Mindanao State University

ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

College of Education
Integrated Developmental School

COURSE SYLLABUS
A.Y. 2016-2017
A. COURSE INFORMATION
NAME AND TITLE Earth Science
CREDIT 1.7 Units for 1 Semester only
COMPONENT Lecture
COURSE DESCRIPTION Earth Science 11 provides:
1. Background knowledge in four major areas of study:
 Astronomy and moon, solar system, stars, galaxies, cosmology (theories of the creation of the universe).
 Geology - rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earth-quakes, plate tectonics, and geological time .
 Oceanography - oceans (circulation, chemistry and physical features).
 Meteorology - atmosphere, weather and climate.
2. Hands-on study of rocks and minerals, earth and water resources, plate tectonic theory, geologic time and surface processes.

GOALS 1. Discuss the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the universe.
2. Describe how the different spheres of the Earth interact.
3. Classify Earth materials.
4. Explain the processes associated with temperature and pressure to the morphology of rocks.
5. Discuss the effects of wind, water, and volcanic activities in sculpting the Earth’s surface
6. Explain the following phenomena (earthquakes, volcanism, mountain building, and plate tectonics)
7. Describe the processes within the oceans and its effects to life.
8. Cite the factors affecting the atmosphere, weather and climate.
9. Familiarize online information portals (PHIVOLCS, PAGASA, MGB, etc.)
PREREQUISITE none
REFERENCES Textbooks:
1. Tarbuck, Edward J. and Frederick K. Lutgens. 2003. Earth Science, 10th Ed. Jurong, Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia Pte. Ltd.
2. Reynolds, Stephen J. and Julia K. Johnson. 2016. Earth Science. Philippines: McGraw-Hill Education.
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS  Video Materials
 Simulation Materials
 Teacher-Prepared Presentations and Worksheets/Handouts

REQUIREMENTS  Quizzes and Periodical Exam

 Assignments and Seatwork
 Outdoor/ Field Activities
 Project and Problem-Based Learning Activities
GRADING SYSTEM Periodical Test – 30%
Pen and Paper Test
Class Standing – 70%
Include quizzes, seat-works, assignments, hands-on activities, projects, and class participation.
OTHERS Name: Ruffa Naomi Madrid-Crisanto
Class Schedule:
Room:
Consultation Hours:
 B. LEARNING PLAN

1ST / 3RD QUARTER

DESIRED LEARNING OUT- LEARNING TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE OF TIME
COMES (DLO) CONTENT LEARNING MATERIALS AND TASKS AND TOOLS OUTCOMES HOURS
ACTIVITIES REFERENCES
Identify the scope of Earth Sci- 1. Introduction to Earth Lecture Presentation Pen and paper test At least 50% of the class
ence and compare it to Science https://www.youtube.com/wat must pass the pen
other fields of science. ch?v=_tvWDPB- Think Aloud and paper test.
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State the different hypotheses a. Early evolution of Film Viewing 1.5
explaining the origin of the the Earth Lecture
Universe, and our Solar sys- Textbook
tem Presentation
Identify the four (4) spheres of b. Spheres of the Lecture
the Earth Earth
2. Minerals
Differentiate minerals, min- a. Definition of Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Quiz (group & At least 50% of the class
eraloids, and non-mineral Mineral individual) must pass the pen
materials and paper test.
Appreciate how the atomic ar- b. Properties of Lecture Textbook Class Demonstration
rangement changes the Minerals Video All students must
physical properties of a Presentation Think-Aloud demonstrate or pre- 4
mineral. sent how to deter-
Conduct Hardness Test on Rock Class Activity: Classification Schemes mine the hardness
samples. Mohs Harness Test of a rock specimen.
Identify common Silicate min- c. Silicate Minerals Lecture Presentation
erals. and their uses At least 85% of the stu-
Discover the industrial use of dents can articulate
silicates. their thoughts
Identify common minerals un- d. Non-silicate Min- Lecture Presentation through think-aloud
der the ff. groups: car- erals and their Textbook exercises.
bonates, oxides, halides, uses
 sulfides, sulfates, and na-
tive elements.
Differentiate ore deposits from e. Ore Deposits Lecture Presentation
minerals. Textbook
Actual Rock-forming minerals Pen and paper test
Increase awareness on the con- f. Renewable & Lecture Presentation
servation of non-renewa- Nonrenewable Textbook
ble resources. Resources
3. Rocks of the Earth
Familiarize the geologic pro- a. The Rock Cycle Lecture Rock Cycle Diagram
cesses involved in the for- Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class
mation of each rock type.  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
Compare and contrast the for- b. Igneous Rocks Video Concept Mapping and paper test. 1
mation of different types of (Formation; Ef-  Group Task Rubric
igneous rocks. fects of Crystalli- Textbook Think-Aloud Exercises At least 85% of the stu-
Discuss the effect of Cooling zation Rate and dents should be
rate to grain size. Mineral Content Lecture & Hands-On Presentation able to comprehend
Discuss the relationship of min- to grain size, and explain classifi-
eral composition and color color, and tex- Classification Schemes for Igne- cation schemes and
of igneous rocks. ture; Classifica- ous, Sedimentary, and other diagrams.
tion; Bowen’s Re- Metamorphic Rocks
action Series) At least 85% of the stu-
Describe lithification process. c. Sedimentary Bowen’s Reaction Series (Dia- dents can articulate
Classify sedimentary rocks ac- Rocks (Lithifica- gram) their thoughts
cording to texture, grain tion Process; Dia- through think-aloud
size, and color. genesis; Types of Sedimentary Rocks (Actual exercises.
Appreciate fossils and valuable Sediments; Detri- Samples) 1
minerals contained in sedi- tal & Chemical
mentary rocks. Sedimentary Degrees of Metamorphism (Di-
Rocks; Valuable agram)
Minerals in)
Describe the factors affecting d. Metamorphic Metamorphic Rocks (Actual
metamorphism. Rocks (Types of Samples) 1
Metamorphism;
Differentiate the grades of Effects of the de- Metamorphic Facies (Diagram)
metamorphism. gree of metamor-
Explain the basic types of meta- phism to the
morphism. physical proper-
Distinguish foliated metamor- ties of rocks; Val-
phic rocks from the non-fo- uable Minerals in
liated ones. Metamorphic
rocks)
4. Weathering, Soil Ero- Film viewing Documentary:
sion and Mass Wast- & Discussion “How The Earth Was Made: Ge-
1
ing ological Formation of the
Grand Canyon”
Discuss the effects of mechani- a. Categories of
cal and chemical weather- Weathering
ing. Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class
Discuss how rainfall and humid- b. Factors affecting  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
ity increases the rate of rate of weather- Lecture Presentation Graphic Organizers and paper test.
weathering. ing  Classification Charts At least 85% of the stu-
Ternary Diagrams  Sequence Charts dents should be
Discuss the factors that control c. Soil Formation,  Concept Maps or able to comprehend
the formation and distribu- Soil Profile, and Mind Maps and explain the ter-
tion of soils. Erosion Inquiry Activity nary diagram for soil
Explain the causes and impacts  Hands-on Problem classification. 1.5
of soil erosion Solving Rubric At least 75% of the stu-
Interpret a ternary diagram to d. Classification of Journals and Think Alouds dents can rec-
identify soil classification. Soil ord/present their
Discuss the controls and trig- e. Classification of understanding on
gers of mass wasting. mass mass-wast- the assessment of
Classify the mass wasting pro- ing and their potential slope fail-
ures through
cesses. causes
Identify slope failures in the graphic organizers.
Philippines and explain
how to assess areas with
 potential slope failures in
the future.
Explain causes of Karst land for- f. Karst Land For- Lecture Documentary:
mation. mation Film Viewing “Sinkholes -- Buried Alive”
Identify the visible signs of & Discussion
sinkholes. 1
Identify recent sinkhole occur-
rences in the Philippines.

5. Earth’s Dynamic In-

terior
Discuss, compare and/or differ- a. Seismic Waves Lecture Presentation Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class
entiate between compres- Video  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
sional or primary waves (P Graphic Organizers and paper test.
waves) and shear or sec-  Mind Maps At least 75% of the stu-
ondary (S waves) Journals and Think Alouds dents can rec-
Identify the earth’s internal lay- b. Earth’s Internal Lecture and Video ord/present their
ers and its characteristics Layers and its understanding
Determine the physics of the anatomy: Inter- through graphic or-
Earth’s internal anatomy nal densities, ganizers.
Explain why the interior is hot pressures, tem-
Describe the changes in min- perature, heat
eral components and tex- flow, and compo- 2.0
ture of rocks due to sition
changes in pressure and
temperature (metamor-
phism)

Describe how magma is formed c. Magma for- Lecture

Describe what happens after mation
the magma is formed
 6. Continental Drift and Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class
Plate Tectonics Lecture Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
Describe where the Earth’s in- a. Development of Inquiry Activity and paper test.
ternal heat comes from, the Plate Tecton- Video: “Colliding Continents”  Hands-on Problem At least 85% of the stu-
how the magma is formed, ics Theory Solving Rubric dents should be
and how the seafloor Simulation Software  Group Task Rubric able to comprehend
spreads.  Collaborative Work and explain classifi-
Explain how continents drift Skills Rubric cation schemes and
1
and cite evidences of conti-  Self-Direction Rubric other diagrams.
nental drift.  Presentation Rubric
Identify evidences that support b. Evidences that Graphic Organizers At least 85% of the stu-
the theory Support the Con-  Fishbone Diagrams dents can articulate
Cite and explain how these evi- tinental Drift  Classification Charts their thoughts
dences support the theory Theory Journal and Think-Clouds through think-aloud
exercises.

Show the earth’s major plates c. Earth’s Major Lecture At least 50% of the class
and their interactions with plates Presentation must pass the pen
each other and paper test.
Show how the continental drift, d. Types of Plate Lecture Video: “Mount Everest and Its
seafloor spreading and Boundaries Geological Story” At least 85% of the stu-
plate tectonics supports dents should be
each other in proving that Simulation Software able to comprehend
the earth is in motion and explain classifi-
Explain how the movements of e. Folds, faults, Lecture cation schemes and 1.5
the plates leading to their trenches, volca- other diagrams.
formation noes, rift valleys,
Identify places worldwide mid-oceanic At least 85% of the stu-
where can these for- ridges and moun- dents can articulate
mations be located tain ranges their thoughts
Determine how geologists f. Measuring Plate Lecture through think-aloud
measure plate motions Motions Video exercises.
Explain how volcanoes and vol- 7. Volcanoes Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class
canic landforms are formed Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
Describe various hazards that Graphic Organizers and paper test.
may happen in the event of  Venn Diagrams
volcanic eruptions  Concept Map At least 85% of the stu-
Know the anatomy and types a. Anatomy, types Lecture  KWLH dents should be
of volcanoes. and Structures of Journal and Think-Clouds able to comprehend
Relate the mineral composition Volcanoes and explain classifi-
1
of magma to the structure, b. What determines Lecture cation schemes and
temperature, viscosity, and whether a vol- other diagrams.
extrusion of volcanoes. cano extrudes
magma violently At least 85% of the stu-
or gently? Pen and Paper Test dents can articulate
Identify minerals formed from c. Materials ex- Lecture Presentation  Rubric for Essay their thoughts
volcanic activities. truded during Graphic Organizers through think-aloud
eruption  Venn Diagrams exercises.
Identify the current active, po- d. Volcanoes in the Lecture Presentation  Concept Map At least 50% of the class
tentially active, and inac- Philippines www.phivolcs.gov.ph  KWLH must pass the pen
tive volcanoes in the Philip- (PHIVOLCS Vol- Journal and Think-Clouds and paper test.
pines. cano Monitoring) At least 85% of the stu-
Give practical ways in coping e. Volcanic Hazards Lecture Presentation dents can articulate 1
with geological hazards www.phivolcs.gov.ph their thoughts
caused by volcanic erup- through think-aloud
tions exercises.

8. Earthquakes Film Viewing and Dis- Video/Documentary: The 1

cussion Mega-Volcano
Determine the different causes a. Elastic Rebound Lecture Textbook
and effects of earthquakes Theory Presentation Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class
Describe how rocks behave un-  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
der different types of Inquiry Activity and paper test.
stresses such as compres- At least 85% of the stu-
sions, shearing and tension dents should be
Determine the importance of b. Seismology: The Lecture Textbook  Hands-on Problem able to comprehend
compressional or primary Study of Earth- Presentation Solving Rubric and explain classifi-
waves (P waves) and shear quake Waves  Group Task Rubric cation schemes and 1.5
or secondary waves (S  Collaborative Work other diagrams.
waves) in geophysical study Skills Rubric At least 85% of the stu-
Identify instruments that are  Self-Direction Rubric dents can articulate
being used in seismology  Presentation Rubric their thoughts
Describe the role of PHIVOLCS Graphic Organizers through think-aloud
in our country  Fishbone Diagrams exercises.
Locate the epicenter of earth- c. Earthquake Lecture Video  Concept Map
quakes give three (3) seis- Source Locating Lab activity Presentation Journal and Think-Clouds
mograph readings and Size Measur- Reference Tables
Differentiate the epicenter ing
from its hypocenter (focus;
intensity of an earthquake
from its magnitude
Identify places across the globe d. Earthquake Belts Lecture Textbook
that are seismically active and Plate Bound- Presentation
Describe the relationship be- aries
tween earthquake belts
and plate boundaries
Describe the changes on the e. Earthquake De- Lecture Textbook
Earth’s surface as a result struction Presentation
of earthquakes
9. Earth’s Geologic Film Viewing Video Pen and Paper Test
Time
Explain the origin of Earth and a. Geologic Record; Textbook  Rubric for Essay At least 50% of the class
its atmosphere, oceans, Birth of a Planet; Lecture, Presentation Graphic Organizers must pass the pen 2.5
and continental plates. Origin of the At-  Lists and paper test.
mosphere and  Sequence Chart At least 85% of the stu-
Ocean; For-  Concept Map dents should be
mation of Earth’s Journal and Think-Clouds able to comprehend
Continents and explain classifi-
Explain how stratified rocks are b. Relative and Ge- cation schemes and
dated. ometric Dating other diagrams.
Discuss how marker fossils At least 85% of the stu-
were used to determine dents can articulate
the subdivisions of geologic their thoughts
time scale. through think-aloud
Arrange rocks based on their exercises.
ages using principles of rel-
ative dating.
10. Oceans of the World
Identify the major oceans of a. Major Oceans of Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class 1.5
the world. the World Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
Explain the geography of the b. The Ocean Floor Graphic Organizers and paper test.
ocean floor.  Mind Maps At least 85% of the stu-
Compare and contrast the area Journals and Think Alouds dents can articulate
of the Earth’s surface cov- their thoughts
ered by ocean with that of through think-aloud
the continents. exercises.
Discuss the three major fea- c. Marine Geogra-
tures that comprise a pas- phy: Continental
sive continental margin. Margins and
Contrast active and passive Deep-Ocean Ba-
continental margins. sin
Explain the formation of oce- d. Oceanic Ridges
anic ridges and how they
differ from most mountain
ridges in the continents.
Discuss the three basic types of e. Deep-Sea Explo-
seafloor sediments. ration; Seawater
Identify valuable seafloor re- Composition
sources.
Explain what is salinity and how
it is usually expressed.
11. The Dynamic Ocean
Explain the driving forces of a. Ocean Currents Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class 1.5
surface Ocean Currents b. Waves Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
and the anticipated pattern c. Wave Erosion Graphic Organizers and paper test.
of Global ocean currents. d. Tides  Mind Maps At least 85% of the stu-
Discuss the factors that deter- e. Coastline Fea- Journals and Think Alouds dents can articulate
mine the height, length, tures their thoughts
and period of a wave. through think-aloud
Distinguish between neap tides exercises.
and spring tides.
Discuss the impact of oceans
on the Earth’s surface, cli-
mate, and society.
12. The Atmosphere
Identify the layers and compo- a. Atmospheric Lay- Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class 1.5
sition of layers of the at- ers Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
mosphere. b. Composition and Graphic Organizers and paper test.
Discuss the primary cause of Vertical Structure  Mind Maps At least 85% of the stu-
the season. c. Earth-Sun Rela-  Diagrams dents should be
Explain the difference between tionships and Journals and Think Alouds able to comprehend
heat and temperature. Seasons and explain classifi-
Describe the basic mechanisms d. Energy, Heat and cation schemes and
of heat transfer in the at- Temperature other diagrams.
mosphere. e. Fate of Incoming At least 85% of the stu-
Explain what happens to in- Solar Radiation; dents can articulate
coming solar radiation. Controls of Tem- their thoughts
perature
Explain what factors cause al- f. The Greenhouse through think-aloud
bedo to vary from time to Effect and Ozone exercises.
time and from place to Depletion
place.

Discuss the processes by which 13. Moisture, Clouds Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class 1.5
water changes from one and Precipitation Video Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
state of matter to another. Graphic Organizers and paper test.
Describe how air temperature a. Temperature-Hu-  Lists At least 85% of the stu-
and humidity are related. midity Relation-  Sequence Chart dents should be
Discuss the measures that are ships; Measuring  Concept Map able to comprehend
used to describe humidity. Humidity Journal and Think-Alouds and explain classifi-
Describe the basic formations b. The Basics of cation schemes and
of clouds and explain the Cloud Formation; other diagrams.
basis for the classification Types and Fami- At least 85% of the stu-
of clouds. lies of Clouds dents can articulate
Explain the four mechanisms c. Processes that their thoughts
that causes air to rise. Lift Air through think-aloud
Explain the forms of cloud pre- d. Precipitation For- exercises.
cipitation and the circum- mation, Types
stances of their formation. and Measuring
Explain how precipitation is
measured.
14. Wind and Air Pres- Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class 3.0
sure Video Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
Discuss what is air pressure and a. Understanding Graphic Organizers and paper test.
how is it measured and ex- and Measuring  Sequence Chart At least 85% of the stu-
pressed. Air Pressure  Concept Map dents should be
Explain what force is responsi- b. Factors Affecting Journal and Think-Clouds able to comprehend
ble for generating wind. Wind and explain classifi-
Describe the weather that usu- c. High and Low cation schemes and
ally accompanies a drop in Pressure Systems other diagrams.
barometric pressure and a At least 85% of the stu-
rise in barometric pressure. dents can articulate
Discuss how the Coriolis Effect d. Coriolis Effect their thoughts
play the key role in dynam- and Global Wind through think-aloud
ics of the atmosphere Systems exercises.
Discuss the following global
wind systems:
 Inter-tropical Conver-
gence Zones (ITCZ’s)
 Trade Winds
 Polar Easterlies
 Prevailing Westerlies
 Subtropical Ridges
 Monsoon Winds
 Land and Sea Breezes
 Hadley and Ferrel Cells
Discuss the three types of e. Frontal Systems
frontal systems and their
effects on the weather sys-
tem.
Discuss how warm, cold, sta-
tionary and occulted fronts
form and identify each of
their meteorological sym-
bols.
15. Storms and Cyclones Video Documentary Reaction Paper
Discuss how thunderstorms a. Thunderstorms, Lecture Textbook Pen and Paper Test At least 50% of the class 3.0
and lightning forms. Thunder and Presentation  Rubric for Essay must pass the pen
Discuss where thunderstorms Lightning Animations Graphic Organizers and paper test.
are common on Earth.  Sequence Chart At least 85% of the stu-
Discuss the primary require- b. Formation or Cy- Lecture Textbook  Concept Map dents should be
ments in cyclogenesis. clogenesis, Storm Presentation Journal and Think-Clouds able to comprehend
Explain how storms are named. Naming and Cat- Animations and explain classifi-
Explain the categories of tropi- egories of Tropi- cation schemes and
cal cyclones. cal Cyclones other diagrams.
Discuss the Tropical Cycle c. Tropical Cyclone Lecture Presentation At least 85% of the stu-
scales and the public warn- Scales and the dents can articulate
ing signals used by the Phil- Public Storm their thoughts
ippine Atmospheric Geo- Warning Signals through think-aloud
physical and Astronomical of PAGASA exercises.
Services Administration.
Discuss the formation of mid- d. Mid-Latitude and Lecture Textbook
latitude and extratropical Extratropical Cy- Presentation
cyclones. clones
Explain what atmospheric con- e. Tornadoes Lecture Textbook
ditions are most conducive Presentation
to the formation of torna- Animations
does.