Ateneo de Naga University High School Grade 7 Science: Third Term Unit and Syllabus Lesson Plans (Regular Program) School Year 2013-2014 Teacher: VINCENT EDUARD A. STA.C LARA LG 7414

Unit V. EARTH AND SPACE 36 sessions | D E S I R E D R E S U L T S | ESTABLISHED GOALS 1. Demonstrate understanding of the physical features of the Philippine archipelago and its natural resources, including the ways by which these resources are conserved and protected.2. Demonstrate understanding of the different phenomena that occur in the atmosphere and how they affect human activities.3. Demonstrate understanding on the occurrences of eclipses.4. Demonstrate understanding of the relationships of the seasons and the position of the sun in the sky.• C1.2 Desire to improve themselves, to continually gain a deeper understanding of who theyare, and to become more authentically free and decisive in their actions• C1.6 Develop the perspectives over central ideas, methodologies, and conceptual geographies of the variety of intellectual disciplines • C1.7 Seek meaningful application of knowledge and skills to life situation• C1.10 Grow in awareness of the global nature of many social problems and relates them to the current issues and historical antecedents• C2.1 Acknowledge that there are universal values which qualify a truly human life• C2.2 Accept their weaknesses and strengths with genuine humility• C2.6 Respect respectable law and authority.• C3.4 Confront the moral ambiguities embedded in values promoted by local and global structures and advocates social change• C3.6 Develop a sense of love and care for the natural environment• C3.7 Affirm the glory of God in the beauty of the created universe and resolve to care for the natural environment• C4.10 Seek and find God in all things. | TRANSFER | | In the long run and on your own, you will 1. Manage the effects on human lives and the environment of events associated with fast changing environmental conditions through informed decision making. | | MEANING | | ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS At the end of the unit, you will have explored and started to understand that:1.The patterns observed on the earth today are the same patterns observed on Earth throughout its history.2. Bodies of water shape the earth.3. Air protects life on earth.4. Atmosphere is the mirror of CHANGE.5. Mismanagement and misuse of Earth’s resources will lead to pollution and would adversely affect living organisms including human. | ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS At the end of the unit, you will have explored the answers to:1. What makes the physical features of the Philippines important?2. How am I responsible for this change?3. How does life today differ from yesterday? | | ACQUISITION | | KNOWLEDGE A. The Philippine Archipelago1. Locating Places2. Physical Features of the Philippines a. landforms b. bodies of water3. Importance of Earth Materials4. Environmental Threats/ Problems5. Laws on Protection and Conservation of Natural ResourcesB. Interaction in the Atmosphere a. Layers of the atmosphere b. Factors Affecting Wind Patters (weather elements) c. Wind patternsd. Relationships between the Air Masses in Asia and Wind Systems in the Philippinese. Fronts and ITCZf. Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse EffectC. Motions of the EarthD. Seasons1. Relation of Seasons to the Position of the Sun in the Sky2. Causes of seasons in the Philippines3. Telling time | SKILLS1. Demonstrate how places on Earth may be located using a coordinate system.2. Describe the location of the Philippines with respect to the continents and oceans of the world.3. Describe the major landforms and bodies of water in the Philippines.4. Recognize that soil, water, rocks, coal and other fossil fuels are Earth materials.5. Recognize that Earth materials provide many of our resources.6. Describe ways of using resources wisely.7.Investigate the effects of unwise use of Earth’s resources.8.Describe the different layers of the atmosphere.9.Illustrate how some human activities affect the atmosphere.10.Explain how energy from the sun enters the atmosphere.11.Account for the occurrence of land and sea breezes and monsoons.12.Give reasons for the occurrence of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ).13.Describe the effects of certain weather systems in the Philippines. 14.Show what causes the seasons in the Philippines to change using models15.Relate the earth’s motion to length of day and night time and to the occurrence of days and years. | ATTITUDES 1. Realize that people can still work together to restore the environment.2.Value the nature and realize that we are part of the environment.3.Be proud of our mother country.4.Be sensitive to others and be mindful of one’s actions.5.Acknowledge the inevitability of change.6.Realization that life has its ups and downs. | E V I D E N C E | ASSESSMENT EVIDENCEYou will show your learning by: | EVALUATIVE CRITERIAYour performance will be evaluated in terms of: | PERFORMANCE TASK: “My Personalized Calendar”Goal: Your goal is to educate the general public about the wonders (landforms, water bodies, atmospheric phenomena) of your locality so that you could raise awareness and help spread the information.Role: A member of NGO which advocates local tourism and education of local people.Audience: The general public (or your community members)Situation: You have been tasked by your organization to promote local tourism in your locality and to promote awareness of the significance of the last possible frontier in your area. Product/Purpose: You need to create a table calendar that highlights the natural wonders (landforms, water bodies, and atmospheric conditions) in your area. But you are as well required to discuss/ point out the significance of these “little wonders” to our current environmental condition. | Criteria and Indicators | Very Good(3) | Good(2) | Poor(1) | | Rating | A. Content * Sufficient information (5 Ws) * Description of the place * Pictures/graphics | Satisfies all the criteria. | Satisfies only two criteria. | Satisfies only one criterion. | 30% | | B. Organization * Complete parts (12 months) * Coherence of information * Logical presentation of information | Satisfies all the criteria. | Satisfies only two criteria. | Satisfies only one criterion. | 30% | | C. Creativity * Shows creativity in the presentation * Utilizes color combination to achieve aesthetic appeal * Product can be displayed as work of art | Satisfies all the criteria. | Satisfies only two criteria. | Satisfies only one criterion. | 30% | | D. Presentation * Diligence in the submission * Neat and clean * Durability (should last for at least one month) | Satisfies all the criteria. | Satisfies only two criteria. | Satisfies only one criterion. | 10% | | Grade | | | 3-point rubric for essay and/or lab activity:3 - Answers based on sound reasoning / Explanations are clear & logical/ Experiment carefully performed / Results accurately and completely recorded2 - Answers based on sound reasoning / Explanations acceptable. Experiment performed with sufficient care / Results incompletely recorded1 - Predictions based on guesswork / Explanations sketchy Experiment performed carelessly / Results incompletely or inaccurately recordedOTHER EVIDENCES 1. Quizzes and Unit Tests2. Concept map3. Advance graphic organizer4. Application of concepts to the real world5. Laboratory reports | | RATING SCHEME CRITERIA | 3 | 2 | 1 | Points | Statement of the Problem | Concise and linked to the root cause of the problem. | Concise but not linked to the root cause of the problem. | Vague and not linked to the root cause of the problem. | | Scientific evidence | Support conclusions and /or assumptions with specific references to the related theories and models. | Support conclusions and /or assumptions. | Do not Support conclusions and /or assumptions. | | Solution | Comprise three possible alternative solutions. Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative solution against the theories or models. | Include two possible alternative solutions. Evaluate only the pros of each alternative against the theories or models. | Include only one possible alternative solution. | | Recommendation | Recommendation contains who, what, when, and how parts. | Recommendation contains only who and how parts. | Recommendation contains only how part. | | Physical Presentation | Follow exactly the required format. | Only parts of the required format are followed. | Format is entirely different from the required. | | Total | /15 | | SSN | OBJECTIVE | TOPIC | ACTIVITIES | ASSESSMENT | ASSIGNMENT | | Unit V: EARTH AND SPACE | A-011.Define:a. latitude b. longitudec. prime meridiand. international dateline2. Bring a world map. | 110 | Given a map and gridlines, demonstrate correctly how the three known places on Earth could be located using a coordinate system. | A. The Philippine Archipelago1. Locating Placesa. Using Coordinate SystemReference:WT pages 297-299 | 1. Answer: What do you feel when you are lost in an unfamiliar place?2. Read altogether the objective for the day.3. Explain the importance of address of people. 4. a. Explain the procedure on how to get the location of the place in latitude and longitude. b. Give the importance of imaginary lines in locating places.5. Identify the places found nearest the given location.6. Check your own paper and listen to the feedback given by the class.7. EA 1: How would you help a person who is lost? | Quiz 01 | A-021. Enumerate the continents and oceans of the world. | 111 | Using a map, describe correctly the location of the Philippines with respect to at least three places found in different continents and oceans of the world. | b. Continents and Oceans of the WorldReference: handout | 1. Share to the class experiences of travelling abroad.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Describe a certain location using the coordinate system.4. Describe the geographical north, west, south and east.Locate the continents and oceans using a world map.5. Describe the position of some places using the continents and oceans as references.6. Summarize the lesson by stating realizations in the class.7. Look for interesting trivias about the continents and oceans. | Quiz 02 | A-031. Describe 5 different landforms found in the Philippines. | 112 | Given 10 descriptions of landforms, determine correctly at least 6 of them according to their types. | 2. Physical Features of the Philippines a. Landforms | 1. Comment on this statement: It is more fun in the Philippines.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Define landforms using own words.4. a) Name and describe the different landforms found in the Philippines. b) Give examples of each of the discussed landforms.5. Match principal surface features with their examples.6. Take note of the known landforms.7. EA 2: Choose a landform/water body tourist destination in the Philippines and suggest ways to promote it. | Quiz 03 | Prepare materials for lab as instructed. | 113 | Using the materials, create a topography map showing the different types landforms based on the criteria set:a. Content - 4b. Creativity - 3c. Accurate use of legend - 3 | Topography MakingReference: handout | 1. Define landforms using own words.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Name and describe the different landforms found in the Philippines.4. Give examples of each of the discussed landforms.5. Create a topography map based on a set of criteria.6. Give examples of each of the discussed landforms.7. Share interesting facts about your chosen tourist destinations. | Laboratory 01 | A-041. Briefly describe at least 5 types if water bodies | 114 | Given 10 examples of bodies of water, classify correctly at least 6 of them according to their types. | b. Classification of the Bodies of WaterReference: WT pages 320-322 | 1. Share amazing facts about water based on Guinness Book of World Records. 2. Read the objective for the day.3. State the importance of water in the proliferation of life on earth.4. a. Enumerate the classification of the bodies of water. b. Recite the bodies of water in the Philippines. c. Bring picture and share in front of everyone explaining its importance.5. Describe bodies of water from the illustration shown by other classmates.6. Take note of new information presented.7. EA 3: Answer: How should your family address the water scarcity issues in your baranggay (if any) city/municipality? | Quiz 04 | Prepare materials for lab as instructed. | 115 | Using the materials for the activity, create a water table model based on the criteria below:a. Creativity – 3b. Use of the Concept – 5c. Physical presentation – 2 | Making a Model Or Water Table MakingLab activity | 1. Share amazing facts about water based on Guinness Book of World Records. 2. Read the objective for the day.3. State the importance of water in the proliferation of life on earth.4. a. Enumerate the classification of the bodies of water. b. Recite the bodies of water in the Philippines. c. Bring picture and share in front of everyone explaining its importance.5. Describe bodies of water from the illustration shown by other classmates.6. Take note of new information presented.7. EA 3: Answer: How should your family address the water scarcity issues in your baranggay (if any,) city/municipality? | Laboratory 02 | A-051. Describe the rock cycle.2. Differentiate the 3 basic types of rocks from each other. | 116 | Given an illustration of rock cycle, explain correctly at least 60 % of its stages in relation to mountain formation. | 3. Materials of the Eartha. 1 Rock CycleReference: WT page 308 | 1. Evaluate rock samples presented by the teacher.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Describe the known various types of rocks.4. a. Differentiate the 3 basic types of rocks from each other. b. Explain the rock cycle process. c. Cite examples of 3 types of rocks.5. Create a diagram to clearly illustrate stages of rock formation.6. Check your own answers and learn from mistakes.7. Look for examples of different rocks found in the school vicinity. | Quiz 05 | Prepare materials for lab as instructed. | 117 | Given 10 statements about the characteristics of rocks, classify correctly at least 6 of them as to their types. | a.2 Rock TypesReference: WT pages 305-312 | 1. Describe the known various types of rocks.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Cite examples of 3 types of rocks.4. Explain the rock cycle process.5. Classify rock samples as to their types.6. Check your own answers and learn from mistakes.7. Share your lab activity experience. | Laboratory 03 | A-061. Describe the different forms of weathering and their effects on the formation of rocks and soils. | 118 | Given five situations, identify correctly the causes of weathering in at least 3 of them. | b.1 Soil FormationReference: handout | 1. Speculate: How are natural rock formations destroyed? Give examples.2. Take note of the significance of the day’s objectives. 3. Explain how rocks changes landforms.4 a. Describe the different forms of weathering and their effects on the formation of rocks and soils. b) Point out the significant effects of agents of weathering.5. Identify photos on handout as examples of different types of weathering.6. Check the answers of your classmates.7. Challenge: Play the Weathering and Erosion Game: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/Science600/co/530.php?iRef=530&iChapter=16 | Quiz 06 | A-071. Identify the composition of the soil and its types.2. Explain the factors in soil formation. | 119 | Given the illustration of the layer of the soil, identify correctly at least 2 layers and describe its composition. | b.2 Types of Soil and its CompositionReference: handout | 1. Examine several soil samples.2. Take note of the objective of the day.3. Relate weathering to soil formation process.4. a. Identify the composition of the soil and its types. b. Explain the factors in soil formation. c. Identify the types of soil according to particle size, texture, water-holding capacity and draining capacity.5. Classify the given samples as to their classification.6. Take note of the clarification shared by teachers.7. EA 5: Discuss how soil is made and how we can help create better soil. | Quiz 07 | A-081. Explain energy and its various uses.2. Give 2 examples each of conventional and nonconventional sources of renewable energy. | 120 | Given the renewable energy sources and its corresponding advantage or disadvantage, match correctly at least 60% of the items. | 4. Earth’s Resourcesa. Renewable Energy in the PhilippinesReference: WT page 336 | 1. Comment: Philippines is blessed with natural resources. What do we do with them?2. Read the objective.3. Explain energy and its various uses.4. a) Distinguish the conventional and nonconventional sources of renewable energy. b) Explain how these sources are used. c) Cite some advantages and disadvantages of using sources of renewable energy.5. Give the effects of the renewable energy sources to our environment.6. Comment on the answer given by your classmates. 7. EA 6: Discuss the developments in the use of renewable energy sources in other countries. | Quiz 08 | A-091. Enumerate 5 sources of non-renewable energy in the Philippines. | 121 | Given a list of non-renewable energy sources, correctly compose at least two advantages and disadvantages of at least three of them. | b. Non-renewable Energy in the PhilippinesReference: WT page 337 | 1. Analyze the featured article: SYNGAS.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Enumerate the renewable sources of energy.4. a) Enumerate the sources of non-renewable energy in the Philippines. b) Explain why fossil fuels are nonrenewable. c) Cite some advantages and disadvantages of using non-renewable energy sources.5. Compare the different fossil fuels in terms of their impacts on the environment.6. Comment on the answer given by your classmates.7. EA 7: Aside from natural gas, what do you think is the power source that the Philippines should develop next? | Quiz 09 | Prepare materials for lab as instructed. | 122 | Given 5 key words, show correctly the connection of at least 6 of them and explain their relationship in at most 5 sentences. | 5. Environmental Threats/ProblemsReference: WT pages 325-329, 338 | 1. Speculate: What makes a good society/ subdivision?2. State the objective for the day.3. Define pollution.4. a. Identify pollutants caused by humans in all parts of the biosphere – land, water & air.4. b. Explain how rapid growth of population becomes a threat to ecological system.4c. State the effects of the rapid population growth.5. Answer: What can you do to help in maintaining the balance in nature?6. React on the answers given by your classmate.7. Challenge: Choose (live-up) the best energy source to prevent the occurrence of the greenhouse effect. | Laboratory 04 | A-101. Identify 2 prominent environmental problems in the Philippines and the counter-measures the Philippines have adapted. | 123 | Given 5 illustrations, identify correctly the law/s applicable in at least 3 of them. | 6. Laws on Protection and Conservation of Natural ResourcesReference: handout | 1. Present contemporary situation to be analyzed by the class.2. Read the objective for the sessions.3. Identify the prominent environmental problems in the Philippines and the counter-measures the Philippines have adapted.4. Discuss the international environmental laws and how these laws affect the Philippine biodiversity.5. Present a simple talk show or create a prayer for the environment.6. Listen to the teacher and classmates’ feedback.7. EA 8: Specify ways on how one could contribute in implementing or upholding the laws discussed. | Quiz 10 | A-111. Name the naturally occurring gaseous elements.2. Describe the properties of air and cite situations for each of the properties. | 124 | Given 5 common experiences in life, identify correctly the property of air shown in at least 3 of them. | B. Interaction in the Atmospherea. Air composition and Properties of AirReference: WT pages 348-349 | 1. Report on climate change and other air-related problems.2. Read the objective for the session.3. Name the naturally occurring gaseous elements.4. a. Compare the abundance of common gases in the lower atmosphere and state their importance. b. Describe the properties of air and cite situations for each of the properties.5. Explain how global warming affects the Earth’s atmosphere. Deduce how human intensify these effects.6. Respond to the answers shared by your classmates.7. Look for trivia and facts about air. | Quiz 11 | A-121. Describe the layers of the atmosphere based on the temperature variation, distribution of gases, and distribution of ozone and ion. | 125 | Given the descriptions of the layers of the atmosphere, identify correctly at least 60% of the items according to temperature variation, distribution of ozone and ion, and distribution of gases. | b. Layers of the AtmosphereReference: WT page 349-350 | 1. Appraise the importance of the atmosphere in the survival of aerobic species.2. State the objective for the sessions.3. Recall the properties of air and the composition of the atmosphere.4. a) Describe the layers of the atmosphere based on the temperature variation, distribution of gases, and distribution of ozone and ion. b) Infer why weather occurs only in the troposphere.5. Cite the effects if we do not know the layers of the atmosphere.6. Give your feedback. 7. EA 9: Get newspaper clippings about chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and the present conditions of the atmosphere. Make a reaction paper on this. | Quiz 12 | Review notes on the previous three topics for a group work. | 126 | Given the layers of the atmosphere, create a game based on the criteria set:a. Use of concept - 3b. Creativity and originality - 2c. The use of SMART objectives - 5 | Classroom Activity | 1. Recall the properties of air and the composition of the atmosphere.2. State the objective for the sessions.3. Describe the layers of the atmosphere based on the temperature variation, distribution of gases, and distribution of ozone and ion.4. Cite the effects if we do not know what the layers of the atmosphere are. 5. Create a game based on the criteria set.6. Give your feedback. 7. Suggest ideas on how to take care of the atmosphere. | Group work | A-131. Define temperature, air pressure and weather.. | 127 | Given the diagram showing average air temperature at different elevations, analyze and explain correctly in at least 6 sentences the movement of wind from a high towards the direction of a low pressure gradient force. | c. Factors Affecting Wind (Pressure, Density & Temperature)Reference: WT pages 352-357 | 1. Answer: Why is it that we experience strange sensation while inside the car during an uphill climb? How did you relieve this discomfort?2. Read the objective.3. State the layers of the atmosphere.4. a. Define temperature, air pressure and weather. b. Cite the variation of air pressure and temperature in some locations of the earth. c) Explain the effect of temperature to air pressure. d) Name the different instrument used to measure air pressure and temperature.5. Identify the dangers of traveling at high altitudes and the role of greenhouse effect in heating the earth.6. Make some clarifications.7. EA 10: Identify the dangers of traveling at high altitudes and the role of greenhouse effect in heating the earth. | Quiz 13 | A-141. Describe the general circulation of the atmosphere and enumerate and describe the types of global winds.2. Determine the various factors affecting the formation of wind. | 128 | Without looking at your notes, relate correctly how the atmospheric factors affect at least 2 global winds. | d. Wind PatternGlobal and Local WindsReference: WT pages 358-359 | 1. Share experiences related to the topic of the day. 2. Read altogether the objective for the session.3. Recall the factors affecting wind.4. a) Describe the general circulation of the atmosphere and enumerate and describe the types of global winds. b) Determine the various factors affecting the formation of wind. c) Cite the effects of continents to global circulations and identify and describe the types of global winds. d) Name the instruments used to determine wind direction and speed.5. Determine the type of global winds that hit the Philippines on the specific months.6. Make some clarifications.7. Listen to a televised weather report and take note of the terms used. | Quiz 14 | A-151. Describe what happens when evaporation of water takes place.2. Explain the relationship between evaporation and humidity. | 129 | Given the data on temperature and saturation point, determine correctly the relative humidity of at least two areas. | e. Weather Elements- HumidityReference: TB pages 355-357 | 1. Answer: When do we say that the air is humid?2. Read the objective for the activity.3. Explain humidity using own words.4. a. Describe what happens when evaporation of water takes place. b. Explain the relationship between evaporation and humidity.5. Determine the relative humidity of the given data.6. Check your own activity sheet to determine correction shared in class.7. EA 11: Why is it important to let your clothing dry under the sun? | Quiz 15 | Prepare materials for lab as instructed. | 130 | Using the materials for the activity and the table on relative humidity reading, determine correctly the dew point and moisture content of at least one area. | What is the Relative Humidity of the AirLab ActivityReference: WT pages 356-357 | 1. Explain humidity using own words.2. Read the objective for the activity.3. Describe what happens when evaporation of water takes place.4. Explain the relationship between evaporation and humidity.5. Determine correctly the dew point and moisture content of at least one area.6. Check your own activity sheet to determine correction shared in class.7. Try to measure the humidity in other areas in school. | Laboratory 05 | A-161. Describe the effect of temperature and moisture content on relative humidity.2. Name the instruments used to measure humidity. | 131 | Given 3 types of cloud, describe correctly a typical day appropriate for each in not more than 5 sentence. | - Clouds and Cloud FormationReference: WT pages 359-361 | 1. Comment on this phrase: “fickle as a weather”.2. Listen as your classmate reads the objective.3. Differentiate weather and climate from each other.4. a. Define humidity, relative humidity, saturated air, and dew point. b. Describe the effect of temperature and moisture content on relative humidity. c. Name the instruments used to measure humidity. d. Explain how clouds of different types are formed.5. Explain how moisture gets in and out of the atmosphere.6. Take note of the correct answer. 7. Challenge: Predict what will happen if the humidity of the air is high or low. | Quiz 16 | A-171. Identify and describe the formation of the different forms of precipitation.2. Name the instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall or other forms of precipitation. | 132 | Given 3 types of cloud, determine the precipitate forms of at least 2 of them. | - PrecipitationReference: WT pages 362-363 | 1. Answer: When do rain fall to the ground?2. Read the objective.3. Trace the processes of water cycle.4. a) Elucidate on the meaning of precipitation using own words. b) Identify and describe the formation of the different forms of precipitation. c) Name the instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall or other forms of precipitation.5. Explain why clouds seem to disappear after the rain.6. Take note of the corrections on the forms of precipitation.7. Listen to a televised weather report and take note of the terms used. | Quiz 17 | A-181. Define monsoon and ICTZ.2. Name and describe the wind systems in the Philippines. | 133 | Given the list of air masses in Asia,a. identify correctly at least 6 statements that best describe them.b. apply correctly the principle of convection current to explain a monsoon wind in at most 5 sentences. | f. Relationship between the Air Masses in Asia and WindSystems in the PhilippinesReference: WT page 384 & Handout | 1. Answer: What type of air mass affects the Philippines at this time?2. Read the objective.3. Recall the types of air masses in Asia4. a) Define monsoon and ITCZ. b) Name and describe the wind systems in the Philippines.5. Cite the relationship between air masses of Asia and wind system of the Philippines.6. Take note of the correct answer.7. Challenge: If helium balloons were released from your school and were carried away by winds, eventually popping with the remains drifting to the ground. Where would you expect to find the remains of these balloons and why? | Quiz 18 | A-191. Define the types of fronts.2. Illustrate and describe the formation of fronts. | 134 | Given the four diagrams of fronts, differentiate correctly the formation of at least 2 of them in not more than 5 sentences each. | g. Fronts and ITCZReference: Handout | 1. Answer: What will be formed when air masses of different properties meet?2. State the objective.3. Explain briefly the types of air masses.4. a. Define the types of fronts. b. Illustrate and describe the formation of fronts. c. Cite how certain type of air mass affects fronts.5. Describe the weather condition during and after a certain front visited the area.6. Make some clarifications.7. Listen to a televised weather report and take note of the terms used. | Quiz 19 | A-20Define ozone depletion and greenhouse effect. | 135 | Given 5 common activities by man, explain correctly in at most 3 sentences the effect of at least 3 of them to our environment which might contribute to climate change. | h. Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse EffectReference: WT pages 350-351 | 1. Report on the incidence of skin cancer of the contemporary times.2. Read the objective.3. Name the various pollutants in the air.4. a. Describe some ways that climate change has been an important part of Earth history. b. Discuss what factors can cause climate to change and which of these can be exacerbated by human activities. c. Discuss the consequences of rising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, the impacts that are already being measured, and the impacts that are likely to occur in the future.5. Devise ways on how to prevent this climate change.6. React to the answers given by your classmates. Take note of the solutions.7. EA 12: React in writing: Nearly all climate scientists agree that human activities are causing the accelerated warming of the planet that we see today. Why do you suppose that the media is still talking about the controversy in this idea when scientists are almost entirely in agreement? | Reaction Paper | Bring art materials and a bond paper. | 136 | Using art materials, illustrate possible solution to Air Related Problem satisfying the different criteria:a. Visual Impact - 3b. Use of Concept - 4c.Creativity - 3 | ACT and Re-ACT! | 1. Describe some ways that climate change has been an important part of Earth history.2. Read the objective.3. Discuss what factors can cause climate to change and which of these can be exacerbated by human activities.4. Discuss the consequences of rising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, the impacts that are already being measured, and the impacts that are likely to occur in the future.5. Illustrate possible solution to Air Related Problem satisfying the different criteria.6. React to the answers given by your classmates. Take note of the solutions.7. Look for organizations that endorse ways on protecting the atmosphere. | Poster Making | A-211. Define meridian, standard time zones, and International Date Line (IDL). | 137 | Given the reference date and time of a city, determine correctly the approximate time and date of at least 3 places. | C. Effects of the Motions of the Earth1. a. Telling TimeReferences: Handout | 1. Answer: Whenever one travels by plane from Manila to San Francisco in California, USA, why does it appear as if he arrives there on the same date that he leaves Manila?2. Read the objective.3. Explain the imaginary lines on earth that are essential for locating places.4. Recite the importance of meridian, standard time zones, and International Date Line (IDL) in telling time.5. Summarize the ways on how to tell time based from the teacher’s lecture.6. Make some clarifications.7. Be able to tell the time in you’re the place where your relatives abroad live. | Quiz 20 | Prepare materials for lab as instructed. | 138 | Using the materials brought, create time dial that can be used in telling time using the sets of criteria:a. Accuracy of Data - 5b. Creativity - 2.5c. Durability - 2.5 | Laboratory (Time Dial) | 1. Explain the imaginary lines on earth that are essential for locating places.2. Read the objective.3. Recite the importance of meridian, standard time zones, and International Date Line (IDL) in telling time.4. Summarize the ways on how to tell time based from the teacher’s lecture.5. Create a time dial that can be used in telling time using a set of criteria.6. Make some clarifications.7. Share your time dial with your friends and relatives abroad. | Laboratory 06 | Bring your finished time dial | 139 | Given the time and date in the Philippines, determine correctly the approximate time and date of at least 3 places. | 1.b. Telling TimeReference: Handout | 1. Recite the importance of meridian, standard time zones, and International Date Line (IDL) in telling time.2. Read the objective.3. Summarize the ways on how to tell time based from the teacher’s lecture.4. State how you will use the time dial.5. Tell the time in other places given Philippines’ date and time as your reference.6. Make some clarifications.7. Share your time dial with your friends and relatives abroad. | Quiz 21 | A-221. Differentiate the rotation and revolution of earth. | 140 | Given the motions of the Earth, explain correctly how the seasons occur in not more than 5 sentences. | 2. Relation of Seasons to the Position of the Sun in the SkyReference: WT pages 377-379 | 1. Answer: Why do we experience day and night cycle?2. Read the objectives for the day.3. Explain the motion of other planets.4. a. Differentiate the rotation and revolution of earth. b. Explain how Earth’s motion gives rise to the phenomena of alternating day and night and regularly changing seasons.5. Perform a simple activity about the motions of the earth through simulation.6. Listen to the feedback given by the class.7. Share activities you had in other places in different seasons. | Quiz 22 | A-231. Describe the seasons of Northern and Southern hemisphere/poles. | 141 | Given the data on sunrise and sunset in 5 places recorded in different months, correctly determine the season of at least 3 places. | 3. SeasonsReference: WT pages 379-384 | 1. Answer: What region experience bloom of sakura? When does it bloom?2. Read the objective.3. Differentiate the motions of the earth from one another.4. a. Relate earth’s rotation, tiltation, and revolution with the changing of seasons. b. Describe the seasons of Northern and Southern hemisphere/poles. c) State the season of temperate countries and compare it to the seasons of our country.5. Answer: What are the benefits of the changing of seasons?6. Comment on your classmates answer and share your own.7. EA 13: Describe the activities of man during winter, summer and rainy seasons. | Quiz 23 | A-241. Define eclipse.2. Cite occurrences observed during a total solar eclipse. | 142 | Given an illustration, explain correctly how an eclipse occurs in not more than 5 sentences. | 4. Eclipses- Types of EclipseReference: WT pages 387-389 | 1. Answer: When and how does eclipse happens?2. Silently read the objective.3. Describe the phases of the moon.4. a. Define eclipse. b. Cite occurrences observed during a total solar eclipse. c. Describe the role of the moon in eclipse.5.a. Illustrate relative motions of earth and moon viewed above and to the level of the ecliptic plane. b. Cite ways how to protect eyes during a solar eclipse6. Share your experiences.7. Challenge: Watch the movie “Apocalypto” Infer how their beliefs influence the norms or culture of society. | Quiz 24 | Bring art materials and a bond paper. | 143 | Using the drawing materials, formulate correctly a diagram of how the three natural phenomena of your choice affect the human activities related to health, livelihood and transportation. | - Effects of eclipses on human activities related to health,livelihood and transportationReference: WT pages 391-392 | 1. Infer how people’s beliefs influence the norms or culture of society.2. Silently read the objective.3. Cite occurrences observed regarding natural earth phenomena.4. Share experiences of some beliefs about natural earth phenomena.5. Make a diagram of how the three natural phenomena of your choice affect the human activities related to health, livelihood and transportation.6. Share your output.7.Share to a friend a fact regarding some beliefs on your community. | Diagram Making | A-251. Differentiate spring from neap tides.2. Differentiate the 3 patterns of tides. | 144 | Using the statement of Newton’s Law on Gravitation, explain correctly how the scientists predict the occurrence of at least one type of tide in not more than 5 sentences. | 5. Tides- Causes of TidesReference: WT pages 389-390 | 1. Answer: What causes the changing level of sea water or river?2. Take note of the significance of the objective.3. Recall the main concept of gravity.4. a. Recite the effects of moon's gravity on the waters of the earth. b. Point out similarities and differences between spring and neap tides. c. Differentiate among the 3 patterns of tides.5. Cite the possible effect of tides to people’s lives.6. Comment on the illustrations given by your classmates.7. Challenge: Try Bill Nye’s demonstration, Current Event. This experiment demonstrates currents and what happens when water temperature changes dramatically. To find the experiment, go to the Bill Nye website, http://www.billnye.com/, then Home Demos, Planetary Science, Earth Science, Current Event. | Quiz 25 | Bring art materials and a bond paper. | 145 | Using the drawing materials, formulate correctly a diagram of how the three natural phenomena of your choice affect the human activities related to health, livelihood and transportation. | - Effects of eclipses on human activities related to health,livelihood and transportationReference: handout | 1. Infer how people’s beliefs influence the norms or culture of society.2. Silently read the objective.3. Cite occurrences observed regarding natural earth phenomena.4. Share experiences of some beliefs about natural earth phenomena.5. Make a diagram of how the three natural phenomena of your choice affect the human activities related to health, livelihood and transportation.6. Share your output.7. Share to a friend a fact regarding some beliefs on your community. | Diagram Making | Bring your PT materials. | 146 | Using the rubric, evaluate correctly at least three performance task outputs. | D. PT Preparation | 1. Share why understanding natural phenomena is important.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Review your lessons.4. Discuss with your classmates on how to meet your objective.5. Evaluate the performance task outputs if they conform with the rubrics.6. Share comments about the topic. 7. EA 14 – Journal about your 3rd Term Performance. | PT Checking | Bring your EA notebook. | 147 | Using the rubric, evaluate correctly at least three performance task outputs. | E. PT Presentation | 1. Share your learning with this particular unit.2. Read the objective for the day.3. Review your notes that will help in your PT presentation.4. Apply your learning for the PT. 5. Evaluate correctly outputs of the PT.6. Listen to the feedback of the class. Listen intently to the comments and suggestions for the improvement of the tasks.7. EA 15 – Journal about your experience as a Grade 7 student in AdNU. | PT Presentation | When you leave here, don't forget why you came. ~Adlai Stevenson |

Subject Requirements:
Attendance
Lecture notebook Task Notebook
Midterm and Final Term Exams Performance task for every unit
Laboratory papers Active participation in class activities (1/4) Notes:
1. Assignments, worktext, pens and other required materials will be checked every day.
2. Each student will be assigned to present one trivia to the class at the beginning of every cycle.
3. Each assignment is signed by parent/s/guardian so to assure that it was done at home.

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Signature over Printed Name of Student – LG

Grading System: Averaging
Midterm Examination 10%
Term Examination 20%
Projects 25%
Participation 20%
Quizzes 25%
Total 100%

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Signature over Printed Name of Parent/ Guardian – Contact Number