Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
6
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
IROSIN II DISTRICT

SCIENCE 6
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET - QUARTER 2 - Week 8

NAME ________________________________DATE______________________________

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
Forest, coral reefs, and mangrove swamp ecosystems need to be protected and conserved.
We need to give importance to these ecosystems because they provide us with our needs.
In this learning activity sheet, you will find out the different ways of conserving and
protecting the rain forests, corals reefs and mangrove swamps.

II. LEARNING SKILLS

Explains the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs,
and mangrove swamp.(S6MT-IIi-j-6)
 Identifies ways of conserving and protecting tropical rainforests, coral reefs and
mangrove swamps.

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. Let Us Review
Directions. Name the following pictures, if it is tropical rainforest, coral reefs, or
mangrove swamp. Write your answer on the blank.

1. _____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________

B. Let Study
The ecosystem is an environment where both living and non-living things exist and
interact with one another. Examples of ecosystem are the tropical Rainforests, coral reefs, and
mangrove swamps. A tropical rainforest is simply an area where tall, mostly evergreen trees
grow and with high amount of rainfall. Coral reefs serve as habitat for many animals. They
are breeding ground of marine life. They are composed of non-living components such as
water and sand and living components such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, cnidarians,
sponges and echinoderms.

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 Mangrove swamp ecosystem is composed mostly of mangrove plants and animals like
crustaceans and migratory birds. It is an important system that allows for the breeding of
fishes and survival of other marine animals. It is also a part of the coastal and marine
ecosystems. Today, tropical rain forests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps are disappearing
from the face of the globe. Despite growing international concern, these are continuing
to be destroyed. These destruction have a global impact through species extinction,
the loss of important ecosystem services and resources. However, these destruction
can be slowed, stopped and in some cases even reversed. We need to protect and
conserve the Earth’s resources. We need to give high value to our tropical rain forests,
coral reefs and mangrove swamps.
Here are some ways to protect and conserve these natural resources.
1. Habitat restoration
2. Reforestation or replanting a forest
3. Mangrove rehabilitation.
4. Wildlife conservation which includes protecting a sanctuary where animals live.
5. Supporting projects of the government and non-government organization which protect
tropical rainforest, coral reefs and mangrove swamps.
6. Joining organizations that conduct educational campaigns and give information on
how to protect and conserve our ecosystem. Being responsible to the development
and restoration of Earth’s resources like the tropical rain forests, mangrove swamps
and coral reefs is a key for the long term benefits to mankind.
A. Let Us Practice
Directions: Complete the statements below by filling the blanks.

Tropical rain forests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps are some examples of
1.______________. Hence, they should be protected and conserved. There are some
ways to protect and conserve our ecosystem like habitat restoration, 2.______________,
3.______________, 4._______________ , 5.____________ and wildlife conservation.

B. Let Us Remember

An ecosystem is any geographical area where biotic factors (living organisms such
as animals, plants, fungi and bacteria) interact with abiotic factors (such as soil, air, water and
temperature) in the environment. The first step to preserving ecosystems is to remember that you
are part of them. Preserving ecosystems starts at home. Everything you use in your daily life
impacts the environment, from the cellphone you use to the food you eat and the clothes you wear.

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C. Let Us Practice More
Directions: Write the letter of the best answer on the blank.

_____1. Which of the following destroys coral reefs?

A. mangrove planting
B. building man-made fish sanctuaries
C. waste dumping
D. coastal clean up

_____2. Which of the following strategies show how to conserve the balance of life in
the ecosystem?
A. massive cutting of trees
B. conserving the needs of living things
C. destroying wildlife ecosystem
D. dumping garbage anywhere

_____3. Which of the following shows wildlife conservation?

A. excessive hunting of wild animals
B. protecting the forests against harmful activities
C. practicing kaingin system in the forest
D. muro-ami fishing

_____4. The following shows mangrove rehabilitation, EXCEPT:

A. Planting mangrove seedlings in the mangrove swamps.
B. Supporting projects for mangrove rehabilitation.
C. Making the mangrove swamps as dumping site.
D. Joining the campaign against mangrove destruction.

_____ 5. Which is one of the ways to restore denuded forest?

A. reforestation
B. deforestation
C. kaingin system
D. dynamite fishing
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 D. Evaluation

Directions: The statements below identify ways of conserving and protecting tropical
rain forests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps. Write PC if it shows protecting and
conserving tropical rainforest, coral reefs and mangrove swamps and write N if not.
_________1. Replanting trees in the forest.
_________2. Striking or touching a coral reef.
_________3. Helping organizations dedicated in protecting and conserving natural
resources.
_________4. Saying “No to Deforestation”.
_________5. Establishing park for recreation.
_________6. Maintaining sustainable limits in logging.
_________7. Participating in local coastal cleanups.
_________8. Recycling and disposing trash properly.
_________9. Clearing mangroves for property development.
_________10. Restoring mangrove forest.

V. ANSWER KEY

Let Us Review Let Us Practice Let Us Practice

Evaluation
More
1. Mangrove swamp 1. Reforestation 1. C
1. PC 6. PC
2. Tropical rainforests 2. Mangrove rehabilitation 1. B 2. N 7. PC
3. Coral reefs 3. Wildlife conservation 2. B 3. PC 8. PC
4. Support project of 3. C 4. PC 9. N
government 4. A 5. N 10. PC

VI. REFERENCES
SLM Second Quarter
Evelyn T. Sarte, et.al.,Science Beyond Borders,Copyright 2016
CO_Q2_Science6_ Module 7
Photo Credits to Google.com

Prepared by:

BONNA G. LOTERTE, T-III

Gulang-Gulang ES

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 Checked and Validated by Quality Assurance Team

JERSON C. HARE, HT-III ELMO B. LINZO, ESP I

Casini ES, Chairman Gulang-Gulang ES, Co-Chairman

Members:

MYRA R. BENZON, T-III ELIAKIM H. DELOVINO, T-III

Gabao ES Casini ES

BONNA G. LOTERTE, T-III ALMA GINA G. TAPALLA, MT1

Gulang-Gulang ES Monbon ES
DISTRICT SCIENCE COORDINATOR

LINY B. GREFAL
Officer-In -Charge/Public Schools District Supervisor