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Activity Sheets for Science Grade 3
Quarter 1: Week 6
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Learning Area: Science 3 Quarter: 1
Week: 6 Day: 1
Lesson Title/ Describing waste materials as to whether they
Topic: can be disposed, reused, and recycled
Name: Grade &
Section:
Activity 1: Can you place different wastes into groups based on their
observable characteristics?
Materials Needed:
• meal leftovers
• banana peelings
• Twigs
• weeds
• juice carton
• plastic bottles
• glass bottles
• cartons
• papers
• pieces of cloth
Duration: 15 minutes
Instructions:
1. Describe each waste and what will happen to these wastes
when thrown away.
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2. Copy the table in your notebook and write your answers.
Waste Characteristics What happens
when it is thrown
away
meal leftovers Perishable It will disintegrate
banana peelings It will disintegrate
Perishable
twigs Perishable It will disintegrate
weeds Perishable It will disintegrate
juice cartons Perishble It will disintegrate
plastic bottles Non- Perishable It will disintegrate
glass bottles Non-Perishable It will disintegrate
cartons Perishable It will disintegrate
papers Perishable It will disintegrate
piece of cloth Perishable It will disintegrate
3. Sort the items into can be disposed, can be reused, and can
be recycled categories.
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Can be disposed Can be reused Can be recycled
Meal leftovers Juice Cartons
Banana Peelings Plastic bottles
Twigs Papers
Weeds
Cartons
Glass bottles
Piece of Cloth
Assessment/Reflection:
Answer the following questions:
1. What are the wastes that can be disposed?
Wastes that can be disposed are Meal leftovers, Banana Peelings,
Twigs, Weeds, and Cartons.
2. How can you describe wastes that can be disposed?
Wastes that can be disposed are perishable goods or made of
materials that can perish overtime.
3. What do you think will happen to the trash that was put in
the ‘can be disposed’ column?
Wastes that can be disposed are those that disintegrate overtime.
4. What are the wastes that can be reused?
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Wastes that can be re-used includes Glass bottles and Piece of
Cloth.
5. How can you describe wastes that can be reused?
Wastes that can be reused are those that are made of materials that
cannot perish overtime which are suitable for repurposing or re-
using.
6. What do you think will happen to the trash that was put in the
‘can be reused’ column?
Wastes under that column can be used again. They are made of
materials that cannot be broken so easily.
7. What are the wastes that can be recycled?
Waste that can be recycled are those that are made of strong
materials and does not break easily. It can be re purposed into
another material and can be used again.
8. What do you think will happen to the trash that was put in the
‘can be recycled’ column?
Wastes that can be recycled can be used tocreate another object usi
ng those materials.
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Instruction: Listen carefully as the teacher reads the selection aloud.
Follow along with your eyes and read quietly to yourself.
Andy, the Rotten Apple
Andy the Apple lived in a fruit bowl with his friends, the bananas
and oranges. One day, Andy noticed he was starting to rot. He
remembered what his friend, the wise old gardener, had said:
"Rotten fruits can help the garden grow!"
Determined to be useful, Andy rolled off the counter and headed
toward the “can be disposed” bin. Just then, little Timmy walked
into the kitchen and saw Andy missed the bin.
Little Timmy then put Andy in the “can be disposed” bin. "There
you go, Andy!" Timmy said. "You’re going to help our garden
grow!"
Timmy picked up Andy and placed him in the “can be disposed”
bin, where Andy joined other food scraps. Together, they turned
into rich soil that helped Timmy’s garden bloom beautifully.
From that day on, Timmy always remembered to put food scraps
in the “can be disposed” bin. Thanks to Andy and his new friends,
the garden was full of beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables,
keeping the earth clean and green.
Evaluation
Instruction: List three items you see at home and describe them.
Then classify each item as waste that can be disposed of, can be
reused, or can be recycled.
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Waste at home Description Which trash can
should I put it?
Pieces of Cloth Pieces of c,loth from the Can be reused
sewn dress which can be
used as rags or door
mats
Left over meals Food that we didn’t Can be disposed
finish should be disposed
immediately as it can
perish overtime.
Plastic containers Plastic containers from Can be recycled
mineral water containers
can be recycled into
another object like pots
for our plants, holder,
etc.
Learning Area: Science 3 Quarter: 1
Week: 6 Day: 2
Lesson Title/ What are wastes made of?
Topic:
Name: Grade &
Section:
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Activity 2. What are wastes made of?
Instructions:
1. Take out the items you brought and place them on your desk.
2. Observe and describe each item by answering these questions:
a. How does it feel when you touch it? (Smooth, rough, soft,
hard?)
b. Is it heavy or light?
c. Can it bend, tear, or crumple?
3. Sorting Challenge:
a. Work with your group to sort the items into three groups
based on their similarities.
b. Place each group of items together on a desk. List the
items in each group in the table.
c. Discuss why you grouped them that way.
Sorting
A B C
Assessment & Reflection
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1. Describe each group of items. What makes them similar?
2. How did your group decide which items go together?
3. What are the common properties of the items in each group?
4. What do you think each group is made of?
5. What was the hardest part of sorting? Why?
Learning Area: Science 3 Quarter: 1
Week: 4 Day: 3
Lesson Title/ Reusable and recyclable wastes at home
Topic:
Name: Grade &
Section:
Activity 3. How can we reuse and recycle wastes at home?
Materials needed:
• Items from Activity 2
• Scissors
• Glue
• Tape
• Art Materials
Part A.
Look in the items sorted in the boxes from Activity 2. List down 5
items that can be reused and 5 items that can be recycled. Write
your answers on the table below.
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Materials that can be reused Materials that can be recycled
Part B.
1. From the listed items in part A, discuss which items can be
recycled.
2. As a group, pick one item from your list that you will recycle
into something new and useful.
3. Plan your recycling output
• What can you create from the item?
• What other materials do you need to complete your
output?
• How will you put the pieces together?
4. Create your recycling output.
• Carefully cut, fold, or attach materials as needed.
• Work as a group to design and build your output.
• Be creative and have fun!
Assessment/Reflection:
1. What did you create, and how did you make it?
2. What was the original item’s purpose and what is its purpose
now?
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3. Why is it important to reuse and recycle materials?
Learning Area: Science 3 Quarter: 1
Week: 4 Day: 4
Lesson Title/ Safety practices that should be observed when
Topic: disposing, reusing, and recycling waste materials
Name: Grade &
Section:
Activity 4. What are the safety practices that should be observed
when disposing, reusing, and recycling waste materials?
Duration: 15 minutes
Instructions:
Look at the pictures and describe the different safety precautions.
Write your observations by describing the pictures in the space
provided.
Safety Practice Description
Sorting out of trash
according to its hazard so
that we can prevent injuries
or hurting ourselves when
disposing wastes
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Wearing of PPEs when
disposing wastes to
avoid having direct
contact on hazardous
wastes.
Handwashing to
maintain cleanliness
after waste disposal.
Disinfecting to avoid
contracting diseases.
Wiping off glass bottles
to remove accumulated
dirt.
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Washing bottles to
remove left over dirnks
before reusing of
recycling.
Parental assistance
when dealing or using
sharp objects.
Sharing converations
about waste
management and
disposal so that we can
gain practical knowledge
about the proper way of
managing wastes.
Among the pictures above, which shows a safety precaution for the
disposal of rotting wastes, for reusing wastes, or for recycling
wastes? Write your answers in the table below.
Safety Precautions
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Disposal of wastes that Reusing Recycling
rot
Wearing of PPEs Wiping off glass Washing bottles to
when disposing bottles to remove left over
wastes to avoid remove dirnks before
having direct accumulated reusing of
contact on dirt. recycling.
hazardous Washing bottles Sorting out of
wastes. to remove left trash according to
Handwashing to over dirnks its hazard so that
maintain before reusing we can prevent
cleanliness after of recycling. injuries or hurting
waste disposal. ourselves when
disposing wastes
Reflection:
1. Why is it important to observe safety precautions when
handling and disposing of waste? Evaluation.
Observing safety precautions when handling and disposing of
waste is crucial because it helps prevent injuries, contamination,
and the spread of harmful bacteria or viruses. It also ensures that
waste is managed responsibly, protecting not only individuals but
also communities and ecosystems. Following safety measures is a
way of promoting public health and environmental sustainability.
Instruction. Enumerate the safety precautions that you need to do in
making a pen holder from recycled plastic bottle.
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1. Wash the plastic bottle thoroughly – Clean the bottle to remove
any residue or dirt that may cause infection or odor.
2. Use child-safe or blunt scissors – If you’re cutting the bottle,
make sure to use safe cutting tools to avoid injuries.
3. Ask for adult supervision – If you’re a child, always ask for help
from an adult, especially when using sharp objects.
4. Handle sharp edges carefully – After cutting, the edges of the
plastic may be sharp. Smooth them using sandpaper or cover
them with tape to avoid cuts.
5. Avoid inhaling glue or paint fumes – Work in a well-ventilated
area when using adhesives or paints.
6. Dispose of leftover materials properly – Clean up scraps and
dispose of them safely to prevent accidents or environmental
harm.
7. Store tools properly after use – Return scissors, cutters, and
other tools to a safe place after completing your project.
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