Saint Mary’s University

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

School of Teacher Education and Humanities
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

5E Learning Plan in Science 3

Content Standard The learners should be able to demonstrate understanding of the parts and functions of
animals and importance to humans.
Performance Standard The learners should be able to enumerate ways of grouping animals based on their structure
and importance.
Learning Competency The learners should be able to identify the parts and functions of animals.
S3LT-IIc-d-4
Learning Objectives At the end of the activity, the pupils should be able to:
1. identify the parts and function of the animals
2. group animals according to their body structure.
3. appreciate the role of this animals in our lives
Subject Matter and https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks1/science/animals-parts-of-animal-bodies/
References https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5cb22e87c6d1d0001af7a276/animal-structures-and-
functions
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5ead59e4cac4a9001cc693ca/importance-of-animal-body-
parts
https://www.spiral.ac/sharing/81fjuvv/learn-grade-3-science-parts-of-animals

Materials Activity sheets, Success Criteria, Observation checklist, Organizers, LAS

• PPT, Video Clip, Pictures, meta cards, laptop
• Tables/Organizers, hand lens, mini aquarium
Procedure
Task: Take a look at the animals below and compare the body parts of these animals that
enable to live under water. List down these body parts and their uses.

Engage

Questions:
1. What are the animals that live in water?
2. Why can these animals survive in water?
3. What are the body structure of animals that help them live in water?
 Group Tasks (Differentiated Activities)
1. Setting of Standards
❖ Observation Checklist/Rubrics in Performing the Activity

Criteria Observed Not

Observed
Teamwork 1. All members actively
engaged in the activity
Discipline 1. Each member behaved
well during the conduct
of the activity
1. Followed directions/
instructions properly
Output The group presented their
output creatively
Findings are correct

5 Observed Outstanding 3 Observed- Satisfactory

4-Observed Very Satisfactory 2 Observed- Fair
I Observed -Poor

• Every group will go to the different stations to perform the activity and record
their observations.
Problem: “Aquatic Animals’ Body Part and Functions”
Instruction: Move to your assigned station, and perform the task given to you. Record your
Explore
answers on the given activity sheet. You are given 10 minutes to finish the task. Prepare to
present your answers after your activity.
Materials:
Mini Aquarium with different animals manila paper/cartolina
handlens / laptop, aquarium paper tape
Procedure:
1. Perform the tasks assigned to your group.
2. Compare these animals as to their body covering, body part use for breathing and
for moving.
3. Record your observations and answer the questions below.
4. Answer the questions
a. What are the animals that live in water?
b. Why can these animals survive in water?
c. What are the body parts/structure of water animals that help them live in
water?
d. How do they use these parts in order to survive or adapt on their habitat?
Station Group Tasks
Station 1 Explorer Group Watch It

Station 2 Mighty Group Illustrate It

Station 3 Young Scientist Group Observe It!

Station 4 Navigator Group Read It!

 Reporting of Group Outputs

The teacher will check, explain, process and supplement the lesson presented by the
learners on the parts and functions of aquatic/water animals. (Power Point
Presentation PPT and Video Clip)
Explain Questions:
1. What are the animals that lives under water?
2. What body structure help them live in water?
3. How do these body parts help them survive in water?
4. Why are these parts important?
5. How do they use these parts in order to survive on their habitat?
6. How do these animals help in our daily living?

Challenge Time!
Tasks: Answer the questions correctly.
1. Which of the following part for animals like fish that helps them breathe
underwater?
a. gill c. swim bladder
b. lungs d. scale
2. Some animals live in shells. Why do they live in shells?
a. so they are safe c. so they can see better
b. so they can hear better d. so they can eat

“Fishing Time” Choose Your Lucky and Win Prizes

Tasks: Catch your favorite fish. Then read and answer the questions on it. For every
correct answer you have chance to choose your lucky number and win prizes.

Elaborate

Questions: True or False

1. Fish have lungs to breath under water.
2. Jellyfish use their tentacles to obtain food.
3. Crabs use their claws as weapons for fighting.
4. Aquatic animals have the same body parts.
5. Different animals have different body parts for different functions.
6. A turtle uses its shell for protection.

Activity 5: Its Riddle Time! Guess What!

I eat fish. I breath with my gills.
I can swim backward I am covered with
I live in the coral reef. scales from head to
I am special because I tail. I am special
have 3 hearts because I am the
What am I? Philippines’ National
Fish. What am I?
What am I?
 Direction: Read each item carefully then choose the best answer.

1. Which group of animals have shells as their protection?

a. a. turtle, clam, crab, mollusk c. dolphin, jellyfish, shark
b. b. whale, turkey, dog, cat d. tadpole, grasshopper, butterfly
2. Turtles swim in the sea. What do turtles have instead of arms and legs?
a. flippers c. tail
b. fins d. wings
3. I have eyes to help me see predators.
I have gills to breathe in air.
I have fins to move and balance in water.
I have scales to make my body flexible.
a. fish c. turtle
b. frog d. crocodile
Evaluate 4. Why can fish live in water?
I. They have tail that helps them swim.
II. They have mouth that can drink water.
III. They can open their eyes under the water.
IV. They have gills that helps them breath in water.
a. a. I & II b. II & III c. I & IV d. III & IV
5. Dolphins breathe through their ____________.
a. blowhole b. gills c. lungs d. skin
6. Fins help a fish to ______________ in water.
a. Sleep b. change direction c. protect it d. skin
7. The starfish generally has five identical members which are what?
a. arms c. tails
b. eyes d. feet
8. Mang Tino lives along the seashore. He is planning to put a business. Which of
the following may he do?
a. piggery b. poultry c. fishery d. cattle raising
Developed by:
Tracy Vlossom C. Miguel
Evaluated by:
Gerome H. Bautista, LPT