SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

Date: ____________
I.

OBJECTIVE:

Describe how an earthquake occurs

Values:

Attentiveness and cooperation

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Topic Earthquakes
A. Science Concept/Idea:
Earthquake is the shaking of the Earths crust as a result of the energy released by volcanic
activity or shifting of rocks layers from Earths interior.
Intensity is the extent of the damage caused by a an earthquake.
Magnitude is the amount of energy released by an earthquake.
B. Science Processes:
Simulating and Identifying
C. Materials:
Pile of six books and a pencil, Rossi-Forrel Scale
References:
Into the Future: Science and Health VI pp. 202-205
Teachers Module: Science and Health 6 J.A. Villegas p. 60
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review:
Identify the crustal plates.
How does the movement of crsutal plates affect the earth surface?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
What happens when these plates move? What causes them move? When you hear about
an earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale. What does it mean?
2. Presentation:

Do activity 6.2 Movements of Rock Layers.

Read and Discuss the earthquakes.

a. What is earthquake?
b. What are the types of earthquakes?
3. Concept Formation:
How does an earthquakes occur? How can you differentiate intensity from magnitude?
4. Application:
What instrument can detect and record vibration on the earths surface?

IV. EVALUATION:
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer:
1. Why do great earthquakes occur? They occur __________.
a. because of shifting crustal plates
b. because of the waves coming form the ocean
c. because of the flowing system
d. because of the typhoons that hit certain areas
2. What is the intensity of an earthquake when people become panicky as a small landslide occur?
a. Intensity I
c. Intensity II
b. Intensity III
d. Intensity IV
V. ASSIGNMENT:
Describe the Ring of Fire and how it is related to the frequent occurrence of earthquakes.

SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

Date: ____________
I.

OBJECTIVE:

Describe how earthquakes affects the environment.

Values:

Awareness

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Topic Efforts on the Environment
A. Science Concept/Idea:
Earthquake are among the most destructive forces of nature. They destroy not only lives, but
also property and infrastructure. They can cause the collapse of dams which may trigger
flooding.
B. Science Processes:
Observing and describing
C. Materials:
Pictures of a landslides and a tsunami and newspaper of earthquakes
References:
Science and Health VI Carmelita C. Coronel p 206-207
The Science Connection 6 Vinnalisi Rivera pp. 217-218
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review:
Differentiate between magnitude and intensity of an earthquake.
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Show pictures, read news clippings about the effects of earthquakes
2. Presentation:
1. Reading of text. Effects of Earthquakes.
2. Describing how earthquakes affect the environment and cause changes in the landscape.
3. Discussion
How many earthquakes indirectly cause fire? What effects may strong earthquakes have
in areas along the seacoasts?
What is a tsunami? What is landslide? Why is it dangerous?
4. Concept Formation
How do earthquake affect the environment?
How do they cause changes on the landscape?
5. Application:
Activity: How do earthquakes affect people?

IV. EVALUATION:
Modified true or false. Write T if the statement is true. If it is not, change underlined word or
phrase to make it true.
__________ 1. Peoples lives are in danger during a strong earthquake.
__________ 2. Earthquake can bring damage to buildings, bridges, dams, and other infrastructures.
__________ 3. A tsunami is a result of an earthquake on land
__________ 4. Landslide and cracks on the soil surface are results of an earthquake.
__________ 5. Scientist use a seismograph to detect ground vibrations.
V. ASSIGNMENT:
Do a research about tsunamis that occurred during the last five years.

SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

Date: ____________
I.

OBJECTIVE:

Practice precautionary measures before, during and after an earthquake.

Values:

Alertness; Observing precautionary measures

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Topic Precautionary Measures Before, During and After and Earthquake
A. Science Concept/Idea:
Before an Earthquake, it is important to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally about the
risks.
During an Earthquake, the first thing to remember is to keep your head clear and avoid panic.
After an Earthquake, observe and assess your immediate surroundings.
Expect aftershocks, and find a safer place to stay if necessary.
B. Science Processes:
Observing and inferring
C. Materials:
Pictures, illustrating precautionary measures
References:
Exploring Science and Health 6 p. 231
Into the Future: Science and Health 6 pp. 206-209
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review:
How does earthquakes affect the environment? How do they cause changes on the
landscape?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Can we prevent natural earthquakes from occurring? What would be your first reaction
when you feel the ground shaking and conclude an earthquake?
2. Presentation:

Activities
1. Identifying precautionary measures before an earthquake.
2. What practical preparations can you and your family undertake?
3. Identifying precautionary measures during an earthquake.
4. Identifying precautionary measures after an earthquake.
3. Concept Formation:
What precautionary measures can be undertaken before, during and after an earthquake.
4. Application:
How can you extend help to earthquake victims?

IV. EVALUATION:
Read each sentence carefully. Write B if the precautionary measure should be done before the
earthquake, D if during an earthquake, and A if after the earthquake.
_____ 1. Do not panic
_____ 2. Check yourself for injuries
_____ 3. Store emergency supplies
_____ 4. Have an emergency plan
_____ 5. Check electric wire.
V. ASSIGNMENT:
Answer each question briefly.
1. If an earthquake started now, what should you do?
2. What are some of the effects of an earthquakes to people and properties?

SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

Date: ____________
I.

OBJECTIVE:

Describe how a volcano is formed

Values:

Awareness

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Topic Volcano
A. Science Concept/Idea:
The molten rock, or magma, in the mantles atmosphere remain constantly active and
turbulent because of the extreme high temperature in the earths interior and of the
tremendous pressures exerted by the plates.
Volcanoes were formed during the geologic cooling of the earth which was once a ball of
magma. When the surface cooled and formed layers of rocks that sealed the interior, there
were some places where the magma accumulated in chambers underneath unstable rock
formation.
Types of volcano
a. Active volcano
b. Dormant or inactive volcano
c. Extinct volcano
B. Science Processes:
Observing, inferring and predicting
C. Materials:
Video clip of a volcano
References:
Science and Health VI pp. 194-196
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review:
1. What is an earthquake?
2. How does an earthquake affect the environment?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Have you experienced witnessing a volcanic eruption?
Do you remember the Mt. Pinatubo eruption?
2. Presentation:
Today, more people have a better understanding of volcanoes, although they still fear
them because of their capacity for violent eruptions. Volcanoes are indeed passageways, not
to hell, but to the earths geologic birthplace.
3. Discussion/Analysis:
How do volcanic eruptions change the face of the earth?

4. Concept Formation/Generalization:
How are volcanoes formed?
What is an active volcano? Inactive volcano?
IV. EVALUATION:
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What two factors contribute to magmas constant activity and turbulence?
a. Extremely high temperature of the earths interior and pressure exerted by the planets.
b. Extremely high pressure exerted by the plates and tremendous amount of magma.
c. Tremendous amount of molten rocks in the earths mantle and its high temperature.
d. Continuous shaking of the earths mantle crustal plates and temperature of the magma.
2. A volcano is said to be active if
a. it has a recorded history of eruptions.
b. it has not erupted within historic times, but has the capacity to erupt again.
c. it is no longer expected to erupt.
d. it is always emitting lava throughout the year.
V. ASSIGNMENT:
1. What are the beneficial and harmful effects of a volcanic eruption?
2. Give some precautionary measures before and after volcanic eruptions.

SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

Date: ____________
I.

OBJECTIVE:

Describe how a volcano erupts.

Values:

Awareness

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Topic Volcano
A. Science Concept/Idea:
Effects of volcanic eruption
a. Beneficial
1. Residential heat could provide geothermal steam for power generation
2. Massive deposition builds up land.
3. Volcanic ash contributes to soil fertility.
b. Harmful
1. Destruction of properties due to ash falls and lahar flows.
2. Degradation of environment due to massive deposition, siltation, and pollution
(volcanic gases produce acid rains)

Precautionary Measures
a. Before
1. Be an alert on unusual volcanic activity.
2. Follow warning instructions from authorities
b. During
1. Stay in doors
2. Cover your nose with damp clothe
c. After
1. Wait for instructions before returning to danger zone
2. Remove ash deposits on roofs.

B. Science Processes:
Observing, Inferring and predicting
C. Materials:
Dry ammonium dichromate, denatured alcohol, strip of paper, miniature volcano
References:
Science and Health VI pp. 194-196
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review/Checking of ASSIGNMENT:
How are volcanoes formed?
What is an active volcano? Inactive volcano?

B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
What are volcanoes and how did people in the past regard them? The ancient Greeks
believed that the smoke coming from the crater of a volcano was the fiery breath of the
monster Typhocus, who had been imprisoned beneath the mountain by Zeus.
2. Presentation:

Do activity on page 194 of your book

3. Discussion/Analysis:
When does volcanic eruption occur?
What are the beneficial effects of volcanic eruptions?
What are the harmful effects?
4. Application:
How are volcanoes formed?
When do volcanic eruptions occur?
How do volcanoes affect the environment?
IV. EVALUATION:
Choose the correct answer:
1. The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo has contributed by global warming.
a. True
c. Maybe
b. False
d. No evidence
2. How are nearby rivers affect ted by volcanic eruptions?
a. Rivers will dry up because of too much heat.
b. Rivers will dry up because of siltation
c. Rivers will overflow because of lahar
d. Rivers will be poisoned by volcanic debris
V. ASSIGNMENT:
Define climate.
What are the elements of the weather?

SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

Date: ____________
I.

OBJECTIVE:

Define Climate
Values:

Awareness

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

Unit - Climate
Topic Factors Affecting the Climate of a Place
A. Science Concept/Idea:
Climate is the average weather condition that prevails in a particular place for a long period
of time.
Factors affecting the climate of a place are altitude, latitude, bodies of water, wind
B. Science Processes:
Describing, identifying and explaining
C. Materials:
Globe or World Map, Map of the Philippines
References:
Into the Future: Science and Health VI, pp. 212-221
Science and Health VI pp. 222-224
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review/Checking of Assignments:
What kind of weather do we have today?
What are some elements of weather?
B. Developmental Activities:
1. Motivation:
Do you listen to weather reports?
What kind of weather do we have today?
2. Presentation:
Group the class into five groups.
Each group will report on the description of each factor affecting the climate of a place.
4. Concept Formation:
Show the class as chart about climate.
Describe each factors which affects the climate of a place.
5. Application:
Baguio is located on top of a mountain. It has very cold temperature. What factors affect
its climate?

IV. EVALUATION:
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

__________
__________
__________
__________
__________

is the highest of a particular place above sea level.

is the distance north or south of the equator.
shows patterns of wind movement over a place annually.
means the frequency and amount of rainfall of a place.
size of water bodies near or around a place.

V. ASSIGNMENT:
List down the factors affecting the climate of a place.