LESSON PLAN IN COMETS

Content: Other members of the Solar System - Comets

Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of characteristics of comets,
asteroids and meteors.
Performance Standard: Discuss whether or not beliefs and practices about comets and
meteors have scientific basis.
Topic/Title: Comets
Grade Level: Grade 8
Time Allotment: 1 hour
Learning Competency: Compare and contrast comets, meteors and asteroids

I. Objectives:

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

a. Describe the characteristics of a comet.
b. Discuss whether or not beliefs and practices about comets and
meteors have scientific basis.
c. Appreciate the importance of studying comets with the origin of
life.

II. Subject Matter:

A. Lesson: Comets
B. References: Science You and the Natural World
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C. Materials:
a. Manila paper
b. Colored papers
c. Marker
d. Human Silhouette
D. Concepts:
a. Endocrine System is composed of glands that secrete different
types of hormones that affect almost every cell, organ and
function of our body which is essential in regulating growth and
development, metabolism, and reproductive system and
mood.
b. Pituitary Gland stimulates growth, and controls the functions of
other glands.
c. Thyroid Gland regulates body metabolism and causes storage
of calcium in bones.
d. Parathyroid Gland controls the calcium levels in the body and
normalizes bone growth.
e. Thymus Gland enables the body to produce certain antibodies.
f. Adrenal Gland prepares body for action, controls the heart rate
and breathing in times of emergency.
g. Pancreas regulates blood sugar levels.
h. Gonads (testes) control maturation and male characteristics.
i. Gonads (ovaries) influence female traits and support
reproductive functions.
 E. Skills: Logical skills, Communication skills, Reasoning skills, Critical
Thinking skills
F. Values Integration: Teamwork, Camaraderie, Appreciation of the
Endocrine glands

III. Procedure