LESSON PLAN IN EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

LIFE AND ITS REMARKABLE BEGINNINGS

I. Objectives

 Outline levels of biological hierarchy

 Describe the unifying themes in the study of life: Genetics, Evolution,

Biochemistry

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic

Life and its Remarkable Beginnings – Biological Hierarchy; Unifying

themes in the study of Life

b. Code

S11/12LT-IIa-3

c. Reference

Glen R. Mangali, et al. DIWA Senior High School Series, Earth and

Life Science, pp. 87-94

Carmelita M. Capco, Phoenix Science Series, Biology, pp.23-24

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d. Materials

Laptop, TV, white board marker

e. Values Integration

Value life by taking good care of all being, humans, plants, and

animals
III. Procedure

a. Preparatory Activities

1. Prayer

2. Checking of attendance

3. Motivation : (4pics 1word)

b. Discussion

Biological Organization

Biosphere is at the highest level of the hierarchy. It supports all ecosystems

that harbour organisms and the environment where they live.

Ecosystem consist of various groups of organisms and the physical

components in a particular environment in which particular organisms interact.

Community are different groups living in a particular ecosystem.

Population a community that is divided into a number of particular species

living in a specific area.

Organism is a living thing in a population.

Organ system group of organs that function together.

Organs a group of tissues and other structures that perform a specific

function.

Tissue is made up of a group of similar cells.

Cell fundamental unit of life.

Organelles membrane bound structures that a cell consists which perform

specific functions.
 Each organelle is held together by chemical bonds called molecules, which

are sfurther divided into smaller units called atoms, the building blocks of matter.

Unifying themes of life: Genetics, Evolution, Biochemistry

Genetics is the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation. Genetics

shows how the characteristics of the parents are transmitted to their offspring

through the reproductive process.

Diversity of Life through Evolution

Although there is diversity of life, organisms can be grouped into three domains:

1. Bacteria ( most diverse and widespread prokaryote)

2. Archaea (prokaryotes, or organisms with no distinct nucleus and other

organelles, that often live in extreme environment)

3. Eukarya (eukaryotic cells, or cells with true nuclei and other organelles, that

include single-celled protists and multicellular fungi, plants and animals.

The diversity of life can also be explained through evolution. Charles Darwin

published the book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859.

Darwin also inferred the following:

1. Individuals with traits suited to the environment are more likely to survive

than less suited individuals.

2. Survival for existence depends on the hereditary constitution of survivors,

and that this is a part of the process of natural selection.

 3. The process of natural selection from one generation to another will lead to

a continuing gradual change which may result in evolutionary adaptation or

production of new species.

Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living things. Cells are

composed of chemical substances. The biochemical composition is essential in

interacting with other organisms and their environment. The chemical properties

of organic molecules provide energy to drive cellular processes and serve as

building block for the synthesis of larger molecules.

 All organisms are made up of elements or a combination of elements called

compounds.

 Organisms are made up of matter that occupies space and has mass.

 Cells are composed of chemical substances. The biochemical composition

of organisms is essential in interacting with other organisms and their

environment. The chemical properties of organic molecules provide energy

to drive cellular processes and serve as building block for the synthesis of

larger molecules.

 The biochemical composition of an organism is important in its ability to

adapt to its environment.

Domains Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya require the need to reproduce (genetics), adapt

(evolution), and metabolize (biochemistry). All organisms need to reproduce to preserve

their future generation.

 C. Generalization

Ask someone who can generalize and share to the class what he/she

learned from the discussion.

D. Application

Students will be grouped into four. Each group will make their own creative

Hierarchy of Life using their working materials.

IV. Evaluation

Students will give their perceptions about the topic “Why Diversity of Life

is Important?”

The contents must begin with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

V. Assignment

Research and study about the