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Name: Coronel,Lee Russel J. Grade and Section: 11ABM C ATHENA Date:

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Activity:
A. Imagine that you have a garden. Get one plant that could fit in a pot but do not put soil
when you transfer it. Put the plant inside a box and leave it for a week.
Guide questions:
1. What do you think will happen to the plant?
- It will die because there’s no soil and no water and most important sunlight

2. How would you relate this scenario with the different characteristics of the Earth?
- its will be similar like what happen is the plant because our earth needs soil and
water and most important is the Sun.

B. Research about the characteristics of other planets in the Solar System which make them
unfit for growth and life.
1. Why do you think the Solar system is designed in such a way that life can naturally be
sustained on Earth?
- Planet Earth has a number of ideal features. It is unique among planets in our solar
system for having water in its liquid form at the surface, in an amount conducive to life
evolving.

2. Are the characteristics of the Earth interrelated with one another? If yes, how do they
affect each other?
- The earth is a system of interconnected dependencies because the type of weather
that we have is dependent upon the energy output of the sun and this will be affect if
Change any of these, and that will change the weather.

C. Research on the different kinds of minerals found in common products (e.g. lipstick, glass)
that is used in everyday life.
Product Mineral
Example: wire Copper
1. __________Pencil__________ ______Graphite___________
_
2. _____ Pots and pans ________ _______ Aluminum
__________
3. _____ Baby powder __________ ________ Talc
____________
4. _____ Jewelry ___________ ______ Precious ________
5. ____ Hair cream ________ _____ Calcium carbonate
_____

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D. If you can make your own version where and how life started, what would it be? Give a
name and description to your theory.

- I think if I can make my own version where the life started it would be wonder if our
life started in Asteroids from other universe and how it started? The asteroid from
other universe will falling to the earth and that’s how started the life on earth I will
call it “ The Asteroid of life Theory”.

E. Create a colored illustration of the

Enrichment Activities

A. Some experts say that some rocks could heal. Make a research about it. Then, write an essay
about it. Just choose one rock or mineral only
.
There are a number of different types of crystals, each filled with their own healing
abilities for the mind, body, and soul. They’re thought to promote the flow of good
energy and help rid the body and mind of negative energy for physical and emotional
benefits.

Historically speaking, crystals are touted as ancient forms of medicine, with

philosophies borrowed from Hinduism and Buddhism. However, it’s important to know
that there’s no scientific evidence to support the use of crystals. Despite this, people
are still drawn to their colors and beauty. The key to indulging in this self-care
experience is mindfulness, reflection, and acceptance.

For instance, researchersTrusted Source found that a person’s mind may have much
more healing power than it’s given credit. Even though there isn’t a great deal of
scientific support of crystals, a number of people swear by their powers. So, if you’re
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curious to give them a go, make sure to keep an open mind and check out what each
stone can do for you. To help you get started, we compiled a comprehensive roundup
of some of the most popular crystals.

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