Republic of the Philippines

Department of education (DepEd)

Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
District of San Lorenzo South
CATALINO G. NAVA FARM SCHOOL
Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Lesson Plan in Science 7

SUSTAINABLE WAYS OF USING EARTH’S RESOURCES

I. CONTENT STANDARD: The learners demonstrate an understanding of the relation of

geographical location of the Philippines to its environment.

Learning Competency: Cite and explain ways of using earth’s resources sustainably.
(S7ES-IVa-1)

TLE 7 LO 2.2 Undertake nursery work in a safe, appropriate, and

environmentally-sound manner according to nursery guidelines.
(FSTLE_NW- lVa-d-6)

Enhanced MELC Cite and explain ways of using earth’s resources

sustainably in undertaking nursery works in a safe,
appropriate, and environmentally- sound manner
according to nursery guidelines. (S7ES-IVa-1; LO2.2)
Objectives: At the end of the one-hour session, the students should be able to:
1. Describe Earth’s natural resources;
2. Differentiate renewable from nonrenewable resources;
3. Explain why Philippines is rich in natural resources;
4. Determine which human practices in using natural resources are sustainable
and not sustainable; and
5. Suggest ways on how to use the natural resources sustainably.

II. SUBJECT MATTER: Sustainable Ways of Using Earth’s Resources

SCIENCE IDEAS AND CONCEPTS:

 Earth’s Natural Resources are substances that are supplied by nature and needed for
survival. They include air, water, soil, mineral, plants, and animals.
 Conservation is the practice of caring for the natural resources so all living things can
benefit from them.
 Sustainability is conserving natural resources which can make them last and be
available for future generations.

MATERIALS: TV, HDMI, Laptop

Manila paper
Pentel Pen
Tape
Transparent Jar
Paper Strips
Assorted materials representing waste materials

REFERENCES:
Department of Education. Science 7 Teacher’s Guide (p 286-289). Pasig
City. Philippines. 2017
Department of Education. Science 7 Learner’s Material (p 285-302).
Pasig City. Philippines. 2017
Department of Education. Science 7 Activity Sheet – Sustainable Ways of
Using Earth’s Resources. Iloilo City. Philippines. 2020
SCIENCE PROCESSES:
Basic: Observing, Inferring, Classifying, Communicating
Integrated: Understanding Cause and Effect Relationship

VALUES INTEGRATION:
Protection and conservation of natural resources.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of education (DepEd)
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
District of San Lorenzo South
CATALINO G. NAVA FARM SCHOOL
Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

III. LEARNING TASKS

A. ELICIT: (5mins)
1. Review students’ prior knowledge through a YES or NO Game. Each group will have a green
(Yes) and red (No) flag. The group with the highest score will be declared the winner.
a. Renewable resources are materials which can be restored or replaced through natural
processes.
b. Non-renewable resources are materials that cannot be readily replaced by natural means.
c. Being in the Pacific Ring of Fire contributes to the abundance of mineral resources
in our country.
d. Biological actions slow down weathering.
e. Energy resources are non-renewable resources.

B. ENGAGE: (10mins.)

Interactive Storytelling:
In this activity, the students participate in an interactive story (The
teacher will prepare a big transparent jar filled with clear water. Then,
sample waste materials will be given to the students. They will
participate in the activity by adding the different materials mentioned as
the story unfolds.

WHO POLLUTED THE FARMLANDS AND RIVER?

A long time ago, only few areas of our land is inhabited. Few people
live here, and they depended on nature for their daily needs. They looked for food in the forest,
swamps, and rivers. And they lived a simple and abundant life.

Eventually, more people came to live in this place. So, a lot of changes started to happen.
As more people move in, a populated area grew near the river. Then, during rainy days LOOSE
SOIL from construction areas were carried by the running water towards the river. Upstream, in
the farmlands, farmers planted crops using CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS to make their crops grow
faster to have better yield as the demand of the population increases.

A city gas grown near the river. Factories were built to start different industries but these
infrastructures leak PAINTS, OILS AND CHEMICALS into the surrounding land areas and the
rivers. These pollutants cause the fish to become sick and contaminates the water in the river.

As time goes by, illegal settlers stated building their houses near the river. Then some of
them were dumping their GARBAGES into the river which resulted to polluted waters. The
farmland is no longer green, and the river has changed a lot over the years.

Guide questions:
1. Who polluted the river?
2. How could we clean up the water in the jar? (Solids can be strained out, or filters like
cotton can be helpful in removing the solids)
3. Is it easier to prevent pollution, or to clean it up later?
4.Think about the pollution each of you have contributed. What could you do to keep the
river clean? (Varied answers)

C. EXPLORE: (15 mins)

1. The learners will be grouped into 5. They will explore the farm school nursery and find
at least five examples of natural resources.
2. They will identify whether they are renewable or non-renewable resources and will
explain ways to sustain them.
3. The learners’ outputs will be presented after the activity.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of education (DepEd)
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
District of San Lorenzo South
CATALINO G. NAVA FARM SCHOOL
Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Guide Questions:

1. Which of the natural resources found and used in a nursery are considered renewable?
non-renewable?
_________

2. How did you determine whether these natural resources are renewable or non-
renewable?

Rubric for Output Presentation

Outstandin Effective Adequate
g 2 1
3
Content
1. Answers provided are accurate.
2. Science ideas are integrated effectively.
3. Claims and ideas are supported and elaborated.

Preparation and Presentation

1. Organization of Science ideas are purposeful,
effective, and appropriate.
2. Group teamwork is evident.
3. Presentation is clear, concise and time bounded.
Total Score:

D. EXPLAIN (20min.)
1. The answers presented by each group will be discussed.
2. The students will be asked of the following questions:
a. Based on the activity, why do we need to conserve earth’s resources?
b. What are the different ways in conserving earth’s resources?
3. The teacher will discuss of the different ways of conserving earth’s resources for
sustainability.
Planet Earth is composed of different things like air, water, plants, animals, soil, rocks, minerals, crude
oil, and other fossil fuels. They are found in nature and are called natural resources.
The Philippines is considered rich in natural resources. Its fertile land, high diversity of plants and
animals, extensive coastlines, and rich minerals deposits make it suitable to inhabit. But not all resources are in
endless supply for some of it took millions of years to develop before man can accumulate them. There is a
great need to conserve these natural resources.

To conserve natural resources, you need to protect or use them wisely without wasting or using them up
completely. You can also advise to use renewable resources, like wind and solar energy, instead of non-
renewable resource. Using these resources should not cause harm to the environment. It should be conserved in
a way that it will last and still be available for future generations. This is what sustainability of natural resources
mean. Each one should think about how to make things sustainable. Remember, the lives of future generation
depend on how you use the natural resources today.
E. ELABORATE(5min.)
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of education (DepEd)
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
District of San Lorenzo South
CATALINO G. NAVA FARM SCHOOL
Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
1. In what other subjects can you use conservation practices?

2. In your community, what are your practices in sustaining your resources?

F. EVALUATE (10mins.)
Directions: Study the pictures in the first column of the table which show specific nursery
activities. Determine whether these activities represent sustainable use of resources or not and
write down an explanation to support your answer. Then, answer the guide questions that follow.
For scoring, refer to the rubric below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Is the use of resources

Nursery Activities Support your answer
sustainable or not
sustainable?

1. Throwing of nursery wastes

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2. Vermicomposting

https://
organicabiotech.com/solid-waste-disposal-5-simple-
ways-to-reduce-waste-at-home/

3. Segregation of wastes

https://www.irrigationaustralia.com.au/about-us/types-
of-irrigation/drip-irrigation
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of education (DepEd)
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
District of San Lorenzo South
CATALINO G. NAVA FARM SCHOOL
Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

4. Use of drip irrigation

https://www.yellowpages.ca/tips/3-kinds-of-fertilizers/

5. Use of commercial fertilizer

Guide Questions:

1. What nursery activities can be considered as sustainable? Not sustainable? Why?

2. What are the impacts of undertaking nursery works in a sustainable way?

3. Suggest ways on how to use earth’s resources in a sustainable way?

Category Meets Standards Nearly Meet Does not Meet Score

5 Standards Standards
3 1
Correctly identified all Correctly identified the Provided
Type of resources types of resources and type of resources and explanations but
and content of provided clear explanation provided explanation content is not
written explanation with proper use of all using some scientific aligned with the
scientific terms. terms. scientific terms.
Answers to guide Provided correct answers Provided correct Provided one
questions to all guide questions. answers to only 2 answer to only 1
guide questions. guide questions.
Total Score

Score Equivalent
10 100
8 95
6 90
4 85
2 80
1 75

G. Extend
1. Students will complete the given graphic organizer.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of education (DepEd)
Region VI-Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
District of San Lorenzo South
CATALINO G. NAVA FARM SCHOOL
Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Location Human Activities that destroys Describe ways of Sustaining our
Natural Resources Natural Resources
1. School

2. Home

3. Community

Writers: GEMIMA B. GALVEZ

Teacher III
Catalino G. Nava Farm School

MARIO G. CERUJANO
Principal III
Loctugan Integrated Farm School

RAY G. MERCOLINO
EPS-TLE
SDO-Guimaras

DR. ROVEL R. SALCEDO

EPS-Science
RO 6