Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BOHOL
WEEKL
Y LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 6
(Deped Order 42, 2. 2016)
Quarter 2 Date & Time January 12,15,16,17,18, 2024 (1:30-2:20)
Week No. 8 Las/Module Title Module 7: Protection and Conservation of Tropical
Rainforests, Coral Reefs and Mangrove Swamps
I. MOST ESSENTIAL Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral
LEARNING reefs and mangrove swamps.
COMPETENCIES (S6MT–IIi-j-6)
(MELC)
II. CONTENT STANDARDS Different types of ecosystem
III. OBJECTIVES (Cognitive, 1.a. Describe the condition of tropical rainforests, coral reefs
Psychomotor, Affective) and mangrove swamps.
b. Identify ways on how to protect and conserve tropical rainforest,
coral reefs, and mangrove swamps.
c. Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforest,
coral reefs, and mangrove swamps.
2. Illustrate the ways in protecting and conserving coral reefs.
3. Show concerns on tropical rainforest, coral reefs, and mangrove
swamps through conservation.
IV. CONTENT Components of an ecosystem
V. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. REFERENCES TG: Science Beyond Borders 6
pp. 61-65
LM: Science Beyond Borders 6
pp. 12-18
TEXTBOOKS:
Science Beyond Borders 6
pp.124-131
Science Links 6
pp. 279-284
Into The Future: Science And Health 6
pp. 105-108
B. OTHER LEARNING Activity Sheets,
RESOURCES https://research.net https://medium.com
IV. PROCEDURE: A. Drill/giving meaning: protect, conserve, tropical rainforests,
A. ENGAGE coral reefs, fringing reefs, barrier reefs,
atolls, mangrove swamps
Review: What is ecosystem?
What are the biotic factors/living things and the
abiotic factors/non-living things in the ecosystem?
B. We will find out what is now the
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 condition of our tropical
B. ESTABLISHING A PURPOSE rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps.
Let them understand the need to protect & conserve tropical
rainforests, coral reefs, & mangrove swamps.
Perform an activity to describe the condition of tropical rainforests, coral
reefs, and mangrove swamps.
C. Group Activity
Activity 1: Ecosystem Scrapbook
Science Skills: Observing Communication
Time Frame: 1 week
C. (EXPLORE) You Will Need:
Notebook, pen / pencil, camera / cellphone, magnifying
glass
What to do:
1.Have the learners visit a nearby ecosystem like a beach, riverbank,
farm. Let them record their observations.
2. Allow them to observe the size of the ecosystem and the conditions
surrounding it (for example, the climate, the temperature, and the cleanliness
of the surroundings)
3.Also ask them to observe the plants in the area.
4.Tell them that they can take pictures or draw the scenery if they like.
5. Let them observe if there are any animals in the area.
6. Advise them to use magnifying glass to search for insects and other small
invertebrates.
7. Ask them to take photos or draw pictures of the organisms that they find.
Questions:
a. What kind of plants live in the ecosystem you observed?
b. What kind of animals can be found in the ecosystem you observed?
c. Why do you think are these kinds of organisms found in the area?
d. Why do you think the rivers & seas are dirty/polluted? The forest
become denuded? The coral reefs are destroyed? Mangroves are
are becoming less?
e. Does it have anything to do with the climate, soil or water condi-
tions, or presence of pollutants? Why? Why not?
Day 2
Activity 2: Activities in the Community Clean Up
(refer to activity sheet attached)
Day 3
Activity 3: Preparation of Government Campaigns and Projects
Checklist
( refer to activity sheet attached)
Day 4
Activity 4: Natural Features Chart
(refer to activity sheet attached)
Day 5
Activity 5: Slogan and Poster Making Contest showing concerns on
tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps.
(The teacher ask questions to develop critical thinking)

D. (EXPLAIN AND E. Activity 1- Day 1

ELABORATE)
1. What are the current issues faced by the rainforests,
coral reefs, and mangrove swamps in our country?
(Deforestation in rainforests, destruction of the coral reefs, and
clearing of mangrove)
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 Massive deforestation has brought about the destruction of the natural
habitats of our wildlife. This action leads to the extinction of some living
things. It has also caused floods and soil erosion. It has contributed to the
presence of too much materials like carbon dioxide in the environment. This
condition is harmful to living things and the environment.
Natural disturbances like storms, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes as well
as human activities such muro- ami fishing, dynamite fishing, clearing of
mangroves for industrial purposes and consumption of the people living in
coastal communities, our mangroves are threatened. It also may greatly affect
the type of organisms and their relationships within the coral reefs.

2. What do we need to protect and conserve tropical rain-

forests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps?

Awareness about whats happening in our environment is the first step to

solve our problem regarding the current issues faced by the rainforests, coral
reefs and mangrove swamps and people should practice different strategies in
protecting and conserving
these ecosystems as well as the other ecosystems of our country.
Government and environmentalists are taking necessary actions to conserve
and protect our mangroves

Activity 2- Day 2
How do your community members help prevent the further
destruction of the environment?

(The teacher will identify and elaborate the following ways on

how to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs
and mangrove swamps)

1. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is

the government agency tasked to address issues related to the
environment. It also monitors and checks human activities that may
endanger our ecosystem. It issues permits to those who comply with
existing laws and regulations on logging. It is encharge of forest
conservation. It carries out reforestation programs in the country. It is
also responsible for the nationwide campaign in tree planting.
2. The DENR regulates hunting and fishing to conserve our diminishing
resources. It prohibits dynamite fishing and the use of sodium
cyanide. It establishes sanctuaries in some parts of the country in
order to protect our endangered wildlife species.
Sanctuaries are places where hunting and fishing are prohibited.
They are special areas where our endangered plants, animals, and
marine life are taken care of. They multiply there and prevent
possible extinction. Conservation is the wise use of resources
available. The harvesting or extracting such resources is being
regulated to allow them
to reproduce. Can you name some ways of controlling or preventing
harmful effects of human activities to the environment? Enumerate
some of them?

Protecting Forest, Coral Reefs, and Swamp Ecosystems:

1. Habitat Restoration
 Building a man-made fish sanctuary
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  Reforestation
 Mangrove rehabilitation
 Widlife Conservation
A. Protect the Sanctuary:
1. The Calauit Game Reserve and Sanctuary in Palawan
2. Tubbataha Reefs
3. San Salvador Island Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuary in the
Municipality of Masinloc, Zambales
4. Ursula Island Game Reserve and Bird Sanctuary at Rio Tuba,
Bataraza
5. Coron Palawan Protected Area in Coron, Palawan
6. El Nido Marine Reserve, Palawan
7. Malampaya Sound Land and Seascape Protected Area
8. Apo Reef, Occidental Mindoro

B. Support projects of the government in protecting the

wildlife ecosystem such as:
1. The Pawikan Conservation Project (Baguan Island Marine
Sanctuary)
2. The Philippine Tarsier Conservation Project (Bohol)
3. The Philippine Eagle Conservation Project (Makiling Botanical
Garden)
C. Visit captive breeding areas. Captive breeding saves
endangered species. Captive breeding is done in the zoo
or in specialized animal clinics.
D. Do not buy products made from animal parts
E. Join organizations that conduct educational campaigns
and give information on how to protect and conserve the
wildlife ecosystems.
F. Help raise funds to support projects for wildlife
conservation
Activity 3- Day 3
Why we need to protect and conserved tropical rainforests, coral reefs and
mangrove swamps?
(The teacher discuss about restoration and maintenance of the
balance of life in an ecosystem will ensure the survival of the
future. Available natural resources should be used wisely)
If all people will help and cooperate with the government in its campaign and
projects to save the environment, what do you think are the beneficial effects
of these as a whole?
These projects are concerned with restoring and keeping the balance
of nature. They are being pursued here and abroad. How can you help in
restoring and keeping the balance of nature? Infer what will happen in the
future if the ecosystem is destroyed and the balance of nature is not restored?
Activity 4- Day 4
Discuss the following ways in protecting and conserving coral reefs:

 Describe coral reef in your place?

Coral reefs provide home for a lot of marine plants that ensures marine food
chains active and continuous. They are made up of lime stone secreted by
corals and deposited in a period of thousands to million of years. They can of
three types: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. The coral reefs is not
just home for hard and soft corals, but also to sponges, crustaceans, jellyfish,
sea anemones, and many others.
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 Some human activities that destroy the coral reef in our country are coral
reefs degradation/destruction, which threaten possible disappearance of
marine species (potential mass death).

 What should we do to protect and conserve it? (Help watch the

environment: Fishing near the sanctuary is prohibited)

 Protect the Sanctuary:

The Calauit Game Reserve and Sanctuary in Palawan
Tubbataha Reefs
San Salvador Island Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuary in
the Municipality of Masinloc, Zambales
Ursula Island Game Reserve and Bird Sanctuary at Rio Tuba,
Bataraza
Coron Palawan Protected Area in Coron, Palawan
El Nido Marine Reserve, Palawan
Malampaya Sound Land and Seascape Protected Area
Apo Reef, Occidental Mindoro

 Support Projects of the government:

The Pawikan Conservation Project (Baguan Island
Marine Sanctuary)
Activity 5- Day 5
Art Integration
Make a Slogan or Poster showing concerns on tropical rainforests, coral reefs
and mangrove swamps
Procedure:
1. Use three sheets of bond paper for the activity to appear bigger.
2. Choose a slogan concerning:
a. Recycling garbage
b. Saving the Earth
c. Clean and Green
d. Tree planting / mangrove planting / adopt-a- tree program
e. Preservation of wildlife
f. Protect wildlife
g. Protect the sanctuaries
h. Preserve marine life
3. Design your slogan to look attractive and presentable
4. Paste it in a cardboard / cartoon or any hard board
5. Display it on the school premises after checking.

Generalization:
1. What is the composition of ecosystem?
2. Describe tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps.
3. What are some ways of protecting and conserving the forests?
coral reefs? mangrove swamps?
4. Why balance within the ecosystem is important?
F. Assessment:
I. Match the Components of Ecosystem to its Condition.

Components of Ecosystem Condition

Tropical rainforests A. Diminishing mangrove
B. Uncontrolled cutting of trees

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 Coral reef & use space for building or
houses
C. Throwing garbages like
Mangrove Swamps plastics & other destruction of
coral reef is the degradation
(and potential mass death). It
is normally caused by illegal
fishing techniques.

II. Match the ways on how to protect and conserve tropical

rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps in column A with
each specific area they belong in column B:
Column A Column B
1.The Pawikan Conservation
A. Habitat Restoration Project
2. Apo Reef, Occidental Mindoro
B. Support Projects of the 3. Philippine Tarsier
Government Conservation
Project
C. Protect the Sanctuary 4. El Nido Marine Reserve,
Palawan
D. Wildlife Conservation 5. Help raise funds to support
projects for wildlife conservation
6. The Philippine Eagle
Conservation Project
7. Tubbataha Reefs
8. Ursula Island Game Reserve
and Bird Sanctuary at Rio Tuba,
Batarazaa
III. Explain the need to protect and conserve:
E. EVALUATING LEARNING 1. Tropical rainforests -
2. Coral reefs -
3. Mangrove swamps -
4. Wildlife -
IV. Choose one type or component of ecosystem and illustrate the ways in
protecting and conserving coral reefs. Ask them to discuss their defining
features, and representative organisms that live in them:

1. Rainforests –
2. Coral reefs –
3. Mangrove swamps -

V. Select the following activities inside the box that show concerns
on the conservation of tropical rainforest, coral reefs and
mangrove swamps:

hunting birds follow warning signs

plant fruit trees dynamite/cyanide fishing
cutting of trees throw garbage anywhere
picking flowers at the park plant more mangrove
taking care of flower garden coastal clean up
support the government’s projects
make posters/slogan about conservation
attend lectures about conservation of natural resources
Integration of Learning:
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 A. Geography
1. Identify some rainforests, coral reef, and mangrove swamps in
our country.
2. Describe their state and give some examples of animals and
plants that live in them.
B. Araling Panlipunan (AP)
Research Laws and provisions in the Philippines that aim to protect
and conserve our forests, coral reefs, and other biodiversity areas
hotspots
VI. REMARKS
Day 1. Out of _____ learners, there are ________ who got 80% in the
activity.

Day 2. Out of ____ learners, there are ________ who got 80% in the activity.

Day 3. Out of ____learners, there are ________ who got 80% in the activity.

Day 4. Out of _____ learners, there are ________ who got 80% in the
activity.

Day 5. Out of _____learners, there are ________ who got 80% in the
activity.

VII. REFLECTION

Prepared by: Noted:

MARIA FE P. INTINA MILAGROS M. TIANAN
Teacher I ESP-I

ACTIVITY WORK SHEET

I. Problem:
Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs,
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 and mangrove swamps.

II. Materials:
Notebook, pen / pencil, camera / cellphone, magnifying glass, poem written in chart, pictures, basin,
clean water, trashes, and plastic wrappers of food, manila paper, pentel pen,
III. Procedure:

Activity 1: Day 1 - Describe the condition of tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps
(Preparation of Ecosystem Scrapbook)
1. Notebook
2. Pen or pencil
3. Camera / cellphone
4. Magnifying glass
Activity 2: Day 2 - Community Clean Up (Do this activity one week before class discussion)
( Identify ways on how to protect and conserve tropical rain forests, coral reefs and
mangrove swamps)
1. Distribute the Activity Card to the pupils by group for them to work.
Activity 3: Day 3 - Preparation of Government Campaigns and Projects Checklist
( Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangrove
swamps)
1. Distribution of Checklist to the pupils about Government Campaigns and Projects
2. Check those in which you can participate in
3. Consolidate the result

Activity 4: Day 4 - Preparation of Natural Features Chart about Illustrating the ways in protecting and
conserving Coral Reef

1. Distribute the activity card by group

2. Follow the instruction in the activity card

Activity 5: Day 5 - Slogan and Poster Making showing concerns on tropical rainforests, coral reefs and
mangrove swamps
VI. Questions:

1. What are the human activities that destruct the ecosystem?

2. What are the ways on how to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove
swamps?
3. What do we need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps?

VII. Conclusions:
Guide Questions:
1. What are the factors that contribute the damage of the natural resources?
2. How do you help prevent the further destruction of the environment?
3. Why we need to protect and conserved tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps?
4. How do you show your concern to the environment?

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 SCIENCE GRADE 6 Q2 WEEK 8 DAY 1

ECOSYSTEM SCRAPBOOK
Science Skills: Observing, Communicating
Time Frame: 1 week

!. Problem:
Describe the condition of tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps.

II Materials:
Notebook, pen / pencil, camera / cellphone, magnifying glass

III Procedure:
1. Visit a nearby ecosystem like a beach, riverbank, park or farm. If none, visit a part of your
school like garden.
2. Observe the size of the ecosystem and the conditions surrounding it (for example the climate,
the temperature, and the cleanliness of the surroundings).
3. Observe the plants in the area. You may take pictures or draw the scenery if you like.
4. Observe if there are any animals in the area. You might need to use a magnifying glass to
search for insects and other small invertebrates.
5. Take photos or draw pictures of the organisms that you find. Compile
6. Include in the scrapbook the location of the ecosystem, the climatic conditions and other
elements you observed in it.
7. Take photos or draw pictures of the organisms that they find.

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 SCIENCE GRADE 6 Q2 WEEK 8 DAY 2
Activity 2- Community Clean up

Note: Do this activity one week before class discussion

I. Problem:
Identify ways on how to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove
swamps
I. Materials:
Sacks, broom, or any other cleaning paraphernalias
II. Procedure:
1. Ask your community members to adopt an area. You will help develop or maintain
ecological balance in this area. It may be a community park, estero or pond. Enjoin
community members to clean up or beautify the area.
2. Encourage your community members to sort out their wastes, separating biodegradable
from nonbiodegradable. Segregate the waste materials in different containers. The
wood, leaves, water plants, kitchen refuse, and other biodegradable materials can be
put together in one container. Waste can be further segregated into dry and wet.
3. Check on how nonbiodegradable materials can be properly disposed of.
4. Put signs near river banks or other bodies of water. These signs should warn other
People from throwing waste into the water.

SCIENCE GRADE 6 Q2 WEEK 8 DAY 3

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 Activity 3- Government Campaigns and Projects Checklist

I. Problem:
Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove
swamps.

II. Materials:
Checklist

III. Procedure:
1. Distribute the checklist to the pupils about the government campaigns and projects
2. Check those in which you can participate in
3. Consolidate the result.

Here are some of the government campaigns and projects on environmental conservation and
preservation. Check those in which you can participate in.

Clean & Green Project Save the Earth Movement

Tree Planting (fruit/lumber/ Recycle the Garbage

Mangrove

Sagip- Ilog Protect the Sanctuary

 Massive campaigns have been launched to encourage citizens to plant trees. Trees act likes sponges that
absorb excessive carbon dioxide in the air. They keep the surroundings cooler.
 The Clean & Green Project aims to make the public aware of proper garbage disposal to stop or minimize
water and air pollution. It also encourages the people to plant trees in their lots.
 The Sagip-Ilog is a campaign to help clean the River and restore it to its former ecological status.
 Save the Earth Movement aims to conserve our forests and our endangered wildlife species. It also
campaigns against nuclear bomb testing in our oceans and the use of chloroflourocarbon, a chemical
that destroys the ozone layer.
 Recycling the Garbage Project encourages people to reuse items such as paper, bottles, cans,and wrappers in
order to conserve natural resources.
 Protect the Sanctuary aims to protect and conserve the special areas where our endangered plants, animals,
and marine life are taken care of.
 Tree Planting encourages people to plant more trees and mangroves for the animals to live to balance the
ecosystem.

SCIENCE GRADE 6 Q2 WEEK 8 DAY 4

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 Activity 4 – Natural Features Chart

I. Problem:
Illustrate the ways in protecting and conserving coral reefs.

II. Materials:
Bondpaper. Pencil /ballpen, ruler

III. Procedure:
1. The leader will collect ideas from the members.
2. Brainstorming on the solicited ideas from the group members.
3. Answer the chart
4. Present to the class for group reporting.

NATURAL FEATURES CHART

Ways in Protecting and Conserving Coral

Biotic features/ living things Abiotic Features/ non-living things Ways in Protecting & Conserving
Coral Reefs
Example:
1. Fish Sea water Avoid using dynamite/ cyanide
fishing to preserve the
Home of the fishes .

2.

3.

4.

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 SCIENCE GRADE 6 Q2 WEEK 8 DAY 5

Activity 5 – Slogan and Poster Making

I. Problem:
Show concerns on tropical rainforest, coral reefs and mangrove swamps through conservation.

II. Materials:
Bondpaper, pencil, pentel pen, hardboard / cardboard, coloring pen / crayons / watercolor,
paint

III. Procedure:
1. Think of a good message to the people for them to realize how gratefull we are in living the
earth’s God creation.
2. Recall on the previous day’s lesson on how to protect our mother Earth.
3. Then use it as your guide in making a Slogan or Poster.Choose a slogan concerning:
a. Recycling garbage
a. Saving the Earth
b. Clean and Green
c. Preservation of wildlife
d. Protect wildlife
e. Protect the sanctuaries
f . Preserve marine life
4. Use 3 sheets of bondpaper for the activity.
5. Design your slogan or poster to look more attrative and presentable
6. Paste it on a hard board or cardboard and place a handle for easy to display
7. Display it on the school premises after checking.

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