Detailed Lesson Plan in: Science 10

I. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students will:

1.define the nervous system.
2.explain the overview function of the nervous system
3.compare the nervous system to other body systems

II. Subject Matter: Introduction to the Nervous System

III. References:

Cleveland Clinic. (2023). Nervous System: What It Is, Parts, Function & Disorders

Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2018). Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson.

Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2017). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Wiley.

IV. Instructional Materials:

Laptop, Projector, Video, Pictures

V. Procedure:

Teacher Activity Student Activity

A. Routine
1. Prayer

Let us pray. Can I ask Freddy to lead us in the opening In the name of Father… …
prayer.

“Good morning class” Good morning Ma’am Naela

You may now take your seat.

2. Checking of Attendance

May I Know who is absent? No absent ma’am.

Very good, everyone is present

3. Mood Setting

Before we start, I want you to arrange your chairs. (Students arrange their chairs and pick
up pieces of trash on the floor.)
Keep them straight. Pick up pieces of trash on the floor.
Sit tall with your full attention.

4. Recap
Before we proceed to our next topic, can someone
have a recap of what was our previous lesson all
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about? Yes, Jane? Our last topic is all about the electric
motors and electric generators. Electric
motors turn electrical energy into
movement, like in fans or cars.
Very good. We discussed the applications of electricity Generators do the opposite, turning
and magnetism in motors and generators. Just like movement into electricity, like in power
motors and generators convert energy, our nervous plants.
system converts signals to control our body. The brain
sends electrical signals through nerves, similar to how
electricity flows through wires, to make our body move
and react

B. Activity

Now, let’s have an activity, To start, let’s do a Think-

Pair-Share activity. Pair up with your seatmate. Get ½
sheet of paper and fold it into three. Are you ready?

I will show a video and you will answer the following

questions: Yes ma’am

1. What is a nervous system?

2. What are the main parts of the nervous system
and their functions?
3. How does the nervous system help us respond
to our environment?

This is the video:

https://youtu.be/R1_B5_ytWSc?si=qhzNdra2GxbWZlbX
Title: Overview of the Nervous System
Duration: 3 minutes and 56 seconds Students individually write down their
thoughts.
Write your answers individually for 1 minute. Start now.

Students discuss with their partner.

Now, share your thoughts with your partner. Discuss for

2 minutes. Start
Students write their conclusions.

Now, another 1 minute to write your conclusion.

Both of us answered ma’am that the
nervous system is the body’s control
Time’s up! Let’s share our ideas with the class. Who center. It sends and receives signals to
would like to start? Yes Marie and Fiona on Question and from different parts of the body.
#1.

The main parts are the brain, spinal cord,

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 and nerves. The brain controls thoughts
Thank you. Hailey and Gina? Question #2 and actions, the spinal cord sends
messages between the brain and body,
and nerves carry signals to and from
different body parts.

The nervous system helps us react to

Marco and Prince, Question #3. things around us. For example, if we
touch something hot, it sends a signal to
our brain, and we quickly move our hand
away.

The nervous system is essential for

controlling and coordinating the body’s
And then conclusion, Janine and Frances? activities. It consists of the brain, spinal
cord, and nerves, each playing a crucial
role in sending and receiving signals.
This system helps us respond quickly to
our environment, such as moving our
hand away from something hot, ensuring
our safety and well-being.

C. Analysis The nervous system helps us see, hear,

touch, taste, and smell. It sends signals
1.How does the function of nervous system relate to from our sense organs to the brain, so we
our senses? know what is happening around us.

When we are in danger, the nervous

system sends quick signals to our
2. How does the nervous system affect our reactions to muscles to move away or protect
danger? ourselves. For example, if we see a car
coming, we quickly step back.

The nervous system keeps our body

balanced by controlling things like our
3.How does the nervous system contribute to heart rate, breathing, and temperature. It
maintaining homeostasis in the body? makes sure everything works properly to
keep us healthy.

D. Abstraction The nervous system controls and

coordinates all the activities of the body.
Now we will proceed to our main lesson. What is the It sends and receives signals to and from
role of nervous system to our body? different parts of the body to ensure
everything works smoothly.
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 Brain and spinal cord.
Exactly! Understanding the nervous system helps us
know how it influences our health and behavior. Now,
let’s talk about its organization. The nervous system is The brain sends messages through the
divided into two main parts. Can anyone name them? spinal cord to the rest of the body.
Yes, Luisa

Very good. Can anyone explain how the brain and Nerves carry signals from the brain to
spinal cord work together? Yes, Gary different body parts and back. Nerves
help us feel pain, so if we touch
something hot, we can move our hand
Yes that is correct! How do nerves help in sending away quickly.
signals throughout the body? Can you give an example
of how nerves help us in our daily activities? Yes,
Martin.

Right! That’s a reflex action. The sensory nerves in

your hand send a message to your spinal cord, which
sends a quick response to move your hand away. This
happens very fast to protect you from getting hurt. It’s important because it helps us move,
think, and react to things around us.

Why is it important for the nervous system to control

our body functions?

Yes, that is correct, None ma’am.

Any questions before we move on to our next activity?

E. Application

We’ll now proceed to the next activity. Now, let’s

compare the nervous system to other body systems Students count from 1-5.
using a comparison matrix.

Count from 1-5. Please gather with your groupmates.

Draw a matrix on a cartolina or manila paper with

columns for the nervous system, circulatory system,,
digestive system, respiratory system and endocrine
system. In groups, fill in the matrix. Describe each of
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the body systems function in terms of:
1. Regulation and Control
2. Communication
3. Growth and Development
4. Maintenance of Homeostasis
5. Protection and Defense

Each group will have Student #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 .
Each student is assigned to describe the criteria
assigned to their number. Present your comparison
matrix to the class. (Students perform the activity)

I will give you 15 minutes to do the matrix. Start.

For ‘Regulation and Control’, we noted
that the nervous system controls and
coordinates body activities, the
Times up. Group 1, please show your matrix. Student circulatory system regulates blood flow,
#5, what comparison did you found our between and the digestive system controls the
nervous system and other body systems in terms of breakdown of food.
regulation and control?

The nervous system controls and

coordinates body activities through
electrical signals sent by neurons. For
example, it regulates muscle movements,
reflex actions, and sensory processing by
transmitting signals between the brain
Very good. How does the nervous system specifically and different parts of the body.
control and coordinate body activities?

For ‘Communication’, we found that the

nervous system uses electrical signals,
while the endocrine system uses
Thank you group 1. Next, group 2, student #3, What hormones.
comparison did you found our between nervous system
and other body systems in terms of communication?

We focused on ‘Growth and

Development’. The nervous system
influences growth through neural
Next, group 3, student #4, What comparison did you development, the circulatory system
found our between nervous system and other body supports growth by delivering nutrients,
systems in terms of growth and development? and the endocrine system releases
growth hormones.
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 We looked at ‘Maintenance of
Homeostasis’. The nervous system
maintains homeostasis by regulating
Thank you, next group 4, student #2. What comparison body temperature, the circulatory system
did you found our between nervous system and other by balancing fluid levels, and the
body systems of maintenance of homeostasis? respiratory system by controlling oxygen
and carbon dioxide levels.

We compared ‘Protection and Defense’.

The nervous system includes reflex
actions, the circulatory system includes
the immune response, and the
Lastly, group 5, student #1. What comparison did you respiratory system filters out pathogens.
found our between nervous system and other body
systems of protection and defense?
None ma’am

Thank you. Do you have any questions or

clarifications? If none, I will be the one asking a
question.

F. Assessment
Assessment will be done in oral questioning.
The nervous system is like the body’s
Let’s have a quick review! communication network. It helps us
understand and react to the world around
1.What is nervous system? What are the main us. It controls everything we do, from
components of the nervous system? breathing and moving to thinking and
feeling. The main parts are the brain,
spinal cord, and nerves

The nervous system helps keep the body

Thank you Aliah. balanced (homeostasis) by sending
signals to different parts of the body. For
2. How does the nervous system help in maintaining example, it tells the heart to beat and the
homeostasis in the body? What are the primary lungs to breathe.
functions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves in the
nervous system? The brain is the control center that
processes information and makes
decisions. The spinal cord carries
messages between the brain and the rest
of the body. The nerves send signals to
and from the brain and spinal cord to the
rest of the body.

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 The nervous system is made up of
special cells called neurons that send
electrical signals. Other body systems,
like the digestive system, use different
3.How does the nervous system differ from the other types of cells and work in different ways.
body system in terms of structure and function? For example, the digestive system breaks
down food, while the nervous system
sends messages.
Assignment:
In a 1 whole sheet of paper, write down at least three different situations where you notice your
nervous system at work. Describe what happened and how your body responded. Explain which
parts of the nervous system were active (e.g., brain, spinal cord, nerves) and what their roles were.

Prepared by: Naela S. Adtogan