Lesson Author: Topic: Grade 10- Happiness

Apple Grace Marie S.
Sebastian
Content Standards
Learning Competencies
Unit III Living Things and Date: November 27, 2018
Their Environment Time: 8:00-9:00
Module 1 Coordinated
Functions of the Nervous,
Endocrine, and Reproductive
Systems
Subtopic: Parts and
Functions of the Nervous
System
The learners demonstrate an understanding of organisms as
having feedback mechanisms, which are coordinated by the
nervous and endocrine systems.
S10LTIIIa-33
The learners should be able to describe the parts of the
nervous system and their functions.

Objectives 1. Describe the functions of the nervous system.

Learning Resources
2. Work cooperatively with group mates in completing the
parts and functions of the nervous system.
3. Realize the importance of maintaining a healthy nervous
system.
Science 10 LM, pp. 226-230
Science 10 TG, pp. 165-166

Other Learning Resources Powerpoint presentation, visual aids in manila paper,

marker, images of parts of the nervous system
PROCEDURES
ELICIT (Access prior knowledge)-5 Minutes
Review on different organ systems which they have taken during their grades 6-9. It will be
done by showing slides of different organ systems and then students’ previous knowledge
about its functions and parts will be collected. The following organ systems are included for
review:
1. Skeletal System
2. Muscular System
3. Digestive System
4. Respiratory System
5. Circulatory System
6. Excretory System
ENGAGE (Get the students’ minds focused on the topic)- 5 Minutes
1. Ask two volunteers from the class. Instruct them that for every word given, they will
give a corresponding action. When the teacher says:
“BRAIN”- the volunteers will place their two hands in their head.
“NERVES”- the volunteers will place their hands in a heart-shape in front of their
chest.
“SPINAL CORD”- the volunteers will stretch their hands sideward.
 2. A story shall be read with these words. The student with minimal errors and can
perform faster shall win the game.
3. Ask the students about their observation with their classmates in front as each word
is mentioned.
Key Points:
Based on the response of their bodies, we can conclude that the organism’s body has
the ability to control and coordinate activities. These activities are controlled by the
nervous system.
EXPLORE (Provide students with common experience)- 10 Minutes
A. Which is Which? – two functions of an organ system will be given and students will tell
which of the two refers to the function of the nervous system.
SET 1
1. It exchanges gases between the external environment and the blood.
2. It gathers information from the outside world and from the inside of the body.

SET 2
1. It transmits information to the processing areas in the brain and the spinal cord.
2. It produces hormones that regulate the activities of the cells and organisms.

SET 3
1. It processes information to determine the best response.
2. It digests and absorbs nutrients from the food.

SET 4
1. It maintains posture and position of the body.
2. It sends information to muscles, glands and organs so they can respond correctly.

*Come up with summarizing the four functions of the nervous system.

B. Show flash cards showing different parts of different organ systems. Ask the students to
select those parts that belong to the nervous system. Instruct them to post each on the
board.

C. Finally, provide sheets where the functions of each parts of the brain where listed.
Instruct the students to place them accordingly.

EXPLAIN (Teach the concept)- 10 Minutes

Proceed with the discussion of the parts and functions of the nervous system.

Key Points:
1. The nervous system is responsible for receiving and processing information from the
external environment of an organism. Through the nervous system, the organism is
enabled to respond to these external factors accordingly.
2. The nervous system are composed of the following parts:
o Central Nervous System (CNS) -serves as the main processing center for the
entire nervous system. It consists of two main components, namely the:
 Brain- This is an organ located within the skull that functions as organizer and
 distributor of information for the body. It has three main parts:
-Cerebrum – large, upper part of the brain that controls activity and
thought.
-Cerebellum – the part under the cerebrum that controls posture,
balance, and coordination.
-Brain Stem – the part that connects the brain to the spinal cord and
controls automatic functions such as breathing,
digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure.
 Spinal Cord- This serves as a channel for signals between the brain and the
rest of the body, and controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input
from the brain.

o Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) -connects the central nervous system to

the organs and limbs. It has two main divisions:
 Somatic Nervous System- This system is associated with the voluntary
control of body movements and has two main parts:
 Spinal Nerves – the nerves that carry motor and sensory signals
between the spinal cord and the body.
 Cranial Nerves – the nerve fibers that carry information into and
out of the brain stem
 Autonomic Nervous System This system is associated with the involuntary
control of body movements and has two subdivisions:
 Sympathetic - it is activated when the body is in a dynamic
role or stress. (e.g., increased heart rate and breathing,
dilation of pupil, sweating, etc.)
 Parasympathetic - it maintains body functions and restores
the body to normal or relaxed mode.

ELABORATE (students apply the information learned)- 10 Minutes

Execute this through a group activity. There will be five (5) groups; each will be given task
which they will perform in front of the class. The following are the tasks:
 Group 1- importance/functions of the nervous system in the form of jingle

 Group 2- Give the different divisions of the nervous system by completing the
graphic organizer

 Group 3- Describe the functions of each part of the nervous system under the CNS
through song interpretation.

 Group 4- Arrange the puzzle, label and tell the functions of each part of the nervous
system under the PNS.

 Group 5- Role play about the problems and disorders of the nervous system
EVALUATE (How will you know the students have learned the concepts?)- 5 Minutes
Identify the following:
1. It receives and
EXTEND (Deepen conceptual understanding through use in new context)-4 Minutes
Make an improvised optical device that uses convex lenses. Investigate on how convex lenses
became useful for such device. (Refer to pages 209-210)

References:
DepEd Science 10 Learner’s Material and Teaching Guide

Dynamic Physics