Science: Quarter 3 - Module 7.1: Biodiversity and Stability
Science: Quarter 3 - Module 7.1: Biodiversity and Stability
Science: Quarter 3 - Module 7.1: Biodiversity and Stability
Science
Quarter 3 – Module 7.1:
Biodiversity And Stability
Science – Grade 10
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Quarter 3 – Module 7.1: Biodiversity and Stability
First Edition, 2020
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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 7.1:
Biodiversity And Stability
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as
you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests as provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This
will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask
your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At
the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning.
Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest
in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to
our facilitator and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help on
your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this
SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read
the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks
in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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What I Know
Directions. Copy the table below in your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper. Then, put a
check mark as where the given organism belongs.
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Lesson
What’s In
Activity 1.
Directions. Classify the following into low or high biodiversity. Write your answers in your
notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.
___________1. Rainforest
___________5. Ocean
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What’s New
Activity 2.
Directions. Study the following food chains below, then answer the follow up questions.
Write your answers in your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.
Rabbit eats grass. Foxes eat rabbit. Rabbit eats grass and lettuce. Foxes eat
A drought happens and kills all the grass. rabbit and chicken. A drought happens
a. What happens to the foxes? and kills all the grass.
b. What many organism left? a. What happens to the foxes?
c. What type of biodiversity? b. What type of biodiversity?
c. How many organism/s were left?
What is It
Biodiversity is vital as it sustains through flow of energy the food web on this planet
and contributes to environmental stability. Stability of an ecosystem can be described as the
resilience to resist changes that will occur in the environment. There are many changes that
occur in the environment, and these changes may severely reduce biodiversity and will result
in instability of the ecosystem.
Species are sources of the basic needs of human such as, food, clothing, shelter,
medicine and energy. For example, rice plant is the primary food of Filipino. Cotton is use to
make clothes. Malunggay rich in vitamins; it is used to make medicines.
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2. INDIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE
Species if there are benefits produced by the organism without using them. For example, tree
planting to prevent landslide and soil erosion and absorbs carbon dioxide in the air.
3. AESTHETIC VALUE
Lot of species provides visual or artistic enjoyment, like forested landscape and the calming
beauty of a natural park; or they may be used for spiritual meditation like the Prayer
Mountains.
What’s More
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What I Can Do
Materials
vacant area in your surroundings
soil (planting)
seedlings or plants (5 to 10 variety of plants)
any recyclable materials for the design
Procedures:
1. Cultivate the vacant area in your surroundings. (25 square meter)
2. Dig holes and place the plants.
3. Water it regularly.
3. Lastly, take a selfie picture with you and your Minnie ecosystem and send it to your
teacher via FB Messenger.
Criteria 5 3 2
Diversity of There are at least There are at least There are at least 2
plants 5 types of plants 3 types of plants plants in the garden.
in the garden. in the garden.
Design All the materials There are 2-3 The is no recyclable
used were materials that are materials used
recyclable not recyclable
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Assessment
Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in your
notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.
1. A person breeds guinea pigs in a cage. After a few generations, the breeder
observes that the guinea pigs are more aggressive towards each other, the
young are less healthy and more young guinea pigs die. What do you think will
happen to the population of the guinea pigs?
a. The population will decrease
b. The population will increase
c. The population is not be affected
d. The population will remain the same
6. What is the best way to reduce environmental impact at your work and save
money?
a. Use recycled
b. Watch your water usage
c. Look for power saving alternatives like LED
d. All of the above
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7. What is the BEST definition of the term biodiversity
a. The animals that live in an area.
b. Species that have become extinct.
c. Species that looks different from one another.
d. The number and variety of species that live in an area.
10. Nueva Ecija is known for its wide variety of rice grains that makes it more attractive
to tourists. Which of the following classifications of value of biodiversity is described?
a. Indirect economic value
b. Direct economic value
c. Ethical / Cultural
d. Both b and c
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Additional Activities
Poster Making
Situation: If you were given a chance to recreate the ecosystem in 10 years, how would it be?
Create a poster that shows your recreated ecosystem, use short bond paper.
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What’s It What's New Assessment
1. HIGH 1. a. Foxes will die. 1. d
2. LOW b. None 2. d
3. LOW c. Low 3. a
4. LOW 4. a
5. HIGH 2. a. Foxes will survive. 5. b
b. High 6. d
c. 4 7. d
8. c
9. d
10. d
Direct economic Indirect economic
Organism Value Aesthetic value
value value
1. Trees Answer may vary
2. Earthworms Answer may vary
3. Cockroaches Answer may vary
4. Fungi Answer may vary
5. Janitor Fish Answer may vary
Answer Key
References
Acosta, Herma D. et. al (2015). Science Learner’S Manual. 1st edition. Rex
Bookstore, Inc., 5th Floor Mabini Building Deped Complex Meralco Avenue,
Pasig City.
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/590aaf643a333c1000e4f8fb/ecosystems-and-
biodiversity
https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Conservation_and_Biodiversity/Grade_10
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