Sample of Lesson Plan in Science and Health V

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region III

Division of Nueva Ecija

District of Jaen

PUTLOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lesson Plan in Science and Health V

                                                                                                                                                                Date:____ Time:_____

I.  Objectives:

    1. Observe, describe and compare rocks as to color, shape, hardness and texture.

    2.  Describe characters of rock.

    3. Show carefulness in observing, describing and comparing rocks.

    Values: Appreciation of the usefulness of rocks.

II. Subject Matter:

   Characteristics of Rocks

a.      PELC p. ,Into the Future ; Science and Health 5pp.

b.      Rocks differ in size, shape, color, weight, hardness, texture and size of particles

c.       Observing, describing, comparing

d.      Picture of places where rocks are found like river banks, beaches etc.

Pictures of the layer of the Earth

Rock samples, magnifying glass

 III. Procedure:

A.  Preparatory activities

      Review: What are the different layers of the Earth?

B. Development activities

     1. Motivation

            Showing picture of places where rocks are usually found. Can you identify the place?

Where will you go to look for different rocks? Why?

    2. Presentation/ Activity

        a. Showing the layers of the Earth. Explaining the solid part of the Earth’s crust is made up of great masses of rocks. Telling the pupils that rocks are found in many places even at the bottom of the ocean.

        b. How do rocks differ from one another?

        c. Asking the pupils to bring out rock samples gathered from different places in the community.

       

d. Fill up the table below.

Rocks	Shape	Color	Hardness	Texture
A
B
C
D
E

3. Discussion

4. Concept Formation

     How do rocks differ?

5. Generalization:

     How can you classify rocks?

     What are the characteristics of rocks?

6. Application:

      If you were to describe the rocks you have collected, what properties of rocks would you mention?

IV. Evaluation:

Write the letter of the correct answer.

1.  Which physical characteristics of rocks can be observe with your eyes?

         a. texture

          b. color

          c. weight

          d. porosity

2. Great masses of hard materials on Earth crust.

         a. soil     

         b. magma

         c. rocks

         d. sediments

3. Round, smooth and fine rocks are usually found in

         a. mountain

         b. rivers

         c. oceans

         d. lakes

4. There are broken pieces of rocks in certain places because of

        a. the action of water and wind

        b. activities of animal

        c. activities of people

        d. all of the above

5. What is the best way to have a good rock collection?

    a. Scout for place where varied pieces of rocks can be found.

     b. Go to all places where there is flowing water.

     c. Dig a hole in your backyard.

     d. Ask your neighbours for a piece of rock from their yard.

V. Assignment:

Collect different kinds of rocks in the community.

                                                                         Prepared by:

                                                                             MARILOU P. PILLARINA

                                                                            Teacher III

Noted:

EVELYN A. PANGILINAN

           Principal II