SCIENCE VI

Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Describes radiant energy and how it is used.
Values:

Carefulness, respect for others; cooperation

II. Subject Matter:

Radiant Energy - Its Form and Uses
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Radiant energy is the \ energy that radiates through space from a central source. The sun has a
radiant energy. It gives us heat and light which are forms of energy. Sound is another from of
radiant energy.
Examples of materials that make use of radiant energy are radio, television, x-rays. I
Radiant energy is used to dry clothes, disinfect beddings, diagnose diseases or abnormalities
in the internal organs of the body and preserve fruits and vegetables.
B. Science Processes:
Observing, describing, identifying, inferring
C. Materials:
Solar Collector Apparatus, radio, television.
References:
Module: Energy Transformation p. 43 Science and Health for Better Life Series p. 143;
Into the Future: Science and Health 6, pp. 157-158
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignment / Review:
Give materials that uses electrical energy. In what way is electrical energy useful?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
What does the -sun give us? Do you know how heat and light reach us?
2. Presentation:
a. Place the Solar Collector Apparatus under the sunlight. Observe results.
b. Turn on the television and watch.
Analysis / Discussion:
a. How is the colored water in the manometer displaced?
b. What does this indicate?
c. How does the television and radio stations reach us?
3. Concept Formation:
What is radiant energy? What are the forms of radiant energy? How is radiant energy used?

4. Application:
Radiant energy is useful but" poses danger in some ways. How does the ultraviolet rays
affect our health? What are the advantages and - disadvantages of television sets to young
children?
IV. Evaluation:
Which of the following activities make use of radiant energy?
1. Getting pictures
2. Getting the x-ray of the lungs
3. Riding in a elevator
4. Sun bathing
5. Using the telephone
6. Watching television
7. Lifting a box
8. Listening over the radio
9. Picture taking
10. Driving a car
V. Assignment:
Give all forms of radiant energy.

SCIENCE VI
Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Describe nuclear energy and its uses
Values:

Nuclear energy can be harmful and dangerous if not harnessed carefully. However, it can
be beneficial to man.

II. Subject Matter:

Nuclear Energy Formation and Uses
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Nuclear energy comes from their splitting or combining particles found in the nucleus.
Nuclear fission is the splitting apart of a nucleus.
Nuclear fusion is the combination of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
Nuclear energy can be both helpful and harmful to man.
Nuclear energy is used for generating electricity.
B. Science Processes:
Describing, identifying
C. Materials:
Books, pictures of nuclear power plant, hydrogen bomb explosion
References:
Teacher's Module in Science and Health 6 Into the Future: Science and Health 6, pp. 159-160
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignment/Review:
1. What is the chief source of radiant energy?
a. moon
b. sun
c. asteroid
d. comet
2. When is radiant energy harmful?
a. It is used to disinfect beddings
b. It is used to diagnose disease.
c. It is used to dry clothes.
d. It causes sunburn.
3. What is one way by which physicians determine a healthy pair of lungs?
a. By using x-ray
b. By using a camera
c. By using a microscope
d. By using a video machine

B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Telling a story of the Chernobyl accident in Russia in 1986. Show the picture of a nuclear
power plant.
2. Presentation:
Activity:
Watching a video tape on nuclear energy
a. Setting up standards to follow in the activity
b. Guide questions
How is nuclear energy formed? Is it beneficial to man? Is it harmful?
3. Concept Formation:
How is nuclear energy produced? Why is nuclear fusion less harmful than nuclear
fission? How is nuclear energy used today?
4. Application:
The suns energy comes from nuclear energy. What two elements fuse to form suns
energy
IV. Evaluation:
Multiple choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. How is nuclear energy produced?
a. Through the splitting apart of nucleus.
b. Through the combination of a heavier atom with a lighter atom.
c. Through bombardment of atoms.
d. Both a and b
2. Which of the following does not use nuclear energy?
a. Generation of electricity
b. Powers submarine
c. Powering spacecraft
d. Plowing rice fields
V. Assignment:
Go to the library and find our more on how nuclear energy is used in science and medicine.

SCIENCE VI
Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Describes sound energy and its uses
Values:

We should protect our ears from dangers brought about by loud and undesirable sounds.

II. Subject Matter:

Sound Energy and its uses
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Sound energy is produced by vibrating bodies/objects.
Vibration is the back and forth movement of an object.
Sound help us to communicate with others.
Sound saves us from accidents while on the street.
B. Science Processes:
Describing, Identifying
C. Materials:
Objects that produce sound
References:
Science and Health 6 by J.A. Villegas, p. 116; Module in Science - Sound
Science and Health Learning Experiences 6, pp. 175-179
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignment/Review:
How is nuclear energy produced? How is nuclear energy harnessed? Are greenhouse
gases produced when nuclear energy is used to generate electricity? Why? What is produced
instead?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
How would you imagine this world without sound?
2. Presentation:
Activity:
a. Watching a video tape on Sound Energy.
3. Concept Formation:
Discussion about sound energy
Ask children how sound is produced.
Let pupils read other information about sound energy and its uses.

4. Application:
If a newly born baby doesn't cry, what does it indicate? How does sound save you from
road accidents?
IV. Evaluation:
Multiple choice. Choose the correct answer.
1. What do you call the sound waves produced by the vibration which makes air molecules come
a. Rarefraction
b. Compression
c. Pitch
d. Vibration
2. Sounds travels in the following medium except.
a. Air
c. Liquid
b. Solid
d. Vacuum
3. Which of the following cannot produce sound?
a. A boy
c. a caterpillar
b. A chick
d. a leaf
V. Assignment:
Go to the library and gather information about sound energy.

SCIENCE VI
Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Compares how the different forms of energy are formed and used
Values:

Individual differences; respect for others.

II. Subject Matter:

Comparison of all forms of energy.
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Energy has different forms and uses.
B. Science Processes:
Observing, describing, comparing, identifying
C. Materials:
Standing equipments, charts
References:
Module: Forms of Energy pp. 39-40 to 43 Science and Health 5
Into the Future: Science and Health 6, p. 161
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignment / Review:
What are the different forms of energy? How is each of them used?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Do all forms of energy have the same uses? Which of them is mostly used?
2. Presentation:
Activity:
a. Perform activities of various equipments and show the different forms of energy.
b. Compare their formation and uses.
Analysis / Discussion:
3. Concept Formation:
a. How is mechanical energy formed and used?
b. How is electrical energy formed and used?
c. How is chemical energy formed and v used?
4. Application:

Let the pupils read Into the Future: Science and Health, p. 161
Compare the forms of energy. Compare their uses.
IV. Evaluation:
Complete the table by filling each column correctly.
Form of Energy
1. Electrical

Formation
Flow of electrons

Uses
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
a. Work

2. ___________

Kinetic Potential

3. ___________

Chemical composition a. __________________________

b. __________________________

4. Radiant

_________________

a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________

V. Assignment:
Give examples how each of the following forms of energy. is used at home.

SCIENCE VI
Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Describes how mechanical energy is formed and used
Values:

Transformation of character: from laziness to industriousness; from good to bad

II. Subject Matter:

Transportation of Energy
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
An electrochemical cell is a source of electrical energy. The cell is consists of two conductors
of different materials is immersed in an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a solution of an acid
base or salt.
The chemical reaction between the electrolyte and one or both of the conductors displaces
electrons.
B. Science Processes:
Observing, describing, comparing, experimenting
C. Materials:
Aluminum base and stand
carbon electrode
Zinc (G.I. stripe) electrode
Potassium dichromate
Sulfuring acid
Plastic cup
LED/motor/2.5 v. lamp/ melody IC
Bulldog dips
References:
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignment/Review:
How is electrical energy used- at home? How about mechanical? Radiant? Chemical?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Can energy be transformed from one energy to another?
2. Presentation:
Activity:

a. Construct a voltaic cell. Suspend a zinc electrode side by side a carbon electrode from a
bulldog clip. Insert a plastic spacer between the two bulldog clips to avoid short circuit.
Connect the zinc and carbon electrodes to each terminal of the lamp.
b. Immerse the electrodes into an electrolyte.
c. Use other loads such as an LED, a miniature motor, or a melody IC
d. Trace the energy transformation in the cell and in its load.
Analysis / Discussion:
a. What happens to the electrodes when they are immersed in the electrolyte?
b. What does this observation indicate?
c. What happens to the lamp, to the melody, as soon as the electrodes are immersed into the
electrolyte?
d. What energy observed?
3. Concept Formation:
How can chemical energy be transferred /transformed?
4. Application:
Can a form of energy be transformed to another form of energy? How is energy
transformation demonstrated in a flashlight?
IV. Evaluation:
Identify the transformation of energy shown in the following illustrations.
(Illustrations of plant under the sun;' battery, . connecting wire and lamp; running vehicle; horse
pulling a caretela)
V. Assignment:
Give other examples of transformation energy.

SCIENCE VI
Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Cite evidences that energy can be transformed.
Values:

Energy should be used properly

II. Subject Matter:

Transformation Energy
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Using energy directly or changing it to another usable form is called transformation energy.
Energy is useful only as long as it can be converted to another form.
B. Science Processes:
Observing, describing, identifying and comparing
C. Materials:
Simple circuit, dichromate cell, electric fan, some toys, flat iron
References:
Manual of Enhancement Activities and Experiments pp. 45-98
Teachers Module in Science and Health 6 pp.40-42
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignment/Review:
How can chemical energy be transformed? Demonstrate it through this
instrument. (simple circuit and a dichromate cell)
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Name some forms of energy in the classroom, at home, along the streets.
2. Presentation:
Activity:
a. Using the bulb, connecting wire, and the battery, let the bulb lights.
b. Make this electric fan works.
c. Play with the toys brought in class
Analysis / Discussion
a. What happens to the bulb? To the electric fan? To the flat iron? To the toys?

b. What do these observations indicate?

3. Concept Formation:
What evidences show that energy can be transformed? Where do we experience these
transformation? Are they useful?
4. Application:
Are there thing in the room that can be transformed to another form of energy?
IV. Evaluation:
Identify the different transformations of energy from the following activities.
1. Cooking in an electric stove
2. Sewing in a sewing machine
3. A simple circuit
4. Photosynthesis
5. A running car
6. A drilling machine
7. A grass cutter run by gasoline
8. A man painting the wall
9. An electric fan being used
10. A running horse
V. Assignment:
Give more examples of transformation of energy.

SCIENCE VI
Date: ____________
I.

Objective:
Observe how energy can be transformed from one body to another
Values:

Love restores everything that is lost

II. Subject Matter:

Transformation of energy
A. Science Concepts/Ideas:
Lead-acid storage cell is another kind of electrochemical cell. It is called a secondary cell
because it is rechargeable. The charging process is actually a conversion of electrical energy
to chemical energy.
B. Science Processes:
Observing, identifying, comparing, inferring
C. Materials:
Base and stand, mounting block, battery, bulldog clip, lead electrode, connecting wire, bulb,
plastic wire, plastic cup, sulfuric acid, lamp, motor, melody
References:
Manual of Enhancement Activities and Experiments pp. 76-77
Teacher's Module in Science and Health pp.41-42
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activity:
1. Checking of Assignments/Review:
What transformation of energy can be observed in the following?
1. Electric fan
2. Electric flat iron
3. Electric Stove
4. Lightec bulb
5. Spinning top
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Do you like to see other transformation of energy?
2. Presentation:

Activity:
1. Construct a lead-acid storage cell by mounting two lead electrodes on a stand and
immersing them in a strong solution of sulfuric acid. One electrode is grounded while the
other is insulated and connected to a lead wire. A load (motor, lamp, melody) is likewise
connected on the stand.
2. Charge the storage cell by connecting the lead wire on one load to the positive terminal of
the battery. Observe the reactions of the electrodes during the charging process. After five
minutes of charging, disconnect the wire from the
c. To recharge the battery cell, repeat a, b and
Analysis/Discussion:
a. What is formed in the electrodes during the charging process?
b. What energy transformation takes place during the charging process?
c. What happens to the load when it is connected to the lead-acid storage cell?
d. What en~rgy transformation takes place during the discharging process?
e. Can the charging and discharging processes be repeated again and again?
3. Concept Formation:
How can electrical energy be transformed to chemical energy?
4. Application:
The bulb is an example of light energy. How can it be transformed to another form of energy?
IV. Evaluation:
Complete the idea by filling in the blanks with the correct answer.
The lead-acid storage cell is an ideal instrument to demonstrate transformation of energy.
During the charging process, electrical energy is transformed to 1. ____________.During the
discharging process; chemical energy is transformed to 2. ________________ energy and then from
electrical energy to 3. ____________ 4. ________________ or to 5. ________________.
V. Assignment:
Visit a battery shop and observe how a battery is recharged.