Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Zamboanga Peninsula
Schools Division of Zamboanga City
Tulungatung Elementary School
Ayala District
LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 5
Time/Section: V- SECRETARIA
Date: MAY 8-12, 2023
QUARTER FOURTH QUARTER
I. Learning Objectives The Grade 5 learners are expected to:
Investigate the extent of soil erosion in the community and it’s effect on living things and the
environment (S5FE-IVb-2 ).
II. Subject Matter Effects of Soil Erosion on Living Things and the Community
A. Concept
B. Materials Charts, Pictures, Modules
C. References K-12 MELC, Science 5- Quarter 4-Module 3
D. Process Skills Describing, Observing
E. Integration of Checking of temperature, disinfecting hands with alcohol and wearing facemasks must be practiced
Minimum Health at all times.
Protocol Due to
Pandemic
III. Learning Tasks
A. Engagement Greetings and Checking of Attendance
ACTIVITY 1: “MODIFY ME”
Directions: Write T if the statement is true. If false, change the underlined word to make the
statement correct.
____ 1. The movement of rocks from one place to another is called weathering.
____ 2. Sediments are materials transported due to erosion.
____ 3. Erosion is faster and greater on land surfaces with gradual slope.
____ 4. When a burrowing animal dig the ground, some rocks and soil particles stick to their bodies.
____ 5. Landslides can be caused by water, wind, animals and humans.
B. Exploration ACTIVITY 3: Match Me With
Study the following situations. Match the cause of Soil Erosion in Column A with its corresponding
effect in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before the number.
Column A Column B
____ 1. Mining a. clogging of irrigation canal
____ 2. Sediments carried by water during flood. b. Polluted water
____ 3. Conversion of farm land c. Plants will not grow healthy to commercial area.
____ 4. Topsoil is carried away by water. d. Less food supply
____ 5. Deforestation e. Formation of sand dunes
f. Flood
Every natural process here on Earth, like soil erosion, affects both living and nonliving things. Soil
C. Explanation erosion does not only shape Earth’s landforms, it also affects the ecosystem especially if it happens
abruptly. Human activities such as deforestation, illegal logging, overgrazing and quarrying also
aggravate the effects of soil erosion in the environment.
Effects of Soil Erosion on Landforms
• Appearance and structure of a landform take hundreds of years to change.
• Formation of sand dunes
• Destroy large masses of land.
• Can add up to the beauty and wonder of nature.
Effects of Soil Erosion on Living Things
Effects on Plants
• Topsoil is easily carried away so plants will not grow well due to lack of nutrients.
• Sediments can clog the irrigation system (no enough water supply to plants)
• Soil loses the ability to hold and absorb water, soil will be dry and not suitable for vegetation.
Effects on Animals and Humans
• Unhealthy plants mean less food source
• Less food supply affects the ecosystem
• Farmers will have difficulty sustaining their lives
• Mine tailings left mineral waste after mining pollutes the seas and rivers.
• Polluted water affects aquatic animals.
• Polluted water may result in supply problem of potable water.
• Drinking polluted water will result sickness to humans and animals.
Ways to Prevent Soil Erosion
• Contour Plowing – planting across the slope to form ridges.
• Strip Cropping – alternately planting different crops in strips.
• Terracing - involves planting on terraces built on slopes of mountain sides.
• Crop Rotation – planting crops on a different spot each year.
• Riprapping – chunks of stones or rocks are arranged on the edge of the slope.
• Natural Vegetation – allowing plants to grow naturally without human interference.
D. Elaboration ACTIVITY 4: "COMPLETE ME"
Directions: Classify the effects of Soil Erosion using the table below as guide.
Damages the slopes and mountain.
Causes the formation of landscapes such as sand dunes.
Receives very little nourishment from the soil.
Lives are put at risk of dangerous incidents such as landslides.
Difficulty in sustaining their lives due to lack of food supply.
Add up to beauty and wonder of nature.
Plants cannot anchor themselves on loose soil.
Polluted water makes them prone to sickness.
Effects of Soil Erosion
Landforms Plants Humans & Animals
E. Evaluation A. Direction: Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. What effect of soil erosion contributes in the decrease of food production?
A. formation of landforms C. plants grow unhealthy
B. animals lose their habitats D. water forms become shallow
2. Which of the following is a good effect of soil erosion?
A. decrease of food production C. shaping of landforms
B. unfertile soil D. deposition of mine tailings
3. How do the roots of the trees may help in controlling soil erosion?
A. They keep the soil more intact.
B. They go deep down the ground.
C. They absorb nutrients from the soil.
D. All of the above.
4. What part of the soil layer is carried away during erosion?
A. Subsoil C. Bedrock
B. Parent rock D. Topsoil
5. Which of the following human activities can lead to the destruction of the environment?
A. Deforestation C. Quarrying
B. Mountain-blasting D. All of these
B. Direction: Draw ( ) if the situation shows good effect of soil erosion and ( ) if not.
_____ 1. Shaping of landforms
_____ 2. Removal of topsoil
_____ 3. Clogging of irrigation
_____ 4. Decrease in food production
_____ 5. Large masses becoming wonders of nature
F. ASSIGNMENT Directions: Choose one way of controlling soil erosion in the environment.
Draw it neatly inside the box.
1. Contour Plowing 4. Strip cropping
2. Terracing 5. Crop Rotation
3. Riprapping.
Prepared by:
SHERA JAYN M. SECRETARIA
Teacher I