LESSON PLAN
The learners demonstrate an understanding of biological processes and their application in fisheries.
Performance Standards: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to describe and explain the
post-mortem changes in fish and their implications in Fish Processing.
Learning Competencies and Objectives:
Learning Competency: Identify and describe post-mortem changes in fish.
Lesson Objectives:
1. Describe the fish's sensory, Autolytic, and Bacteriological changes after death.
2. Explain the factors influencing post-mortem changes in fish.
3. Discuss the implications of post-mortem changes in fish for Fish Processing.
Content: - Physical changes (e.g., color changes, texture changes). Biochemical changes (e.g., rigor
mortis, autolysis, proteolysis), Bacteriological Changes.
- Factors influencing post-mortem changes (e.g., temperature, handling practices). -
Implications for fish quality and fisheries management.
Integration:
Literacy skills through reading and analyzing scientific texts related to post-mortem changes in
fish.
II. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References:
1. Teacher’s Guide on Fisheries Science, Chapter 5: Post-Mortem Changes in Fish.
2. Scientific articles and research papers on post-mortem changes in fish.
Other Learning Resources: - Laptop for multimedia presentations, and activity Sheets for group work. -
Manila Paper and markers for presentations.
III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURES
Activating Prior Knowledge: - Ask students to brainstorm and discuss what they understand about what
happens to fish after they die.
Establishing Lesson Purpose:
1. Show a video clip illustrating the stages of post-mortem changes in fish. - Process questions:
a. What changes did you observe in the fish after death?
b. How do you think these changes affect the quality of fish for consumption?
2. Present the lesson objectives: - By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
a. Describe the biochemical and physical changes in fish after death.
b. Explain why these changes occur and their significance.
c. Discuss how post-harvest practices can be influenced by these changes.
Developing and Deepening Understanding
Group Activity:
1. Analyzing Case Studies on Post-Mortem Changes –
Directions:
- Analyze provided case studies or scenarios and identify the observed post-mortem
changes in fish.
- Discuss implications for post-harvest practices.
2. Presentation of Group’s Output:
- Analyze group findings and ask questions:
1. How do these changes affect the quality of fish products?
2. What can fish processors do to minimize the negative effects of post-mortem
changes?
Assessment of Learning: Evaluation and Reflection:
Evaluate Learning:
1. Conduct a quiz or worksheet where students match post-mortem changes with their causes
and implications.
2. Proceed to enrichment activities for students needing remediation.
Teacher’s Reflection:
Reflect on:
1. Effectiveness of teaching strategies.
2. Student engagement and understanding.
3. Innovations or additional resources used.
