Department of Education

National Capital Region

Schools Division of Parañaque City
Self-Learning Module
SCIENCE V QUARTER 1 MODULE 6

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

Design a product out of local, recyclable solid and/or liquid materials in making
useful products. (S5MT-Ih-i-4)

Objectives
Recycle plastic straws/candy wrappers/snack packages,
Describe the benefits of using 5R’s of waste management on living
and non- living things.
Recycle other waste materials (e.g. candy/snack packages
Prepare a campaign material on proper waste disposal in school or in the
community (e.g. poster, slogan, etc.).
Compose and present a song/poem/rap on the importance of proper waste
disposal.

Brief Introduction
5R`s has a huge impact in improving the environment. People are now aware on how 5R`s
prevent too much damage in the surroundings. Recycling is one of the best ways to reduce waste
materials which are being produced every day. Recycling of waste materials can make a big change
in the environment.

Let’s Recall (Review)

Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters to get the correct answer. Use the
clues given below. Write your answer on the space provided.
Clues:
1. Buying things which are necessary.
2. Fixing and restoring broken materials.
3. Taking back use product to produce energy.
4. Using old materials to make a new one.
5. Using the materials for another purpose.

1. RDUECE- ____________________
2. RPEIAR- _____________________
3. ROCEVRE- ___________________
4. RCYCLEE- ___________________
5. RUEES- ______________________

Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

Recycling helps people a lot not only in cleaning the environment but also in
providing income for the family especially if you do it creatively. Candy wrappers
and straws can be turned into plastic decorative, bags, and others. Plastic straws can
be turned into a slippers, placemats, bags, and other useful materials.

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 bag made of candy wrapper slippers made of plastic straw
Photo Credit: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/480618591456526435/
Photo Credit: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/547468898447766829/
How to recycle candy wrappers and plastic straws?
There are simple steps in creating recycled candy wrappers. Here is one of the
examples with few simple steps you can do at home.
Making Hat made of Candy Wrappers
Materials:
old cap or hat
sewing kit
candy wrappers
Procedure:
1.Gather enough candy wrappers. Photo credit:
https://www.amazon.com/
2.Clean and let them dry.
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3.. Fold the candy wrappers into strips. Make as wrappers/dp/B07C71KH68
many as you can, enough to cover the cap or hat.
4. Weave the strips of candy.
5. Sew the woven strips of candy wrappers to the
old hat or cap until it is fully covered.
6. You can now wear it anytime and anywhere!
5R`s has a huge effect in the environment, to living and non- living things.
Here are some beneficial effects of using 5R`s:
1. It will lessen the waste that causes land, air and water pollution which is harmful to
living organisms.
2. By practicing 5R`s, you can help make our surroundings clean and beautiful.
3. It also provides opportunities for people to earn money.
4. People and other living things will be free from diseases caused by waste materials.
5. It also preserves and conserve energy and natural resources.
Snack packages are also one of the causes of pollution in the environment. To lessen this
kind of waste, these snack packages must be recycled and made into useful materials
such as: placemats, bags, basket, pencil cases and others.

Public awareness on waste management is crucial. Participation and involvement of people

on proper waste management must be addressed. In school proper waste management is being
taught to all learners and there is an advocacy campaign that is being conducted to improve
awareness. One of which is the national greening program of the government which aims to
promote the use of 5R`s.

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 Example of slogan/poster making that promotes proper waste management.
Photo from: https://images.app.goo.gl/aW7YMWrSw4nFiZ5

Proper waste disposal can be critical and hazardous if not handled properly. There are rules
and regulations implemented for specific types of waste. Following them can reduce the risk
of contamination and other environmental problems.
Here is an example of poem and song about 5R`s.
Photo Credit:
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/34269647134
561950/

Let’s Apply
Note: Ask the guidance and help of your parent.
Making Fish Key Chain out of Plastic Straw
Materials:
1. cleaned used straws Photo Credit:
2. pair of scissors https://www.k4craft.co
3. paper clip m/plastic-straw-crafts-
4. glue
to-make-at-home
5. old chain from destroyed key chain
Procedure:
1. Get 6 straws with the same length .
2. Fold the straws into two.
3. Get two folded straws. Insert one of the straws to another,
making it cross over and under. Repeat the said procedure.
4. Shape it to looks like a fish, cut the excess part of the straw and glue it after.
5. Put an eye in the head part of the fish using marker.
6.
7. Put a hole in the top part of the fin of the fish to insert the chain.

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 Score:
Rubrics ________

Criteria 5 4 3 2
Very
Excellent Good Good Needs
Improvement
Students show creativity of
their work.
Finish work is well presentable
and neat.

Let’s Analyze
A. Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below by writing the beneficial
effects of 5R`s. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Reuse

Recycle Reduce

Benefits of using 5R`s

Repair Recover

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Choose the letter of
the correct answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Why is proper waste segregation important?
I. For easy segregation of recyclable materials.
II. For easy collection and selling of recyclable materials in the junk shop.
III. For the convenience of the street sweepers and garbage collectors.
IV. For more organized and systematic arrangement of waste materials at
home.
A. I, and II B. I, II, and III C. I, III, and IV D. I, II, III, and IV

2. What should I put in my recycling bin(s)?

A. old newspaper and empty plastic bottles
B. spoiled food
C. fruit and vegetables peels
D. dead and rotting animals.

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3. What are the most common waste materials that I can put in the recycling bin?
I - fruits and vegetables scraps/peelings
II- tin cans
III- paper waste
IV- plastic bottles
A. I and II B. II and III C. II and IV D. II, III and IV

4. Is recycling beneficial for the environment?

A. Yes, because recycling is not only helping to clean the environment but
also helping people to earn money.
B. No, because it makes people tired.
C. No, because it is a waste of time.
D. Yes, because it harms the environment.
5. Aside from recycling what other waste management strategies can be used to help
improve the environment?
A. reduce B. reform C. recreate D. refill

6. In a school setting, which waste materials are being collected in bulk or big amount?
A. plastic bottles B. papers C. food scraps D. candy wrappers

7. Which of the following waste materials can be dumped in the compost pit?
I. banana peelings
II. meat, fish scraps and chicken bones
III. moldy cheese and bread
IV. broken glasses
A. I, and II B. II and III C. I, II and III D. II, III and IV

8. What is the best way to do with the used plastic straws?

A. Throw them in the dumpsite.
B. Keep and recycle them.
C. Scattered them everywhere.
D. Clean and reuse them for the same purpose.

9.How will you show your support in promoting proper waste disposal?
I- Throw your trash in the street.
II- Dump your garbage in the creek.
III- Segregate your waste properly.
IV- Practice composting.
A. I and II B. II and III C. II and IV D. III and IV
10. What will you do if you saw your classmates using a bag made of recycled materials?
A. Laugh at them.
B. Ignore them.
C. Appreciate and imitate them.
D. Insult them.

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 Directions: B. Match the description or examples in column A with the words in column
B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.
Column A Column B
_____1. broken chairs, and A. Reduce
furniture
______2. donate used clothes, B. Reuse
shoes, and bags
______3. convert waste C. Recycle
materials into other resources
______4. use empty plastic D. Repair
bottle as plant pots
______5. buy items in bigger E. Recover
container instead of single or
individual packs

Let’s Create
Compose a song or a rap about proper waste disposal. Write your answer on your
answer sheets and share it with your classmate.

CATEGORY 5 3 1
The song or rap
Cohesiveness The song or rap goes somewhat The song or rap does not go
perfectly together. goes together. Some together.
words are not related
The word connects to from the topic
the topic
The song or rap uses The song or rap The song or rap does not
Rhythm rhythm sometimes uses rhythm have
throughout, which Which benefits any noticeable rhythm.
benefits the poetic the poetic tone.
tone.
The song or rap uses The song or rap uses The song or rap does not
Creativity lots of some use /show any relation
unique style to describe of unique style to to the topic at all.
the situations describe the
situations