JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

QUARTER 1,  WEEK 1

INTRODUCTION

Our country is blessed with so many land features such as mountains and volcanoes. This feature can be sources of different
minerals or can be used for agricultural purposes. For example, we have the majestic and world renowned Mayon Volcano. Because
of its activity, it produces fertile slopes and plains which are used by the locals to grow their crops. Also, found in the northeastern
coast of Luzon, we have the Sierra Madre mountain range which is home to many endemic species of flora and fauna.
Have you ever wondered why our country is endowed with these kind of geologic features? Well, if your answer is YES, then
this module will help you find the answer to your question.
In this module we will study thoroughly the framework that will enable us to understand how and why several features of the
Earth continuously change. This theory is what we call “Plate Tectonics.” This describes the events within the Earth that give rise to
mountain ranges, volcanoes, earthquakes and other features of the Earth’s surface.

WHAT THE LEARNING OUTCOMES ARE

At the end of this module you will be able to:
 Describe and relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts to Plate
Tectonic Theory. (S10ES-la-j-36.1)

LESSONS IN THIS MODULE

Lesson 1: Plate Tectonics

Lesson 2: Distribution of Volcanoes
Lesson 2: Earthquake Epicenters
Lesson 3: Mountain Belts

WELCOME SIGNAGE

There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere. Isaac Asimov
Welcome to Science Adventure Class!
This week you are going to understand about the plate tectonics, active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and
major mountain belts. Get ready for the next interesting journey!
#sciencefacts

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

QUARTER 1,  WEEK 1
 SELF-PACED LEARNING KIT IN SCIENCE 10

LESSON # 1 TOPIC: Plate Tectonics

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Describe and relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts to Plate
Tectonic Theory by: (S10ES-la-j-36.1)
1.1. Defining the tectonic plates: and
1.2. Illustrating how these tectonic plates behave according to the theory of plate tectonics.

MOTIVATION

Mystery Word
Direction: Complete the words below by writing the missing letters. Write the answer on the blank.
1. _a_th
2. P_at_s
3. _he_ry
4. Li_hos_her_
5. A_the_osp_ere

LINKING STATEMENT

From the words you complete above, you will know about the topic the plate tectonics in which the Earth's outermost
layer or lithosphere is made up of the crust and upper mantle is broken into large rocky plates.

CONCEPT NOTE

Development of better technologies and techniques in geography and oceanograpahy led to the discovery of a
theory more encompassing than the continental drift hypothesis the plate tectonics theory. The discovery gave scientist
the idea that the Earth’s surface os not a static and intact landscape but an ever changing structure composed of several
segments called tectonic plates. The theory suggest that these plates are constantly moving independently in a process of
plate construction and destruction.
The uppermost mantle and the overllying crust have a strong rigid layer called the lithosphere which is separated
into several segmented plates. The lithospher in turn lies over a weaker region in
the upper mantle, the asthenosphere. Given the extreme temperature and pressure
in the asthenosphere, rocks in this region are near melting point and have the
tendency to flow. As a result, the earths rigid shell is detached from the layers
below allowing the plates to move independently.
It was Alfred Wegener, an Austrian climatologist, who first noted the
theory on the movement of the Earth’s land masses
and is known today as the modern Plate Tectonic
Theory (Oskin, 2017). This theory states that the
Earth’s crust is composed of several broken plates
that continuously move either away, past, or
towards each other.
7 major plates
  North American Plate
 South American Plate
 Pacific Plate
 African Plate
 Eurasian Plate
 Australian-Indian Plate
 Antarctic Plate
2 types of Tectonic plates
1. Oceanic Plates – the crust in the ocean basins that is characterized by a thin but dense lithosphere composed
mainly of silica-magnesia-rich material (basalt).
2. Continental Plates - thicker than the oceanic plate but less dense, composed primarily of silica-alumina material
(granite).

INTEGRATION OF FAITH, LEARNING, and LIFE

Our lives are always moving in, its either we move away, past or towards each other.

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Identification:
Direction: Identify the following statement. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.
_________1. The discovery gave scientist the idea that the Earth’s surface os not a static and intact landscape but an
ever changing structure composed of several segments.
_________2. The uppermost mantle and the overllying crust have a strong rigid layer.
_________3. The weaker region in the upper mantle.
_________4. An Austrian climatologist who first noted the theory on the movement of the Earth’s land masses
_________5. Theory that states the Earth’s crust is composed of several broken plates that continuously move either away,
past, or towards each other.

GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. What is plate tectonics?
2. What causes plate tectonics to move?
3. What does theory of plate tectonics state?

1.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

Plate Tectonic Facts

Direction: Illustrate by explaining on how the plates behave according to the theory of plate tectonics.
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1. 5.

2. 4.
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7. 6.

REFLECTION

What are the things you’ve learned in this lesson?

Note: Don’t forget to write your answers on the worksheet provided.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 
  WORKSHEET IN SCIENCE 10
 
  QUARTER 1, WEEK 1, LESSON 1
 
SCORE
Name: Date:
Year & Section: Resources: Yumul Jr., Graciano P., Carla B. Dimalanta, Victor B.
Maglambayan and Edanjarlo J. Marquez.“Tectonic Setting of a Composite
Terrane: A Review of the Philippine Island Arc System.” 12 Geosciences
Journal 1, (March 2008), 7 – 17
Topic: Plate Tectonics
INTEGRATION OF FAITH, LEARNING, and LIFE

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CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Identification:
Direction: Identify the following statement. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.
_________1. The discovery gave scientist the idea that the Earth’s surface os not a static and intact landscape but an
ever changing structure composed of several segments.
_________2. The uppermost mantle and the overllying crust have a strong rigid layer.
_________3. The weaker region in the upper mantle.
_________4. An Austrian climatologist who first noted the theory on the movement of the Earth’s land masses
_________5. Theory that states the Earth’s crust is composed of several broken plates that continuously move either away,
past, or towards each other.

GUIDE QUESTIONS

1. What is plate tectonics?

2. What causes plate tectonics to move?

3. What does theory of plate tectonics state?

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

Plate Tectonic Facts

Direction: Illustrate by explaining on how the plates behave according to the theory of plate tectonics.
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2. 4.
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REFLECTION
What are the things you’ve learned in this lesson?
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