Earth & Life Science:

Q1-W1-L2
EARTH AS THE ONLY HABITABLE PLANET
Most Essential Learning Competency:

• In this module, you are going to study the unique

characteristics of the Earth and its mechanism as a
system to support life (S11/12ES-Ia-e-3), including
the characteristics of its neighboring planets in the
solar system.
Lesson 1: Objectives

After going through this module, you are expected

to:
1. Name the Characteristics of the Earth that
made it possible to support life.
2. Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the
only planet in the solar system with properties
necessary to support life.
3. Explain why Earth is the only livable planet in
the Solar System.
EARTH: THE ONLY HABITABLE PLANET
ACTIVITY 2.1- Earth: Which is TRUE, which is
FALSE?

•Read the instructions in your own copy

(digital/printed) EALS Module 1 SLM.
•Secure the needed materials and follow the
procedure for the said activity.
•You can copy the attached worksheet found on
the next page.
•Write your answer in your prepared worksheet.
 WHAT IS IT: The Livable Planet

• Read carefully the content of this module.

• Take down notes the important details—dates, persons,
terms, etc. that would help you to recall when you
perform or answer the activities in the succeeding
pages.
 Activity 2.2: The Earth and Its Neighbors

• This activity will stimulate your learning about the Earth’s

unique characteristics and properties, as well as the
knowledge you acquired about its neighboring planets. Use the
information found in this module and or any other relevant
references available in your home.
• Provide what is being asked in every item.
• Write your answers in your prepared answer sheet/s following
the format (each activity should have label: Module #,
Lesson#, Activity#) for easier identification while checking.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

1. Why do you think life do not exist in planets such as

Saturn, Uranus and Neptune?
2. How the amount of heat received by Earth from Sun
able to support life?
3. Is the location of Earth from Sun can be reason that
it can nurture life? Why?
4. List at least 3 characteristics of Earth & discuss
each of their importance in existence of life.
 WHAT I CAN DO?
Choose ONE only
1. Short video tutorial about the origin of the Solar system;
2. Make a brochure highlighting the different theories of how the Solar
system came to existence;
3. Design a poster showing the representations of the different theories
behind the origin of the Solar system;
4. Write a poem/story/essay/ or a song emphasizing the theories behind the
origin of the Solar system;
5. Interview one person (online or face to face) for each of the following.
Ask them about what they know and they don’t know about how the Solar
system existed. Document your interview: a) Teacher b) Classmate c)
Parent/Guardian d) Government official
Accomplish the required activities for
Quarter 1 Week 1 in Lesson 2.

See you next lesson!

Have fun doing the activities!