Content Standard: The learners demonstrate understanding of basic needs of plants, animals and

humans.

Performance Based Standard: The learners should be able to list down activities which they can perform
at home, in school, or in their neighborhood to keep the environment clean.

I. Objective:

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:

a. Describe how human activities affect the environment and suggest solutions to minimize negative
impacts.

b. Perform simple actions to protect the environment, such as segregating waste, watering plants, or
picking up litter in the classroom.

c. Show concern for the environment by participating in discussions on how to maintain cleanliness and
awareness about how to maintain and preserve the community or environment.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: protecting environment

Reference: Science book page 214-216

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtf1eHBlh14 “Save Planet” and

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html Protecting Our Planet Starts with You

Materials: Laptop, PowerPoint, Book, and other printed Instructional Materials

III. Learning Procedure

a. Greetings - The teacher and the learners will greet each other

b. Prayer – A learner will lead the prayer

c. Checking of Attendance – The teacher will ask the classroom secretary for the list of absent

d. Review Previous Lesson – The teacher and the learners will review previous topic about Ecosystem
and the basic needs (food, water, air, shelter); How do plants help maintain clean air for humans and
animals; and what will happen if one of the basic needs (food, water, air, or shelter) is missing in an
ecosystem.
ACTIVITY

The teacher will present a video clip about "Save the Planet." It contains themes on how the world is
being destroyed due to human actions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtf1eHBlh14

The teacher will ask questions about the video and whether they would want the disasters shown in the
video to happen in real life.

After that, the teacher will show a picture depicting environmental cleanup. The students will be asked
to guess what is happening in the image.

ANALYSIS

1. What do you observe in our activity?

2. Have you figured out what the picture is referring to?

3. What do you think is our lesson for today?

ABSTRACTION

PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT
Protecting the environment is important for maintaining a healthy planet for current and future
generations. It involves actions that reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, and promote
sustainable living.
What harms the environment?
1. Pollution - air, water, and soil pollution from industries, vehicles, and waste.

If pollution does not stop, Earth will suffer from extreme climate change, dirty air and water, loss of
animals and plants, and more natural disasters it could become difficult for humans and other living
things to survive.

2. Overpopulation - happens when there are too many people in an area, and the resources like food,
water, and space are not enough for everyone.

It also leads to overcrowding and generates more waste.

Philippines Population: 113.17 million

All over the world: 8.16 billion

3. Climate change - meaning the Earth's weather is changing over a long time. It causes extreme heat,
strong storms, rising sea levels, and harm to nature and people.

If climate change continues, Earth will get hotter. Animals will lose their homes, food will become harder
to grow, and people may suffer from heatwaves, floods, and other natural disasters.
The teacher will show an image of a place in Manila filled with buildings. She will also present a video
they recorded while on an airplane, showing how many buildings can be seen from the sky over Manila.

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY?

- You should keep the community clean.

- If you see trash on the ground, pick it up and throw it away properly.
- Minimize waste
3R’s
Reduce – Use less of things to make less waste.
Reuse – Use things again instead of throwing them away.
Recycle – Turn old things into new things instead of throwing them away.

- Save Water and Energy

- Avoid Burning Waste
- Teach others - Remind friends and family to care for the environment too

APPLICATION

Instruction: Answer the following questions below.

1. Give two (2) ways to dispose garbage properly

1.
2.

2. List down three (3) nonliving things that interact with living things
1.

2.

3.
IV. Generalization

1. What is one way humans harm the environment?

Pollution

2. What happens if we continue to pollute the air and water?

Climate change will worsen.

3. How can we help reduce waste in our community?

By practicing the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

4. Why is it important to keep the community clean?

It helps protect the environment and keeps people healthy.

5. What simple actions can we do to protect nature?

Picking up litter, planting trees, and saving water.

V. Assessment

Multiple Choice Quiz (5 Items)

1. What is one simple way to help protect the environment?

a) Throw trash anywhere

b) Burn plastic waste

c) Segregate and properly dispose of waste ✅

d) Cut down trees for fun

2. What happens if we continue to pollute the environment?

a) The air and water will become cleaner

b) More animals and plants will grow

c) Climate change will get worse ✅

d) The Earth will be healthier

3. What does "Reduce" mean in the 3Rs?

a) Using less of something ✅

b) Using things again

c) Turning old things into new things

d) Throwing away used items

4. Why is overpopulation a problem for the environment?

a) It helps plants grow faster

b) It causes more waste and pollution ✅

c) It makes the air fresher

d) It keeps animals safe

5. How can we conserve water at home?

a) Leave the faucet running when not in use

b) Fix leaking pipes and faucets ✅

c) Take long showers every day

d) Use water for unnecessary activities

VI. Assignment

Direction: Draw a picture showing one way you can help protect the environment.