GINGOOG CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

(Formerly: Gingoog Institute/Central Mindanao Christian School)

Affiliated with United Church of Christ in the Philippines
Gingoog City
E-mail Add: gicmccgicc_gingoogcity@yahoo.com.ph.
Member, Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU)

Lesson Plan in Science IV

Prepared by: Cherrilyn R. Ybañez

Content Standards: The learners demonstrate understanding the different types of

soil.
Performance Standards: The learners should be able to practice precautionary measures
in planning activities.
Learning Competency and Code: The learners should be able to compare and contrast the
characteristics of different types of soil, (S4ES-Iva-1)

Quarter: 4 Week: 1 Day: 1

I. OBJECTIVE:
At the end of 50 minute-period, 100% of the learners are expected to:
1. Identify the different types of soil based on their physical characteristics.

II. CONTENT:
Subject Matter: The different types of soil based on their physical
characteristics.
Integration:
ESP: Collaboration, Teamwork and Self-Confidence
English: Speaking/Reporting
EPP: Conservation of Natural resources, Appreciation of God’s creation
Strategies: Cooperative Learning, Video Viewing
References: Curriculum Guide, Teachers Guide of Science 4

III. LEARNING TASKS:

ELICIT MATERIALS

Show various pictures and ask them what types of soil they need
to apply.

Pictures

ENGAGE

1. Motivation: Observe Notebook and

What to do: Pen
a. Allow the pupils to go outside of the classroom where they can
 walk on school ground (uncemented) for 3 to 5 minutes.
b. If the weather is not good just let the pupils stay on the lobby
or classroom where they can still see the school ground.
c. Let them observe for 3 to 5 minutes.
d. Ask them what covers the surface of the ground and what it
contains?
Ask them also if similar things are seen if one digs deeper into
the ground. Do all soils have similar characteristic?

2. Presentation: What do you think is our lesson for today?

EXPLORE
Activity Sheet,
Information
Sheet, Ball pen,
Group the learners and let them perform the activity. (Please Paper Tape,
refer to the activity sheets.) Marking Pen,
Three Clear
Plastic Cups,
Popsicle sticks
EXPLAIN
 Reporting of each group’s outputs.
 Teacher gives additional information about the lesson through Manila paper,
Video Presentation markers, laptop
and projector.

ELABORATE
Generalization:
1. Summarize the different concepts developed by the pupils using the
graphic organizer below (Triad Diagram) which shows the
similarities and differences of the different types of soil.
2. Areas which are shaded and interlocking or intersecting with other
circles should contain list of similarities and differences of soil
types.

Cartolina,
Marking Pen

Values Integration:
 If you are to choose between the three types of soil, which type
do you like best? Least? (Varied answers) Ask them to support
their answers.
 Do you consider soil as a natural resource? Why? (Varied
answers)
 If so, What should we do to show care for the soil as creation of
God? (Varied answers)
EVALUATE
Sheet of paper
Direction: In your 1Whole sheet of paper, draw a graphic organizer and ballpen
(Concept Map)

1. Write the main concept of the lesson learned on the topmost box.
2. On the second layer of boxes, Write the subtopics or the
secondary concepts.
 3. On the last layer of boxes, write in each box words or phrases
that describe the subtopics.

SOILas
is classified

__________________________________________

Clay Loam Sand

is characterized by is characterized by is characterized by

Very fine Contain

particles of Contain the particles that
rocks which right mixture are coarser
hold much of particles than those of
water and of silt, sand clay and silt.
become and clay. It is loose and
very sticky Loam soil can easy to dig.
when wet. hold enough This soil is
water and good for
oxygen growing
which are plants
needed for because it
plant growth. cannot hold
water well.
Water easily
passes
through
between soil
particles.
EXTEND
Let the pupils secure a handful of mongo seeds and soak it with a
glass of tap water overnight. Let them bring it to class the next day.
Activity Sheet

Title: “Can you identify me?”

What you need:

Information Sheets, Activity Sheets, Paper Tape, Marking Pen, Manila paper, 3 clear
plastic cups, Popsicle sticks

What to do:
1. Group the class into 3 groups.
2. Let them name their group.
Examples:
Name of planets
Name of flowers
3. Each group will be given information sheet about soil.
4. Assign each group in the different areas of the school.
Each group will collect different types of soil samples.
 5. Let them observe the different types of soil they collected.
6. Ask them to answer the guide questions of the given activity sheet.
7. Provide desired time allotted to work on the activities given.
8. Let their group presenter present their output.

BY GROUP

Guide Questions:

1. What is soil?
2. What are the common characteristics of soil?
3. How does each soil sample differ? In what way are they different?
4. Why do soils differ?
5. What are the three different types of soil? Describe each soil type.

Types of soil Common Characteristics