GULANG-GULANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE 7
DOMOIT EXTENSION MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
Purok Sampaguita, QUARTER 4 -EARTH & SPACE
Brgy. Domoit Lucena City
School ID: 308503
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS (LAS) WW- _______
WEEK 2 PT - ______
Name: ______________________________________ Date: April 18, 2022
Grade 7- FIDELITY PIETY SERVICE Teacher: Almira A. Del Mundo
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably. (S7ES-IVc-4)
Discussion (07:00-08:00)
Defining Natural Resources
If we look around, we can see how lucky we are. We are blessed with bodies of water such as rivers, lakes,
and oceans and different land forms like hills, valleys and mountains. Our country is also home to many kinds of
animals and plants. The air, water, plants, animals, soil, rocks and minerals are collectively called natural resources.
Natural resources are the things that we can find in our environment that we use to meet our needs. These
resources are not made by humans or any scientific experiments inside the laboratories but they exist in nature.
There are two types of natural resources: renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Types of Natural Resources
a. Renewable resources - are materials that can be replaced easily or have the potential to be replaced over
time.
b. Nonrenewable resources - are natural resources that are in limited supply or once consumed, cannot be
replaced.
Are we lucky in the Philippines?
Philippines is considered rich in natural resources. Because of our tropical climate, the Philippines receives
an abundant rainfall and lots of sunshine. This is one of the reasons why we have many different kinds of plants
and animals.
Moreover, our geological conditions also provide us with high potential for renewable energy resources.
The table below lists the different renewable energy resources.
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability is the practice of using the earth’s resources in a responsible manner that will allow the
resources to be available for the present and future generations.
Without the earth and its resources, humans will definitely not survive. The earth has a recycling system
that continues to provide materials that we need. It has also a cleansing system that gets rid and recycles the
waste materials of the earth. But this amazing ability of the earth has limits.
Hence, we need to make sure that the earth’s resources are used in a sustainable manner and our wastes
do not overwhelm the planet’s ability to cleanse itself. For our sake and those of our children in the future, we
need to take care of our only home-the Earth.
The following practices promote sustainable use of natural resources:
Written Work
(08:00-08:30) A. Directions: Read and analyze the situations carefully. Write S if the situation demonstrates
sustainable use of natural resources and NS if it is not sustainable.(1 point each)
___________ 1. Burning of plastics to reduce wastes.
___________ 2. Using buckets of water instead of showers.
___________ 3. Over hunting in the wildlife is not controlled.
___________ 4. Planting new and young trees in depleted lands.
___________ 5. Using organic waste materials as fertilizer for soil.
___________ 6. Clearing of forest for lumber and construction of houses.
___________ 7.Rice fields are turned into residential and commercial centers.
___________ 8. Extensive and uncontrolled mining is allowed to boost economy.
___________ 9. Paper cups and card boards are recycled into creative crafts and sold.
___________ 10. Exploring geothermal energy resource as an alternative to fossil fuels.
(08:30-09:00) B. Directions: Read the following questions carefully. Choose and write the LETTER of the correct
answer on the space provided. (1 point each)
_____1. Our environment has many bodies of water and land forms. The things that we take and use from the
environment to survive are called _______.
A. raw materials B. chemical energy C. natural resources D. rocks and minerals
____2. The Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City generates energy from the flow of water. What do you call this energy
resource?
A. Biomass B. Geothermal C. Hydropower D. Solar
___3. The following natural resources can be replaced easily, EXCEPT
A. animals B. coal C. plants D. water
___4. Soil is formed from rocks as well as materials coming from dead plants and animals. Temperature, rainfall,
chemical changes and biological actions also influence the formation of soil, therefore it takes thousands of years
for soil to form. Which of the statements below CORRECTLY describes soil?
A. Soil is important for plants. C. Soil can be replenished easily.
B. Soil is a renewable resource. D. Soil is a nonrenewable resource.
___5. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Coal: Renewable C. Aluminum: Renewable
B. Cotton: Nonrenewable D. Minerals: Nonrenewable
Performance Task (09:30-10:30)
Directions: Write the things you can do to help use the Earth’ s resources sustainably and make a difference.
Write your answers on the given template below. ( 10 points)
RUBRICS
(10:30 -11:00) Reflection/Science Trivia in the lesson:
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Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance: Choose one symbol which best describes your experience in working on
each given activities. Draw a star if you do/perform the task without any difficulty, check mark if you do/perform the task
with difficulties, and question mark ? if you are not able to do/perform the task. Draw it in the column for Level of Performance (LP).
Do not forget the signatures.
Activities LP Score Activities LP Score Student’s
Signature:
Written Work: Performance Task: Parent’s
Signature:
Teacher’s Feedback: Teacher’s
Signature:
Reference :
Deniega, M.V. and Taran, E.L (2020). Mission Possible: Saving Planet Earth (First ed.) Science Grade 7
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