Seasons in The Philippines

“Hello everyone! How are you today?
I guess you
had a great time and lucky to learn something
new on today’s lesson. So what are we waiting for,
let’s venture to the world of Science. I am Teacher
Kim from Gen. Luna Elementary School,
MacArthur 1 District, your teacher for today. You
will learn different things, so sit back, relax and
enjoy!
(Shows a picture of a jumbled letters.) Can you
arrange the jumbled letters to reveal its correct
word?
ERHTAEW (WEATHER)
The first word is weather. What is weather? It
refers to a short-term atmospheric conditions.
ATEMILC (CLIMATE)
The second word is Climate. What does climate
means? It refers to the weather of a specific
region averaged over a long period of time.
Remember that climate is what you expect,
weather is what you get. Both weather and
climate refer to local conditions (it maybe
temperature, rainfall, wind strength, etc.) in a
particular location or region, but the main
difference between them is a matter of time.
“You did a great job!”
Now, do you consider the time of year in
planning your activities? If so, try to look at these
pictures.
What did you observed to those pictures? What do
you think are things we can do during sunny days
and rainy days? What are the things we can wear
during these days? Can you guess for our lesson
today? So, all of these things we’ve been talking
has a relation to what our topic.
Let’s try this on hand activity with a proper

guidance of an adult in your home. You get these
following materials: Bondpaper, pencil, ruler, and
glass.
First, you need to draw a circle and divide it by 5
parallel lines and points and label them as
follows;
 Equator
 Northern Hemisphere
 Southern Hemisphere
 North Pole
 South Pole
Now, let us see your work if it is similar to the
picture on your screen.
Examine a globe or world map.
Let’s locate where Philippines lies. Indicate the
latitude, either north or south, and longitude,
either east or west. How far is the Philippines from
the Equator? What are the effects of it in our
climate?
The Philippine is in the tropical zone. This means
that the solar energy we receive is more or less the
same all throughout the year. As a result, we do
not experience the four seasons. The Philippines
has two classified seasons – the wet and dry
seasons.
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a
particular place over a short period of time. It can
change from hour to hour and from one day to
another. It is influenced by several factors like
temperature (degree of hotness and coldness of
the atmosphere), humidity (moisture content of
the atmosphere) and precipitation (amount of rain
falling over a specific area). On the other hand,
climate refers to the average weather pattern of a
place over a long period of time (such as months
and years).
Weather and climate are different from season.
Seasons such as summer, autumn, winter, and
spring occur in some parts of the Earth. In the
Philippines, we only have two seasons, namely,
wet season and dry season.
The Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees. This
means that the Earth does not stand up straight
as it rotates on its axis and revolves around the
sun. Instead, it leans over a bit.
As the Earth revolves around the sun, some
areas of the planet experience various changes.
These may include changes in temperature,
length of day and night, and amount of
precipitation (such as rain and snow) For
example, when the North Pole tilts towards the
sun, it is summer season in most parts of the
Northern Hemisphere. During this time, the
Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct
sunlight and experiences little to no precipitation
(rain or snow) at all. Daytime is longer than
nighttime.
On the other hand, when the North Pole tilts
away from the sun, it is winter season in most
parts of the Northern Hemisphere. During this
time, the Northern Hemisphere receives less
direct sunlight and experiences frequent
precipitation (rain or snow). Nighttime is longer
than daytime. The seasons in the Northern
Hemisphere are the opposite of those in the
Southern Hemisphere.
The examples above tell us that seasons are
periods of the year characterized by particular
weather patterns and daylight hours. Seasons
follow one regular pattern within a year. The
earth’s tilted axis and revolution around the sun
are the causes of the seasons experienced by
people in certain parts of the planet. Unlike the
places mentioned above, the Philippines has two
seasons only, namely, wet season and dry season.
This is due to the fact that the Earth’s tilted axis
does not affect the amount of direct sunlight it
receives from the sun.
The seasons in the country are caused by its
location on the equator and prevailing winds.
Since the Philippines is located just right above
the equator, it receives direct heat from the sun
throughout the year. This is the reason why we
experience relatively high temperature, high
humidity and abundant rainfall year-round. The
sun’s heat also speeds up the evaporation process
in surrounding water bodies. This results to
infrequent to frequent rainfall all throughout the
country.
The Northeast Monsoon and Southwest Monsoon
also contribute to the seasons in the Philippines.
These prevailing winds blow consistently in
specific direction and period over particular
areas in the country.
The wet or rainy season takes place from June to
November. This is characterized by frequent
rainfall, which may bring flood to the lowlands.
Typhoons often hit the country during this
season.
Since the Southwest Monsoon or Hanging
Habagat brings warm and moist air, rains
become heavier, and typhoons get stronger during
the wet season. Hanging Habagat blows from the
southwest portion of the country and causes
rains in the western portion of the country.
The wet season affects the activities of people.
Farmers plant their crops during this season

because the abundance of rainwater makes their
crops grow quickly.
People prefer to serve and eat warm foods as well
as wear thick and long-sleeved clothes. During
the wet season, people do most of their activities
indoors. When going outdoors, they usually bring
umbrellas and raincoats.
The dry season takes place during the months of
December to May. This is characterized by less
and infrequent rainfall as well as dusty soil.
During this season, some of the crops die due to
insufficient supply of water.
The dry season is influenced by the Northeast
Monsoon or Hanging Amihan that brings cool
and dry air. Hanging Amihan blows from the
northeast portion of the country and causes
slight to moderate rainfall in the eastern portion
of the country.
The dry season is the best time for swimming,
flying kites, and biking. Drying of crops under
the sun is usually done during this time.
People wear loose and thin light-colored clothes
as well as shorts to feel comfortable during hot
days. Cold foods and beverages like halo-halo, ice
cream, and fruit shakes are usually served
during this season.
The change of seasons in the country is studied
and monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric,

Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration or PAGASA. This government
agency likewise monitors and informs the public
about weather disturbances.
Why do we need to consider the appropriate
activities and clothes in each season in the
Philippines? What do you think will happen if we
experience too much heat? What do you think will
happen if we experience too much wet season?
Very good!
A sudden change of season can bring ailments or
harm the body. Now, let’s try this activity. Put a
check mark if the activity can prevent ailments or
harm the body and cross out if it does not.
1.Drinking enough amount of water.

2.Eating nutritious foods.

3.Bathing under the rain.

4.Sleeping for eight hours a day.

5.Soaking the feet in flood water.
Using umbrella when going outdoors on sunny
6.
or rainy days.

7.Covering the nose when sneezing.

8.Swimming in the dirty water.

9.Taking a bath everyday.

10. Applying sunblock or sunscreen on the skin
before going outdoors.
So, what did we learn today? What is a season?
What are the different seasons in the Philippines?
Why is it important to know the two seasons in
the Philippines? How do we prepare for an
emergency plan during this kind of seasons?
That’s right! Season affect many parts of our daily
lives. Climate, weather and the change of seasons
affect much of what we do each day. It is very
important element in our lives. They have
influence on what we wear, what we eat and what
we do in our free time. Through every season
there is purpose.
Now, here is a short quiz for you. Have fun!
Let’s begin!
1. Which season best describes that takes place
in the Philippines during the months of June to
November?
A. dry season
B. wet season
C. cold season
D. summer season
2. Which of the following season is described and
characterized by heavy rain and typhoons?
A. dry season
B. wet season
C. autumn season
D. summer season
3. The Philippines experiences two seasons.
Which of the following statements describes the
causes of seasons experienced in the Philippines?
A. people living in the country
B. oceans that surround the Philippines
C. continents near the Philippines
D. location of the Philippines near the equator
4. It is described as the best season for farmers
to start planting their crops?
A. winter season
B. spring season
C. dry season
D. wet season
5. Which season in the Philippines is
described by infrequent rainfall and water
shortage?
A. Fall season
B. Dry Season
C. Wet Season
D. Winter Season
How much correct answers did you get? Wow,
Congratulations! I hoped you had learned
something from today’s lesson.
This is Teacher Kim, reminding you that,
“Embrace the current season of your life”, thank
you, goodbye and see you next time!

Seasons in The Philippines

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Seasons in The Philippines

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Seasons in The Philippines

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

“Hello everyone! How are you today?

Let’s try this on hand activity with a proper

Farmers plant their crops during this season

and monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric,

You might also like