COT Science
COT Science
COT Science
Department of Education
Region XI
Division of Davao City
Tugbok B District
BAGO OSHIRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lesson Objectives: The learners will be able to: a. give attention to the
environmental problems that they could observe in their locality; and b. use
science process skills and attitudes in conducting survey about local
Guide Questions:
1. What can you see in the pictures? Are these real -life scenarios? Have
you seen any of this with your own eyes?
2. In the past lesson, you have learned about using scientific process skills
and attitudes. How can knowing and developing these skills and attitude
help you solve problems like this?
B. Establishing A. Lesson Purpose: Integration in the
Lesson “Do you observe environmental problems in your locality? This week, we’ll Curriculum that
Purpose talk about the different problems that we observe in our own place and belongs to the 4
conduct a simple investigation to find out their causes and their effects to Aspects of IDF:
"It seems like we really cannot attain zero waste. There is no such thing as zero
waste because as long as we live, we keep on consuming. But the principle
behind zero waste is actually to reduce waste," said Killa.
When wastes are left unsegregated, there is a risk of contamination as different
types of waste may be stored together.
Further, Killa said wastes that are properly managed are challenging to treat or
handle and often find their way into landfills.
To lessen environmental issues on waste, the head of ENRO stated that anyone
can implement basic waste management in their homes. When properly
segregated, households will be able to maintain cleanliness and prevent
unwanted odors.
"If plastics and biodegradable products are mixed in one trash can, it would
produce an unpleasant smell in your house. But when separated, it leaves no
odor," said Killa.
Moreover, she also shared that when waste segregation is observed, it would
be easier to perform different processes such as composting, plastic recycling,
and waste diversion.
Guide Questions:
1. What is the news all about?
2. What is celebrated nationwide as mentioned by the news article?
3. Why do you think there is a nationwide awareness on waste segregation?
4. Is managing our waste a challenge to us as a nation?
5. Does improper waste disposal lead to another environmental problems? Like
what?
6. How about in your community, do you have environmental problems, too?
D. Generalization Guide Questions:
1. How pollution affects us?
2. Why do we need to address this pollution problem?
3. What do you have to do to lessen the pollution?
4. If you will be a scientist, what will be your invention to solve this
pollution problem?
IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION
A. Evaluation The teacher will give 5 multiple-choice questions to evaluate the knowledge of Answer:
learners for part 1/5 of the lesson. 1. A
2. A
Question 1: 3. B
What is the primary cause of air pollution in cities? 4. A
A. Industrial waste 5. D
B. Natural disasters
C. Vehicle emissions
D. Deforestation
Question 2:
Which of the following is a common water pollutant?
A. Plastic
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Oxygen
D. Sunlight
Question 3:
What is the process of releasing harmful substances into the environment
called?
A. Conservation
B. Pollution
C. Recycling
D. Preservation
Question 4:
Which type of pollution can lead to acid rain?
A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution
C. Soil pollution
D. Noise pollution
Question 5:
What is the term for the accumulation of waste materials in the environment?
A. Contamination
B. Degradation
C. Toxicity
D. Pollution