Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION X- NORTHERN MINDANAO
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL
CONSUELO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CONSUELO, MAGSAYSAY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL
Magsaysay District II

School CONSUELO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) Grade Level & Section GRADE 11- EMINENCE
Teacher BRANDON D. DONATOS Learning Area EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE
Teaching Date & OCTOBER 6, 2020 (10:00 AM -12:00 NN) Quarter: FIRST
Time
Content Standards The learners demonstrate understanding of the subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and
biosphere) that make the Earth.
Performance The learner is able to conduct a survey to assess the possible geologic/hydrometeorological hazards that
Standards your community may experience.
Learning (S11/12ES-la-e-4)
Competencies
Learning Explain that earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow
Objectives
Mode of Delivery Modular Delivery
Learning Learning Modules, Earth and Life Science Books
Resources
Learning Materials

ACTIVITY

The teacher will give the activity on important terms which are related to the lesson. The students will use as many references as
they can to define each of these terms making sure that they put it in the context of the lesson.
1. Biosphere
2. Hydrologic cycle
3. Hydrosphere
4. Interconnection
5. Life-support system
6. Lithosphere
7. Convection
8. Precipitation
9. Solar energy
10. Subsystem

ANALYSIS

The teacher will give the students essay questions focusing on the content of the lesson. The students are asked to write their
answers on a paragraph form with five (5) to six (6) statements per paragraph.

1. What is the key role that energy plays in the interaction among the four subsystems of the earth?

2. Human beings are parts and parcels of the earth system. Cite one specific event in history that shows the impact of
manmade activities which affected or contributed to the planet.

Note: Students are expected to write down their answers in their activity notebook.

ABSTRACTION

The teacher will present and explain the following concepts and examples:
The four subsystems of the earth interact among each other in countless ways. The water in the lake touches the rocks
underneath. In the process of time, such rocks will be subject to lithification due to the action of water. Solar energy
converts the liquid water into vapor that forms clouds. During precipitation, water returns to the lake. Life perpetuates
due to these interactions. In this scenario alone, we could picture out the interaction among lithosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere and biosphere.

Geosphere
It is the solid sphere of the earth. This is where different geologic processes such as volcanic activity, formation of
mountains, volcanoes and other geologic structures take place. The lithosphere is a part of the geosphere that is
composed of the solid, outermost part of the planet. It is where tectonic plates that move, are found, causing the ground
to move through vibrations of energy from the mantle.

Hydrosphere
The hydrosphere is composed of all the waters on earth such as liquid water found in oceans, lakes and streams, polar
ice which is solid in form, and water vapor that results from evaporation of liquid water. Earth is sometimes called the
blue planet due to the presence of liquid water. Oceans occupy almost 71 percent of the earth’s water. The other
fractions are distributed as polar ice and water vapor. Energy from the sun heats up the ocean water unevenly due to
the difference in the angle of sun ‘s rays across different portions of the earth. This causes difference in ocean
temperature. Specifically, the ocean water near the equator is warm while the ocean water near the poles is cold. The
difference in the temperature of the planet’s water leads to the difference in density which causes water to move by
means of convection. The movement of matter as a result of difference in density is called convection current which
distributes energy in the ocean.

Atmosphere
The atmosphere is the gaseous part of the Earth composed of several trace gases necessary to support the existence of
all living components such as plants and animals. The atmosphere is divided into layers according to differences in the
pattern of temperature as one goes to higher altitude. From the bottom, these are the troposphere, stratosphere,
mesosphere and thermosphere. Though the atmosphere may be a very thin layer of the earth when compared to the
earth’s interior, it plays a vital role in maintaining the planet’s temperature. It acts as a thermostat. Ozone molecules in
the stratosphere absorb high energy radiation by means of photodissociation. Weather occurs in the troposphere.
Atmosphere plays a role in weathering of rocks making the earth dynamic. The sun unevenly heats the air which leads
to the movement of air molecules. Cold air sinks at bottom of the atmosphere where most life forms are found. This is
due to its high density. Hot air, on the other hand rises up due to its low density. This movement distributes energy in the
atmosphere. It is the movement of air in the atmosphere that causes weather and climate.

Biosphere
The biosphere encompasses all life forms on earth from the smallest phytoplankton to the biggest mushroom.
Organisms comprising the simplest cyanobacteria to the complex eukaryotes adapt to their natural environment leading
to survival. Even in extreme conditions such as extreme heat and the absence of water, some unique plants and
animals thrive by means of their evolutionary characteristics. The atmosphere is filled with life in the form of Philippine
eagle, monarch butterfly, vampire bat, peregrine falcons, and some flying insects. The hydrosphere is teeming with life
as well just like the blue whale, the orca, the starfish and the sea cow. In fact, most of the organisms on earth are found
in water.

Most of the deep oceans are still uncharted where a host of organisms are yet to be discovered. The lithosphere
abounds with life in the form of lush forests and a variability of life forms like the pygmy marmoset, Asian elephant,
jerboa, and ostrich. The main source of energy for all life forms is the sun. Through photosynthesis, producers
manufacture their own food to produce carbohydrates. The producers or autotrophs are consumed by the consumers in
a food chain. A series of food chain comprises a food web. This illustrates that matter and energy flow within the system.
An interlinking food chain is called food web. The constant flow of energy on earth is what allows life to perpetuate.

APPLICATION
The teacher will ask the students to reflect on the following question by applying what they learn from the topic on the four
subsystems of the Earth. Use the CERA model as you write your reflection pertaining to the topic. Please be guided with the
acronym of CERA: C for content, E for your experience, R for your reaction and A for applications of the topic. Write one paragraph
for each component. Use a clean sheet of paper for this activity. A rubric will be used to rate your output.

ASSESSMENT
 Given below are the four subsystems of Earth. Explain how each subsystem affect the flow of matter and energy on Earth.

A. Geosphere
B. Atmosphere
C. Hydrosphere
D. Biosphere
REFLECTION

Prepared by:

BRANDON D. DONATOS
SHS Teacher II

Reviewed by: Approved by:

DORCAS M. BANDIALA ANELITO B. CALLO

SHS Coordinator/MT-II Secondary School Principal I