WHOLE BRAIN LESSON PLAN
4th QUARTER
SUBJECT: Science LE VEL: GRADE 4
UNIT TITLE: Soil The Place Where Most Plants Grow WEEK:
LESSON TITLE: Uses of Soil: Its Types and Characteristics NUMBER OF SESSIONS: 3
I. LEARNING ENDSTATES
What other self-mastery skills, values and attitudes are being developed?
Learning to THINK: Describes and compares the different kinds of soil
Learning to DO: Performs simple activities on the types of soil.
Learning to FEEL: Appreciates God’s creation
Learning to COMMUNICATE: Expresses the difference of the soil from one another
Learning to INTUIT: Foresees the bad effects of improper waste disposal
Learning to LEAD: Encourages the participation in Clean and Green Program
Learning to BE: A young environmentalist
II ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1. 1. What is soil?
2. 2. What are the types of soil and their characteristics?
III. MATERIALS, METHODS AND ACTIVITIES
The teacher will group the pupils into 3 groups and perform the activity following the step by step instructions written in their instruction card.
IV. RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT
Rubric for the Group Activity
Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary
1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points
Contribution One or more members do All members contribute, All members contribute All members contribute
not contribute but some contribute equally. equally, and some even
more than others. contribute more than
was required.
Cooperation Teacher intervention Members work well Members work well All members work well
needed often to help group together some of the together most of the together all of the
cooperate time. Some teacher time time; assist others
intervention needed. when needed.
On task Team needs frequent Team is on task some of Team is on task most of Team is on task all of
teacher reminders to get on the time. Needs teacher the time. Does not need the time.
task. reminders. any teacher reminders. Does not need any
teacher reminders.
Communication Members need frequent Members need some All members listen to Each member listens
teacher intervention to teacher intervention to each other and speak to well to other members.
listen to each other and be able to listen to each each other in equal Each member speaks in
speak to each other other and speak to each amounts. friendly and
appropriately. other appropriately encouraging tones.
V. INSTRUCTIONAL PHASE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. ACTIVATE
The teacher will ask:
1. What covers most on the land part of the earth?
2. Do they have the same characteristics?
2. ACQUIRE Activity Proper:
The teacher will group the pupils into three groups. Before the pupils will go to their assigned groups the
teacher will set classroom standards to follow.
Here are the standards to follow:
Avoid making noise.
Avoid playing.
Always be with your group.
Bring the materials assigned to your group.
Follow the directions given by the teacher.
Be mindful of the time.
Never touch nor destroy any of the living things in
your assigned area.
Keep safe all the time.
Be sure to wash your hands after the activity.
FOURTH GRADING
SCIENCE 4
ACTIVITY 1
“Dig Me Out?”
I. OBJECTIVE:
a. Define soil; and
b. Identify the different types of soil based on their physical characteristics.
II. MATERIALS: 3 plastic cups of the same size, shape and color, 3 poposicle sticks, 3 plastics spoons, hand
lens,3 used of short coupon bond, hand shovel, permanent marker and a pair of gloves.
III. PROCEDURE:
What to Do:
1. Always be with your group and stay in your assigned area
for 10 minutes.
Group 1 – School Garden
Group 2 – School Ground
Group 3 – School Wash Area
2. Collect a sample of soil in your area and place it in the
empty cans.
3. Label each can with A, B and C.
4. Scoop at least two tablespoons of soil from each sample.
5. Place each sample on a separate bond paper.
6. Using your hands, observe each sample.
7. Write your observations on your science notebook using the
table below and write the same on the manila paper for
posting and reporting in the class.
Soil Characteristics
Soil Color Texture Odor
Upon completing the assigned task, gather the used materials and go back to your classroom for
posting and reporting of your output.
Make sure you leave the area clean.
IV. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED:
1. What characteristics did you observe on your samples?
Answer:_____________________________________________________________________________
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2. Do the samples have the same color, texture and odor?
Answer:_____________________________________________________________________________
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3. What do you think is the type of soil that you observed?
Answer:_________________________________________________________________________
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V. Generalization
We learned that
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A. Presentation of outputs.
1. After the activity, the students will present and explain their
outputs by group.
1. The teacher will use the rubrics to give points to each group.
2. The pupils will complete the table below. (Defining Format for
Clarity)
Question Category Characteristics
What is a soil?
A soil is A small particle of Loose, fine particles and
rocks that contain very fine particles.
decayed tiny Mixture of sand and
organisms and plants. clay.
sticky when wet.
contains large amount of
decaying plants and
animals.
3 APPLY, PRACTICE, FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT 3. APPLY, PRACTICE, FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Demonstrating the Learning)
In their small groups, pupils will create a graphic organizer which shows the types of soil and
their characteristics
Types of Soil
4)SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT, a. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED TODAY (Journal)
CLOSURE & REFLECTION
What I’ve learned today is about ___________.
First, I’ve learned that ______________.
Second, I’ve learned that____________.
Furthermore, I’ve learned that ____________.
Now, you know what I’ve learned today.
b. How will we show our appreciation on soil as God’s creations?
c. Make a poster slogan showing how we care for the soil as creation of God.
Prepared by: Fredileen G. Corpuz
Badoc District
