (ocal
'opulation office.
c. Things to 0o:
+. Jour teacher $ill provide you the
records of recent population data
from local population office.
5. Jou $ill use the data to complete the
information on the chart belo$.
Month %irth &ate 0eath &ate
Hanuary
3ebruary
March
Total
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hat problem may
NGT occur due to a
"ro$in" population0
1. Shorta"e of food
&. Shorta"e of $ater
C. Shorta"e of space
D. Satisfaction of
basic needs
5. /hich of the
follo$in" statements
do you a"ree $ith0
1. 'opulation in
place remains
constant
&. 'opulation
constantly
chan"es due to
birth and death
C. 'opulation "ro$th
does not affect
basic needs
D. 'opulation "ro$th
canBt be slo$ed
do$n
6. /hich of the
follo$in" is the
correct definition of
population0
1. 'opulation is the
)ind of or"anisms
livin" in a place
&. 'opulation is the
rate of increase
and decrease of
or"anisms livin"
in a place
C. 'opulation is th
livin" condition of
or"anisms in a
place
D. 'opulation is the
number of
particular "roup
of or"anisms in a
specific place.
,. /hich determines
overpopulation0
1. (imited food
). !2ercises:
.a)e a dra$in" that sho$s
scarcity of food! $ater! clean air!
and space due to overpopulation
in a place.
4.!nrichment:
#esearch on $hat places in
the country are thic)ly
populated.
/hy those places are became
thic)ly populated0 /hat basic
needs become scarce in those
places0
&a$id Po$ulation -ro<th and 1ealth
Lesson ..
!1
Caring
or the
en!iron"
ent'
!2
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
nfer that
overpopulation affects
oneBs health and that of
the community.
nfer that land!
$ater! and air may
become polluted and
eventually limited due to
over population.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: Effects of #apid
'opulation 4ro$th on Health
and 'ollution

%. Science Conce$t:
The increasin"
population puts
demand on air! $ater!
space and food. /hen
the demand is not met!
the health of the
population! amon"
other thin"s
deteriorates.
Gverpopulation affects
the environment.
ncreasin" population
means more users.
There are more $astes
produced and released
in the environment.
C. Science Processes:
+. nferrin" that cleanliness
must be maintained to prevent
sic)ness.
5. Settin" up community
pro"rams or activities to
promote health.
6. Describin" the effects of
overpopulation to the
environment.
Materials:
'ictures of polluted canals in
front of houses! polluted
rivers! smo)e belchin"
vehicles.
'icture of clean community.
'icture of unsanitary area.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
/hy some places are become thic)ly
populated0 /hat basic needs become scarce
in those places0 Ho$ does rapid population
"ro$th affect resources or the satisfaction of
oneBs basic needs0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
'ollution is a "rave problem of the
environment. Today air! $ater and land are
bein" polluted. Ho$ever! $e need clean air!
$ater and land. 'ollution causes health
problems. Health is a problem in
overpopulated areas. Sanitation cannot be
maintained properly. This results to an easy
transfer of hi"h >uality conta"ious diseases.
.. !/PLO&!
Gver population causes shorta"e of food!
$ater and space. t also causes pollution of
the air! $ater and land. /hat other harmful
effects does overpopulation brin"0
"ctivity 1. %rainstorming on the e''ects o'
Pollution
a. Things to #se
.anila paper
.ar)in" pen
b. Things to 0o:
1. Divide the class into four "roups.
.. 1s) each "roup to select a leader and
a reporter.
8. Conduct a brainstormin" session
based on the assi"ned topic for at
least +7 minutes.
9. 1fter +7 minutes! post the "roupBs
cooperative $or) on the board.
<ollo$ this format.
TIP! O3
POLL#TIO,
Causes !''ects
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hich of the
follo$in" statements
is true about
overpopulation and
its effect to the
environment0
1. 1s the
population
"ro$s! more
"arba"e is
produced.
&. 1s population
"ro$s! more
motor vehicles
$ill emit
poisonous
exhaust "as.
C. 1s population
decreases!
cholera!
dysentery! and
tuberculosis $ill
spread.
D. &oth 1 and &
5. /hy is
overcro$din"
considered a
dan"er0
1. t encoura"es
the spread of
conta"ious
diseases.
&. t destroys our
natural
resources
C. t depletes our
food reserves
D. 1ll of the above
6. 'ets multiply fast in
cro$ded! dirty
places.
1. True
&. <alse
,. 1n increase in the
). !2ercises:
llustrate the conditions of the
land in your place. 1re they
clean or dirty0
4.!nrichment:
Cut out pictures depictin"
air and $ater pollution and
people $ith infectious diseases.
.a)e a class report correlatin"
the pictures.
&a$id Po$ulation -ro<th and %alance o' ,ature
Lesson .8
!3
Hel#
"aintain
$alance
o
nature'
!
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
nfer that rapid
population "ro$th upsets
the ecolo"ical balance.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: #apid 'opulation
4ro$th on Health and &alance
of Nature

%. Science Conce$t:
#apid population
"ro$th demands a
bi""er supply of
necessities li)e food!
shelter! clothin"! and
medicine. This affects
the ecolo"ical balance.
The demand for basic
necessities results in
the "eneration of more
$astes and application
of techni>ues $hich
$ill hasten production.
This a"ain affects the
ecolo"ical balance.
C. Science Processes:
+. Describin" the disruption of
ecolo"ical balance due to rapid
population "ro$th.
5. Enumeratin" the conditions
that upset ecolo"ical balance.
Materials:
'ictures sho$in"
deforestation! )ain"in!
dynamite fishin"! sprayin" of
pesticides.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future
Science and Health *
T. pp. 7H%*+9 T& HH%
+;5
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
Ho$ does overpopulation affect people
and the environment0 /hat happens to the
health of the population $hen the
environment is polluted0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
The environment is made up of livin"
and nonlivin" thin"s. These components
affect each other in $ays that sustain the
livin" thin"s in the ecosystem. The complex
interrelationships amon" them is called
balance of nature or. Ecolo"ical balance.
.. !/PLO&!
&alance of nature exists $hen the
population of people in the community is
stable. This means that certain population
continues to exist and survive in a "iven
environment. Ho$ does rapid population
"ro$th affect ecolo"ical balance0
"ctivity 1. !cological %alance
a. Things to #se
'ictures of eruptin" volcano!
contaminated landfills! cleared
forests and areas converted to
residential areas.
b. Things to 0o:
+. Study the different pictures .
.atchin" Type. .atch column
1 $ith the ans$ers found in
column &.
1.
????+. needed by a rapidly
"ro$in" population
????5. absorbs rain$ater
????6. it exist $hen population
in a place is stable
????,. EarthBs shield a"ainst
harmful ultraviolet rays of the
sun
????7. hastens $eatherin" and
erosion
&.
a. o8one layer
b. ecolo"ical balance
c. roots of plants
d. cuttin" of trees
e. basic necessities
f. nutrients
). !2ercises:
llustrate on a cardboard the
activities that may create
imbalance in nature.
4.!nrichment:
<ind out $hat or"ani8ation
in your school is $or)in" to
improve the >uality of the
environment. /rite a short report
re"ardin" this.
Co$ing <ith &a$id Po$ulation -ro<th
Lesson .9
!!
Instil the
!alues o
res#onsi
$le
#arentho
o&'

!#
I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Describe strate"ies
for copin" $ith the rapid
increase in population.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: Copin" $ith #apid
'opulation 4ro$th

%. Science Conce$t:
The "overnment
formed an a"ency that
is tas)ed to control the
hi"h rate of population
"ro$th.
1 presidential decree
that re>uires couples
to receive counselin"
on family plannin"
before marria"e $as
implemented.
'opulation education
is bein" tau"ht from
primary to colle"iate
levels to instill the
values of responsible
parenthood.
C. Science Processes:
+. nferrin" the necessity of
instillin" the values of
responsible parenthood
throu"h education.
5. ntervie$in" a resource
person of the local "overnment
health unit.
Materials:
Chart or "raph of the current
population of a community
and its population +; or more
years a"o.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future
Science and Health *
T. pp. *+%*69 T&
+;6%+;,
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
Ho$ does rapid population "ro$th affect
ecolo"ical balance0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
'eople try to solve problems re"ardin"
overpopulation by improvin" their livin"
conditions throu"h increased food supple!
safe $ater supply! more housin" projects!
efficient disposal of "arba"e and community%
based health services. Ho$ever! these
improvements cannot be sustained unless
population "ro$th is slo$ed do$n.
.. !/PLO&!
#apid 'opulation 4ro$th 2#'43 is a serious
problem. n order to address this problem!
the 'hilippine "overnment created the
Commission on 'opulation other$ise )no$n
as 'G'CG.. ts "oal is to reduce the current
hi"h population "ro$th rate to help families
maintain certain ideal standards of livin".
Ho$ does the "overnment do it0
"ctivity 1. Co$ing 5ith &a$id Increase in
Po$ulation
a. Things to #se
1 table on solvin" population
problems.
b. Things to 0o:
+. <ill in the table $ith strate"ies on
ho$ to solve population problems.
Po$ulation
Problems
Strategies to Solve
Po$ulation
Problems
+. <ood shorta"e
5. /ater shorta"e
6. Housin"
problem
,. 4arba"e
problem
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. 'residential Decree
No. H*7 re>uires
couples plannin" to
marry to ???????.
1. 1ttend seminar on
family plannin"
&. -se artificial
birth control
method
C. (imit their
future family
into ei"ht
members
D. 'articipate in a
'G'CG.
information
drive
5. To control birth rate!
??????? are
recommended by
'G'CG..
1. 1ttendin" birth
control seminars
&. #esponsible
parenthood
C. Natural and
artificial birth
control methods
D. <amily plannin"
clinics
6. /hy should rapid
population "ro$th
be controlled0
1. To ensure the
health of the
children and the
proper
distribution of
resources.
&. To ensure bi""er
bud"ets for the
"overnmentsB
birth control
pro"ram
C. To curb
). !2ercises:
#elate population education
as a strate"y for copin" $ith
rapid increase in population.
4.!nrichment:
<ind out the si8e of your
house. <ind the population
density.
(s+, 4o you thin. the si)e
of your house and the
number of people living in
it is balanced5 6hy do
you say so5
:ee$ing the %alance in the !cosystem
Lesson .)
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Partici#ate
in
ca"#aigns
or
en!iron"en
tal
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I. Objectives: II. Subject Matter III. Learning Procedure:
I. !valuation:
. "ssignment:
Enumerate $ays
of controllin":preventin"
harmful effects of human
activities to the
environment.
'articipates in
campai"ns and activities
for improvin":mana"in"
oneBs environment.
nfer that a
sustained ecolo"ical
balance ensures the
survival of future
"enerations.
". #nit: nterrelationships in
the Ecosystem.
To$ic: Ieepin" the &alance in
the Ecosystem

%. Science Conce$t:
The DEN# ta)es care
of the environment!
monitors! and chec)s
human activities that
may cause harm to the
ecosystem. t also
issues permits to
private corporations
that comply $ith
existin" la$s and
re"ulations on forest
conservations.
1 sustained ecolo"ical
balance can ensure a
safe and healthy
environment no$ and
in the future.
C. Science Processes:
+. Describin" ho$ the balance
of the ecosystem is
maintained.
Materials:
Ne$s clippin" on "lobal
$armin" and conditions of the
forests.
&e'erences:
#&EC% 'E(C
Handboo)
nto the future
Science and Health *
T. pp. *6%**9 T&
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Science for Daily -se
pp.EE%F,
Self nstructional
.aterials in Science *
Preliminary "ctivity:
Health Inspection
Weather News
Review:
Ho$ does an educational pro"ram help
control the rapid increase in population0
%. Developmental 1ctivities () !*s+:
1. !,-"-!
/hat do you )no$:
Some activities of man are proven to be
harmful to the environment. The balance of
nature in the ecosystem is disturbed by these
activities. The continuous destruction of the
environment must be stopped.
.. !/PLO&!
Humans depend on the natural resources for
survival. Ho$ever! they pollute these natural
resources. 'ollution harms people and other
livin" thin"s. To survive they must use these
natural resources $isely. Ho$ do members
of the community help prevent further
destruction of the environment0
"ctivity 1. Community Clean #$
a. Things to #se
Cleanin" materials
b. Things to 0o:
+. Encoura"e your school mates to sort
out their $astes! separatin"
biode"radable from non%
biode"radable materials. Se"re"ate
the materials in different containers.
5. 'lace reminders near river ban)s or
other bodies of $ater that should
$arn people a"ainst thro$in" $astes
into the $ater$ays
1ns$er the follo$in":
+. Ho$ do your members in the
community help prevent further
destruction of the environment0
8. !/PL"I,:
Posting and &e$orting o' grou$ out$uts
"nalysis and 0iscussion:
2 enrichment of reports : discussion
Choose the letter of the correct
ans$er.
+. /hich of the
follo$in" is concerned
$ith conservin" the
endan"ered $ildlife
species0
1. The clean and
"reen project
&. 'iso para sa 'asi"
C. /orld $ide fund
D. #ecyclin" the
"arba"e project
5. /hy $as sa"ip
'asi" launched0
1. To educate the
people in
recyclin"
"arba"e
&. To inform the
public of the
dan"ers of
C<CBs
C. To clean up the
'asi" #iver and
restore it from
its former
ecolo"ical
stability
D. To ma)e 'asi"
#iver a source
of "eothermal
ener"y
6. The DEN#
established
???????? to help
endan"ered animal
species.
1. 4overnment
a"encies
&. Sanctuaries
C. #eforestation
pro"rams
D. <und%raisin"
campai"ns
,%7. /hy should $e
preserve ecolo"ical balance
). !2ercises:
&rainstorm on the topic
C$hy $e should conserve the
balance in the ecosystem0
4.!nrichment:
/rite a slo"an that
maintains and preserves
ecolo"ical balance.
'repared by:
SGNNJ @. .1T1S
District Science Coordinator
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