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Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila
EARTH AND
LIFE SCIENCE
Wow! Earth-terrific!
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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you
while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy
the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of
this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key
card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!
Lesson
EXPECTATIONS
You will have to recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet
in the solar system with properties necessary to support life.
Let us start your journey in learning more about our home planet - Earth. I am sure
you are ready and excited to answer the Pretest. Smile and cheer up!
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PRETEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Great! You finished answering the questions. You may request your facilitator to
check your work. Congratulations and keep on learning!
2. It is known as the twin planet of Earth because of its similarity in size, mass,
and surface material composition.
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Earth is so terrific that it is the only planet known in the Solar System that
can support life but the question is, “What makes Earth unique among other
planets?” and “What are the factors to consider a habitable planet?” Let us learn
more through the following activities.
Note: You can perform the following activities through collaborating with a partner. You can
first answer the activities individually then just communicate your results after.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.1: Compare and Contrast
Here’s our neighbor planets: Venus and Mars. On this activity, you should
compare and contrast the physical and chemical properties of these planets using
the provided factsheet as your guide.
Guide Questions:
1. In what properties does Earth is almost similar to Venus? Mars? both planets?
2. What are the notable differences between Earth and Venus? Earth and Mars?
3. Based on the fact sheet above, what do you think are the physical and
properties of Earth makes it unique and habitable compared to Venus and
Mars?
Scenario:
A meteoroid has hit your spaceship!
Luckily, you are passing through an unknown System, which
consists of a sun-like star surrounded by seven planets, some of
which have moons. Your ship has barely enough fuel and
guidance ability to allow you to select a nearby place to crash-
land. Below are profiles of each of the planets and moons in the
unknown system. The information is sketchy, but it's all your
sensors had time to collect before going off-line due to the
damage caused by the meteoroid. Good luck!
REMEMBER
Earth is:
o the third planet from the Sun and fifth largest planet in the Solar System
o a terrestrial planet located in the Goldilocks zone (habitable zone)
o it has unique physical and chemical characteristics compare to other
neighboring planets
o the only habitable planet known in the Solar System
Though Earth is the only known planet in the Solar System that is habitable,
scientists are now looking at possible habitable exoplanets (planets outside the
Solar System). A potentially habitable planet implies a terrestrial planet within
the circumstellar habitable zone and with conditions roughly comparable to
those of Earth and thus potentially favorable to Earth-like life.
Factors that Makes the Planet Habitable
The right amount of the following factors makes the planet Habitable like Earth.
1. Temperature - Influences how quickly atoms & molecules move
2. Water - Dissolves & transports chemicals within and to and from a cell
3. Atmosphere - Traps heat, shields the surface from harmful radiation, and
provides chemicals needed for life, such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
4. Energy - Organisms use light or chemical energy to run their life processes.
5. Nutrients - Used to build and maintain an organism’s body.
6. Magnetic Field - a planet requires a rapidly rotating magnetic field to
protect it from flares from nearby stars and from harmful radiation
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Create a graphic organizer to describe the
characteristics of Earth that makes it habitable. Make
sure to include the factors that makes the Earth
habitable and write a brief description about it. You
can use the sample diagram below as a guide. You can
be creative as you can in making your graphic
organizer.
POSTTEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Wow! Earth-terrific!
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET No. 1
Directions: Write a reflective learning about what you have learned about The
Planet Earth, our home planet, by answering the questions inside the
box. You may express your answers in a more critical and creative
presentation of your great learning. Have fun and enjoy!
REFERENCES
Bayo-ang, R., Coronacion, M., Jorda, A., & Restubog, A. (2016). Earth and Life Science for Senior
High School. (M. Moncada, Ed.) Quezon City, Philippines: Educational Resources
Corporation.