DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN
GRADE 7 – EARTH AND SPACE

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the period, the students will be able to:
A. identify the features of each of the layers of the Earth;
B. explain the basis for the division of the layers of the atmosphere; and
C. relate the importance of atmosphere to human life.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Concept: Interaction in the Atmosphere
B. Sub-concept: Earth’s Atmosphere
C. Materials: Power Point Presentation and Visual aids
D. References:
Science and Technology: Earth and Science pp. 392-399
Science Learner’s MATERIAL pp. 312-313
SciLINKS Module 18 The Atmosphere
https://www.slideshare.net/ubuntu0125/ earths-atmosphere
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming

II. LEARNING PROCEDURE

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNER’S ACTIVITY
A. ENGAGE
Since you have your permanent group
already. Today we are going to play “4 pics,
1 word”. I will be flashing pictures and
below these pictures are scrambled letters
which you will arrange in order to form 1
word that represents the pictures. You will be
given a slate board to write your answer. The
first group to raise the correct answer will
receive a star. The group with the most
number of stars will win the game. Please
remember, that any unnecessary noise is a
demerit to your points.

Am I clear? Are you ready? Yes sir.

Atmosphere

Temperature
 Height

Layers

Imagine yourself skinless, how do we look Ugly sir.

like if we don’t have skin?

What is the importance of skin to us? It protects our internal organs.

Now try to imagine the earth without an

atmosphere.

What do you think will happen to the planet No one will survive because of intense heat.
earth?

Excellent. Okay class, fasten your seatbelt as

we travel to the different layers of the
atmosphere. Open your mind, eyes and ears
to capture and focus, to learn and to enjoy the
trip. Be cautious along the way because there
might be questions needed to answer.

B. EXPLORE
With the same group, you will be given a
brown envelope and materials to conduct the
activity. Inside the envelope is an activity
sheet together with procedures and a rubric.
You are given 5 minutes to finish it and
another 3 minutes to present your output.
(See attached activities)

C. EXPLAIN
What is atmosphere? The atmosphere is an important part of what
makes Earth livable. It contains gases that are
essential to life.

What are the main components of our Nitrogen and oxygen are the main
atmosphere? components of our atmosphere. Together
they comprise 99% of our atmosphere.

How about the 1% left? The 1% left is called the trace gases.

What is the importance of Nitrogen? Nitrogen is used for bulbs, explosives, tires,
helps in processing fertilizers, acts as
neutralizer, and helps our body in building
protein.
Our atmosphere is divided into how many We have 5 main layers namely from top to
layers? And what are these layers? bottom: Exosphere, Thermosphere,
Mesosphere, Stratosphere and Troposphere.

I’ll give you mnemonics about the layers of

the atmosphere for you to remember it easily.

Troubled = Troposphere
Super = Stratosphere
Man = Mesosphere
Tricked = Thermosphere
Ellen = Exosphere

What are the common scenes we usually Troposphere is where the weather forms;
observed on each layers?
commercial airplanes also fly on this layer.
The air is very unstable on this layer that’s
why we sometimes experience a bumpy ride
which we call turbulence. The highest peak
in the world which is the Mt. Everest also
seats in this layer.
Stratosphere is where a spy jet flies because
the air is very stable. Ozone layer is also
found here.
Mesosphere is where meteors and other rock
fragments burn up.
Thermosphere is where auroras are found.
Sun’s energy is strong at this level, that it
breaks apart molecules. So there ends up
being electrons floating around and
molecules which have lost or gained
electrons that is why we have radio signals
because of this layer.
Exosphere, the outermost layer and extends
through space. It is where the satellites are
stationed.

In what layer of the atmosphere do airplanes In the layer of stratosphere.

fly?

Why do planes fly in the stratosphere? Airplanes fly in stratosphere to avoid storm
and other weather events.

What do you think is the basis for the Due to temperature variations.
division of our atmosphere?

In what layers of the atmosphere does the In the stratosphere, thermosphere and
temperature increase with height? exosphere.

In the troposphere, why do you think The air is warmed by heat given off by the
temperature decrease as altitude increases? Earth. The farther away from the surface the
air moves, the lesser heat there is to absorb.

Why do you think the temperature in the Because of increasing amounts of ozone
stratosphere increases with height? which absorbs harmful UV lights.
In the mesosphere, temperature decreases as There is very little ozone to warm up the air.
height increases, what do you think causes
the temperature variation?

What are the relationship of altitude and Layers of the Relationship between
temperature between each layer? Atmosphere Altitude and
Temperature
Troposphere Inversely proportional
Stratosphere Directly proportional
Mesosphere Inversely proportional
Thermospher Directly proportional
e
Exosphere Directly proportional

D. ELABORATE
D1. Generalization
It is cooler in Baguio City than in
Tuguegarao City. Baguio City is at higher
altitude than Tuguegarao City. Shouldn’t it
be warmer in Baguio City since it is a lot
closer to the sun?
The troposphere is warmed primarily by
infrared radiation emitted by Earth’s surface.
Increasing altitude also increases the distance
from the heat source leading to a decrease in
temperature.

D2. Application
How does atmosphere help and protect us? Atmosphere helps us in many ways:

 It absorbs harmful ultraviolet

radiation from the sun.
 It traps heat that makes the Earth
warm via the greenhouse effect.
 It contains air that we breathe.

Now imagine our planet without the Life might not be possible on earth because
atmosphere, what do you think will happen? temperature will not be regulated.
How can we able to survive?

Now that we’ve learn the importance of our We must conserve energy and lessen the use
atmosphere, as students, how can you help of harmful chemicals.
protect our atmosphere? We must plant more trees and be good
shepherd to our natural resources.

E. EVALUATE
I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Analyze the questions carefully and choose the best answer.

1. What layer of the atmosphere where humans live and weather activity also occurs in this
layer?
A. Stratosphere
B. Thermosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Exosphere

2. The layer of the atmosphere where meteors and rock fragments melt?
A. Mesosphere
B. Thermosphere
C. Exosphere
D. Troposphere
3. What layer of the atmosphere where temperature is increasing with height?
A. Troposphere and Mesosphere
B. Thermosphere and Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere and Exosphere
D. Exosphere and Troposphere

4. All of the following are the major contribution of atmosphere to us, except:
A. It serves as our blanket that makes us warm.
B. It protects us from objects coming toward the Earth from outer space.
C. It makes the Earth feel the heaven and hell.
D. It traps the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun

5. Our atmosphere is divided into how many layers?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 8
D. 2

II. TRUE OR FALSE

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE when the statement is incorrect
then underline the word/s that makes it false.

6. Exosphere is the first layer above the surface.

7. Nitrogen is the most abundant component of our atmosphere.

8. Temperature increases with altitude in the thermosphere.

9. Wasting energy is one way to protect our atmosphere.

10. The relationship between altitude and temperature in exosphere is inversely proportional.

IV. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answers in short bond paper. To
be passed tomorrow. (15pts.)

A. Follow-up Assignment
1. Write a letter to your 20 year old self. Describe our planet today and the effects of
global warming in your daily life.

B. Advanced Assignment
a. Topic: Global warming and Greenhouse effect
b. Guide Questions:
1. What is Global warming?
2. What is Greenhouse effect?
Reference:
Science Learner’s Module 7 pp. 289

Prepared by:
EROLIN T. POBLETE
MENTEE

Checked by:
Mr. ROMEO BAQUIRAN 03-06-19
MENTOR DATE
Activity 1 – COPERNICUS’ GROUP
 “LABEL ME, CLASSIFY ME”

I. OBJECTIVES
A. label the 5 layers of the atmosphere;
B. classify the things that are only found in each layer; and
C. distinguish its distance (km) from the earth’s surface..

II. MATERIALS
Permanent Pen
Cut pictures
Cartolina

III. PROCEDURES
1. Label the 5 layers of the atmosphere correctly.
2. Identify the things that are only found in each layer.
3. Distinguish its distance (km) from the earth’s surface.

EARTH

Read the Selection.

ATMOSPHERIC LAYERS

1. The troposphere (0-16 km) is the first layer above the surface and contains half of the
Earth’s atmosphere. Weather occurs in this layer. Air in the troposphere is constantly moving
as a result aircrafts flying may have a bumpy ride (turbulence). Lowest in the north and south
poles at 5 km and highest near the equator at 16 km above the earth’s surface.
2. Many jet aircrafts fly in the stratosphere because it is very stable. Also, the ozone layer
absorbs harmful rays from the sun. 16 to 50 km above the earth’s surface.
3. Meteors or rocks fragments burn up in the mesosphere. Extends 50 to 80 km about the
earth’s surface.
4. The thermosphere is a layer with auroras. It is also where the space shuttle orbits.
Different regions of the ionosphere (extension of the thermosphere) make long distance radio
communication possible by reflecting the radio waves back to Earth. Start at about 80 km
high and continues to 640 km.
5. The exosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. The exosphere goes from
about 640 km high to about 1,280 km. Satellites are stationed here.

Group 2 – KEPLERS’ GROUP

I. OBJECTIVES
A. enumerate the negative effects of human activities on our atmosphere; and
B. appreciate the importance of atmosphere to us.

II. MATERIALS
Permanent Pen
Cartolina

III. PROCEDURE
1. Enumerate and discuss the negative effects of human activities on our atmosphere.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. Why do you think atmosphere is important?
2. What are the ill effects of human activities on our atmosphere?

HUMAN ACTIVITIES NEGATIVE EFFECTS

When humans burn coal, oil and gas (fossil
fuels) to generate electricity or drive our cars.

Too much use of fertilizers which contains

nitrous oxide.

Refrigeration agents and other industrial

processes emits Halocarbons (CFC)

People cut too many trees for lumber to make

papers and build houses.

Group 3 – HUBBLE’S GROUP

“WORD CRYPTOGRAM”

I. OBJECTIVES
C. identify the layers of atmosphere; and
D. arrange the scrambled letters.
II. MATERIALS
Permanent Pen
Cartolina

III. PROCEDURES
1. Unscramble the letters by placing the correct letter sequence in the colored boxes to
come
up with the correct answer for each number.
2. Use the numbered boxes to complete the answer to the riddle.

1. Layer of the atmosphere where there is a big amount of ozone layer.

T S A R S O T E H E R R

2 9

2. Meteors burned passing here.

M O P E S H E S R E

1 10

3. Combined with ozone to form another molecule.

R E N I C H O L

11 4

4. Layer of the earth that supports all life.

P E R R O S H T O E P

6 8

5. Important for communication.

O R I D A N I S G A L S

6. One of the many diseases caused by ultraviolet exposure to the sun.

A N C E C R

7. Main culprit for the destruction of the ozone layer.

U F C H O L O R L R O O B A R C O N

RIDDLE: A LAYER CREATED BY THE EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD AND THE

SUN.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 5
Group 4 – PTOLEMY’S GROUP

“GAS COMPOSITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE”

I. OBJECTIVES:
A. identify the different gases present in the atmosphere; and
B. integrate the importance of gases to human life.
II. MATERIALS
Permanent Pen
Cartolina

III. PROCEDURE:
1. Using the pie graph, answer the guide questions. Discuss the gas composition of the
earth’s
atmosphere.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. How much of the gases are present in our atmosphere?
2. Why do you think these gases are important to us?
3. What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

RUBRIC

3 2 1
Cooperation All of them cooperated. Some of them None of them
cooperated. cooperated.
Presentation The student clearly describes
the question studied and
provides strong reasons for
its importance. Specific
information is given to
support the conclusions that
are drawn and described. The
delivery is engaging and
sentence structure is
consistently correct. Eye
contact is made and
sustained throughout the
presentation.
Accuracy There is strong evidence of
preparation, organization,
and enthusiasm for the topic.
Questions from the audience
are clearly answered with
specific and appropriate
information.
The student describes the The student describes
question studied and the question studied
provides reasons for its and conclusions are
importance. An adequate stated, but supporting
amount of information is information is not as
given to support the strong as a 2 or 3. The
conclusions that are delivery and sentence
drawn and described. The structure are generally
delivery and sentence correct.
structure are generally
correct.
There is evidence of Evidence of preparation
preparation, organization, and organization is
and enthusiasm for the lacking. Questions
topic. Questions from the from the audience are
audience are answered answered with only the
clearly. most basic response.