Learning Area SCIENCE 9

Learning Delivery Modality Modular

SDO-General Trias City Grade GRADE 9
School
Level
LESSON
SONNY ERDAN RAY O. MAGDADARO Learning SCIENCE
Teacher
EXEMPLAR Area
Teaching April 14, 2021 3RD QUARTER
Quarter
Date

Teaching No. of WEEK 3-4

Wednesday
Time Days
8:30 – 10:30

I. OBJECTIVES

A. Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of where and why volcanoes are found in the
Philippines.

B. Performance Standards

C. Most Essential Learning Illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use.
Competencies (MELC)

D.Enabling Competencies At the end of this worksheet, the learners will be able to:
(If available, write the attached
enabling competencies)
1. Describe the type of energy that can be utilized from volcanic activity;
2. Illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use; and
3. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of geothermal power plants.
4. Appreciate the benefit gained from the energy coming from volcanic activity.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: How Energy from Volcanoes May Be Tapped for Human Use
II. CONTENT

A. References

a. Teacher’s Guide
Pages

b. Learner’s Material DO Activity Sheet No. 3 and 4

Pages

c. Textbook Pages

d. Additional Materials
from Learning
Resources
B. List of Learning 1. For ODL/MDL
Resources for a. GOOGLE CLASSROOM:
Development and
https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTA0MzcyMjM3MjAz
Engagement
Activities Class code: 5a7fwa5
Meet link : https://meet.google.com/lookup/am5woqif25
b. MELC-Module for 3nd Quarter
c. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh5idkjdD34&t=57s
d. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTdiPzJUdng&t=424s

2. FOR MODULAR MODE

MELC 15 – Module/Activity Sheet No. 3 and 4
IV. PROCEDURES

A. Introduction People have always been fascinated with volcanoes and their burning display of nature’s
power. Despite the fact that it could bring damage to humans, animals, and properties. A
volcanic eruption has also advantages and one of those is providing energy resources. This
form of energy that comes from Earth’s internal heat is called geothermal energy.
What’s new? (START UP)
Earth’s geothermal energy has benefited humans for centuries. By drilling wells deep
underground to bring hot water to the surface, the hot water is then used to generate
electricity. This type of energy source is renewable because water is naturally replenished
through rainfall, while heat is continuously produced by the earth.

Trivia Time: Did you know that the Philippines is the world's third largest producer of
geothermal energy? This thermal energy is used to generate electricity.

In fact, the country is home to three of the top ten biggest geothermal power plants in the
world which are: the Makban Geothermal Complex in Batangas that produces 458 MW
output capacity; the Tiwi Geothermal Complex in the province of Albay with a net capacity
of 289 MW; and the Maltibog Geothermal Power Station in Leyte island with 232.5 MW
capacity.

B. Development What I know?

PRE-TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. There is heat energy that is stored within the earth. It's clean, sustainable and
considered as one of the renewable sources of energy. What source of renewable
energy is this?
A. Hydrothermal B. Geothermal C. Nuclear D. Solar
2. What does “geo” in geothermal mean?
A. Volcano B. Magma C. EarthD. Heat
3. Where does geothermal energy come from?
A. River B. Wind C. Sunlight D. Heat from the earth
4. Construction of geothermal power plants in Negros Oriental, Laguna and Albay can
affect the stability of land. What natural disaster could be potentially caused by
geothermal power plant?
A. Earthquakes B. Forest Fires C. Hurricanes D. Tornadoes
5. Given are the steps in generating electricity from volcanoes. Which of the following are
the correct steps?
1. The steam spins the turbine, which is connected to the generator that
produces electricity.
2. Cooling tower cools the steam which it condenses back to water.
3. Wells are drilled deep into the Earth to pump steam into the surface.
4. The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin its process again.
5. When water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes water to turn
into steam.
A. 2,1,3,5,4 B. 3,5,1,2,4 C. 1,3,5,2,4 D. 3,2,5,1,4
6. What is generated from the steam coming from harnessed heated water from
geothermal springs?
A. Electricity B. Ice C. Potable water D. Rain
7. What does “thermal” in geothermal mean?
A. Volcano B. Magma C. EarthD. Heat
8. Which of the following is TRUE about the location of geothermal power plants?
A. Geothermal power plants are located near volcanoes.
B. Geothermal power plants are built near a river.
C. Geothermal power plants are built near mountains.
D. Geothermal power plants are built in a rich country.
9. Why is geothermal energy a renewable resource?
A. Because of unlimited amount of heat generated by the Earth's core.
B. Because of the limited amount of heat generated by the Earth’s core.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above.
10. Which of the following is NOT a type of geothermal power plant?
A. Dry steam power plant C. Flash steam power plant
B. Wet steam power plant D. Binary cycle power plant
11. What makes geothermal energy a good alternative source of electric power?
A. It is renewable C. It is safer
B. It is sustainable D. All of the above
12. What type of geothermal power plant uses steam having temperature of 150 ˚C or more
that powers a turbine which drives the generator and produces electrical energy?
A. Dry steam power plant C. Flash steam power plant
B. Wet steam power plant D. Binary cycle power plant
13. Which of the following could provide a force to spin the turbine and generator to
produce electricity?
I. Hot water II. Cold water III. Steam
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II, and III
14. Where do we find geothermal energy?
A. It is found along major plate boundaries.
B. It is found anywhere in the world.
C. It is found only in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
D. It cannot be found.
15. Which of the following methods are considered a way of harnessing geothermal
energy?
A. Dry steam power plant C. Flash steam power plant
B. Direct use D. Binary cycle power plant

What’s In? (Capture)

What is Geothermal Energy?

Geothermal energy is a form of energy that comes from Earth’s internal heat. This kind of
energy is considered renewable.

● It comes from the word "Geo" means "from the earth," and "thermal" means
"heat," so this type of energy is found under the earth.

● Geothermal energy is found along major plate boundaries where earthquakes and
volcanoes are concentrated such as the Pacific Ring of Fire.

● It is safer than other energy sources. Unlike other fossil fuel plants, geothermal
power plants do not produce greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment.

● Most geothermal reservoirs are located in volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.

Harnessing Geothermal Energy

● Geothermal energy can be harnessed from the Earth’s natural heat. Unlike other
power plants that use fuel to heat water into steam, in geothermal power plants, the steam
is heated by the Earth.

● Steam, heat, or hot water from geothermal reservoirs provides the force that spins
the turbine that is connected to a generator which converts mechanical energy into
electricity.

How a geothermal power plant works.

A production well is drilled. Hot water evaporates from those wells in the form of steam.
The vapor makes the turbine rotate, a turbine is connected to a generator. The generator
converts mechanical energy to electricity. A cooling tower condenses water vapor to cold
water. Cold water is then sent back to the reservoir. It will be heated again, and the cycle
starts again.

There are three main ways to harness and use geothermal energy.

1. Geothermal heat pumps – uses the heat coming from close to the Earth’

surface to heat water

2. Direct use – directly use hot water from hot springs.

3. Generating electricity – geothermal energy can be used by geothermal power plants

to generate electricity.

Advantages

● Renewable – extraction of geothermal energy will be available as long as the earth

exists.

● No fuel needed – during the production and use of energy, no fuel is used at all.
Therefore, it does not emit harmful chemicals into the atmosphere in producing
electricity.

● Environment friendly – geothermal power plants have one of the lowest carbon
footprint and minimal environmental impact.

● High reliability -geothermal energy is always available, 365 days a year. It resists
interruption of power generation since the source of power is naturally and
abundantly available.

Disadvantages

● Cost – it can be very expensive to build a geothermal power plant.

● Location dependent – geothermal power plant can only be built in certain locations
 ● Possible pollution – drilling processes on Earth’s crust may release some poisonous
gas and minerals that may cause harm to people and environment. However, the
amount of gas released is significantly lower than in the case of fossil fuels.

● Earthquakes – there is a risk of triggering earthquakes due to digging.

What is it?

Learning Task 1: (Worsksheet No. 3 INTEGRATE)

Direction: Copy the diagram on a clean sheet of paper and label how this type of
energy works. Choose your answer below. Write letter only.

A. The water reaches the surface, the pressure dropped causes the water to turn
into steam.

B. Under high pressure, hot water is pumped from deep underground through a
well.

C. The steam spins a turbine that drives the generator that produces electricity.

D. The cooled water is pumped back into the earth to begin the process again.

E. The steam cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.

C. Engagement What’s more?

Learning Task 2: (Worksheet No. 4 INTEGRTATE)

Direction: Answer the question briefly.

1. In your own opinion, is utilizing geothermal energy advantageous or

disadvantageous to the environment and society? Why?

2. Is the Philippines has the potential to be the number one producer of geothermal
energy? Why or Why not?

What I can do?

 Learning Task 3: ENRICH (Performance Task)

Direction: Create a poster that will demonstrate your understanding of geothermal energy.

Your poster must include the following:

a. how geothermal energy differs from other natural resources;
b. show benefits of using geothermal energy

See attached rubrics at the last page.

What other enrichment activities can I engage in? (Additional Activities)

D. Assimilation What I have learned?

Geothermal energy is a form of energy that comes from Earth’s internal heat. This
kind of energy is considered renewable. Geothermal energy is found along major plate
boundaries where earthquakes and volcanoes are concentrated such as the Pacific Ring of
Fire. It is safer than other energy sources. Unlike other fossil fuel plants, geothermal power
plants do not produce greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment. Most
geothermal reservoirs are located in volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.
Earth’s geothermal energy has benefited humans for centuries. By drilling wells deep
underground to bring hot water to the surface, the hot water is then used to generate
electricity.

This type of energy source is renewable because water is naturally replenished through
rainfall, while heat is continuously produced by the earth.
The Philippines is one of the top producers of geothermal energy. Currently, our country has
seven geothermal fields which supply about 12 percent of the nation’s energy.
WHAT I CAN DO? (ASSESSMENT)

POST TEST

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. There is heat energy that is stored within the earth. It's clean, sustainable and
considered as one of the renewable sources of energy. What source of renewable
energy is this?
A. Hydrothermal B. Geothermal C. Nuclear D. Solar
2. What does “geo” in geothermal mean?
A. Volcano B. Magma C. EarthD. Heat
3. Where does geothermal energy come from?
A. River B. Wind C. Sunlight D. Heat from the earth
4. Construction of geothermal power plants in Negros Oriental, Laguna and Albay can
affect the stability of land. What natural disaster could be potentially caused by
geothermal power plant?
A. Earthquakes B. Forest Fires C. Hurricanes D. Tornadoes
5.Given are the steps in generating electricity from volcanoes. Which of the following are
the correct steps?
1. The steam spins the turbine, which is connected to the generator that
produces electricity.
2. Cooling tower cools the steam which it condenses back to water.
3. Wells are drilled deep into the Earth to pump steam into the surface.
4. The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin its process again.
5. When water reaches the surface, the drop in pressure causes water to turn
 into steam.

A. 2,1,3,5,4 B. 3,5,1,2,4 C. 1,3,5,2,4 D. 3,2,5,1,4

6. What is generated from the steam coming from harnessed heated water from
geothermal springs?
A. Electricity B. Ice C. Potable water D. Rain
7. What does “thermal” in geothermal mean?
A. Volcano B. Magma C. EarthD. Heat
8. Which of the following is TRUE about the location of geothermal power plants?
A. Geothermal power plants are located near volcanoes.
B. Geothermal power plants are built near a river.
C. Geothermal power plants are built near mountains.
D. Geothermal power plants are built in a rich country.
9. Why is geothermal energy a renewable resource?
A. Because of unlimited amount of heat generated by the Earth's core.
B. Because of the limited amount of heat generated by the Earth’s core.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above.
10. Which of the following is NOT a type of geothermal power plant?
A. Dry steam power plant C. Flash steam power plant
B. Wet steam power plant D. Binary cycle power plant
11. What makes geothermal energy a good alternative source of electric power?
A. It is renewable C. It is safer
B. It is sustainable D. All of the above

12. What type of geothermal power plant uses steam having temperature of 150 ˚C or more
that powers a turbine which drives the generator and produces electrical energy?
A. Dry steam power plant C. Flash steam power plant
B. Wet steam power plant D. Binary cycle power plant
13. Which of the following could provide a force to spin the turbine and generator to
produce electricity?
I. Hot water II. Cold water III. Steam

A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II, and III

14. Where do we find geothermal energy?
A. It is found along major plate boundaries.
B. It is found anywhere in the world.
C. It is found only in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
D. It cannot be found.
15. Which of the following methods are considered a way of harnessing geothermal energy?
A. Dry steam power plant C. Flash steam power plant
B. Direct use D. Binary cycle power plant
V. REFLECTION As we are about to end our session, let’s me as you for a short reflection about your
(Reflection on the type experience and learning's with the entire module.
of Formative
Assessment used for
this Particular Lesson) 3 Things that I Learned
___________________________________________________________________________
2 Things I found Interesting in the Lesson
___________________________________________________________________________
1 Question you Still Have
___________________________________________________________________________

RUBRICS FOR THE PERFROMANCE TASK (Poster Making)

5 4 3 2
 Content Content is Content is Content is Content is
Poster contains accurate and accurate but accurate but either
appropriate all required some some required questionable or
items and information is required information is incomplete.
information presented in a information missing and/or Information is
(information is logical order. is missing not presented not presented
appropriate to and/or not in a logical in a logical
the assigned presented in order, making it order, making it
topic). a logical difficult to difficult to
order, but is follow. follow.
still generally
easy to
follow.
Presentation Presentation is Presentation Presentation Presentation is
Poster is clean, neat, clean, is mostly flows well. unorganized.
neat, and well- organized neat and Some tools are Tools are not
creative. The and presented clean. used to show used in a
information is in a creative Information acceptable relevant
well organized, way. is organized understanding. manner.
interesting, Presentation is in a logical Each member’s Lacking some of
accurate, and colorful and manner and information is the members’
reflects an creative. shows some represented and information/
understanding Information is degree of identified with and or
of the topic. interesting creativity. their name. information is
and accurate. The overall not identified
presentation
is interesting.
Pictures, and Images, Images, Most images Images are
Artwork pictures, clip pictures, and and/or artwork inappropriate
Images, art and drawn clip art and are colorful and and artwork
pictures, clip artwork are drawn appropriate. shows little, if
art and drawn colorful, and artwork are The layout any, creativity.
artwork are appropriate to mostly shows little The layout is
colorful and colorful and creativity messy,

Prepared by:

SONNY ERDAN RAY O. MAGDADARO

Teacher I

Checked by:

MARIVIC B. TEGUIHANON
Master Teacher I/Key Teacher

Noted by:
CELEDONIO B. DESCALLAR
Head Teacher VI