Grade 5 Science: Estuaries & Conservation
Topics covered
Grade 5 Science: Estuaries & Conservation
Topics covered
Protection and Conservation of Threat of Human activities on Threat of Human activities on Protection and Conservation of
II. CONTENT Estuaries and Intertidal zones Estuaries Intertidal zones Estuaries and Intertidal Zones CATCH-UP FRIDAY
( Subject Matter)
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide pages K to 12 MELC K to 12 MELC K to 12 MELC K to 12 MELC
2. Learner’s Material pages
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials from ADM Modules ADM Modules ADM Modules ADM Modules
Learning Resource LR
portal
B. Other Learning Resources PowerPoints, Pictures PowerPoint, Pictures PowerPoints, Pictures PowerPoint, Pictures See attached guide
IV. PROCEDURE
A. Drill/Reviewing previous Preliminary Activities: Ask: Review: Review:
Lesson or presenting new A. Prayer
B. Checking of Attendance What will happen if we do not Match the picture in column A to
lesson
C. Quick Kamustahan clean our environment full of its description in column B.
waste?
Ask:
C. Presenting examples/ The intertidal zone is the area How human contributes to the Let’s know the ways on how to
instances of the new lesson where the ocean meets the land What are the human destruction of intertidal zones? preserve and conserve estuaries
between high and low tides. The activities that bring threat on and Intertidal zones.
intertidal zone, also known as the estuary? Let’s find out.
foreshore or seashore, is the area
that is above water level at low Let us find out.
tide and underwater at high tide
(in other words, the area within
the tidal range). This area can
include
several types of habitats with
various species of life, such as sea
stars, sea urchins, and many
species of coral. Sometimes it is
referred to as the littoral zone,
although that can be defined as
a wider region.
D. Discussing new concepts This time you will create a model Human activities that bring threat HUMAN THREATS ON INTERTIDAL Why do we need to protect and
and practicing new skills.#1 of interactions present in estuaries on estuary ZONE conserve our estuaries and
and intertidal zones using recycled intertidal zones?
materials. Do you know that 1. Land development or land Human consumption and tourist: Provide many benefits to
intertidal zone is one of a number reclamation, Reclamation Project - People are one of THE BIGGEST humans and the environment.
of marine biomes or habitats, includes construction of dams, threats to the intertidal zone. Provide shelter to many plants
including estuary, neritic, surface, flood control structures and Intertidal Zones are popular and animals.
and deep zones. An intertidal diversion of water. among people but, they can get Play an important role in
zone too excited and step, crush, breeding for many animals like
is the area between the high tide Estuary is developed into squeeze, and poke at organisms. fish, shrimp, oyster, and clam
mark and the low tide mark residential, recreational, and If estuaries and intertidal zones
anywhere in the world where a industrial places. This will destroy Pollution: will remain clean and healthy,
coastline is tidal (IE borders a and permanent loss of habitat of The harsh chemicals can kill man will benefit from clean, safe
sea/ocean which has changing some estuarine animals living in and/or source of food.
tidal cycles). there. Industrial development extinguish all the organisms living
usually located at the waterfront in the Intertidal Zone
have impact on estuarine
community.
Coastal Development:
2. Waste from sewage treatment Coastal pollution includes
plants run-off from urban areas, discarded trash, sewage spills and
commercial establishments, and toxic chemical runoff. Increased
factories. Some of these wastes development of coastal regions
are human waste, animal waste may damage tide pools through
and medical waste. Estuarine introduction of contaminants.
waters get contaminated from the
discharge of chemical wastes
used as fertilizers and from
livestock like poultry and piggery.
E. Discussing new concepts Estuaries are an important link Other human activities that Trampling Things to Do to Conserve Estuaries
and practicing new skills between the ocean and the land, threaten the estuaries. Millions of people explore the At Your Home:
#2. where salty marine waters mix with beauty of the intertidal zones When using lawn fertilizer, do
freshwater from rivers and streams. 1. Using toxic cleaning supplies. each year and have a direct not forget to follow product
Estuaries are dependent on fresh Chemicals coming from urban impact on the organisms directions carefully. Make sure you
and saltwater to provide a healthy places, factories contribute bad underfoot. will keep it from washing into our
environment. The amount of effects on life in estuaries. stream and waterways.
freshwater flowing into an estuary Improper disposing of empty Do not burn grass clippings;
can vary from season to season, cleaning materials will also bring leave them on the lawn. When
year to year and location. These threat on estuary. clippings decompose, they
variations along with tide, sea become effective natural
state, light availability and even fertilizers.
sediment in the water all Collecting Be careful before you pour any
contribute to creating unique Though it can be tempting for hazardous products. Many of
environments. Estuaries are as visitors to take a crab, starfish, or these products may flow from
diverse in their physical form as snail home, the chances those drains through sewage plants into
they are in their state of health. animals will survive are very small coastal rivers and estuaries.
However, they all share the outside of the intertidal zone and See to it that your septic systems
distinction of being highly valued the damage caused to the are working properly. Have them
by the small communities living ecosystem can be irreversible. checked by pumping regularly to
alongside them. assure proper working conditions.
If possible, create nontoxic
pesticides. You may use a bit of
soap and water added to
strained chili pepper powder.
Use safe alternatives to harsh
household products. Baking soda
or table salt, for instance, are safe
substitutes for abrasive cleaners.
Wash or clean your pets and
Climate Change their waste properly. Animal waste
-people contribute to climate adds to runoffs, making water
change. This may result in a global unhealthy.
2. Excessive use of inorganic Use your car less by combining
rise in ocean temperature.
fertilizer, herbicides, and errands such as walking, biking,
pesticides. Chemical contents carpooling, or using public
coming from inorganic fertilizer run transportation.
off the land after a rainstorm and If you use less electricity, you are
will go to the rivers. conserving water and lessening
fossils fuel consumption.
Along the Waterfront
Observe care for waterside
trees and shrubs. These trees and
shrubs should not be cut, pruned,
or altered because they serve as
protection along the water’s
edge.
Restoration of riverside grasses,
shrubs and trees are important to
3. Releasing oil into ocean or filter pollutants, sediments and
coastal water. Sometimes it is excess nutrients from ground and
often caused by accidents, surface water.
drilling, building refineries and Keep soil from eroding. Replace
mistakes or being careless disturbed soil in heavily used
breaking of equipment. areas.
At the Beach
Keeping more fish alive is vital to
everyone. Practice fishing
respectfully.
Respect life on rocks. If you turn
over rocks at the beach,
remember to put them back as
how you found them so that
animals that live on top, like
barnacles, stay on top and those
and those live on the bottom, stay
on the bottom.
When you leave the beach or
park, be sure to bring enough
bags to take all your trash with
you.
In your community
Share your knowledge about
the importance of estuaries. Share
what you know about protecting
them with your families, students,
community leaders and others.
You need to take action! You
can organize a stream or beach
clean-up by encouraging your
local newspaper to write a story or
ask expert to speak at your
community organization or local
school.
V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION
A.No. of learners who earned 80% ___ of Learners who earned 80% ___ of Learners who earned 80% ___ of Learners who earned 80% ___ of Learners who earned 80%
in the evaluation above ___ of Learners who earned 80% above above above
above
B.No. of learners who require ___ of Learners who require ___ of Learners who require ___ of Learners who require ___ of Learners who require ___ of Learners who require
additional activities for additional activities for additional activities for additional activities for additional activities for additional activities for
remediation who scored below remediation remediation remediation remediation remediation
80%
C.Did the remedial lessons work? ___Yes ___No ___Yes ___No ___Yes ___No ___Yes ___No ___Yes ___No
No. of learners who have caught ____ of Learners who caught up ____ of Learners who caught up ____ of Learners who caught up ____ of Learners who caught up ____ of Learners who caught up
up with the lesson the lesson the lesson the lesson the lesson the lesson
D.No. of learners who continue to ___ of Learners who continue to ___ of Learners who continue to ___ of Learners who continue to ___ of Learners who continue to ___ of Learners who continue to
require remediation require remediation require remediation require remediation require remediation require remediation
E.Which of my teaching strategies Strategies used that work well: Strategies used that work well: Strategies used that work well: Strategies used that work well: Strategies used that work well:
worked well? Why did these work? __Group collaboration __Group collaboration __Group collaboration __Group collaboration __Group collaboration
__Games __Games __Games __Games __Games
__Power Point Presentation __Power Point Presentation __Power Point Presentation __Power Point Presentation __Power Point Presentation
__Answering preliminary __Answering preliminary __Answering preliminary __Answering preliminary __Answering preliminary
__activities/exercises __activities/exercises __activities/exercises __activities/exercises __activities/exercises
__Discussion __Discussion __Discussion __Discussion __Discussion
__Think-Pair-Share __Think-Pair-Share __Think-Pair-Share __Think-Pair-Share __Think-Pair-Share
G.What innovation or localized Planned Innovations: Planned Innovations: Planned Innovations: Planned Innovations: Planned Innovations:
materials did I use/discover which I __Fashcards __Fashcards __Fashcards __Fashcards __Fashcards
wish to share with other teachers? __Pictures __Pictures __Pictures __Pictures __Pictures
__Learning Activity Sheets __Learning Activity Sheets __Learning Activity Sheets __Learning Activity Sheets __Learning Activity Sheets
__Math Module __Math Module __Math Module __Math Module __Math Module
__Tarpapel __Tarpapel __Tarpapel __Tarpapel __Tarpapel
__Drill Cards __Drill Cards __Drill Cards __Drill Cards __Drill Cards
__Powerpoint Presentation __Powerpoint Presentation __Powerpoint Presentation __Powerpoint Presentation __Powerpoint Presentation