WORKSHEETS IN SCIENCE
WEEK 7-8
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I. Introduction
EFFECTS OF THE SUN TO HUMAN ACTIVITIES
In your previous lesson you have learned how
the length or size of the shadow is affected by the
position of the sun. The light rays coming from
the sun when blocked by objects in the
surroundings forms shadows. The appearance of
shadows depends on the angle at which the
sunlight strikes the object to the ground. In this
lesson you will learn more about the sun and
how it affects human activities.
We all know that the sun is the main
source of heat, warmth, and light for almost
all organisms on earth. Anything that gives off
heat is a heat source, and the sun is the main
heat source of the earth. It is also the main
source of light as it reflects or absorbed by
objects on earth. Absorbed light usually
increases the energy in an object, causing the
object to heat up.
Humans need the sun’s heat and light
energy to survive. With the presence of sun’s
heat and light, humans can do a lot of activities
from daily household chores to doing recreational
activities like outings and picnics. Most
important of all, human beings create Vitamin
D from direct exposure to sunlight specifically
from 6 to 9 o’clock in the morning. However, we
need to use sunscreen for protection from UV
rays emitted by the sun.
One of the greatest effects of the sun that
benefits humans and the earth is solar energy.
The sun radiates light and heat or solar energy.
Solar energy is essential to agriculture—
cultivating land, producing crops, and raising
livestock. Solar techniques, such as crop
rotation, increase harvests.
II.Development
Learning Task 1. List down at least 5 beneficial and 5 harmful effects of the sun to the human
body. Write your answer in the table below.
BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF THE SUN TO THE HUMAN
BODY
1.
2.
Farmers and fishermen use the sun’s
heat and light in their farming and fishing
activities. The farmers harvest and dry crops by
exposing it directly under the heat of the sun to
prevent spoilage. The fishermen preserve their
catch by drying and carefully laying and exposing
directly under the heat of the sun.
For human beings’ excessive exposure to
sunlight can burn or harm the skin. This is
called sunburn. Exposure to intense heat can
cause dehydration and looking directly to the sun
may damage the eyes. There are other health
concerns that is related to sun exposure.
For plants, too much heat from the sun
can cause withering. Also, the soil becomes
very dry, cracks and loses its moisture needed
by the plants to survive. Farming will not be
possible when drought happens.
There are some ways of protecting
ourselves from the excessive sun’s heat and
light.
1. Wear a cap or wide-brimmed hat during sunny
days.
2. Carry along an umbrella to protect you from
intense heat of the sun.
3. Wear sunglasses when playing on beaches
when the sun is too hot.
4. Apply sunscreen or lotion which protects your
skin from sunburn when you go for swimming.
5. Wear clothes which protect the skin of your
hand and feet while working under the heat of
the sun (like gardening, plowing, planting,
harvesting etc.)
6. Seek out the shade and avoid exposure during
hours of peak sunlight.
7. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF THE SUN TO THE HUMAN
BODY
1.
2.
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III. Engagement
Learning Task 2: People can avoid and protect themselves from the harmful effect of the sun.
In each statement below, put a check mark (/) on the blank if it shows GOOD PRACTICE
and cross (x) if not.
_____1. Playing under the sun at noon time.
_____2. Wearing a wide-brimmed hat on sunny days.
_____3. Looking directly at the sun.
_____4. Using an umbrella on sunny days.
_____5. Lying on beaches all day.
_____6. Wearing sunglasses in beaches while the sun is too hot.
_____7. Applying sun block lotion all over the skin when swimming in beaches and pools.
_____8. Staying under the sun the whole day.
_____9. Wearing long sleeves and trousers when working on the farm.
_____10. Exposing eyes to the bright/ glaring light of the sun.

IV. Assimilation
Learning Task No 3. Read each item carefully. Circle the letter of your answer.
1. What is the effect of sun’s heat and light to the environment?
A. It causes the changes in temperature.
B. It helps the plants in making their food.
C. It sustains the life of animals, plant and humans
D. All of the above.
2. Which of the following is not a beneficial effect of sun’s light and heat on human activities?
A. Farmers can dry rice.
B. Fishermen and vendors can dry fish.
C. People can dry their clothes.
D. Children in beaches caught sunburn due to prolong exposure to the sun.
3. What could be the harmful effect of intense heat and light of the sun to farmer’s activities?
A. They will need less amount of water for their plants.
B. They can plant more during sunny day.
C. The soil becomes more suitable for planting.
D. Their plants will wither and die.
4. Jake will be joining her friends in swimming on Sunday. What must she do to avoid
sunburn?
A. Apply coconut oil.
B. Apply lemon jelly.
C. Apply sunblock lotion.
D. Apply whitening cream.
5. In what way is the sun’s heat beneficial to humans?
A. Farmers can harvest and dry their crops.
B. Mother can dry her laundry.
C. Fishermen can dry and preserve their fish.
D. All of the above
PERFORMANCE TASK
Draw/cut/print picture of one human activity showing the harmful effects of the sun.
Explain your illustration in 2-3 sentences. Do it on a bond paper.

Too much exposure to sun’s heat can

cause heat stroke to person. Drink plenty
of water. Avoid going out when the it is too
hot,.