DETAILED SCIENCE 7 LESSON PLAN

School Maasin City Nat’l High School Grade Level & Section 7 STE
Student Teacher ELJUN M. ARQUITA Learning Area Science 7
Teaching Date & APRIL 22, 2024
Quarter 3RD
Time 2:00 – 3:00

I. OBJECTIVES
The Learners demonstrate an understanding of:
A. Content Standards
The learners should be able to:
B. Performance Standards
C. Learning Competencies/
Objectives Describe how human interactions with the environment can be beneficial or harmful.
(Write the LC code)
1. Identify what human interactions with the environment can be beneficial or harmful; and
D. Specific Objectives
2. Know the importance of responsible using of natural resources.
II. CONTENT THE EFFECTS OF HUMAN INTERACTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References

1. Teacher’s Guide pages

2. Learner’s Materials pages SLM 7
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials from
Learning Resource (LR)
portal
B. Other Learning Resources ● EnvironmentalScience7-q3-mod4-TheEffectofHumanInteractionswiththeEnvironment-v3.pdf
IV. PROCEDURES
ELICIT:
Preliminaries
• Prayer
• Greetings
A. Reviewing previous lesson or • Checking of attendance/ Assignment
presenting the new lesson • Classroom management
ELICIT (The activities in this
section will evoke or draw out prior
concepts of or experiences from the REVIEW
students) • (The teacher will ask the students to recall the previous topic)

Following are the guide questions:

1. What is climate?
2. What is climate change?

B. Establishing a purpose for ENGAGE:

the lesson (The teacher will remind the students to pay attention and to observe the activity for there will be
ENGAGE (The activities in this some question to be ask)
section will stimulate their thinking
and help them access and connect
prior knowledge as a jumpstart to the Activity 1. Classify Me!
present lesson.) Direction: Classify the following human activities from the answer pool below into beneficial or
C. Presenting harmful to the environment.
examples/instances of the ANSWER POLL
new lesson Using Pesticides Burning Plastics
Biking Planting Trees
Dynamite Fishing Throwing garbage on bodies of water
Making Compose Pit Applying Organic fertilizers
Deforestation Recycling

BENEFICIAL HARMFUL
 Guide Questions
1. How do these human activities affect the environment?
2. As a student, what activity or activities could you do for the benefits of the environment?

MELC:
Describe how human interactions with the environment can be beneficial or harmful.
Specific Objectives:
1. Identify what human interactions with the environment can be beneficial or harmful; and
2. Know the importance of responsible using of natural resources.

D. Discussing new concepts and EXPLORE:

practicing new skills #1
EXPLORE (In this section, Activity 2. Who knows about what?
students will be given time to think, Direction: Find out one family member who knows about the environmental lessons or concepts
plan, investigate, and organize
collected information; or the written inside the boxes below. After writing his/her answer in the box, ask him/her to sign his/her
performance of the planned/prepared name.
activities from the student’s manual
with data gathering and Guide Knows the meaning of Knows, where Tubbataha Knows a major greenhouse
questions)
BIODIVERSITY Reef is gas
Knows two endangered Knows an important Knows the author of Silent
species in the Philippines alternative energy resource Spring was
caused by human activities which is being used in the
country
Knows the acidic deposition is Knows about an Knows where the first wind
also known as environmental problem which farm in the Philippines is
E. Discussing new concepts and ----------------------------- is growing exponentially located
practicing new skills #2 Knows the meaning of fossil Knows the classification of Knows the effects of burning
fuels solid waste plastics

Guide Questions
1. Which of these activities make Earth unsuitable to human and animal lives? Explain your answer.
2. Describe some of the man’s activities that have created a great impact on Earth.

F. Developing mastery (leads to EXPLAIN:

Formative Assessment 3) (The students will present their output in the activity 2)
EXPLAIN (In this section,
students will be involved in an
analysis of their exploration. Their Activity 2: (The teacher will wrap up the answers from the students)
understanding is clarified and
modified because of reflective
activities)/Analysis of the gathered Which of these activities make Earth unsuitable to human and animal lives?
data and results and be able to Knows the meaning of BIODIVERSITY.
answer the Guide Questions leading
to the focus concept or topic of the
day. Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi,
and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and
organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.

Describe some of the man’s activities that have created a great impact on Earth
Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil
fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air
quality, and undrinkable water.

USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

We use many different types of natural resources in our daily lives. We depend on food and water for
survival, and we need energy for many different purposes, from domestic cooking through to major
industrial processes. Our need for resources is vast, and it is growing as the population increases
and consumption per person increases with socio-economic progress. Depletion of natural resources
by extraction and exploitation is especially of concern for non-renewable resources. The resources
we use can be classified as renewable or non-renewable. The fundamental difference between the
two is the rate at which they are regenerated back into a usable form, relative to how humans use
them. Non-renewable resources cannot be replenished by natural means as quickly as the rate at
which they are consumed, unlike renewable resources it continually regenerated in a short timescale
by natural processes.

Advances in technology have increased natural resource exploitation by enabling people to reach
new resources and exploit more per capita resources (per person). For example, fishers who use
traditional technologies such as small boats are limited in the number of fish they can catch. Modern

G. Finding practical applications
of concepts and skills in daily
living
ELABORATE (This section will
give students the opportunity to
expand and solidify / concretize their
understanding of the concept and / or
apply it to real –world situation
H. Making generalizations and
abstractions about the lesson
industrial fishing fleets use huge ships covering huge ocean areas at greater depths to catch much
more fish. It can lead to overfishing, which means catching fish at a faster rate than they can
reproduce.
Overfishing and other examples of over-exploitation of natural resources can damage or lose our
entire ecosystem. An ecosystem includes all the living organisms (humans, plants, animals, micro-
organisms) and their physical environment (soil, water, air, land) and their interactions. If one
component of the system is removed, this can have knock-on effects on the other parts of the
system. One particular problem caused by the over-exploitation of natural resources is deforestation,
which occurs when forest areas are cleared, and the trees are not replanted or allowed to regrow. In
some countries, clearing land for agriculture to meet the growing population’s food needs and the
demand for fuel and construction materials has resulted in a steady loss of forest area, which is
continuing.
Loss of forest has several undesirable consequences. Forests are home to many different types of
trees and other plants and a wide range of animals, from insects to birds and mammals. The
conversion of forests to agriculture significantly reduces biodiversity, which is a measure of the
variety of living organisms (all life forms). Biodiversity is vital for humans because we use other living
organisms to provide several essentials:
 Food: we use plants and animals such as fish, goats, wheat, rice, and maize as food
sources.
 Medicines: many traditional medicines are made from plants and animals. New medicines
are also developed from them.
 Ecological services: living organisms, mostly plants and micro-organisms, play an essential
role in processes that maintain our lives and environment, such as providing oxygen,
cleaning the air, purifying water, breaking down wastes, and controlling erosion.
The use of renewable or non-renewable resources is a critical factor when considering energy
resources. Fossil fuels have been the main energy source for global industrialization, but because
they are non-renewable, the quantity is ultimately limited, and their use is not sustainable over the
long term. Furthermore, the burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of climate change. There are
several renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, like the wood used as a fuel is renewable because
trees will regrow, but there are other disadvantages such as deforestation. Wind farms are
harnessing wind power to generate electricity, and hydroelectric power is a renewable source
because it uses the energy of flowing water but does not use up the water in the process. Another
renewable energy source is solar power, using photovoltaic cells that convert the sun’s energy into
electricity.
Water resources. Water is not an endlessly renewable resource. In many parts of the world, water
demand is significantly above a sustainable water supply. Sustainable water supply means there are
adequate supplies, in both quality and quantity, to meet people’s current and future needs and the
environment. Many countries are already experiencing water stress or scarcity, which refers to the
volume of water available relative to the use and demand for it linked to the population served.
Increasing water demand leads to unsustainable use of water resources. The water cycle water
supply’s actions are replenished, but taking excessive amounts of water from rivers and groundwater
for domestic, industrial, and agricultural use decreases the amount of water available for current and
future generations. Agriculture and energy production all generate wastes that can pollute the air,
water, and soil. Pollution means introducing the environment to substances liable to cause harm to
humans and other living organisms. For example, the leather industry produces large amounts of
liquid wastes from the tanning process. These wastes contain organic materials such as fat from the
hides and toxic (poisonous) chemicals, including some human carcinogens (cancer causing agents).
Another example is the release of so-called greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane,
and nitrous oxide, contributing to human-induced climate change.
ELABORATE:
How responsible using of natural resources affects our daily lives?
Natural resources are used to make food, fuel and raw materials for the production of goods. All of
the food that people eat comes from plants or animals. Natural resources such as coal, natural gas
and oil provide heat, light and power.
Conserve and protect our natural resources: reduce, recycle, reuse, turn off water and lights, use
renewable fuels, clean the water, picking up waste, plant seeds answers will vary.
Sustainable use of natural resources helps to preserve the environment and reduce pollution,
protecting both human health and ecosystems. It also helps to conserve resources for future
generations, ensuring that our descendants will have access to the same materials we do today.
To Sum Up:
 What are the use of natural resources?
We use many different types of natural resources in our daily lives. We depend on food and water for
survival, and we need energy for many different purposes, from domestic cooking through to major
industrial processes.

What are the depletion of natural resources?

Advances in technology, Overfishing, deforestation, etc.

EVALUATE:

I. Multiples Choice
I. Evaluating learning Direction: Write the letter that corresponds the correct answer of the following questions.
EVALUATION (This section will
provide for concept check test items 1. Everything that surrounds a living thing makes up the __________________.
and answer key which are aligned to a. atmosphere
the learning objectives - content and b. environment
performance standards and address c. hydrosphere
misconceptions – if any) d. lithosphere

2. Which of the following harms the environment?

a. garbage
b. natural resources
c. pollutants
d. renewable resources

3. What do you call to the earth materials that are used by living things?
a. Fossil fuels
b. Litter
c. Natural resources
d. Pollutants

4. Which of the following is NOT a biodiversity essential for humans?

a. ecological services
b. foods
c. medicines
d. technology

5. What type of pollutant is being released after burning fossil fuels?

a. Acid rain
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Fertilizers
d. Oxygen

J. Additional activities for EXTEND:

application or remediation
EXTEND (These sections give Search on the internet. Write your answers in ½ sheet of paper.
situation that explains the topic in a
new context, or integrate it to another 1. Ways to conserve and protect our environment
discipline / societal concern)
V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation
B. No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation

Prepared by: Checked by:

ELJUN M. ARQUITA GLADIES JOY G. FLORES

Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher