REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
District of Bian
DATE_________________
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OBJECTIVES

STRATEGIES

EVALUATION

A. Cognitive:
Describe the different
layers of the earth (interior)
B. Psychomotor:
Label the layers of the
earth based on diagram.
C. Affective:
Show care and concern
on our Planet Earth.

A. Preparatory Activities:
ENGAGE
1. Review
Read each statement below.
Identify the external conditions that
affect the movement of the objects/
materials:
A. Falling leaf on the ground.
B. Rolling ball and then stops.
C. A ball kicked by a boy, rolled in a
long distance.

Read the following questions. Choose

the letter of the correct answer.

II. Subject Matter:

A. Topic: Earth
B. Subtopic: Characteristics
of the Earths Layer.
C. Reference: Science and
Health VI pp. 177; 167-168
UVLC VI.1
D. Concept:
The crust is the topmost
layer of the earth. It is made
up of solid rocks which
mostly
granite
and

1. Earth consists of different layers.

Which of the following best describes
crust according to its composition?
A. Its made up of liquid iron and
nickel.
B. Its made up of solid rock.
C. Its made up of molten rock which
may flow slowly.
D. Its made up of special minerals.

2. Motivation
Show a hard-boiled egg in class. 2. How does the inner core behaves
Ask: How many layers do this egg beneath the earths innermost layer?
has? Then, slice the egg into halves
A. It flows very, very slowly.
and show it again to them. Call a pupil
B. It behaves like a liquid.
to point its layers. (As a reward, let the
C. It behaves like a solid material.
pupil who pointed correctly eat the
D. It fuses several times.
egg.)
3. Underneath the crust is the mantle.
B. Lesson Proper:
How will you describe the mantle?

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magnesium. It is where the

continents and oceans are
located.
The mantle is the
thickest layer of the earth. Its
lower part is made up of hot,
molten rocks called magma.
The core is the deepest
and innermost layer of the
earth. It is divided into two;
outer core and inner core. It
is very hot in temperature.

1. Pre-Laboratory Activities:
A. Settings of Standards.
B. Unlocking of Word Difficulties.
Read the sentences below. Look
for the meaning of the underlined
A. The hottest layer of the earth.
words in the second sentence.
B. The outermost layer of the earth.
1. The outer layer of the earth is
C. The innermost layer of the earth.
inhabited. Many living organisms
D. The thickest layer of the earth.
reside or occupy this part.
2. The topmost layer of the earth is 4. Core is one of the earths layers.
made of rock. Earths upper layer is The following describes the core
the thinnest layer.
EXCEPT ONE.
A. It is the innermost layer of the
E. Materials:
earth.
Apple, knife, diagram of
B. It is divided into two; the outer
the earths layer.
3. The upper mantle is made up of core and the inner core.
F. Science Processes:
hot, molten rock. Magma is always
C. It is the boundary between crust
Describing, observing
moving.
and mantle.
G. Value:
D. It is the hottest layer of the earth.
Care and concern for
EXPLORE
our Planet Earth.
2. Laboratory Proper:
5. Men have explained the moon and
H. Approach:
Use Activity Sheet No. VI.1
space. Why can explorations not be
5 Es
made in the interior of the earth?
Engage
EXPLAIN
A. The interior of the earth is very far
Explore
3. Post Activities:
away.
Explain
A.
Group
Reporting
and
B. The interior of the earth is solid.
Extend
Publication of Data.
C. The interior of the earth is very
Evaluate
B. Analysis and Discussion
hot.

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C. Generalization
Lets
below.

complete

D. The interior of the earth is very

cold.
the

diagram

EART

(Strips of cartolina with written

descriptions is to be posted on the
board)
EXTEND
D. Application:
Draw the layer of the earth. Label
it correctly and write a simple
description about each part.
E. Integration of Values:
After knowing the different layers
of the earth, how can you show your
concern and care for our PLANET
EARTH?

V. Assignment:
Make an internet research about
how volcanic eruptions occur.

Instructional Activity Sheet No.VI.1.

I. Problem:
How are the different layers of the earth differ from
each other?
II. Materials:
An apple, knife, a diagram showing the cross-section
of the earth.
III. Procedures:
1. Using the knife, cut the apple into halves.
2. Observe its layers.
3. Compare the diagram below with the layers of
the earth.
4. Answer the observation questions.

IV. Observation Questions:

1. What did you use to represent the earth in your
activity?
2. In comparing the apple and the diagram of the
earth. Label the drawing of an apple below to
represents the layers of the earth.
3. Is it possible that life would exists in the innermost
part of the earth? Why
4. Describe the layers of the earth based on
the diagram.
A. _______________
B. _______________
C. _______________
PUBLICATION OF DATA
EARTHS LAYER
1. Crust

2. Mantle

DESCRIPTION/CHARACTERISTIC
S
The topmost layer of the
earth.
Made up of solid rock.
Thinnest layer of the earth.
Located
the
continents/oceans.
Thickest layer of the earth.
The upper part is made up
of solid rock while the lower
part is made up of hot, molten

rock.
3. Core

There is the formation of

magma.

Innermost part/layer of the

earth.
Divided into two; outer
core and inner core.
Very hot temperature.
Made up of hot, molten
iron and nickel.
Leading Questions:
1. What are the different layers of the earth?
2. Which layer does life exist? Why do you say so?
3. How does the mantle differ from the crust based on its structures/compositions?
4. Where does magma formed?
5. How does each layer differ based on its thickness?
6. How will you describe the earths temperature as it goes deeper?
7. Why do you think some scientists/geologists said this line; The core is the planet within a planet.?