DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN
GRADE 7 – EARTH AND SPACE

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the period, the students will be able to:
A. describe and discuss how solar and lunar eclipses occur;
B. explain why eclipses are not seen every month; and
C. cite beliefs and practices of a community in relation to eclipse.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Concept: Eclipses
B. Sub-concept: Shadow and Eclipses
C. Materials: PowerPoint presentation, video clip presentation, Styrofoam balls and
Flashlight
D. References:
Science Learner’s Material pp. 331-335
Teacher’s Guide pp. 331-335
Science Links by Meliza P. Valdoz, et. al., pp. 386 – 388

II. LEARNING PROCEDURE

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNER’S ACTIVITY

A. ENGAGE
I have here a video clip showing the alignment (The students watch the video clip
of the Sun, Moon, and the Earth. I want you to presentation)
watch and observe what will happen in the
three celestial bodies.

What happens to the Sun at the beginning and The sun was bright then slowly becomes
at the end of the video clip? dark.

Why do you think the sun becomes dark? It is because the sun is being blocked by the
shadow of the moon.

Would you be frightened? No ma’am.

Why you should not be frightened? It is because what we are experiencing is

just a formation of shadows which is
commonly seen around us.

The darkening of the sun in the video clip and

the formation of the shadows has something to
do with are discussion for today which is an
eclipse.

What is an eclipse? An eclipse is an astronomical event in

which a celestial object passes the shadow
of another object.

Where does the word eclipse come from? The word eclipse comes from the Greek
word “eklipsis” which means for deserting.

In the video clip what are the celestial bodies The celestial bodies that are involved are
that are involved? Sun, Moon, and the Earth.
Which celestial body cast a shadow? The earth cast a shadow.

Which celestial body passes the shadow of the It is the Moon.

earth?

To understand the lesson, let us perform the

given activity on eclipse.

B. EXPLORE
I will group you into three. Each group will be ( Students proceed to their respective
given an envelope containing the instructions, groups and perform their activity)
materials needed and all the task of the group.
Each group must assign a material manager,
note taker, leader, time keeper and presenter.
After fifteen (15) minutes, each group shall
post their output on the board and explain it
briefly. Work collaboratively and be guided
with the rubric attached to your activity sheet.

Group 1: Sun-Moon-Earth
Group 2: Sun-Earth-Moon

C. EXPLAIN
What happens when the moon blocks the The moon absorbs the sunlight preventing
sunlight? it from reaching the earth.

What is being formed when the moon absorb This produces a shadow of the moon on
the sunlight? earth’s surface.

Can you describe the shadow of the moon that The shadow of the moon has a dark portion
falls on earth? and a light portion.

What do you call the darker portion of the The darker portion of the moon’s shadow is
moon’s shadow? called umbra.

( The teacher will show an illustration)

Based on the illustration, how will you

describe the umbra?
What do you call the lighter portion of the
moon’s shadow,
( The teacher will show an illustration)
The umbra is the smaller, inner and darker
shadow created by the object that blocks
the light coming from the sun.
The lighter portion of the moon’s shadow is
called penumbra.

If you were on the spot on earth where the

darkest portion/umbra of the moon’s shadow
casts, what would you observe?
How about if you were on the spot of the earth
where the lightest portion/penumbra of the
moon’s shadow cast, what would you observe?
It seems that the sun is deserting or leaving the
earth when solar eclipse occurs.
What do you call when the moon blocks the
sunlight and it casts on Earth’s surface?
Solar eclipse is sometimes called an eclipse of
the sun.
When does this phenomenon occur?
Solar eclipse has two types. What are these?
Based on the picture presented, how will you
distinguish a total solar eclipse from partial
solar eclipse?
How does total solar eclipse and partial solar
eclipse occur?
When does solar eclipse occur?
Why do you think solar eclipse happen during
new moon?
What happens when the earth blocks the
sunlight?
Describe the shadow of the earth that falls on
the moon.
If you were on the spot on the Earth where the
darkest portion of the Earth’s shadow falls on
the moon, what would be the color of the
moon?
Why the color of the moon becomes dark red?
If I were on the spot on earth where the
darkest portion/umbra of the moon’s
shadow casts, I will observe the sun totally
dark.
If I were on the spot on earth where the
lightest portion/penumbra of the moon’s
shadow casts, I will observe the sun
partially dark.
The shadow of the moon on the earth’s
surface is called solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is
between the Sun and the Earth.
The two types of solar eclipse are the total
solar eclipse and partial solar eclipse.
In a total solar eclipse, the Moon is within
the darkest portion of the moon’s shadow
or the umbra while in partial solar eclipse
the moon is within the lighter portion of the
moon’s shadow or the penumbra.
 A total solar eclipse occurs when the sun is
totally blocked by the moon, while partial
solar eclipse happens when only a part of
the sun is blocked by the moon.
A solar eclipse occurs during new moon.
It is because in a new moon phase the
moon is in between the sun and the earth.
The earth casts a shadow on the moon.
The shadow of the Earth that falls on the
moon is dark.
If I were on the spot of the Earth where the
darkest portion of the Earth’s shadow falls
on the moon, I will observed that moon is
totally dark red.
The moon becomes dark red because light
from the sun is refracted by the Earth’s
How about if only portion of the moon passes
on the Earth’s shadow, what would you
observed?
What do you call this phenomenon?
Lunar eclipse is also called eclipse of the
moon.
How does this phenomenon occur?
Why is it that there are some part of the moon
that is dark red and the remaining part of the
moon is light.
Lunar eclipse has also two types. What are
these?
(The teacher will show a picture)
Based on the picture presented, how will you
distinguish a total lunar eclipse from partial
lunar eclipse?
How does total solar eclipse and partial lunar
eclipse occur?
When does lunar eclipse occur?
Why do you think lunar eclipse happen during
full moon?
Why do eclipses they not happen every month?
Does eclipse occur every month?
Why do you say so?
What is the effect of the orientation of the orbit
of the moon?
atmosphere onto the moon.
If only a portion of the moon passes on
Earth’s shadow I will observe the moon
partially red.
It is called Lunar eclipse.
Lunar eclipse occurs when the earth is
between the sun and the moon
It is because the moon is either on the
umbra or penumbra of the Earth.
Two types of lunar eclipse the total lunar
eclipse and partial lunar eclipse.
In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon is
red and darkest portion of the earth’s
shadow or the umbra while in partial lunar
eclipse the earth is within the lighter
portion of the earth’s shadow or the
penumbra.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon
and Sun are on opposite sides of Earth.
A partial lunar eclipse happens when only
part of Earth's shadow covers the Moon.
A lunar eclipse occurs during full moon.
The full moon is the lunar phase when
the Moon appears fully illuminated from
Earth's perspective. This occur when Earth
is located between the Sun and the Moon.
It is because the Earth is between the moon
and the Sun on full moon phase.
No sir.
It is because the orbit of the moon is tilted
by 5 degree from the phase of the orbit of
the Earth.
The effect of the orientation of the orbit of
the moon is as the moon moves around the
Earth it is sometimes higher or lower than
 the Earth. In this situation, the shadow of
the moon does not hit the surface of the
Earth.
D. ELABORATE
D1. Generalization
To sum up the lesson fill out the table below
with the needed information.
Solar Lunar
Eclipse Eclipse

Definition
Position of
the Earth-
Moon-Sun
Moon Phase

Types

D2. Application
Today, we know what causes eclipse. But for
our ancestors, eclipse must have been
terrifying events.

Do you know some myths or superstitious

beliefs about eclipse? Yes sir.

Cite some examples of myths or superstitious

beliefs about eclipse.
Which among the beliefs do you consider true?
Why is it bad to look directly at the sun during
solar eclipse?
Can you tell how will damage our eyes?
What will you do if you ever observe a solar
eclipse?
- In some countries eclipse is
considered as a bad luck.
- In some countries, pregnant women
are forbidden from cutting and
sewing clothes because they belief
the child to be born will possess
some deformity or abnormality
- During eclipse, it is bad to look
directly at the sun.
It is bad to look directly at the sun during
eclipse, most especially a partial one.
It can cause permanent eye damage and
even blindness.
Sunlight carries great amount of energy
which is enough to burn the retina of our
eyes.
- If I will observe solar eclipse I will
use solar filter or welder’s goggles
to protect my eyes.
- I will use film strips to protect my
eyes from the sun.
- I will use a basin of water to see
magnificent event of solar eclipse.
IV. EVALUATION
I. Fill in the blank
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
In solar eclipse, the ___(1)____ comes between the sun and the (2)______. The
_____(3)______ casts a shadow on the _____(4)________. A solar eclipse can happen
during a _____(5)______.

In lunar eclipse, the _____(6)____ comes between the sun and the ______(7)_______. The
_____(8)______ casts a shadow on the _____(9)____. A lunar eclipse can happen during a
____(10)______.

II. True or False

________ 11. In some countries eclipse is considered as a bad luck.
________ 12. During eclipse, it is bad to look directly at the moon.
________ 13. Looking directly at the sun during solar eclipse can cause permanent eye
damage.
________ 14. Using a basin of water to see magnificent event of lunar eclipse.
________ 15. Eclipses occur every night.

V. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answers in a`1/4 sheet of paper.
To be passed tomorrow. (10pts.)

A. Follow-up Assignment
1. Identify other ancient and modern activities which are associated with eclipse.

B. Advanced Assignment
a. Topic: Tides
b. Guide Questions:
1. What are tides?
2. What causes tides?
3. Why do we experience two high tides and two low tides in a day?

Reference:
Science Links by Meliza P. Valdez, et. Al. pp. 388-389

Prepared by:

EROLIN T. POBLETE

MENTEE

Checked by:

Mr. ROMEO BAQUIRAN 03-15-2019

MENTOR DATE

Group 1: Sun-Moon-Earth
 I. OBJECTIVES:
 After performing this activity, the students should be able to explain how
solar eclipse occurs.

II. MATERIALS:
 Model of Earth
 Model of Sun
 Model of Moon
 Flashlight

III. PROCEDURES

1. Get your model moon, model earth, and a flashlight.

2. Position the 3 objects as shown below.
3. Use the flashlight as a model for the Sun, the small Styrofoam ball as the Moon
and big Styrofoam ball as a model for Earth.
4. Light up the flashlight and align it on the small Styrofoam ball.
5. Observe the shadow of the small Styrofoam ball.

Model Earth Model Moon Flashlight

(sun’s rays)

Guide Questions:

1. What happens when the moon blocks sunlight?

2. Describe the shadow that falls on Earth.
3. If you were on the spot on Earth where the darker portion of the moon’s shadow
casts, what would you observe?
4. If you were on the spot of the Earth where the light portion of the moon’s shadow
casts?
5. What do you call this phenomenon?
6. How do you define lunar eclipse based on the activity?

Group 2: Sun- Earth - Moon

 I. OBJECTIVES:
 After performing this activity, the students should be able to explain how
lunar eclipse occurs.

II. MATERIALS:
 Model of Earth
 Model of Sun
 Model of Moon
 Flashlight

III. PROCEDURES

1. Get your model moon, model earth, and a flashlight.

2. Position the 3 objects as shown below.
3. Use the flashlight as a model for the Sun, the small Styrofoam ball as the Moon
and big Styrofoam ball as a model for Earth.
4. Light up the flashlight and align it on the small Styrofoam ball.
5. Observe the shadow of the small Styrofoam ball.

Guide Questions:

1. What happens when the earth blocks sunlight?

2. Describe the shadow of the Earth that falls on the Moon.
3. If you were on the spot of the Earth were the darker portion of Earth’s shadow
falls on the Moon, what would you observe?
4. How about if only the moon passes on the lighter shadow of the Earth, what
would you observe?
5. What do you call this phenomenon?
6. How do you define lunar eclipse based on the activity?