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Grade 8 Science Lesson on Typhoons

This lesson plan aims to teach 8th grade science students about typhoons. The objectives are to describe typhoons, determine how landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons in the Philippine area of responsibility, and understand why the Philippines is prone to typhoons. Students will plot the path of typhoons on a map, learn about their formation and movement, and discuss precautionary measures. To engage students, the teacher will have them solve picture puzzles in groups related to typhoons, their effects, and causes. The teacher will then present examples to explain typhoons, how they are affected by geography, why the Philippines experiences many, and safety measures.

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Grade 8 Science Lesson on Typhoons

This lesson plan aims to teach 8th grade science students about typhoons. The objectives are to describe typhoons, determine how landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons in the Philippine area of responsibility, and understand why the Philippines is prone to typhoons. Students will plot the path of typhoons on a map, learn about their formation and movement, and discuss precautionary measures. To engage students, the teacher will have them solve picture puzzles in groups related to typhoons, their effects, and causes. The teacher will then present examples to explain typhoons, how they are affected by geography, why the Philippines experiences many, and safety measures.

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  • Content
  • Content Standards
  • Performance Standards
  • Objectives
  • Procedures
  • Assignment
  • Remarks and Reflection

Lantungan National High

School Grade 8
Detailed Lesson Plan Baby Jane Q. Anay Science
February 19, 2021 Second Quarter (Earth
Science)

I. OBJECTIVES 1. Describe a typhoon.


2. Determine how landforms and bodies of water affect typhoons
within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
3. Understand why the Philippines is prone to typhoons.

The learners demonstrate an understanding of:


A. Content Standards 1. The formation of typhoons and their movement within the PAR.

1. Demonstrate precautionary measures before, during, and after a


2. Performance typhoon, including following advisories, storm signals, and calls
Standards for evacuation given by government agencies in charge.
2. Participate in activities that lessen the risks brought by typhoons

3. Learning 1. Infer why the Philippines is prone to typhoons.


Competencies 2. Trace the path of typhoons that enter the Philippine Area of
Responsibility (PAR) using a map and tracking data.

II. CONTENT MODULE 4:


UNDERSTANDING TYPHOON: Activity 1 Plotting the PAR

III. LEARNING
RESOURCES

A. References

1. Teacher’s Guide S8ES-IId-19 -21


a. Learner’s
Materials Page a. Science 8 Learner’s Module. Campo, Pia C., et al. 2013. pp. 143-
b. Textbook Pages 144.

b. Science 8 Learner’s Module. Campo, Pia C., et al. 2013. pp. 142-
144.

c. Science 8 Learner’s Module. Campo, Pia C., et al. 2013. pp. 139-
142.

2. Additional Materials
from Learning - Photos and Pictures from the Internet
Resource (LR) Portal - Laptop/PC, TV, speaker , Learner’s Module, Book and YouTube
and Other Learning links for video presentations
Resources
Link:
[Link]
3. Skills to be Develop Comprehension, Critical Thinking Skills and Analysis

4. Values Integration Collaboration, Cooperation, Teamwork and Appreciation

A. Preliminaries
IV. PROCEDURES a. Daily Routine :
- Prayer
- Greetings
- Arrangement of Chairs
- Cleanliness of the Classroom
- Checking of Attendance
- Checking of Assignments

A. Reviewing Previous Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity Assessment


Lessons or Presenting the
New Lesson (Elicit) - “Before we proceed
to the topic we will
have today; let us have
a review first with
regards to yesterday’s
lesson.
Yes, anyone who Divergent
wants to volunteer on - “Yesterday, we Questioning
what was our last discussed about
discussion yesterday? Earthquakes. Its interior
Yes, Bing? and exterior parts
including the studies
behind this
phenomenon”.

-“Thank you Bing,


very well said.”

-“What else? Are there


any other answers?. If
none, so let’s
proceed.”

B. Establishing a Purpose
for the Lesson
- Motivation (Engage) - “Before we will - Possible pictures
continue with our formed:
new topic this
morning, I have here 1. Typhoon
picture puzzles for
you. Are you familiar
with Picture
Puzzles?”

“Very good, how Inquiry – Based


about when we will Strategy, Group
put something to it. Assessment and
It’s something a Open-ended
twist. A twist where Questioning
you will be grouped
as you are playing or 2. Effects of Typhoon
joining a certain quiz
bowl. A quiz bowl
that is somehow 3. Causes of Typhoon
complex. Are you
excited?”

(The teacher gives


instructions to
students on what are
they going to do and
of course, for them to
understand the
activity clearly, the
teacher gives her
example to the class.)

Note: Pictures are


scattered and pasted
below their chairs.
These are numbered
from 1-3 since they
will be forming 3
groups. Together
with these pictures
are the lead keywords
in attaining their new
topic. After solving
the puzzle, one
representative from
their group will come
forward to share what
are their insights
about the picture
they’ve formed.

-The group who can


solve the picture
puzzle earlier will get
additional of 5 pts.

C. Presenting
Examples/Instances of
the New Lesson (Explain)
- “Now that you already have
an idea based on the pictures
you’ve tried to solve. Those
keywords you’ve just
encounter are the ones we are
going to discuss this morning
for your new topic. We have:
Open- ended
Understanding of Typhoon, Questions/ Socratic
specifically it’s Questioning and
a. Meaning Inquiry-Based
b. Effects of Typhoon
Strategy
c. Causes of Typhoon
d. Measures we should take
to be marked as safe during
this phenomenon.
e. Plotting with PAR

- Teacher will then do discuss


the 5 focus points to the
students with the different
given examples. -Student’s will just
listen and respond
-Open-ended questions will to the teacher’s
also be asked whether they question according
listened to the teacher’s to the discussion.
discussion.

Possible Questions:

1. What is a typhoon?

2 . What causes a typhoon to


change its direction from
time to time?

3 . Why is that the


Philippines experienced so
much typhoon in a year?

4 . What measures should a


person do before, during and
after having a typhoon?

Overview of the Discussion:

1. A typhoon is a mature
tropical cyclone that develops
between 180° and 100°E in
the Northern Hemisphere.
This region is referred to as
the Northwestern Pacific
Basin, and is the most active
tropical cyclone basin on
Earth, accounting for almost
one-third of the world's
annual tropical cyclones.

2. Tropical cyclone, also


called typhoon or hurricane,
an intense circular storm that
originates over warm tropical
oceans and is characterized
by low atmospheric
pressure, high winds, and
heavy rain. Drawing energy
from the sea surface and
maintaining its strength as
long as it remains over
warm water, a tropical
cyclone generates winds that
exceed 119 km (74 miles) per
hour. In extreme cases winds
may exceed 240 km (150
miles) per hour, and gusts
may surpass 320 km (200
miles) per hour.
Accompanying these strong
winds are torrential rains and
a devastating phenomenon
known as the storm surge, an
elevation of the sea surface
that can reach 6 metres (20
feet) above normal levels.
Such a combination of high
winds and water makes
cyclones a serious hazard for
coastal areas in tropical and
subtropical areas of the
world. Every year during the
late summer months (July–
September in the Northern
Hemisphere and January–
March in the Southern
Hemisphere), cyclones strike
regions as far apart as
the Gulf Coast of North
America, north western
Australia, and eastern India
and Bangladesh.

3. Philippines is nearly hit


with an average of 20
typhoons in a year because it
is located at the most active
basin unlike the other
countries of continent.

4. Always be;

A – All eyes
L- Level up your senses
E- Extra care
R- Report what’s wrong
T- Take your time!

D. Discussing New A.
Concepts and Practicing
New Skills (Elaborate) - Note: For this activity, the teacher will use -One
instructional materials for demonstration. student
- Activity 1. (Getting to will come
Know the New If still have a time left, video will be in front to
Lesson) presented about the 10 most destructive perform
typhoons that hits Philippines. the short
activity. Open- ended
Materials: This will Questions/
- Small basin help them
Socratic
- Water identify
the three Questioning
The teacher will ask one student to put water parts of and Inquiry-
on the basin and spin it as quick as he/she can. the Based
typhoon. Strategy
For this activity, the teacher will try to
introduce the three main parts of the typhoon. -The rest Group
a. Rain Bands – these are curve bands of will Discussion
clouds that causes strong winds and observe
rain that may also lead of having a and
tornado. answers
the
b. Eye - it will be observed during the teacher’s
spinning. The one that can be found in question
the center. The quite and calm like about the
movement but it’s very destructive. said
activity.

c. Eye wall – these are the rings of strong


thunderstorms, wind and rain and
causes change of the windspeed.

B.

- Activity 2 . -Teacher will instruct the learners to roleplay


(Developing Mastery the typhoon situations following this rubric.
through Formative
Assessment) Possible Situations:

a. Before Typhoon
b. During Typhoon
c. After Typhoon

Rubric:

Groupwork
Activity and
Assessment
E. Finding Practical The teacher will prepare track
Applications of Concept or path of a tropical cyclone. - Learners will plot
and Skills in Daily Living Example: whether the
(Evaluate) typhoon is inside
1. Assessment of the PAR.
Knowledge through Formative
Oral Recitation) Assessment

Possible plotting numbers: Possible Answers:


a. 280°N
116°E a. NO
b. 19°N b. NO
117°E c. YES
c. 14°N
122°E

F. Additional Activities for


Application or
Remediation (Extension)
Possible Question: Possible Answer: Open- ended
Questions/ Socratic
1. -Why is it necessary -It is necessary to
Questioning and
G. Assignment that an Advisory form know the
PAGASA will be Philippine Area of Inquiry-Based
disseminated at a Responsibility so Strategy
certain lead time? we will be aware
every time a
tropical cyclone
enters our
premises, so that
the PAGASA will
give us the early
warning to give us
enough time to
prepare and be
ready especially the
area where the
tropical cyclone is
heading.

V. REMARKS

VI. REFLECTION

Prepared by: BABY JANE Q. ANAY


Teacher I

Checked by: CARMEN D. COLON


HT-I

Noted by: DIOSDADO C. EPANTO JR,


Principal I

Common questions

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Educational resources such as interactive video presentations, picture puzzles, and map plotting activities are used to teach students about typhoons. Activities include solving puzzles to understand typhoon formation and tracking typhoon paths using maps. These resources enhance comprehension and engagement, fostering better retention of concepts .

Educational strategies such as inquiry-based learning, open-ended questioning, and group assessments foster critical thinking and engagement. Activities like plotting typhoon paths on maps, and role-playing scenarios before, during, and after typhoons, help students comprehend both the scientific and practical aspects of typhoons, making the lesson more interactive and memorable .

The Northwestern Pacific Basin contributes to the high frequency of tropical cyclones because it is the warmest ocean basin, offering ideal conditions like warm sea surfaces and atmospheric instability that promote cyclone generation. This basin's vast expanse provides ample space and energy for cyclones to form and intensify, making it the most active cyclone region globally .

Bodies of water provide the necessary heat and moisture that fuel typhoons, allowing them to intensify as they move over the ocean. Conversely, when typhoons encounter landforms, their intensity often decreases due to friction and the lack of warm water needed to sustain their power. The mountainous terrain can also cause the typhoon to lose organization and dissipate .

Low atmospheric pressure is a key driver in tropical cyclone formation. It facilitates the upward motion of warm, moist air from the ocean, initiating cloud formation as the air rises and cools. The release of latent heat during condensation further lowers the pressure, driving continuous cyclonic rotation and feeding the storm's progression. High pressure regions can steer or block cyclones, impacting their path and development .

Timely advisories from PAGASA are crucial in typhoon preparedness as they provide early warnings, allowing communities to prepare adequately, secure properties, and evacuate if necessary. Early dissemination of such information minimizes casualties and property damage, highlighting the importance of efficient communication between weather agencies and the public .

The essential parts of a typhoon are the rain bands, the eye, and the eyewall. Rain bands consist of cloud curves causing strong winds and rain, often leading to tornadoes. The eye is the calm center but surrounded by the eyewall, which is the most destructive part with strong thunderstorms and winds, determining the storm's severity .

Typhoons are formed over warm tropical oceans characterized by warm sea surface temperatures exceeding 26.5°C. The warm water heats the air above it, creating low atmospheric pressure that initiates the rising of warm, moist air. As this air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and releasing latent heat, which further lowers the pressure and draws more moist air upward. This process accelerates, producing strong winds as the system develops into a tropical cyclone. The entire system rotates due to the Earth's Coriolis effect .

The Philippines is nearly hit with an average of 20 typhoons in a year because it is located in the most active tropical cyclone basin, the Northwestern Pacific Basin. This environment is highly conducive to cyclone formation and movement, making the region prone to frequent and intense storms .

Before a typhoon, individuals should monitor warnings, prepare emergency kits, secure their homes, and evacuate if advised. During a typhoon, staying indoors, away from windows, and keeping updated through advisories is crucial. After a typhoon, assessing damage cautiously, avoiding flooded areas, and following official directives are important for safety .

Detailed Lesson Plan
Lantungan National High 
School
Grade 8
Baby Jane Q. Anay
Science
February 19, 2021
Second Quarter (Eart
3. Skills to be Develop
Comprehension, Critical Thinking Skills and Analysis
4. Values Integration
 Collaboration, Cooperatio
that is somehow 
complex. Are you 
excited?”
(The teacher gives 
instructions to 
students on what are 
they going to do and
the 5 focus points to the 
students with the different 
given examples.
-Open-ended questions will 
also be asked whether the
elevation of the sea surface 
that can reach 6 metres (20 
feet) above normal levels. 
Such a combination of high 
winds and
-
Activity 2 . 
(Developing Mastery 
through Formative 
Assessment)
For this activity, the teacher will try to 
introduce the
E. Finding Practical 
Applications of Concept 
and Skills in Daily Living
(Evaluate)
1. Assessment of 
Knowledge through 
Ora
G. Assignment
Possible Question:
1. -Why is it necessary 
that an Advisory form 
PAGASA will be 
disseminated at a 
certain l
                                 HT-I
Noted by: DIOSDADO C. EPANTO JR,
                            Principal I

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