vDepartment of Education

Region x
Division of Cagayan de Oro
GUSA REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL-X
Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City
_________________________________________________________
NAME : Emmanuel David J. Estanilla SCORE :________________
SECTION: 8-Ruby DATE : 4/15/24
MODULE TITLE: Species Diversity MODULE #:4

MONDAY’S TASK:
#1 What’s New Activity 1 p 1-2
Species or Not? Give your reason.
Case 1: A liger is not a separate species from lions and tigers. Instead. They inherit traits from both parent species but
are not considered a species because they cannot produce their own offspring.
Case 2: A wholphin is a separate species from a female common bottlenose dolphins and male false killer whales.
They are infertile and cannot produce their own offspring.
Case 3: A mule is a separate species from a male donkey and a female horse. Mules are sterile meaning they cannot
reproduce.
#2 What’s New Activity 2 p 2-3
Community 1 Community 2
Tree Species Number of Species Tree Species Number of Species
Palm Tree 4 Palm Tree 2
Pine Tree 4 Pine Tree 2
Oak Tree 4 Oak Tree 11
Birch Tree 4 Birch Tree 1
Total Number of Trees 16 Total Number of Trees 16
Guide Questions:
1. There are 4 Species of Trees present in both communities
2. Both communites have the same number species of trees, therefore they are equally diverse
3. Community 1 has the same number of each tree type, so it's evenly distributed. Community 2 has different
numbers of each type, so it's unevenly distributed
TUESDAY’S TASK:
#3 What I Have Learned? Activity 3 p 5
Questions:
1. Explain the biological concept of species. Give one example to support your explanation.
Species are groups of living things that can mate with each other and have babies that can also mate and
have babies. For example, dogs are a species because different kinds of dogs can have puppies together, but dogs
and cats are not the same species because they can't have babies together.
2. Give one situation that shows high species richness but low species evenness.
Imagine a forest where there are many different types of animals, like birds, insects, and mammals. However,
most of these animals are birds, with only a few insects and mammals. This situation has high species richness (many
different types of animals) but low species evenness because one type of animal (birds) dominates the area, while
others (insects and mammals) are not as common.
#4 What I Can Do Activity 4 p 5
Enumerate five ways or activities to maintain high species diversity.
1. Protecting natural habitats from destruction.
2. Controlling invasive species that can harm native plants and animals.
3. Promoting sustainable land use practices, like responsible farming and forestry.
4. Creating wildlife corridors to connect fragmented habitats.
5. Educating and involving communities in conservation efforts.
#5 Post Assessment p 7-8
1. B 6. A
2. B 7. C
3. C 8. C
4. A 9. B
5. B 10. C
 Department of Education
Region x
Division of Cagayan de Oro
GUSA REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL-X
Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City
_________________________________________________________
NAME : Emmanuel David J. Estanilla SCORE :________________
SECTION: 8-Ruby DATE : 4/17/24
MODULE TITLE: Hierarchical Taxonomic System of Classification MODULE #:5

WEDNESDAY’S TASK: MODULE 5(Refer to your Modules for further instructions)

#1 What’s New Activity 1 p 1

THE DOMAIN OF LIFE

BACTERIA YES NO ARCHAEA YES NO EUKARYA YES NO
1. They can live on / 1. They are the most / 1. This is a separate /
extreme conditions. primitive bacteria. domain for the plants
and animals only.
2. They have no nuclear / 2. They have a nuclear / 2. They have cell /
membrane. membrane organelles and a
distinct nuclear
membrane
3. Their cell wall / 3. Similar with / 3. Cell wall containing /
contains peptidoglycan. Eubacteria, their cell cellulose is only
wall also contains present among plants.
peptidoglycan.

#2 What’s New Activity 2 p 2 Domain

Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

Note: Topmost (Highest in rank) & Bottom (Lowest in rank)

THURSDAY’S TASK:
#3 What’s New Activity 3 p 5-6
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER OF THE 6 KINGDOMS
KINGDOM Where Do Give 3 Type & Number of cells Is cell wall Autotrophs or
they live? examples present? Heterotrophs?
Animalia Land, water Lion, Fish, Eukaryotic, No Heterotrophs
Eagle Multicellular
Plantae Land Cactus, Rose, Eukaryotic, Yes Autotrophs
Potato Multicellular
Fungi Water, land Mushroom, Eukaryotic, Mostly Yes Heterotrophs
Yeast, Mould multicellular,
Some unicellular
Archaebacteria Extreme Methanongens, Prokaryotic, unicellular Yes Mostly
environments Halophiles, heterotrophs,
Thermophiles some
autotrophs
Protista Aquatic Amoeba, Eukaryotic, mostly Yes (some Mostly
environment Paramecium, unicellular, some colonial have cellulose heterotrophs,
Diatoms or multicellular in cell walls) some
autotrophs
Eubacteria Everywhere Escherichia Prokaryotic, mostly Yes heterotrophs,
coli, unicellular, some colonial (peptidoglycan some
Streptococcus, or multicellular in cell walls) autotrophs
Salmonella
#4 What I Have Learned Activity 4 p 6

1. Hierarchy of Classification: Organisms are 2. Levels of Classification: The main

grouped into categories based on taxonomic levels are Domain, Kingdom,
similarities. The categories are arranged in a Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and
hierarchy from broad to specific. Species.

My 4 significant
3.Two-part naming system: Each learnings 4. Evolutionary Relationships:
species is given a two-part scientific Organisms in the same genus are more
name (Genus species) using Latin words. For closely related than those in the same
example, humans are Homo sapiens. phylum. The farther up you go in the
hierarchy, the more distant the
relationship between groups.

FRIDAY’S TASK:
#5 Post Assessment p 11
1. A 6. B
2. A 7. C
3. D 8. D
4. B 9. C
5. B 10. A

#6 What I Can Do Activity 3 p 10

ESSAY WRITING: Explain the advantage of high biodiversity in maintaining the stability of an ecosystem and discuss
the things you can do as a student in keeping the richness of biodiversity.

To start, high biodiversity, or the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, plays an important role in keeping the
environment stable and healthy. When there are many different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, they
work together to maintain a balance. For example, plants produce oxygen, which animals need to breathe, while
animals produce carbon dioxide, which plants need for photosynthesis. This interconnected relationship helps
ecosystems withstand changes and recover from disturbances like natural disasters or human activities.

Moreover, as students, there are several ways we can contribute to preserving biodiversity. One important action is
to reduce our use of single-use plastics and other harmful materials. These items often end up in natural habitats,
harming wildlife and disrupting ecosystems. By using reusable products and recycling, we can reduce our impact on
the environment. Additionally, supporting conservation efforts and volunteering in local restoration projects can
make a meaningful difference. Planting native species in gardens or green spaces also helps create habitats for local
wildlife, promoting biodiversity in our communities.

In conclusion, high biodiversity is essential for ecosystem stability, and as students, we can protect it by reducing
waste, supporting conservation initiatives, and creating habitats for wildlife. Our actions today can have a positive
impact on the biodiversity of tomorrow.

Essay’s Rubrics:
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
Grade 8 - _________________
Student’s Name ______________________________________ Date Accomplished ___________________

Parent’s Name ______________________________________ Parent’s Signature ___________________

Noted by:
JOAN P. OHAY, T-III
Science 8 (BIOLOGY) Teacher

Valid when Parent/Guardian signature is duly signed.