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1. Define and describe divergent plate boundaries.
2. Identify geological features formed at divergent boundaries.
I. OBJECTIVES
3. Explain the processes occurring at divergent boundaries.
4. Cite real-world examples of divergent boundaries using world map of plate tectonics.
The learners demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among the locations of
A. Content Standards
volcanoes, earthquake epicentres, and mountain ranges
B. Performance The learner shall be able to ensure disaster preparedness during earthquakes, tsunamis and
Standards volcanic eruptions.
C. Learning
Competencies/ Describe the different types of plate boundaries.(S10ES-Ia-j-36.2)
Objectives
(Write the LC code)
II. CONTENT Divergent Plate Boundaries
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide
TG10 pp. 16-17
pages
2. Learner’s Materials
LM10 pp. 25-28
pages
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials
from Learning
Resource (LR)
portal
Laptop or visual aids (PowerPoint presentation or printed diagrams)
World map with plate boundaries
B. Other Learning Handouts (summary notes, worksheet)
Resources Textbook reference (optional)
Clay or foam
IV. PROCEDURES
ELICIT
Activity 1:
1. Review the concept of tectonic plates
and plate boundaries.
A. Reviewing previous 2. Show an image of the Mid-Atlantic
lesson or Ridge.
presenting the new 3. Ask students: What do you think
lesson happens when two plates move apart?
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ENGAGE
B. Establishing a Begin with a short video or animation showing underwater volcanic activity
purpose for the and seafloor spreading.
lesson Ask students: “What do you think causes new ocean floor to form?”
Guide question: What happens when tectonic plates move apart from each
other?
C. Presenting
examples/instance
s of the new lesson
D. Discussing new EXPLORE
concepts and Activity: Using simple model activity using clay or foam to simulate diverging
practicing new plates and the formation of mid-ocean ridges. Allowing the students to
skills #1 manipulate the materials and observe what forms between the plates.
E. Discussing new Ask students to record observations and describe what geological features
concepts and form during the simulation.
practicing new
skills #2
EXPLAIN
Using Visual aids and diagrams, the student will
1. Define divergent boundaries and discuss the types (oceanic-
F. Developing
oceanic,continental-continental).
mastery (leads to
Formative 2. Explain how magma rises and forms new crust at mid-ocean ridges.
Assessment 3) 3. Introduce real-world examples such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and
the East African Rift.
4. Discuss the role of divergent boundaries in the plate tectonics theory.
G. Finding practical ELABORATE
applications of Activity:
concepts and skills Directions: Make a list of five examples of divergent boundaries using the
in daily living world map of plate tectonics.
H. Making
generalizations and
abstractions about
the lesson
I. Evaluating learning EVALUATE
Determine
whether each
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of the
statement
below is true or
false. Write A if
it is
true and B if it
is false.
A. TRUE B.
FALSE
1. The motion
of divergent
plate boundary
is spreading.
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2. Volcanic
activity is
present in
divergent
boundary.
3. In divergent
plate boundary,
an oceanic
lithosphere is
formed.
4. Two plates
are moving
towards each
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other in
convergent
boundary.
5. Earthquake
does not occur
in convergent
boundary.
Determine
whether each
of the
statement
below is true or
false. Write A if
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it is
true and B if it
is false.
A. TRUE B.
FALSE
1. The motion
of divergent
plate boundary
is spreading.
2. Volcanic
activity is
present in
divergent
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boundary.
3. In divergent
plate boundary,
an oceanic
lithosphere is
formed.
4. Two plates
are moving
towards each
other in
convergent
boundary.
5. Earthquake
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does not occur
in convergent
boundary.
Determine whether each of the statement below is true or false. Write A if it is
true and B if it is false.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
________1. The motion of divergent plate boundary is spreading.
________2. Volcanic activity is present in divergent boundary.
________3. In divergent plate boundary, an oceanic lithosphere is formed.
________4. Two plates are moving towards each other in convergent
boundary.
________5. Earthquake does not occur in convergent boundary.
EXTEND
J. Additional activities
Short Reflection:
for application or
Write and research how divergent boundaries affect human activities or the
remediation
environment.
V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation
B. No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation
C. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of learners who have caught up with the lesson
D. No. of learners who continue to require remediation
E. Which of my teaching strategies worked well? Why did these work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter which my principal or supervisor can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized materials did I use/discover which I wish to share with other teachers?
Prepared by: Checked by: Noted:
MARIE ANNE R. MARAVE VILMA M. ARFAFO JANE M. MONTALLA EdD
Teacher I Master Teacher I Principal IV
