DAILY LESSON PLAN IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE 12
School: La Granja National High School – Senior High School
Grade Level: 12
Teacher: Lina Bless P. Pabalate
Learning Area: Physical Science
Date: [Insert Date]
Quarter: Third
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards
The learners demonstrate an understanding of: 1. The formation of elements
during the Big Bang and stellar evolution. 2. The distribution of the chemical
elements and the isotopes in the universe.
B. Performance Standards
The learners shall be able to make a creative representation of the historical
development of the atom or the chemical element in a timeline.
C. Most Essential Learning Competencies
1. Give evidence for and describe the formation of heavier elements
during star formation and evolution (S11/12PS-IIIa-2)
2. Write the nuclear fusion reactions that take place in stars that lead to
the formation of new elements (S11/12PS-IIIa-3)
3. Describe how elements heavier than iron are formed (S11/12PS-IIIa-b-
4)
D. Objectives (KSA)
At the end of the lesson, learners are expected to: 1. Briefly discuss stellar
nucleosynthesis or fusion. 2. Discuss other processes that led to other
elements. 3. Write out fusion reactions involved in element formation.
II. 21st CENTURY SKILLS
Critical thinking and scientific reasoning
Communication and collaboration
Information and media literacy
Ethical understanding in science
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
References: - Physical Science Quarter 1 Module 4 - Carl Sagan’s The
Cosmic Connection - HyperPhysics ([Link] -
Diagrams of fusion reactions (Figures 1-5)
Materials: - Periodic tables - Manila paper - Markers - Visual aids
IV. PROCEDURE
A. Reviewing the Previous Lesson (5 minutes) - Recall Big Bang
nucleosynthesis (light elements) - Ask: What elements were primarily formed
after the Big Bang?
B. Establishing a Purpose for the Lesson (5 minutes) - Write on the
board: “We are made of star stuff.” - Ask students to predict what it means in
terms of matter.
C. Presenting Examples/Instances of New Lesson (5 minutes) -
Present image of red giant and fusion processes - Connect to Big Bang
nucleosynthesis review
D. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #1 (10
minutes) - Define stellar nucleosynthesis - Explain p-p chain and deuterium
formation - Equation: 1H + 1H → 2H + ν + e+ - Equation: 2H + 1H → 3He + γ
- Equation: 3He + 3He → 4He + 2 1H
E. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #2 (10
minutes) - Introduce red giant stage - Triple alpha process: - 4He + 4He →
8Be - 8Be + 4He → 12C + γ
F. Developing Mastery (10 minutes) - Ask students to write and balance
reactions in the alpha ladder. - Identify pattern in even atomic numbers.
G. Finding Practical Application (5 minutes) - Ask: What would happen
if stars didn’t fuse elements? What would Earth be made of?
H. Making Generalizations (5 minutes) - Summarize that all heavy
elements come from fusion and supernova events.
I. Evaluating Learning (15 minutes) Written Quiz: 1. What element
results from the triple-alpha process? 2. Which process forms elements
heavier than iron? 3. Complete: 12C + 4He = ? 4. Why are even-numbered
elements more abundant? 5. What is the role of the r-process in a
supernova?
Performance Task: - Research one man-made element and present: -
Discovery timeline - Characteristics - Importance or uses
V. REMARKS
Remarks Percentage of Learners Who Met the Objectives
Learners 93%
showed
curiosity and
engagement
during the
concept
mapping and
discussion.
Most were able
to follow the
nuclear fusion
equations and
grasp the
concept of
stellar
nucleosynthesi
s.
VI. REFLECTION
Reflection Teacher’s Notes
What went well? The Think-Pair-Share activity with Carl
Sagan’s quote led to deep reflection and
connection with the lesson.
What needs improvement? Provide more scaffolded steps when writing
fusion equations.
How will I modify my Include a short video clip to visually explain
teaching next time? the alpha ladder and supernova synthesis.
Prepared by:
LINA BLESS P. PABALATE
Teacher I
Noted by:
IVY T. DALISAY
Teacher-in-Charge