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SUBJECT: Earth and Life Science (CorSci 01)

II. UNIT NO. & TITLE: Unit 1 – Origin and the Structure of the Earth
III. LESSON NO. & TITLE:
Lesson 1: Universe and the Solar System
Lesson 2: Earth and Earth Subsystems
IV. WEEK NUMBER: Week 1 - 2
V. MODULE NUMBER: Module 1
VI. MELCS:
Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in the solar system with properties necessary to
support life. S11/12ES-Ia-e3
Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
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VII. OBJECTIVE/S:
At the end of the lesson, students must be able to:
 identify the characteristics of the Earth that supports life;
 determine the four subsystems of the Earth
 expound how the characteristics of the Earth sustain the needs of a living organism
 express one’s internalized role as steward of the four subsystems concerning the flow of matter and
energy.

ACTIVITY 1:
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the line provided before each number.

______1. Why is Earth called “the living planet?”

A. It sustains life.
B. It has atmosphere.
C. It has water at the surface.
D. All of the above
______2. Which among the set of planets are called terrestrial?
A. Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
B. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth
C. Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
______3. What makes the planet Earth habitable compared to other planets?
A. It has soil.
B. It has trees.
C. It has people.
D. It has liquid water.
______4. What makes planet Earth habitable?
A. It has comfortable distance from the sun.
B. It has atmosphere that protects from radiation.
C. The atmosphere holds carbon dioxide and other gases.
D. All of the above
______5. Why is Earth called a terrestrial planet?
A. It has life.
B. It is closest to the sun.
C. It is farther from the sun.
D. It is placed at almost the middle planets.

INTRODUCTION:
Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to harbour life. Our planet has a molten nickel-iron core which gave
rise to an extensive magnetic field, which, along with the atmosphere, shields us from harmful radiation coming from the Sun. In
this module, you will understand why this planet is called the “living planet.”

I. DISCUSSION:

Lesson 1: UNIVERSE AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM

ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE
Non-scientific Thought
 Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and myths which narrate that the world arose from an infinite sea at the first
rising of the sun.
  In India, there is the narrative that gods sacrificed Purusha, the primal man whose head, feet, eyes, and mind became
the sky, earth, sun, and moon respectively.
 The monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam claim that a supreme being created the universe,
including man and other living organisms.

THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Overview About The Solar System

 The solar system is located in the Milky Way galaxy a huge disc- and spiral-shaped aggregation of about at least 100
billion stars and other bodies;
 Its spiral arms rotate around a globular cluster or bulge of many, many stars, at the center of which lies a
supermassive blackhole
 This galaxy is about 100 million light years across (1 light year = 9.4607 × 1012 km;
 The solar system revolves around the galactic center once in about 240 million years;
 The Milky Way is part of the so-called Local Group of galaxies, which in turn is part of the Virgo supercluster of
galaxies

Two types of planet in our Solar System

Terrestrial planets
 are smaller, closer to the Sun and formed from rock around a molten metal core. They have secondary atmospheres,
fewer moons, and a slower spin.

Jovian planets
 are larger, further from the Sun and formed from gases around a solid metal and hydrogen core. They have primary
atmospheres, many moons and a faster spin.

LESSON 2: EARTH AND EARTH SUBSYSTEMS

Earth
 t is the only planet in the solar system known to harbor life.
 It has a molten nickel-iron core which gave rise to an extensive magnetic field, which, along with the atmosphere,
shields us from harmful radiation coming from the Sun.

The Earth That Supports Life

1. Atmosphere
 It contains gases that are essential for sustaining life
 Oxygen - constantly replenished into the atmosphere by plants.
 Carbon dioxide - which helps to moderate the planet's temperature. It is also used by plants during photosynthesis to
produce glucose.
 Nitrogen - is an important part of DNA that carries genetic instructions, and likewise, it is also found in amino acids, the
building blocks of proteins.
2. Plate Tectonics
 provides long-term regulation of a planet's heat and chemical budgets
 helps maintain a magnetic field that protects the surface from harmful solar radiation
3. Energy
 Without energy, the processes of life would not happen.
 The main source of Earth's energy is the Sun.
 Sunlight helps plants produce nutrients through photosynthesis.
4. Water
 the most important ingredient for most cellular processes, such as the metabolism of sugar and protein synthesis.
 an effective solvent
 When water freezes, it floats in water. Ice can insulate the underlying liquid preventing the water underneath from
freezing further.

Earth Subsystems
1. Atmosphere
 It is a thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.
 78% nitrogen,
 21% oxygen,
 0.9% argon,
 0.03% carbon dioxide, and
 trace amounts of other gases.
 This thin gaseous layer insulates the Earth from extreme temperatures;
 It keeps heat inside the atmosphere
 It also blocks the Earth from much of the Sun's incoming ultraviolet radiation.
2. Biosphere
 It is made up of the parts of Earth where life exists.
 It extends from the deepest root systems of trees, to the dark environment of ocean trenches, to lush rain forests and
high mountaintops.
3. Lithosphere
 It is the solid, outer part of the Earth.
 It includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure.
 It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
4. Hydrosphere
 Comprises the Earth's liquid water.
 Covers about 70% of the surface of the Earth and is the home for many plants and animals.
 It can be divided into two groups: fresh water and salt water.
 Fresh water involves spring, river and lake
 Salt water includes ocean and sea.

II. PRACTICE/APPLICATION/SYNTHESIS: See activity no. 1 and answer worksheet no. 1-2
III. ASSESSMENT: See activity no. 2 and answer worksheet no. 1-2
IV. REFLECTION: See activity no. 3 and answer worksheet no. 1-2
V. FEEDBACK: Teacher’s comments or reactions after submission and checking.

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

WEEK NO. 1-2
MODULE NO. 1
WORKSHEET NO. 1

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________

I. PRACTICE/APPLICATION/SYNTHESIS:
ACTIVITY 1
 Creating a Planet: Fill up the data needed in your created planet.
My Planet is called _____________________. It is located in the ___________________. The weather is
_______________________. It would have _______________ kinds of organisms. The individual who live there are called
_________________________.

The individual look like this. The planet looks like this.

II. ASSESSMENT:
ACTIVITY 2

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What makes the planet different from the other planet in the solar system?
a. It supports life.
b. It is mostly covered in water.
c. The atmosphere holds gases.
d. All of the above.

2. Which of the statements does not describe the planet Earth?

a. It has 70% of water.
b. It is rocky, terrestrial planet.
c. It has solid and active surface.
d. It has atmosphere made of nitrogen alone.

3. Where is the solar system located?

a. Local Group Galaxy
b. Milky Way Galaxy
c. Virgo Supercluster Galaxy
d. Guardian of the Galaxy

4. For many, Earth is different from other planets. Why do you think so?
a. Earth is mostly covered with water.
b. Earth has comfortable distance with the sun.
c. Earth has carbon dioxide on its atmosphere.
d. It has approximately same size as that of Venus.

5. Planet Earth is considered as blue planet. Which of the following best describe the surface of the
Earth?
a. Earth has atmosphere.
b. Earth has lots of volcano.
c. Earth is covered with red dust.
d. Earth has mostly water on the surface.
6. It was found out that the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Approximately how many percent
of water comprises the Earth?
a. 45% of water
b. 50% of water
c. 60% of water
d. 70% of water

7. Which statement best define planet Earth?

a. It has gases.
b. It supports life.
c. It has rocky core.
d. It supports other planets.

8. In order for an organism to survive, nutrients are needed. What are the nutrients that planet Earth
can offer for an organism to exist?
a. Earth has an atmosphere and ozone layer.
b. Earth has both water cycle and nitrogen cycle.
c. Earth has neutral activities to circulate nutrients.
d. All of the above

9. About how many years does the solar system revolves around the galactic center?
a. 140 million years
b. 240 million years
c. 340 million years
d. 440 million years

10. What makes human and other living organisms capable to live on Earth?
a. Earth can provide food for the organism.
b. Earth can protect the organism from any possible threat
c. Earth’s temperature is mostly hot compared to other planets.
d. Earth has the right amount of temperature, water, good atmosphere, and favorable climate.

11. It contains gases that are essential for sustaining life.

a. Plate tectonics
b. Energy
c. Atmosphere
d. Water

12. It helps maintain a magnetic field that protects the surface from harmful solar radiation.
a. Plate tectonics
b. Energy
c. Atmosphere
d. Water
13. Which of the following helps to moderate the planet's temperature.
a. Nitrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Carbon Monoxide
d. Carbon Dioxide
14. Which Earth’s subsystem is the solid / outer part of the Earth?
a. Atmosphere
b. Lithosphere
c. Biosphere
d. Hydrosphere
15. It is made up of the parts of Earth where life exists.
a. Atmosphere
b. Lithosphere
c. Biosphere
d. Hydrosphere

III. REFLECTION:
ACTIVITY 3
Answer the following questions in just 3-5 sentences. Each item will be equivalent to 5 points.
1. What makes Earth a habitable planet? Support your answer.
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2. Do you think life exist on other parts of the universe? Explain your answer.
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IV. FEEDBACK
Teacher’s Feedback:

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