DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 7

(7E Lesson Plan on Earth’s Resources)

Quarter 4

Content Standard:
The relation of the geographical location of the Philippines to its
environment.

Performance Standard:
Analyze the advantage of the location of the Philippines regarding the
climate, weather, and seasons.

I.OBJECTIVE:
A. Most Essential Learning Competencies
Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably
(S7ES-IVc-4)
B. Instructional Objective:
1. Identify the natural resources found in the Philippines;
2. Explain how some human actions affect natural resources;
3. Share ideas on ways to reduce the effects of human activities on
natural resources through class discussion.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Earth’s Resources
Value Integration: Cooperation, teamwork, critical thinking

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. Materials: Audiovisual set (laptop and speakers), picture of
sorts, illustrations, posters, projector, worksheets, and markers.
B. References: Grade 7 Science Learner’s Material pages 326-
332 Grade 7 Science Teacher’s Guide pages
306- 314

IV. PROCEDURE

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

1. Preliminary Activity (2 mins.)

May we all stand for the prayer.

Who can lead the prayer?
A student leads the prayer

Good morning, class!

Good Morning, Ma’am !

You may now take your seat.

Thank you, Ma’am.
Let me check the attendance first.
Make sure that you are in your proper
 seats so that you will not be marked
absent.

Anyways, who's absent today?

Venice, Kindly take down the absent
students today.

Okay, Ma’am!
Thank you.
2. Developmental Activity
A. Elicit (3 mins.)

In our previous lesson, we discussed

the concept of longitude and latitude
as a means to determine the exact
location of a place on the Earth's
surface. I have prepared a simple
review that will test your knowledge
of longitude and latitude and their
significance in describing the location
of a certain area.

You are only given 10 secs. to answer

on what is asked. Let’s Start!

TEST 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What are Imaginary lines that run
from the north pole to the south pole
or the vertical lines in the globe are...
Students Possible Answer:
Test 1
1. LONGITUDE
2. LATITUDE
3. Latitude always comes before
2. These lines start at the equator (0 longitude, and the coordinates are
degrees latitude) and run east and separated by a comma.
west, parallel to the equator. Test II
1. NORTHERN MINDANAO
4. AUTONOMOUS REGION IN
MUSLIM MINDANAO

3. Imagine you are planning a hiking trip

with your friends to a remote location,
and you need to write down the
coordinates of the destination for
navigation purposes. In this situation,
what is the correct order to write down
the coordinates?
TEST II: LOCATE ME!
1. WHAT PLACE IS LOCATED IN
COORDINATES 8°N, 125°E?

2. WHAT PLACE IS LOCATED IN

COORDINATES 6°N, 121°E?

Very Good!

B. Engage (7 mins.)

That’s Right! Did you know that

latitude is not just for locating places?

The latitude of a country can have a

big impact on its environment.

Now, I have pictures here. These

illustrations are from different places in the
philippines. I want you to try and guess
where these places are. Is that clear?

Yes, Ma’am!

Okay, Let’s Start!

Picture 1:

Students Possible
Answers: Picture 1- Iligan
City Picture 2- Baguio
City Picture 3- Davao del
Norte Picture 4- Ilocos
Norte

Picture 2:

Picture 3:

Picture 4:
Very Good! So what do you think are
these? We have here jumbled words as your
hint.

Natural Resources, Ma’am!

That’s Right! These are Natural Resources

and all of those pictures present are resources
abundant in the Philippines.

Kindly read the instructional objectives in the
slide for this will be the aim of our lesson for
today.
Students are reading the
instructional objectives.
Instructional Objective:
At the end of the lesson, we will be able to;
1. Identify the natural resources found
in the Philippines;
2. Explain how some human actions
affect natural resources;
3. Share ideas on ways to reduce the
effects of human activities on
natural resources through class
discussion.
Did you know that we, in the Philippines, are
very lucky because we have different kinds
of natural resources?

Let's explore them by understanding some

key terms first;
● WATER RESOURCES - the
resources most available for use are
the waters of the oceans, rivers, and
lakes.
● LAND RESOURCES - include all
those features and processes of the
land, which can, in some way, be
used to fulfill certain human needs.
● ROCKS AND MINERALS - It is a
basic component of Earth, providing
the main substance of all but the
innermost layers.
● ENERGY SOURCES - is something
that can produce heat, power life,
move objects, or produce electricity.

Now, In your Araling Panlipunan,

you had already discussed about
“Likas na Yaman”

Do you know what a “likas na yaman” Ang likas na yaman ay tumutukoy sa mga
is? yaman ng ating kalikasan.

Very Good! Natural Resources. Is it

man-made or natural? Why? Natural resources are materials from the Earth
that are used to support life and meet people's
needs. Any natural substance that humans use
can be considered a natural resource.

And also, in Biology, all living

organisms exist because of their
interaction with the resources that earth
provides. For example, us humans
depend on food produced by the land
resources. Same with bees extracting
nectar from flowers.
C. Explore (20 mins.)

To further understand Natural

Resources, let’s have an activity about
how some human actions affect
natural resources.
CLASH OF CLANS:
Waling-waling Edition

CLAN NO.
Activity 2: “FIX AND MATCH: A
Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge”

Objectives
1. Identify the effects of some
human activities on natural
resources.

Materials
● Jigsaw puzzle pieces
● Worksheets
● Cartolina

Procedure
1. Each clan will receive jigsaw puzzle
pieces depicting human activities
impacting natural resources.
2. Start assembling the pieces of the puzzle.
This will give you a structure to work
within and make it easier to see the
overall picture. Do this in 5 minutes.
3. Once you have identified the picture.
Name and describe how these actions
affect natural resources. Answer the table
below with their corresponding answers.

4. When the time is up, each clan

representative shares their solved pictures
in the class and explain their ideas on how
these pictures affect natural resources.
5. Each clan will present their answers in a
creative way. You will be graded based
on a rubric.
CLAN 1:
(hint: A group of fishermen observed that
the water in the area looked murky and
smelled bad. They suspected that the cause
of these problems might be ocean dumping
from nearby factories. They were concerned
that if the problem continues, their
livelihoods as fishermen might be affected.)
CLAN 2:
(hint: A group of hikers discovered a patch
of forest with newly-cut trees and saw marks
on them. They suspected that illegal logging
was happening in the area and reported it to
the forest rangers.)
CLAN 3:
(hint: A geologist noticed that the soil
composition in a certain area had drastically
changed. He suspected that illegal mining of
minerals and metals in the area was the
cause and reported it to the mining
authorities.)
Students Possible Answer;
CLAN 1: Ocean Dumping
(Water Resources)
- It can lead to the pollution of
water, soil, and air, which can
negatively impact marine life and
the entire
ecosystem. The dumping of hazardous
waste, plastics, and chemicals can also
cause long-term damage to aquatic
habitats, leading to the death of fish
and other marine organisms.
CLAN 2: Illegal Logging (Land Resources)
- It can lead to deforestation, which can
cause soil erosion, loss of
biodiversity, and disrupted
ecosystems. Moreover, it can have an
impact on the economy by reducing
the availability of timber, which is a
valuable resource.
CLAN 3: Illegal Mining (Rocks
and Minerals)
- It can cause deforestation, soil erosion,
and land degradation, which can
reduce biodiversity and disrupt
ecosystems. The use of toxic
chemicals such as mercury, cyanide,
and sulfuric acid in illegal mining can
also have long-term environmental
effects, contaminating soil and
water resources.
CLAN 4: Burning of Fossil fuels
(Energy sources)
- Burning fossil fuels can also lead to
air pollution, which can cause
respiratory problems and other health
issues for both humans and animals.
Additionally, oil spills and other
accidents associated with fossil fuel
extraction and transport can lead to the
pollution of waterways and coastal
areas, causing long-term damage to
aquatic habitats and marine life.
CLAN 4:
(hint: A park ranger noticed that the leaves
of the trees in a nearby forest were turning
brown and falling off prematurely. She
suspected that the air pollution caused by
the burning of fossil fuels from nearby
factories and power plants was the reason
behind it and reported it to the
environmental agency.)

D. Explain (12 mins.)

So, based on your presentation.

Specify the human activity and natural
resource that is being affected in the
illustration of Clan 1. ACTIVITY: OCEAN DUMPING
NATURAL RESOURCE:
WATER RESOURCES, Ma’am!
Okay, let’s have some trivia. How much
do you think water is on Earth?
Water covers about 71% of the earth's surface.

That’s Right! Earth, as a whole, is 100%.

If water is 71% of it, how much is the
land?
29% Land, Ma’am!
 Correct! What will happen to our water
resources like Maria Cristina falls and
REGS Beach If we keep on throwing EFFECTS: It can lead to the pollution of
garbage and chemicals into the water? water, soil, and air, which can negatively
impact marine life and the entire ecosystem.
How can we help in reducing the cause of WAYS TO REDUCE: Reduce the use of
ocean dumping and oil spills? harmful chemicals, Proper waste disposal,
and Practice conservation, Ma’am!

Now, did you know that the Philippines is

an archipelago because it consists of
thousands of islands?

How many islands do you think are there in

the philippines?
More than 7,641 islands, Ma’am!

Did you know that according to NAMRIA, in

2016, the Philippines comprised 7107 islands.
The latest number of islands, which is
recorded in 2021, is that we already have
7641 islands.

And there are cases where land resources

in these islands are being abused. Indicate
the kind of human activity in the solved
puzzle in Clan 2. ACTIVITY: ILLEGAL
LOGGING NATURAL
RESOURCE: LAND
RESOURCES
What If Illegal logging continues to abuse,
what do you think will happen to our EFFECTS: It can lead to deforestation,
land? which can cause soil erosion, loss of
biodiversity, and disrupted ecosystems.
What would you do to help conserve our WAYS TO REDUCE: Promote sustainable
land resources? forest management, Reduce demand for
forest products, and Support policies and
initiatives, Ma’am!

How about in Clan 3? What specific natural

resource is being affected? NATURAL RESOURCES: ROCKS
AND MINERALS
ACTIVITY: ILLEGAL MINING
Why do you think Illegal Mining is bad for
our rocks and minerals? EFFECTS: The use of toxic chemicals such
as mercury, cyanide, and sulfuric acid in
illegal mining can also have long-term
How would you reduce the effects of Illegal environmental effects, contaminating soil and
mining? Suggest ways. water resources. It can also cause soil erosion.

That’s Right! Now, Let’s have another trivia!
What do you think class is the hardest
minerals here on Earth?
That’s Right! Diamonds based on the
hardness scale, talc is the softest and diamond
is the hardest. Diamonds are used for
adornment, and as industrial abrasives for
cutting hard materials.
Now, In the puzzle solved by Clan 4. What
kind of resource or source is fossil fuel? The
human activity you’ve solved in the picture?
Why do you think burning of fossil fuels
affects our natural resources?
What would you recommend to stop the
overuse of burning fossil fuels?
WAYS TO REDUCE: Recycling metals,
Decreasing the consumption of products that
require mining activities, and Developing
new mining technologies that are less
harmful to the environment, Ma’am!
Diamonds, Ma’am!
NATURAL RESOURCES:
ENERGY SOURCES
ACTIVITY: BURNING OF FOSSIL FUELS
EFFECTS: Releases greenhouse gasses that
contribute to climate change, which can
negatively impact ecosystems, including
forests, oceans, and wildlife. The extraction of
fossil fuels can also lead to habitat
destruction, displacement of communities,
and loss of cultural heritage sites.
WAYS TO REDUCE: Using renewable
energy sources, such as solar, wind, and
hydro power, can reduce the reliance on
fossil fuels for energy production.,
Conserving energy, and Carbon capture and
storage, Ma’am!
How much was your electric bill last month? *Answer Varies*
Or as far as you remember?

Some consider electricity as expensive and

others may consider it as cheap but
consuming less energy will lessen the need for
the production of energy. Then, there will be
less carbon dioxide emissions that will
contribute to climate change.
E. Elaborate (10 mins.)

Now, we will be having a gallery

walk inside our classroom and this is
done by the same clans.

Each clan will rotate to the displayed

poster that illustrates the real-life
effects of human activities on natural
resources. Write down some ideas on
ways to reduce the effects of human
activities on natural resources.

After 5 minutes, you will share your

ideas in the class. Is that clear?
Yes, Ma’am!
Let’s Start!
POSTER 1:

POSTER 2:
POSTER 3:
POSTER 4:
If you become a superhero with
superpowers, how will you save our
Ocean? Land? Rocks and minerals?
Energy sources?
Students Possible Answers:
POSTER 1: Planting more trees, Educating
people about the importance of natural
resources and their role in sustaining the
environment can help to raise awareness and
promote responsible behavior. This includes
informing people about the impact of their
activities on natural resources, and providing
information on sustainable practices they can
adopt.
POSTER 2: Use renewable energy sources:
Renewable energy sources such as solar,
wind, and hydropower generate electricity
without burning fossil fuels. Switching to
these energy sources can help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. Support renewable
energy policies.
POSTER 3: Provide alternative livelihoods:
One of the main reasons for kaingin is
poverty. Providing alternative livelihoods,
such as eco-tourism, handicrafts, or
sustainable agriculture, can reduce the need
for people to engage in kaingin.
 POSTER 4: Promote sustainable fishing
practices, Provide alternative livelihoods:
Providing alternative livelihoods such as
ecotourism or sustainable aquaculture can
reduce the economic pressure that drives
fishers to engage in cyanide fishing, and
Education and awareness-raising campaigns
can help fishers understand the negative
impacts of cyanide fishing and the benefits of
sustainable fishing practices.

Very Good!

As a whole, Conserving our natural

resources: Water Resources, Land
Resources, Rocks and Minerals, and
Energy Sources are critical to
maintaining the health of our planet
and ensuring a sustainable future for
generations to come.

So do you have any questions or

clarifications?
None, Ma’am!
F. Evaluate (5 mins.)
Since there are no questions, let's have
a quiz. Get a ¼ sheet of paper and
answer the following.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct

answer.

1. Laguna de Bay, Enchanted River,

and Maria Cristina Falls. These are
examples of what natural resources?
a. Water Resources
b. Energy Sources
c. Land Resources
d. Rocks and Minerals

2. “Deforestation leads to soil erosion,

loss of biodiversity”. What specific natural
resources are being affected in this human
activity?
a. Land Resources
b. Rocks and Minerals
c. Energy Sources
d. Water Resources
3. Which of the following human actions
is most likely to contribute to water
pollution?

a. Planting trees
b. Dumping chemicals into rivers
and lakes
c. Using organic
farming methods
d. Using solar power

4. Why is it important to consider the

impact of human actions on natural
resources?
a. Because natural resources are
infinite and do not require
conservation
b. Because natural resources are
critical to the survival of
human and other species
c. Because human actions have
no effects on natural
resources
d. Because the impact of human
actions on natural resources is
irrelevant to society.

5. You are a person working for the city

government and your job is to come
up with ideas to protect nature in your
city. How can you help save our
natural resources?
a. Encourage the use of public
transportation and carpooling
to reduce air pollution
b. Support the implementation of
waste segregation and
recycling programs to reduce
waste
c. Promote the use of plastic bags
and disposable containers to
reduce littering
d. Allow the expansion of mining
and logging activities to create
more jobs and boost the
economy ANSWER KEY:
1. A
After 3 minutes. 2. A
3. B
Let’s check. Exchange your paper 4. B
with your seatmate.
 5. B
G. Extend (1 min.)

Assignment
Write it on 1/2 sheet of paper.

In your home, discuss with a family

member/s about a simple task that can
be done to help conserve natural
resources for a sustainable future.
Explain it briefly.

That’s all for

today. Goodbye,

class.

V. REMARKS

VI. REFLECTION