TASK CARD
Essential Question How do Earth’s subsystems affect one another?
Material/s
Procedure A: ATMOSPHERE
1. Given the article below, make a two- minute comprehensive news report on the assigned subsystem.
2. Members of the group must be involved in the presentation.
THE ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere is the thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere.
The present atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen (N), 21% oxygen (O2), 0.9% argon, and trace number of other gases.
One of the most important processes by which the heat on the Earth's surface is redistributed is through atmospheric
circulation.
There is also a constant exchange of heat and moisture between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere through the hydrologic
cycle.
B: HYDROSPHERE
1. Given the article below, make a one-minute jingle on the assigned subsystem.
2. Members of the group must be involved in the presentation.
THE HYDROSPHERE
About 70% of the Earth is covered with liquid water (hydrosphere) and much of it is in the form of ocean water
Only 3% of Earth's water is fresh: two-thirds are in the form of ice, and the remaining one-third is present in streams, lakes,
and groundwater.
The oceans are important sinks for CO2 through direct exchange with the atmosphere and indirectly through the weathering
of rocks.
Heat is absorbed and redistributed on the surface of the Earth through ocean circulation.
C. LITHOSPHERE/GEOSPHERE
1. Given the article below, make a poster about the assigned subsystem.
2. Members of the group must be involved in the presentation.
THE LITHOSPHERE/GEOSPHERE
The lithosphere includes the rocks of the crust and mantle, the metallic liquid outer core, and the solid metallic inner core.
It is composed of naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals, organic material, or natural glass called rocks, and loose
particles of rock that are found blanketing the surface of Earth called regolith.
Also includes geologic landforms such as mountains or hills.
D. BIOSPHERE
1. Given the article below, make a one (1) minute commercial ad about the assigned subsystem.
2. Members of the group must be involved in the presentation.
THE BIOSPHERE
Is the set of all life forms on Earth.
It covers all ecosystems—from the soil to the rainforest, from mangroves to coral reefs, and from the plankton-rich ocean
surface to the deep sea.
For most of the life on Earth, the base of the food chain comprises photosynthetic organisms. During photosynthesis, CO2 is
sequestered from the atmosphere, while oxygen is released as a byproduct. The biosphere is a CO2 sink, and therefore, an
important part of the carbon cycle.
AFTER THE PRESENTATION
1. With your group, make an illustration on how the different subsystems interact with each other.
2. The group will be given 10 minutes to finish the task.
3. Post your work on the board.
Guide Questions GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. What are the different Earth subsystems?
2. What distinct characteristics does each subsystem have?
3. How do these Earth subsystems interact?
4. If something is wrong with one of the Earth’s subsystems, will the planet survive? Why?
Senior High School School Grade Level
Teacher Semester
Weekly Lesson Log Teaching Dates Quarter 1
EARTH
SCIENCE