LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

QUARTER 1/ WEEK 6-7

Name: _________________________________________________ Score:_______

Grade & Section: ______________________ Subject: SCIENCE 4_____________

Name of Teacher: __________________________________ Date: _____________

I. Title: Changes that may be Harmful to the Environment

II. Type of Activity: Concept notes with formative activities

LAS for summative assessment ( Written Work Performance Task)

III. MELC: Identify changes in materials whether useful or harmful to one’s

environment
(S4 MTIi-j-7).
IV.

V. Learning Objective/s:

 Explain the changes in materials that may be harmful to the physical

environment;
 Show the significance of being aware to the benefits of the materials; and
 Observe the changes in materials that may affect the environment.

VI. Reference/s:

For Print Material/s:

Añano , Julie Andrea P., et. al., 2018, Understanding Science in Our Time,
Golden Chronica Publishing, Inc., Quezon City Philippines, p.69.

Balatbat, Fides P.,et. al., 2015, The New Science Links 4, Rex Book Store, Inc.,
Manila, Philippines, pp 68-72

Gutierrez, Danilo S, et. al., 1997, Into the Future: Science and Health 4, Belgosa
Media Systems Inc., Makati, Philippines, p.133

For Online Resource/s:

https://www.bing.com/images/search?
q=Sea+Star+Oil+Spill&form=IRTRRL&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover

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VI. Concept Notes

Changes in matter bring about changes in the environment. Unfavorable

changes in the condition of the environment due to chemical change may result in land,
water and air pollution that will affect human and other living things. There are several
changes that can be made to minimize wastes. People can apply the 5R’s (reuse,
recycle, repair, rot and reduce) for responsible waste management.

Examples:

1. Burning of tires. It releases smoke

and toxins that enter the air. It pollutes
the air because of its ashes and smoke.
The smoke and toxins that enter the air
also contribute to the greenhouse effect
and global warming (abnormal rise of
the earth’s temperature). Old tires can
be made into pots of plants.

2. Cutting down trees. It affects the

quality of air we breathe. It causes a
rapid change in temperature. Rain levels
are affected since moisture in the air
could not be retained by trees. It causes
soil erosion and flood. Also, many
animals lose their habitats. One should
plant trees for clean air.

3. Burning of plastics. It releases

chemical like chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs) which destroy the ozone layer
(layer of the earth’s atmosphere where
most ultraviolet radiation from the sun is
absorbed). Burning of garbage is
already prohibited because it pollutes
the air. Spray nets and insecticides are
made of CFC’s. Polluted air causes
lung cancer and other respiratory
diseases like asthma and bronchitis.
Waste materials like plastic, can and
papers should be recycled and reused.

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 4. Landfill. Serves as breeding places of
flies and other pests that carry bacteria
and viruses which causes diseases such
as cholera and leptospirosis. Wastes
should be segregated. Methane gas is
usually emitted by decaying materials.

5. Using detergents in washing clothes

in the river. It kills fish and other living
organisms in the river due to toxic
substance in detergents. Avoid washing
clothes in the river.

6. Burning of fuel. Carbon monoxide

(CO) is a colorless and poisonous gas, it
is a by-product of burning fuel that
causes drowsiness and headache. Lead
(Pb) is also released from the exhaust of
vehicles that used leaded gasoline and it
can cause brain damage.

7. Oil Spill. Oil does not dissolve in

water. This prevents oxygen (O) in the
air from mixing with water. The living
things in water get less oxygen and so
may die.

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Task 1. Yes or No. Read the statements below. Write Yes if the practice is good or No
if it is not.

__________1. Burn garbage to save time and effort.

__________2. Plant trees and ornamental plants.
__________3. Segregate waste materials into biodegradable, non-biodegradable and
hazardous.
__________4. Smoking cigarette to release stress.
__________5. Using unleaded gasoline.

Task 2. Classify Me. Below are changes in materials, categorize each whether they are
useful or harmful to the environment.

__________1. Burning fuel.

__________2. Landfill
__________3. Freezing
__________4. Rotting of fruits
__________5. Oil spills

Task 3. True or False. Read and statements carefully. Write True if the statement is
correct or False if it is wrong.

_________1. Soapy water and oil thrown in the river can kill aquatic plants and animals.
_________2. CFC’s are chemicals that help form the ozone layer.
_________3. Ashes and smoke can cause skin allergy.
_________4. Use gel and hair polish instead of spray net because it contains aerosols
made of CFC’s.
_________5. Dust particles and soot are examples of air pollutants.

Task 4. Word Search. Below are the changes in materials, arrange the jumbled letters
to reveal the word.

1. The process of decaying. _________

T R O
2. Convert waste into reusable material. __________.

E E L Y C L R C

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3. The action of using something again. __________

U E R S E
4. Make smaller or less in amount. ______________

E C U D E R

5. The action of fixing or mending something. ________

P E R I R A

Task 5. Check your Understanding. Read the questions comprehensively. Choose

the letter of the correct answer.

_____ 1. It is a condition where the air, water and land become dirty, toxic, unsafe and
harmful.
A. Substance B. Mixture C. Toxic gases D. Pollution

_____ 2. These are foreign particles and substances brought to the environment
making unsafe and dangerous to life.
A. Pollutants B. Diseases C. Toxic gases D. Substance

_____ 3. Oil is to water pollution as _____ is to air pollution.

A. vinegar B. chlorofluorocarbon C. nitrogen D. oxygen

_____ 4. How do the following useful substances like kerosene and rubbing alcohol
cause pollution?
A. Leaving them uncovered C. When sprayed directly on humans
B. When stored in the cabinets D. when mixed with water

_____ 5. Which of the following does not contribute to air pollution?

A. Factory smoke B. Volcanic eruption C. Aerosol D. Perfume

Task 6. Matching Type. Draw a line to connect the changes in materials in column A
with their harmful effects in column B

A B
1. Landfill A. Flood
2. Cutting down trees B. Fish kills
3. Burning of garbage C. Global warming
4. Oil Spill D. Drowsiness
5. Burning fuel E. Leptospirosis

Task 7. Check your Concepts. Read the following situations. Draw a √ on the blank if
the action shows ways of reducing waste materials or X if it is not.

________1. Ana wrapped the slice of cake with a foil paper.

________2. Mrs. Castro brings her shopping bag every time she shops.

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________3. Connie refuses to buy a new bag because her bag is still usable.
________4. Dan cut his old pants with holes and made it into short pants.
________5. Mother wrote a short note for Carol in a whole sheet of paper.

Task 8. Name It. Given the following, write the meaning of the symbols.

1. Pb _____________________
2. CO _____________________
3. CFCs _____________________
4. CO2 _____________________
5. O2 _____________________

Task 9. Complete Me. Read the statements below. Answer each by completing the
given clue letters in the space provided for.

1. The abnormal rise of the earth’ temperature. G_ _ _ _ _ W _ _ _ _ _ _

2. It is an air pollutant release into the atmosphere through the use of spray net.
C___S
3. It is colorless and poisonous gas that causes headaches and even death.
C_____n M__ _ _ _ _ e
4. They are foreign particles found that destroy the environment. P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s
5. A harmful substance from leaded gasoline that can damage the brain. L _ _ d

Task 10. Level Up. Suggest some ways on which we can make these materials more
useful.

1. Scratch paper
_______________________________________________________

2. Mineral water container

_______________________________________________________

3. Barrels
_______________________________________________________

4. Old tires
_______________________________________________________

5. Straw
_______________________________________________________

Task 11. Critical Thinking. Read the questions comprehensively. Answer the following
questions briefly but substantially.

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1. What will happen when trees in the forests are cut down?
______________________
______________________

2. How can water be reused?

_______________________
_______________________

3. How can you minimize wastes?

________________________
_________________________

4. How can you keep your home clean and green?

__________________________
__________________________

5. Suppose you live in the city; how can you help maintain the quality of air in the city?
__________________________
__________________________

Task 12: Spotlight. Today we celebrate the National Clean and Green Program, make
a slogan supporting the movement on cleaning the surroundings and greening the
environment.

VII. Notes to Teachers:

The Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) is good for four days. Summative test will be
conducted during Fridays.

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VIII. Answer Key to the Tasks

Task 1

1. No
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. No
5. Yes

Task 2

1. Harmful
2. Harmful
3. Harmful
4. Harmful
5. Harmful

Task 3

1.True
2.False
3.True
4.True
5.True

Task 4

1. Rot
2. Recycle
3. Reuse
4. Reduce
5. Repair

Task 5

1. D
2. A
3. B
4. A/C
5. D

Task 6

1. E

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2. A
3. C
4. B
5. D

Task 7

1. X
2. √
3. √
4. √
5. X

Task 8

1. Lead
2. Carbon Monoxide
3. Chlorofluorocarbon CFC’S
4. Carbon Dioxide
5. Oxygen

Task 9

1. Charcoal paper
2. Plant’s pot
3. Trash can
4. Plant’s pot
5. Pouch/Bag mat

Task 10

1. Flood, soil erosion, rise in temperature

2. Rain water can be used to water plants, water that has been used in laundry
can be used in flushing the toilet, and rice water can be used in cooking.
3. 5 Rs
4. Segregate waste properly, plant vegetables, sweep the yard, and dispose
unwanted materials in your house.
5. Walk instead of riding, vehicles should use unleaded gas, plant more trees and
ornamental plants.

Tasks 11 and 12

Answers may vary

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