Science 4
Science – Grade 4
Quarter 4 – Module 5 : Enumerate the Uses of Water based on their
Sources and Explain the Use of Water from Different Sources in the Context of
Daily Activities.
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Science 4
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 5
Enumerate the Uses of Water based on
their Sources and Explain the Use of
Water from Different Sources in the
Context of Daily Activities
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the Science 4- Self-Learning Module 5 on Enumerate the
Uses of Water based on their Sources and Explain the Use of Water from
Different Sources in the Context of Daily Activities.
This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.
This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
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For the Learner:
Welcome to the Science 4- Self-Learning Module 5 on Enumerate the
Uses of Water based on their Sources and Explain the Use of Water from
Different Sources in the Context of Daily Activities.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an
active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills
that you will learn after completing the module.
Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson
at hand.
Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts
and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.
Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.
Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to
perform.
Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and
application of the lesson.
Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the
lesson.
Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
EXPECTATIONS
This module is designed and written to help you understand
about the different sources of water.
After going through this module you are expected to:
1. classify the uses of water based on their sources;
2. describe the use of water from different sources in the
context of daily activities; and
3. appreciate the importance of water in our daily activities.
PRETEST
Direction: Match the terms in Column B with the description in
Column A.
Column A Column B
1. Clouds A. comes from evaporating water
2. Ground water B. found beneath the earth’s surface
3. Sea water C. also called surface water
4. Fresh water D. made safe for human consumption
5. Water from dams E. it contains plenty of salt
RECAP
Directions: Put the following sources of water in each proper
column.
Oceans Rivers Springs
Lakes Sea Stream
Fresh water Ground water Sea water
LESSON
Water is important to mankind. We
use water in many ways. We use it
our daily activities, in agriculture
and in industry.
Uses of Water
Freshwater is used for cleaning, washing, bathing,
preparing food and other household uses. It sustains plant
and animal life. It is used to water plants. It is given to
animals to drink.
Freshwater in in rivers, lakes and springs is used for
recreation, like swimming and boating. Clean rivers and
lakes are also a rich source of shrimps, crabs, and shellfish.
It can also be used in farms for irrigation and livestock,
watering and in factories. Rivers and lakes can also serve as
routes of transportation for boats.
Seawater from seas and oceans serves as home to a variety
of organisms. Saltwater can be desalinated to produce water
suitable for human consumption. It is also have some
health benefits in humans like reducing anxiety,
strengthens immune system, improves breathing, and
cleans large intestine. Seawater can also be
useful in the treatment of different skin conditions such as
psoriasis, eczema and others. Oceans and seas can also
serve as routes for transportation, for irrigation, recreational
activities, fishing and boating.
Groundwater is used for drinking. It is the safe source of
water. It is for washing, cooking, cleaning, bathing, putting
out fire, watering the plants, swimming, and other activities.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1:
Direction: Match how water is used in the pictures.
1. Bathing A.
2. Irrigation B.
3. Recreation C.
4. Transportation D.
5. Washing E.
Activity 2:
Direction: Arrange the jumbled letters to form the word that will
fill in the blank with the correct answer.
1. Groundwater is the __________ source of water. ESAF
2. Saltwater can be __________to produce water suitable
for human consumption. NEDSLIATEDA
3. Freshwater is given to animals to __________. DIRKN
4. __________ serves as home to a variety of organism.
NOCESA
5. Rivers and lakes can also serve as __________ of
transportation for boats. ROSTUE
Activity 3:
Direction: Write T if the statement is true and F if false.
_____1. Repair or fix a leaky faucet in your house.
_____2. It is not important to save water because there is so
much of it on Earth.
_____3. Keeping the water running when you brush your
teeth wastes a lot of water.
_____4. Avoid long showers to save water.
_____5. Water is vital to people, animals and plants.
WRAP-UP
Water is vital to mankind. We used water in many
ways. It is therefore very important that we use water
wisely at all times.
Direction: Draw a happy face if the word tells about
the use of water and sad face if not.
_____ 1. bathing _____6. sweeping
_____ 2. cooking _____ 7. transport
_____ 3. drinking _____ 8. washing
_____ 4 . habitat _____ 9. watching
_____ 5. recreation _____ 10. watering
VALUING
How do you use water in your daily
activities wisely? Write it on the blank.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
POSTTEST
Direction: Read the sentences and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. Which two sources of freshwater are used by
municipalities for drinking water?
A. groundwater and oceans
B. icebergs and rivers
C. oceans and icebergs
D. rivers and groundwater
2. Which is NOT a way that the human body uses water?
A. For transport C. To keep us upright
B. For chemical reaction D. To bring nutrients to cell
3. Where do public water systems get their water from?
A. Lakes C. Groundwater
B. Rivers D. All of the above
4. How is water used in the illustration?
A. Drinking
B. Irrigation
C. Transportation
D. Watering
5. Why is water important in our daily lives?
A. It is fresh and salty.
B. It is a universal solvent.
C. It is used in many ways.
D. It is made up of hydrogen and oxide.
KEY TO CORRECTION
References:
1. Exploring the World of Science, by Aurora A. Franco & Liberacion A. Sarmiento,
Kto12 Edition, page 261-271
2. Science Learners’ Manual, Grade 4, First edition 2015, page 258-266
3.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ambuklao_Dam_captured_by_Mitchell
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