Lesson Plan Exemplar

Grade 11-Earth and Life Science

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Present knowledge about the Earth’s internal structure;
2. Explain the relationship between pressure and temperature;
3. Work cooperatively in groups.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: The Structure and Composition of the Earth
B. Reference
Introduction to Earth Science, Dela Cruz, R.G,Cardenas, C.G., Jaramilla,B.S.,pp. 21-25
C. Materials
Four(4) hard-boiled eggs, sharp knife, activity worksheets, PowerPoint presentation

D. Science Concept
The Earth has three distinct layers: the crust, mantle, and the core. The crust is the light
and the outer rocky layer of the Earth and is divided into two: the continental crust and the
oceanic crust. The second layer of the Earth is the mantle which lies below the crust. Next part is
the outer core, which is made up of a liquid, probably melted iron. At the center of the Earth is
the inner core which is composed of almost solid iron. As you get deeper inside the Earth,
temperature increases. As you get deeper inside the Earth, pressure increases.

E. Science Process Skills

 Observing  Interpreting
 Following directions

III. Learning Strategies

A. Routinary Activities
a) Classroom Management
b) Checking of attendance

B. Review (Elicit)
1. What is the size and shape of the Earth?
2. What are the motions of the Earth?
3. What are the effects of the motions of the Earth?

C. Motivation (Engage)
The teacher will going to prepare a simple set-up. She will ask the class to observe the
pictures which will be flashed on the screen. After that, she will ask questions about it.
Key Question: What have you observed on the images ?

D. Lesson Proper/Discussion
a) Pre-Activity
 Explaining the rules/procedures of the activity.
 Stating the precautionary measures.

b) Activity Proper (Explore)

The students will be divided into four groups. They will be given materials that will
describe the layers of the Earth.
 c) Post-activity (Explain)
After the activity, the students will now present the results. A representative from each
group will serve as a reporter.

Guide Questions:
1. What does the hard-boiled egg represents?
2. When you cut the egg into halves, what have you observed?

E. Generalization (Elaborate)
1. What are the three distinct layers of the Earth?
2. What happens to temperature when you get inside the Earth?
3. What happens to pressure when you get inside the Earth?

F. Application (Extend)
The students will be ask to label the Earth’s internal structure.

IV. Evaluation. Short Quiz (10 points)

Identify the following.
1. The innermost layer of the Earth ____________
2. The outermost layer of the Earth ____________
3. It is consists of molten rocks ____________
4. The layer which makes up the asthenosphere ____________
5. The layer above the inner core ____________
6. It lies above the outer core ____________
7. The component of continental crust ____________
8. The component of oceanic crust ____________
9. The temperature of the inner core ____________
10. It is composed of dense basaltic rock ____________

V. Assignment
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. What is diastrophism?
2. What is folding?
3. What are the types of Earth movement?
4. What is Continental Drift Theory?
5. What is Plate Tectonic Theory?

Reference
Introduction to Earth Science, Dela Cruz, R.G,Cardenas, C.G., Jaramilla,B.S.,pp. 21-25

Prepared by: Queencess Ara P. Torres

Teacher