Day 1
Day 1
Day 1
I. Objectives
Define nervous system and its function; and
Identify the major divisions and parts of the nervous system.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: Nervous System: The Control System of the Body
B. References: Science 10, SLM 3- Nervous System: The Control System of the Body, pp., 1-15
C. Materials: Laptop, PowerPoint Presentation, Pictures
D. Time Allotment: 60
III. Procedure
Removing your hand after you got pricked, why is that? What is the message of the poem?
Flinging your hand away after holding a pot, is it hot?
All these examples are normal stimuli reactions
Our brain is like a computer, it controls all body functions
C. Presentation of the Lesson
Our lesson for today is about Nervous System: The Control System of the Body. At the end of the lesson, each one of you
should be able to:
Define nervous system and its function;
Identify the major divisions and parts of the nervous system.
The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain
and spinal cord to various parts of the body. It is considered as the body’s storage center of information and
also the body’s control system. It is mainly responsible for controlling and coordinating all the organ
systems by sending messages from the brain through nerve signals. It makes sure that all the parts of the
body are working together efficiently.
I. Central Nervous System (CNS) serves as the main processing center of the nervous
system. It consists of two main components, namely;
A. Brain is an organ located within the skull that functions as organizer and distributor of
information for the body. It has three main parts:
1. Cerebrum is the large, upper part of the brain that controls activity and
thought.
2. Cerebellum is the part under the cerebrum that controls posture, balance,
and coordination. Figure 2. Parts of the Brain
3. Brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart
rate, and blood pressure.
B. Spinal cord serves as a channel for signal between the brain and the majority of the body parts, and controls some simple
musculoskeletal reflexes even without the processing of the brain.
II. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) connects the central nervous system to the organs and limbs. It has two main divisions:
A. Somatic Nervous System is associated with the voluntary control of body movements and has two main parts:
1. Spinal Nerves carry motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body.
2. Cranial Nerves are nerve fibers that carry information into and out of the brain stem.
B. Autonomic Nervous System is associated with the involuntary control of body movements and has two subdivisions:
1. Sympathetic Nervous System is activated when the body is in a dynamic role or stress. (e.g., increased heart rate and
breathing, dilation of pupil, sweating)
2. Parasympathetic Nervous System maintains body functions and restores the body to normal or relaxed mode.
E. Generalization (2 minutes)
- The teacher will call some of the students to answer the following questions:
What is nervous system?
What are the major parts of the nervous system?
F. Valuing/Application (5 minutes)
Directions: Using the given graphic organizer, fill in the missing parts to complete the entire concept showing the structure of the
nervous system.
IV. Assessment (10 minutes)
Directions: Supply the missing letters to spell the appropriate concept referred to in the following items.
1-2. These are the two major divisions of nervous system. (C_N T R _ L and P E R _ P _ E _A _) Nervous System
3. It is associated with the voluntary control of body movements that has two main parts- spinal and cranial nerves.
(S_ M _ T_ C) Nervous System
4. It is the basic unit of the nervous system. (N _ U _ O _ S)
5. It is any factor in the environment that may trigger a nerve impulse. (S T _ M _ L _ S)
6-7. The main components of central nervous system are (B _A _ N and S _ I N _ L C _ R _ )
8-10. Brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as
(B_ E A _ H I _ G, D _ G _ S T _ O N, H E A R T R A T E , A N D B _ O _ D P _ E _ S U _ E)
V. Assignment
Direction: Choose only one activity to do.
In a short coupon bond, create a poster, a poem or a comic strip on how to take care of your nervous system.
REMARKS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
Note: PL result of 74 below is
considered failed, therefore, you cannot proceed to the next lesson.
no. of passers
PL = × 100 PL = × 100 =
no. of students
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