SAN ISIDRO HIGH SCHOOL OF BALABAGAN INC.

POBLACION BALABAGAN LANAO DEL SUR

GRADE 11 LEARNING MODULE
EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

PREPARED BY:
Bregeen G. Er-er

CLASS SCHEDULE: EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, 2:30-4:00 PM

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, USE THE GIVEN WORKSHEETS BELOW. DETACH
THESE WORKSHEETS UPON SUBMISSION.

QUARTER 1 - WEEK 2

TOPIC: THE EARTH SUB-SYSTEMS

Content Standard
The learners demonstrate an understanding of the subsystems (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere)
that make up the Earth.

Performance Standard
The learners shall be able to make a concept map and use it to explain how the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere,
and biosphere are interconnected.

Learning Competencies
The learners explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems across whose boundaries matter and energy flow.
(MELC’s)

Specific Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
• define the concept of a system; and
• recognize the Earth as a system composed of subsystems

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction Communicating learning objectives

Motivation Recall the concept of El Niño
Instruction Lecture
Practice Diagram Analysis
Enrichment Essay
Evaluation Essay

Resources
1. Carleton College. (n.d.). Earth System Science. Retrieved from
http://serc.carleton.edu/Earthlabs/climate/index.html
2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (n.d.). Teaching Activity: The Hydrologic Cycle. Retrieved
from http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/outreach/lesson_plans/The%20Hydrologic%20Cycle.pdf
3. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (n.d.). The Major Earth Spheres. Retrieved from
http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/outreach/lesson_plans/Teacher%20Background%20Infrmation-%20The
%20Major%20Earth%20Spheres.pdf
4. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (n.d.). El Niño, La Niña, and ENSO. Retrieved from
http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/mlo/educationcenter/students/brochures%20and%20diagrams/noaa
%20publications/El%20Nino%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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INTRODUCTION
Communicating learning objectives
1. Perform the following pre-class activity
 Label the different processes and phases of water involved in the water cycle.
 Use the following terms to complete the cycle:
- condensation
- precipitation
- evaporation
- transpiration
- infiltration
- surface run-off
2. Introduction of the specific learning objectives:
 Define the concept of a system.
 Recognize the Earth as a system composed of subsystems.
3. Try to recall about the concept of ecosystems.

MOTIVATION
1. What do you know about or experienced regarding El Niño?
2. El Niño phenomenon starts with the unusual warming of the central Pacific Ocean accompanied by the
weakening of the trade winds. The warming of the central Pacific Ocean results to an eastward shift of the low
pressure area (away from the Indo Pacific).

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 Figure 2. El Niño phenomenon
Source:
http://images.listlandcom.netdnacdn.com
/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-
ElNino-Phenomenon-explained-in-a-
nicelittle-graphic.jpg

3. The origin of the term ‘El Niño’ as a decrease in fish catch off the coast of Peru near Christmas time. This is a
biologic response.

INSTRUCTION

1. The term system is a set of interconnected components that are interacting to form a unified whole.
2. Look at the diagram that enumerates the subsystems of the Earth.

Figure 3: The Earth system.

(Source:
https://www.earthonlinemedia.com)

3. The Earth system is essentially a closed system. It receives energy from the sun and returns some of this energy
to space.
4. Atmosphere
 The atmosphere is the thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere.
 The present atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen (N), 21% oxygen (O2), 0.9% argon, and trace amount
of other gases.
 One of the most important processes by which the heat on the Earth's surface is redistributed is through
atmospheric circulation.
 There is also a constant exchange of heat and moisture between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere
through the hydrologic cycle.
5. Lithosphere
 The lithosphere includes the rocks of the crust and mantle, the metallic liquid outer core, and the solid
metallic inner core.
 Briefly discuss the Plate Tectonics as an important process shaping the surface of the Earth. The primary
driving mechanism is the Earth's internal heat, such as that in mantle convection.
6. Biosphere
 The biosphere is the set of all life forms on Earth.
 It covers all ecosystems—from the soil to the rainforest, from mangroves to coral reefs, and from the
plankton-rich ocean surface to the deep sea.

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  For the majority of life on Earth, the base of the food chain comprises photosynthetic organisms. During
photosynthesis, CO2 is sequestered from the atmosphere, while oxygen is released as a byproduct. The
biosphere is a CO2 sink, and therefore, an important part of the carbon cycle.
 Sunlight is not necessary for life.
7. Hydrosphere
 About 70% of the Earth is covered with liquid water (hydrosphere) and much of it is in the form of ocean
water (Figure 3).
 Only 3% of Earth's water is fresh: two-thirds are in the form of ice, and the remaining one-third is present in
streams, lakes, and groundwater.
 The oceans are important sinks for CO2 through direct exchange with the atmosphere and
 indirectly through the weathering of rocks.
 Heat is absorbed and redistributed on the surface of the Earth through ocean circulation.

Figure 3: Hypsographic curve

(Source:
http://images.slideplayer.com/10/2
857469/slides/slide_11.jpg )

PRACTICE

1. Identify how energy and mass is exchanged among the subsystems. Use different types of lines and boxes to
differentiate between matter or materials and energy.
2. Use arrows to indicate the interaction among components.

ENRICHMENT
1. The impact of man to the environment has become so massive that scientists are proposing the addition of man
or the ‘anthroposphere’ to the Earth system.
2. Write an essay not exceeding 200 words on how man has altered the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere,
lithosphere, and as a consequence, the Earth System as whole.

EVALUATION

EVALUATION
1. (NOT VISIBLE) 2. (NEEDS 3. (MEETS 4. (EXCEEDS
IMPROVEMENT) EXPECTATIONS) EXPECTATIONS)
Understands the
concept
of a system.
Can describe the
different
components or
subsystems of the
Earth
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System.
Can identify and
explain
how mass and
energy is
exchanged among
the
components of a
system.
Essay is relevant to
the
assigned topic and
written
logically and clearly.

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY:

Needs improvement Approaching standards Good Excellent

1 pt 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts

Ideas and Needs improvement Approaching standards Good Excellent
Content
There is no clear or specific You put thought into this, What you are writing about What you are writing about is clear and
explanation in answer to but there is no real is clear. You answered the well-expressed, including specific examples
the question. evidence of learning. More question. Some support may to demonstrate what you learned. Well
specific information is be lacking, or your sentences done!
needed or you need to may be a bit awkward.
follow the directions more Overall, a decent job.
closely.
Use of terms Needs improvement Approaching standards Good Excellent

No terms from the lesson Only one term from the Your answer included Your answer included all the terms from
are used. lesson is used in the several terms from the the lesson that applied to the question
answer. Try for a few more, lesson, demonstrating asked. All terms are fully defined and used
next time. adequate understanding of in the proper context.
the material.
Sentence Sentences are incomplete Some sentences are Sentences are complete and Sentences are complete and they connect
Fluency or too long. It makes complete and easy to able to be understood. to one another easily when they are read
reading them difficult. undersand. Others require out loud. Your writing 'flows.'
some work.
Conventions Few end marks or capital Mistakes using end marks Use of punctuation marks No punctuation or structural mistakes. No
letters. Answers contain or capitals as well as and capitals, as well as spelling errors. Your writing shows full
numerous spelling or spelling mistakes make the spelling, is mostly correct. awareness of the rules of English use.
structural errors. writing hard to read. Few errors exist in your
answer.

PRE-CLASS ACTIVITY WORKSHEET

 Label the different processes and phases of water involved in the water cycle.

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ENRICHMENT WORKSHEET

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System as whole

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EVALUATION

EVALUATION
1. (NOT VISIBLE) 2. (NEEDS 3. (MEETS 4. (EXCEEDS
IMPROVEMENT) EXPECTATIONS) EXPECTATIONS)
Understands the
concept
of a system.
Can describe the
different
components or
subsystems of the
Earth
System.
Can identify and
explain
how mass and
energy is
exchanged among
the
components of a
system.
Essay is relevant to
the
assigned topic and
written
logically and clearly.