Earth &

Life Science
Quarter 2- Week 1
Module 1:
Introduction to Life
Science
Name:
Grade & Section:
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Class No.:
Teacher: Ms. Niña Therese A. Sarmiento
Assigned Date: November 9-13, 2020
Suggested Time Allotment: 1 Week (Week 1)
Target Learners: Grade 11 STEM TVL ICT/HE HUMSS
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Module 1- Introduction to Suggested Time Allotment: 1 Week (Week 1)

Target Learners: Grade 11 Students
Life Science
I. Introduction
Biology is the study of life. Life does not only involve the living things itself only but also
includes its deepest characteristics. We often characterized life by chemical and molecular make up,
cell structure, growth and development, reproduction, metabolism, excretion, motility, adaptation,
sensitivity from stimuli, indefinite shape, size and life span. Several attempts have been made from
time to time to explain the origin of the Earth and how life really began. As a result, people have come
up with different theories providing their own explanation on the possible mechanism on its origin.
II. Objectives: At the end of this module, the students shall be able to:
• Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging pieces of evidence.
• Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and function, evolution, and ecosystems)
in the study of life show the connections among living things and how they interact with
each other and with their environment.
III. Pre- Assessment
Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. All living organisms are able to:
a. Use energy to work c. Use their senses to their environment
b. Grow and change d. All of the above
2. Science is basically based on
a. Opinion b. Beliefs c. Consensus d. Evidences
3. A theory is
a. An observation on something in the natural world
b. A testable hypothesis or prediction that is potentially falsifiable
c. An experimental procedure of many observations, facts and results
d. A belief shared with many scientists agreeing on the topic
4. The following are the theories that support the origin of life EXCEPT:
a. Special Creation c. Bigbang Theory
b. Theory of Panspermia d. Spontaneous Generation
5. It is simply defined as any process of formation, growth and development of organisms.
a. Life b. Evolution c. Science d. Biology
IV. Reading Resources and Instructional Activities
1.1 Different Theories on the Origin of Life
Theories are testable and educated hypothesis that are still subject for further experiments. These
concepts developed by different scientist will either be proved or disproved in order to be accepted by
the scientific world. Once a theory has been proven, it will become Principle or Law.
The following are the theories and studies showing different concepts on the Origin of Life:
• Divine Origin Theory (Special Creation): a theological doctrine which states that the universe
and all life in it originated in its present
form by unconditional fiat or divine
decree. It is the oldest and widely acceptable
hypothesis on the origin of life. It follows the
literal reading of the book of Genesis in the
Holy Bible where there is a “special
creation” of each separate kinds in six
days, starting a few thousand years ago.
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 • Extraterrestrial Origin
(Theory of Panspermia):
proposes that meteors or cosmic
dust may have been carried
significant amounts of complex
organic molecules to Earth,
kicking off the Evolution of Life.
Hundreds of thousands meteorites
and comets were to known to have slammed into the early Earth, and recent findings suggest
that at least some may have carried organic materials.
• Spontaneous Origin (Theory of Spontaneous Generations): states that life evolve from
inanimate objects or non-living things. This theory was proposed by Aristotle and widely
accepted by scientist before until Louis Pasteur and John Tyndall disproved it in the mid-
19th century.

The Spontaneous Origin views that the force leading to life was selection. As changes in the
molecules increased their stability and caused them to persist longer, these molecules could
initiate more and more complex associations, culminating the evolution of the cells.

1.2 What is Evolution?

Evolution is defined as any process of formation or growth and development on the physical and
genetic make up of an organism.
• Theory of Evolution: This theory has been
around for centuries way back to the ancient
Greek Philosopher Aristotle, however, it is
most often associated with Charles Darwin. It
suggests that the diversity of life today is a
result of drastic changes and development
of species over time. According to this idea,
all living things were once simple, single-
celled organisms. Much later, the first
multicellular organisms evolved, and after that Earth’s biodiversity greatly increased.
What are the Evidences of Evolution?

• Species share similarities that are sign of their common ancestry.

Example: Insects. Though unbelievably diverse, most of them have six legs.
There are likely several hundres thousand insect species having almost the
same body plan.

• There are progressions of

species changing over time.
Example: Cabbage and other common vegetables.
It is believed that Cabbage, Brocolli, Kale,
Cauliflower and Kohirabi were once wild mustard.

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 • Species have traits that are the remnants of past generations.
Example: West Indian Manatee (Trichechus Manatus). Manatees are
closely related to elephants. Their flippers have fingernails and hair on
its body similar to a flattened elephant foot.

1.2 What are the Themes Unifying the Study of Life?

• Biological Systems: a combination of parts formed
together to form a complex system.

• Cellular Basis of Life: all

organisms are made up of cells and most
multicellular organisms have cells that are
specialized for specific functions.

• Form and Function: deals on how something

works related to its structure.

• Reproduction and
Inheritance: the inheritance of genes and traits from the parents to
the offspring as a result of reproduction.

• Interactions with the

Environment: shows the
transfer of chemicals and
materials between organism
and its environment.

• Energy and Life: the

organism’s ability to obtain
energy in chemical form from molecules in our food.

• Regulation:
maintaining the balance
or homeostasis of the body. For instance, the regulated
temperat ure of a human body is 98.6 degrees farenheit
or 37 degrees celsius.

• Adaptation and Evolution: the ability of an organism to

to survive and reproduce in its environment as well as
change and develop from generation to generation.

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 • Biology and Society: the involvement of biological
science in the advancement of society, particularly in
medicine, wildlife, and agriculture.

References: Earth and Life Science, Quexbook, PERCDC LearnHub (Mobile Application)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_creation
https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/meteors-on-earlyearth.jpg
https://insertwisdom.wordpress.com/2016/04/30/two-bricks-ground-basil-sunlight-time-
scorpions/
https://europepmc.org/article/med/26858553
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Insect_collage.png
https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evo101/IIIE4Evochange.shtml
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trichechus_manatus_fg01.JPG
https://isbscience.org/about/what-is-systems-biology/
https://jiskahachmer.medium.com/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-d2b4a418bfd9
https://pt.slideshare.net/mobile/Sporefame19/biology-as-the-study-of-life
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5dc6d301ae8fc6001b5b999e/reproduction-inheritance
https://byjus.com/biology/nitrogen-cycle/
https://opencurriculum.org/5360/energy-for-life-an-overview-of-photosynthesis/
https://askabiologist.asu.edu/bird-hypothalamus
https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Book%3A_General_
Biology_%28Boundless%29/19%3A_The_Evolution_of_Populations/19.3%3A_Adaptive_Evolution/19
.3A%3A_Natural_Selection_and_Adaptive_Evolution
https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/events/2017/03/13/understanding-society-masterclass-
combining-sociology-and-biology

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 Suggested Time Allotment: 1 Week (Week 1)
Name: Class No.:
Grade & Section: Teacher
Barangay: Assigned Date:
Activity 1
Today my Life Begins!
Objective: Explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging pieces of evidence.
Describe how unifying themes (e.g., structure and function, evolution, and ecosystems)
in the study of life show the connections among living things and how they interact with
each other and with their environment.
Materials: Books/ Learning Materials
Laptops/ Cellphone (for online research)
Procedures:
A. Complete the following table by explaining the different Theories on the Origin of Life and cite
them with supporting evidences.

Theories Brief Explanation Evidences

Special Creation

Extraterrestrial Origin

Spontaneous Generations

B. Select at least five unfying themes in studying the Origin of Life and provide examples or
situations that support your chosen themes. An example is provided to serve as your guide.

Unifying Themes Examples

When you do an activity and your average body

temperature rises, your brain signals your body
Regulation to produce sweat in order to return your
temperature to its normal range.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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V. Assessment
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. All living organisms are able to:
a. Use energy to work c. Use their senses to their environment
b. Grow and change d. All of the above
2. Science is basically based on
a. Opinion b. Beliefs c. Consensus d. Evidences
3. The following is NOT TRUE about Evolution EXCEPT
a. Does not involved change c. Evolution can be stopped
b. Irreversible d. Neither change the physical nor genetic make up
4. The following are the theories that support the origin of life EXCEPT:
a. Special Creation c. Bigbang Theory
b. Theory of Panspermia d. Spontaneous Generation
5. It is simply defined as any process of formation, growth and development of organisms.
a. Life b. Evolution c. Science d. Biology

B. GRAPHIC ORGANIZER. Create a simple illustration or a graphic organizer showing the

interconnectedness of different unifying themes in studying life.

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