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Health
Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Effects of COVID-19: A
Communicable Disease
HEALTH – Grade 8
Self-Learning Module
Quarter 3 – Module 4: Effects of COVID-19: A Communicable Disease
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Effects of COVID-19: A
Communicable Disease
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of
the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

In order to acquire the knowledge and skills that this self-learning

module offers, you are expected to achieve the learning competency
“Discusses the effects of the most common communicable diseases;
H8DD-IIIb-c18.”

And we shall focus our learning to the following objectives:

1. Identify the effects of COVID-19 as a communicable disease; and

2. Discuss the effects of COVID-19 to you, your family, and the
community.

I hope that you will find this module engaging and at the same time,
useful to your daily life. Please do your best in accomplishing all the activities.
Let’s begin and have fun!

Let Us Try
Direction: Identify the following effects of COVID-19 as to positive or negative
by checking the appropriate box. Copy the table and answer on a separate
answer sheet for Module 4.
Positive Negative
1. Domestic and international flights are canceled.
2. There is a scarcity of health equipment and facilities.
3. Green-house gasses and toxic particles have
significantly decreased.
4. There is a huge roll-back in petroleum.
5. The President of the country has declared a state of
emergency.
6. Marine life in nearby beach resorts has recovered.
7. Classes are suspended and school events are canceled.
8. Sierra Madre mountain range has become visible from
Metro Manila.
9. Many workers employed in hotels and non-essential
companies are laid-off.
10. The crime rate has dropped since the pandemic.

Guide Questions:
Direction: Write your answers on Module 4 answer sheet.

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What are the positive and negative effects of COVID-19?

Positive: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Negative: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Let Us Study
Effects of COVID-19: A Communicable Disease
According to the World Health Organization, communicable
diseases can cause epidemics and pandemics which have the potential to
overwhelm the capacity of communities; with serious health and
socioeconomic consequences (WHO, 2017).
Our country, Philippines, has seen many outbreaks of emerging
infectious diseases. It continues to be susceptible to the danger of re-emerging
infections such as foot-and-mouth diseases, chickenpox, influenza, measles,
acute conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, tuberculosis, STDs, HIV, and the latest,
COVID-19 among others. Our present situation emphasizes the risks as well
as features the need to improve preparedness at local, national and
international levels against pandemics such as COVID-19.
The Corona Virus Disease or COVID-19 has caused a large number of
fatalities (deaths), morbidities (infections), and economic losses to its infected
countries worldwide.
It is apparent how the global economy has severely demobilized due to
COVID-19. To restrict the transmission of the disease, many of the infected
countries have decided to undergo temporary or complete lockdown which led
to the following:
1. Major international flights and business transports are deferred
among different countries;
2. Educational, commercial, sports and spiritual institutions are closed;
3. Industries are suffering a lot (non-essential manufacturing
companies, factories, establishments, tourism and transportation
industry); and
4. There is a threat of high inflation and increasing unemployment as a
result of lack of productivity and excessive expenditure for the
treatment and rehabilitation of the COVID-19 victims and their

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 families.
On the other hand, due to non-functioning of industries, ban on
transportation, and restrictions on people’s movements, some positive
impacts on the environment are observed:
1. Industrial waste emission has decreased to a large extent;
2. There is almost zero emission of green-house gases and toxic tiny
particles to the environment;
3. Use of fossil fuels or conventional energy sources have been lowered
significantly;
4. Ecosystems are being greatly recovered; and
5. The pollution level in tourist spots such as forests, sea beaches, hill
areas etc. is also decreasing largely.
The COVID-19 pandemic has displayed its contrasting results on
human civilization, in the sense that, on one hand it has effected worldwide
destruction but created a very positive impact on the world environment on
the other hand.

Follow up question: Write your answer on Module 4 answer sheet.

1. How does COVID-19 affect you, your family, and your community in
general?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Let Us Practice
FlipTop Battle
Direction: Create fliptop lines for a 2-character “Fliptop Battle”
discussing the contrasting effects of COVID-19. One character (N) will discuss
the negative effects while the other (P) will discuss the positive effects. The
total fliptop lines for each character must be 4-5. Lines may be in English,
Filipino, or in your local language using the pattern below. Your work shall
be scored according to the rubric below. Write your answers on Module 4
answer sheet.

__________________________________
(Write your own title.)
N: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

P: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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N: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

N: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

N: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Rubric for Fliptop Battle:

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs Points
(10 pts) Satisfactory (5-7 points) Improvement Earned
(8-9 points) (2-4 points)
Content Character Character Character Character
lines show lines show lines shows lines do not
4-5 2-3 1 show any
contrasting contrasting contrasting contrasting
effects of effects of effect of effects of
COVID-19. COVID-19. COVID-19. COVID-19.
Wit Lines are Lines are Some lines Lines do not
spontaneous somewhat are show
showing spontaneous unorganized spontaneity
interaction showing and show and
of interaction lack of interaction of
characters. of interaction. characters.
characters.
Style Lines are Lines are Lines are Lines are
exceptionally somewhat plain and plain and
unique and unique and simple with simple with
characters characters less less to no
respond to respond to interaction interaction of
one another. one another. of characters.
characters.
Originality Lines are Lines from Lines from Lines from
original. another another another
source are source are source are
greatly improvised copied
improvised or modified completely.
or modified a little.
making it

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original.
TOTAL

Let Us Practice More

Direction: Draw the contrasting effects of COVID-19 to you, your family and
your community. Medium must be pencil lead or pen ink (1 color only) on
bond paper in landscape position. Your work shall be scored according to its
content, composition, creativity, and neatness. Write your answers on Module
4 answer sheet.

Name: ___________ Section: _____ Date: ___

Rubric for drawing: Contrasting Effects of COVID-19

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs Points
(15 pts) Satisfactory (9-11 points) Improvemen Earne
(12-14 t d
points) (5-8 points)
Content Artwork Artwork Artwork Artwork
shows at shows 3-4 shows 1-2 vaguely
least 5 contrasting contrasting shows the
contrasting effects of effects of contrasting
effects of COVID-19. COVID-19. effects of
COVID-19. COVID-19.
Compositio Artwork is Artwork is Artwork is Artwork is
n refined with refined with complete incomplete
a high an attention although with no
attention to to detail that unrefined attention to
detail that is at grade with areas of detail.
exceeds level. careless
grade level. work.
Creativity The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork
demonstrate demonstrate demonstrate demonstrates
sa sa s a basic very little
challenging satisfactory level of attention to

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 level of level of attention to production,
production production production, creativity,
and and creativity, and problem-
creativity as creativity as and solving skills.
well as well as problem-
outstanding logical solving
problem- problem- skills.
solving solving
skills. skills.
Neatness Exceptionall Near and Lines are Appears
y well relatively neatly messy and
designed, attractive. drawn but “thrown
neat, and the drawing together” in a
attractive. appears hurry. Lines
Lines are quite plain. are visibly
neatly crooked or
drawn and disconnected
colors go .
well
together.
TOTAL

Let Us Remember

• Corona Virus Disease or COVID-19 has caused a large

number of fatalities (deaths), morbidities (infections), and
economic losses.
• COVID-19 somehow has a positive impact on the
environment due to non-functioning of industries, ban on
transportation, and restrictions on people’s movements.

Let Us Assess

A. Direction: Choose the best answer by writing the letter and

the correct answer for each item on the Module 4 answer sheet.

1. Which of the following is a positive effect of COVID-19?

a. There was a huge roll-back in petroleum.
b. Many countries were under a state of emergency.
c. There was a shortage of personal protective equipment for
health workers.
d. Many workers employed in BPOs and non-essential
companies were laid-off.
2. Student A was asymptomatic of COVID-19. After two weeks
of attending face-to-face classes, 32 of the class were infected.
What does it imply?
a. COVID-19 is a communicable disease that can easily be

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 treated.
b. COVID-19 is a non-communicable disease that can easily
be treated.
c. COVID-19 is a communicable disease that can easily be
transmitted.
d. COVID-19 is a non-communicable disease that can easily
be transmitted.
3. Which of the following is a negative effect of COVID-19?
a. There is a significant decrease in green-house gasses and
toxic particles.
b. Graduation ceremonies and other school-related events
were canceled.
c. Mountain ranges became visible from Metro Manila.
d. Marine life in most bodies of water has recovered.
4. Why do infected countries of COVID-19 have decided to
undergo temporary or complete lockdown?
a. In order to focus on the production of medicines or
vaccines for COVID-19.
b. In order to stop the spread of this communicable disease.
c. In order to prevent foreigners from coming to our country.
d. In order to delay or cancel the international flights.
5. Which of the following is NOT an effect of COVID-19?
a. economic loss b. fatalities. c. morbidities d. war

B. Direction: On the space provided before the number, write P

if the statement is showing the positive effect of COVID-19
otherwise, write N. Write your answers on the Module 4
answer sheet.

_____1. Marine life has recovered in most bodies of water.

_____2. Mountains has become more visible from cities.
_____3. There is inadequacy of health equipment for hospitals
accepting
COVID-19 patients.
_____4. Very few private cars are seen on roads.
_____5. Most countries affected by the virus have declared a
state of
emergency.
_____6. Many workers employed in salons and spas are forced
to look for
other means of income due to the closure of their
establishments.
_____7. Domestic and international flights were canceled.

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 _____8. The price of petroleum has significantly decreased.
_____9. Classes are suspended and school events were
canceled.
_____10. The number of crimes recorded has declined since
the pandemic.

Let Us Enhance
Based on what you have understood from the readings and activities
above, discuss the contrasting effects of COVID-19 to you, your family,
and your community, and explain the things you did on how you coped
with the pandemic in 70-150 words in English. Your work shall be rated
according to its content, organization, grammar, sincerity, and word
count. Write your answers on Module 4 answer sheet.

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 Let Us Reflect

Today you have learned about the effects of COVID-19 which is

a communicable disease. I believe that this module has helped you
become aware of possible widespread and the harmful effects of
communicable diseases as well as understand the importance of
preparedness for we do not know when these diseases will emerge and
become pandemic.
Congratulations! I hope that you had fun while learning. You
have accomplished Module 4 and you did a remarkable job! I am
confident that you will do the same for the rest of the modules. Keep
safe and healthy!

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Let Us Try
Positive Negative
1. Domestic and international flights were canceled. /
2. There was a scarcity of health equipment and facilities. /
3. Green-house gasses and toxic particles have significantly decreased. /
4. There was a huge roll-back in petroleum. /
5. The President of the country has declared a state of emergency. /
6. Marine life in nearby beach resorts has recovered. /
7. Classes were suspended and school events were canceled. /
8. Sierra Madre mountain range became visible from Metro Manila. /
9. Many workers employed in hotels and non-essential companies were
laid-off. /
10. The crime rate has dropped since the pandemic. /
Let Us Practice
FLIPTOP Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs Points
BATTLE (10 pts) Satisfactory (5-7 points) Improvement Earned
(8-9 points) (2-4 points)
Content Character lines Character lines Character lines Character lines
show 4-5 show 2-3 shows 1 do not show
contrasting contrasting contrasting any
effects of effects of effect of contrasting
COVID-19. COVID-19. COVID-19. effects of
COVID-19.
Wit Lines are Lines are Some lines are Lines do not
spontaneous somewhat unorganized show
showing spontaneous and show lack spontaneity
interaction of showing of interaction. and interaction
characters. interaction of of characters.
characters.
Style Lines are Lines are Lines are plain Lines are plain
exceptionally somewhat and simple and simple
unique and unique and with less with less to no
characters characters interaction of interaction of
respond to one respond to one characters. characters.
another. another.
Originality Lines are Lines from Lines from Lines from
original. another source another source another source
are greatly are improvised are copied
improvised or or modified a completely.
modified little.
making it look
like original.
TOTAL
Answer Key
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Let Us Practice More
Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs Points
(15 pts) Satisfactory (9-11 points) Improvement Earned
(12-14 points) (5-8 points)
Content Artwork shows Artwork shows Artwork shows Artwork
at least 5 3-4 contrasting 1-2 contrasting vaguely shows
contrasting effects of effects of the contrasting
effects of COVID-19. COVID-19. effects of
COVID-19. COVID-19.
Composition Artwork is Artwork is Artwork is Artwork is
refined with a refined with an complete incomplete
high attention attention to although with no
to detail that detail that is at unrefined with attention to
exceeds grade grade level. areas of detail.
level. careless work.
Creativity The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork
demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates a demonstrates
challenging satisfactory basic level of very little
level of level of attention to attention to
production and production and production, production,
creativity as creativity as creativity, and creativity, and
well as well as logical problem- problem-
outstanding problem- solving skills. solving skills.
problem- solving skills.
solving skills.
Neatness Exceptionally Near and Lines are Appears messy
well designed, relatively neatly drawn and “thrown
neat, and attractive. but the together” in a
attractive. drawing hurry. Lines
Lines are appears quite are visibly
neatly drawn plain. crooked or
and colors go disconnected.
well together.
TOTAL
Let Us Assess
A.
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. b 5. d
B.
6. P 7. P 8. N 9. P 10. N
11. N 12. N 13. P 14. N 15. P
Let Us Enhance
Criteria: Outstanding Very Satisfactory Needs
5pts Satisfactory 3pts Improvement
4pts 2pts
Content
Organization
Grammar
Sincerity
Word count
Total points:
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