DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 4

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

Content Standard: The Sun as the main source of heat and light on
earth.
Performance Standard: The learners should be able to practice
precautionary measures in planning activities.
Learning Competency: Describe the effects of the sun to human
activities. S4ES-IVi-10
Teaching Strategies: Inquiry-Based
Specific Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, the learner should be
able to:
a. Identify the beneficial and harmful effects of
the sun to human activities.
b. Share their knowledge about the effects of the
sun to human activities.
c. Create a poster that show the beneficial and
harmful effects of the sun and safety precautions.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: The Effects of the Sun to Human Activities

Time allotment: 50 Minutes

References:

Abutay, Lelani R., et al., 2015, Sciene 4: Learner’s Material, 5th Floor Mabini Building., DepEd Complex
Meralco Avenue, Pasig City: Lexicon Press, INC.

Violeta, Carolina S.,et al.,2017, The New Science Links, 856 Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Sampaloc Manila: Rex
Book Store, Inc.

Lozada, Buena A.,et al.,2011, Science For Daily Use, 16 Horizon St.,Rim View Park, SSS Village, Marikina
City: JICA ENTERPRISES

Instructional Materials- PowerPoint presentation, Blackboard, Pictures

III. Learning Activities

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

A. Preparatory Activities (5 minutes)
1. Greetings/Prayer
2. Checking of Classroom Atmosphere
3. Checking of Class Attendance
4. Checking of Assignment
Recall
Okay class before we proceed to our new lesson, let us
first recall about our lesson last week. Does anyone here
remember what we discussed last week? (The expected answer from the pupils)
(The pupils will response)
-Yes Ma’am!

What did we discussed last week? (The pupils will raise their hands to
answer)
- The topic that we discussed last week is
all about safety precautions during
extreme weather conditions.
Very good! Again, what are the safety precautions
during extreme weather conditions?
(The pupils will raise their hands to
answer)
-Stay informed.
-Find shelter during severe weather.
-Avoid windows, doors and outside
walls; protect your head.
Very Good! You clearly remember what we discussed
last week.

B. Motivation (5 minutes)
(The teacher will show different pictures that is related
to our topic.)

I have here some pictures.

Can you identify the pictures?

(The pupils will raise their hands to
answer)
-It is a sun.
-Grandpa and Grandma wearing
sunglasses to protect their eyes from the
light of the sun.
-A girl wearing a hat to protect her from
the intense heat of the sun.
-A child is playing under the sun.
-The mother and her daughter drying their
clothes from the intense heat of the sun.
-A boy and a girl carry along an umbrella
to protect them from the intense heat of
the sun.
Very good class!
We will encounter those words in our lesson.
C. Development of the Lesson (20 minutes)
Okay class. Do you have any idea about our topic for
today? (The pupils will response)
-Yes, Ma’am/ No, Ma’am.
-Our topic for today’s lesson is about the
effects of the sun.
Very good!

So class our topic for today is about The Effects of the

Sun to Human Activities.

(The teacher will use PowerPoint presentation for

discussion. Then the teacher will call a pupil to read.) (The pupils will read the meanings.)
Sun
-The sun is the main source of external energy of the
Earth. It gives off heat and light. It keeps Earth warm,
too. These heat and light may have beneficial or harmful
effects on human activities. We must know how we can
protect ourselves from the intense heat and light of the
sun.
Do you have any idea about the beneficial effects of
heat and light from the sun? (The pupils will raise their hands to
answer)
-The heat and light from the sun help us to
dry our clothes.
-Sunlight enables us to see everything
around us.

Very good class!

Beneficial effects of heat and light from the Sun

1.Sunlight enables us to see everything around us.
Without sunlight, people and most animals will find it
difficult to see the surroundings.
2. The heat and light from the sun help us to dry our
clothes.
3. The water cycle will not occur without heat from the
sun. If water do not naturally recycle itself, we would
run out of clean water, which is essential to life.
4. Sunlight prevents some diseases. Sunlight is a source
of vitamin D which prevents rickets, a disease of the
bones.
5. The sun’s heat is useful for disinfection and
sterilization. The efficacy of sun exposure for reducing or
eliminating all harmful microorganisms from inanimate
objects and surfaces.
6. With the presence of sunlight, humans can do a lot of
activities such as harvesting, drying of crops, fishing, and
drying of fish and recreational activities like outings or
picnics.

Do you have any idea about the Harmful effects of too (The pupils will raise their hands to
much exposure to sunlight? answer)
-Too much exposure to sunlight can burn
your skin.
-To much exposure to the sun can lead to
dehydration.

Correct class!
Harmful effects of too much exposure to sunlight
Although heat and light have many good effects on you,
too much exposure to the sun can be harmful as well.
Here are some of the harmful effects of too much
exposure to the sun.
1.Excessive exposure to sunlight can burn or harm your
skin. This is when your skin gets red and becomes
painful. This condition is called sunburn. Constant over
exposure to sunlight may even lead to skin cancer.
2. Too much exposure to the sun rays may result in
headache and nosebleed.
3. Do not look directly at the sun because it can damage
your eyes. Doing so can make you temporarily blind.
4. The soil will become very dry and can crack, causing
the plants to die. Farming also is not possible. (Abutay,
2015).
5. The sun’s heat and warm air make you perspire a lot.
Too much perspiration coming out of the body can make
you lose much water. This may lead to dehydration.
Some people suffer from heatstroke, which often results
from overexposure to the sun.

Do you have any idea about the Safety precautions from

the harmful effects of the sun?
(The pupils will raise their hands to
answer)
-Wear sunglasses when playing on
beaches while the sun is too hot.
 -Apply sun screen or lotion which protects
Very good! your skin from sunburn.
Safety precautions from the harmful effects of the sun
1. Use sunglasses when you stay under the sun. It can
protect your eyes from the sun’s heat and radiation.
2. Carry along an umbrella to protect you from the
intense heat of the sun.
3. Wear a cap or wide brimmed hat during sunny days.
4. Wear clothes which protect your skin while working
under the heat of the sun like gardening, plowing,
planting, and harvesting.
5. Apply sunblock lotion to prevent sunburn when you
go for a swim.

Class did you understood the effects of the sun to

human activities?
(The pupils will response)
-Yes teacher.
Very good!
D. Generalization/Summary (5 minutes)
What are the beneficial effects of heat and light from (The pupils will raise their hands to
the Sun? answer)
- The heat and light from the sun help us
to dry our clothes.
- Sunlight is a source of vitamin D.
- Sunlight enables us to see everything
around us.
Very good!

What are the harmful effects of too much exposure to

sunlight? - Do not look directly at the sun because it
can damage your eyes.
- Excessive exposure to sunlight can burn
or harm your skin.
- The soil will become very dry and can
crack.
Correct!

What are the safety precautions from the harmful

effects of the sun? - Apply sunblock lotion to prevent
sunburn.
- Use sunglasses when you stay under the
sun.
- Wear clothes which protect your skin
while working under the heat of the sun.
Very good class!
E. Fixing Skills (5 minutes)
DIRECTION: Complete the paragraph with the missing
words. Choose your answer from the given choices (The students will read the story and
inside the box. answer the guide questions below)
1.Energy
 energy 2.Sunlight
 excessive 3.Excessive
 protect 4.Protect
 sun 5.Sunglasses
 sunglasses
 sunlight

The sun is the main source of (1) ___________. It gives

off heat and light. With the presence of (2)
___________, humans can do a lot of activities such as
harvesting, drying of crops, fishing, and drying of fish
and recreational activities like outings or picnics.
Although sunlight provides benefits, (3) __________
exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can be harmful as
well. We can (4) __________ourselves from intense heat
and light of the sun by practicing safety precautionary
measure such as wearing of (5) _____________ ,
wearing long-sleeved clothes when working under the
heat of the sun, wearing a cap or a wide brimmed hats,
using an umbrella and applying sunscreen or sunblock
lotion on your skin.

F. Application/Valuing (5 minutes)
Direction: Put a check mark ( / ) if the statement shows
the beneficial effects of the sun or a cross ( x ) if it shows (The students will read and answer the
the harmful effects of the sun. questions below)
1. Sunlight is a source of vitamin D. 1./
2. Vitamin D makes the bones strong and healthy. 2./
3. Excessive sunlight damages the immune system. 3.X
4. The sun’s heat is useful for disinfection and 4./
sterilization. 5./
5. Sunlight enables us to see everything around us. 6.X
6. Excessive heat from the sun can burn your skin. 7.X
7. Too much exposure to the sun rays may result in 8./
headache and nosebleed. 9./
8. Recreational activities can be done by families during 10.X
sunny days.
9. The heat and light from the sun help us in drying our
clothes.
10. Looking directly at the sun can make you temporarily
 blind.

IV. Evaluation (5 minutes)

Direction: Create a poster that show the beneficial and harmful effects of heat and light from the sun to
human and how we can protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun.

Rubric for the activity.

Criteria Outstanding Very Good Good Fair Needs
(5) (4) (3) (2) Improvement
(1)

Content Learner shows a Learner shows a Learner shows Learner shows Learner does
full good understanding little not seem to
understanding understanding of parts of the understanding understand the
of the topic. All of the topic. topic. Some of the topic. topic well.
information is Some information is Information is
clear, information is appropriate and confusing and
appropriate and clear, accurate. inaccurate.
accurate. appropriate and
accurate
Creativity and Learner Learner Learner Learner No creativity
Originality presentation of presentation of demonstrates demonstrates and originality.
ideas was very ideas was very creativity and limited
creative. All creative. Some originality. creativity and
details was details originality.
unique and demonstrates a
original. good level of
originality.
V. Assignment

Direction: In a short paragraph, write your ideas to answer the question below.

What will happen if the sun would no longer shine on Earth?

Rubric for the activity.

Criteria Very Good Good Fair Needs

(4) (3) (2) Improvement
(1)
Quality of writing Very informative Somewhat Gives some new Gives no new
and well informative and information but information and
organized. organized. poorly organized. poorly organized.
Grammar, Usage No spelling, Few spelling and Several spelling, So many spelling,
and Mechanics punctuation or punctuation punctuation or punctuation and
grammatical errors, minor grammatical grammatical
errors. grammatical errors. errors that it
errors. interferes with the
 meaning.
Understanding Writing shows Writing shows a Writing shows Writing shows
strong clear adequate little
understanding. understanding. understanding. understanding.

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