LESSON PLAN

Grade 7 Science
4th Quarter – Earth and Space
March 6, 2019
I. OBJECTIVE
Collect, record, and report data on the beliefs and practices of the community in
relation to eclipse.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
A. Topic: Eclipse
B. Subtopic: Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse
III. LEARNING REFERENCES
A. References:
1. K-12 Curriculum Guide for Science Grade 7; S7ES-IVj-12 pp. 138 of 211
2. Grade 7 Science Learners’ Unit 4 Module 3 pp. 357-358
3. Grade 7 Science Teacher’s Guide Unit 4 Module 3 p 335
Other References: Science Vistas 7 p 361; TIB pp. 169-171
B. Materials: Visual aids, module, books, chalk, pictures
C. Science Process: Explaining
D. Science Concept:
The beautiful moon has always been part of enchanting evenings. It has
been likened to goddesses. The silvery moon and its moonbeams have inspired
poetry. Together with the stars, it proclaims the glory of the creator through the
night.

IV. PROCEDURES:
A. ELICIT
The teacher let the students recall on what was the topic yesterday all about?
Answer: Eclipse: Lunar and Solar eclipse
How does lunar eclipse occur? The solar eclipse?
Answer: The lunar eclipse occurs when the earth is in between the sun and moon.
The solar eclipse occurs when the moon is in between the sun and earth.

B. ENGAGE
The teacher asks the students on what they usually hear from their
parents/grandparents when there is an eclipse?
C. EXPLORE
Before the students perform the activity, the teacher will present important words
such as:
Vocabulary
Beliefs- a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that
something is true
Bakunawa- is a serpent-like dragon

Our topic for today is about “Eclipse”. Our objective is to collect, record, and
report data on the beliefs and practices of the community in relation to eclipse. The
teacher gives the instructions on the activity to be performed by the students. Please
refer to learners’ material in Science 7 pp. 357-358. (Activity 13 “Does a bakunawa
cause eclipses?”).

D. EXPLAIN
 Presentation of the student’s output

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  Discussion of the result
 The teacher will further explain the topic
Teaching Part:
The unnatural and eerie color of the sun and the moon during their eclipses may
seem fearsome to some people. The sun’s disappearance in a solar eclipse has been
connected to some frightening event. It is a sing of impending famine and hunger. In the
Philippines, it is an ancient belief that bakunawa causes eclipses. Some cultures fast
during an eclipse. Some countries believe that according to the myth, the mighty sun and
the brilliant moon fight during an eclipse and it is up to the humans to encourage.
ELABORATE
Therefore, based on the activity and the discussion, what are some of the
superstitious beliefs in the Philippines when there is an eclipse?

E. EVALUATE

Multiple Choice
Directions: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer.
1. Which of the following beliefs has a scientific bases?
A. Increase of harmful microorganisms
B. Sun and Moon being swallowed by big snake.
C. Looking directly to the Sun during eclipse will damage the eyes.
D. Praying during eclipse because this event is the sign of the apocalypse.
2. In which country of the world where people immerse themselves in water up to the neck
as an act of cleansing during eclipse.
A. China
B. India
C. Philippines
D. Thailand
3. In some parts of the Philippines, why do pregnant women wear bright red pants to which
safety pins are attached?
A. To avoid suffering from birth problems.
B. For the mother to become pregnant again.
C. So that the unborn child will possess some deformity.
D. The Gods will give the luck of good health to the baby

4. Laho is a myth of Ancient Tagalog where the Sun and the moon are eaten by a big
snake called Bakunawa. How do the villagers make the Bakunawa frightened and bring
the Sun and Moon back?
A. They dance and sing.
B. They create a very loud noise.
C. They lock inside their homes and pray.
D. They offer animals and foods to the Bakunawa.
5. Why do Muslim people continue the tradition of praying during an eclipse?
A. To give gratitude to Allah for the blessings received.
B. Because this astronomical event is the sign of apocalypse.
C. Because it purifies their bodies from the evil effects of a solar eclipse.
D. To fight the monster or the demon that was believed to have devoured the sun

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 Identification
Directions: Determine if the statement is a FACT or BELIEF. Write your answer in the
space provided before each statement.

_________ 1. No pregnant woman is allowed to go outside the house during solar eclipse.
_________ 2. An eclipse happened when the moon is in between the Sun and the Earth.
_________ 3. Looking at the sun directly during solar eclipse can damage your eyes.
_________ 4. People create much and loud noise during eclipse in order to return the Sun in
the sky.
_________ 5. Pregnant women wear bright red pants, with safety pins are attached to avoid
suffering from birth problems.
ANSWER KEY

Identification Multiple Choice

1. BELIEF 1. C
2. FACT 2. B
3. FACT 3. A
4. BELIEF 4. B
5. BELIEF 5. B

G. EXTEND
Assignment: ½ sheet of paper.
1. List down your beliefs about eclipses.
Remarks:

A. No of learners who earned 80 % in the evaluation ___________________

B. No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation: _________________
C. Did the lesson work? No. of learners who have caught up with the lesson ____________
D. No. of learners who continue to require remediation _________________
E. Which of my teaching strategies worked well? Why did this work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter which my principal or supervisor can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized materials did I use/ discover which I wish to share with
other teachers?
No. of students who: _____ ______ ______ ______ ______
MASTERED _____ ______ ______ ______ ______
NEEDS REMEDIATION _____ ______ ______ ______ ______
MPS _____ ______ ______ ______ ______

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