SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN FOR GRADE 11 (STEM 101)

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

I. Objectives

To recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in the solar system
with properties necessary to support life. (S11/12ES-la-e-3)

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Origin and Structure of the Earth
B. Learning References: Earth and Life Science Textbook, K-12
Compliant pp.9-14, Curriculum Guide p.1
C. Learning Materials: Laptop, projector, white board marker/white board.

III. Procedures
A. Activity
(Poster Making)
1. Student will be grouped into 4 members.
2. Each group will choose a leader, and representative for their output.
They will also make a group jingle.
3. POSTER MAKING: Let the students draw on the manila paper any
concept depicting the Earth as the only Habitable Planet.
4. The students will only be given 10 minutes to prepare.
5. They must present the output in 4 minutes.

B. Analysis
 What did you feel while doing the activity?
 How did you illustrate the Earth’s uniqueness in your poster?
 What makes the Earth unique from the other planets in our solar
system?
 Will earth be able to sustain life if it remained in its position and
the sun was a massive star? Low-mass star? Explain your
answers.

C. Abstraction
The solar system composed of the sun and the eight planets revolving
around it. Among those planets, only one can support life, which is the
Earth. But how come Earth can support life while the other planets
cannot?
There are two requirements for a planet to become habitable.
First, the star should survive long enough for its planet to develop life.
Second, the planet should exist in a region where water could remain
liquid. A planet with the right temperature enables water to remain in its
liquid form, a necessary ingredient of life. Scientist also believe that
Carbon and its unique properties are the basis of all life. Carbon has four
 valence atoms, which is to easily bond with other carbon atoms and
create long complex molecules and polymers.

D. Application

Let the students watch a short video on Climate Change and ask them on
how to save the Earth, for it to sustain life.
“Since the Earth is our home, what do you think would be your contribution to
help protect and take care of it.”

IV. Evaluation

Answer the following briefly. (1 whole sheet of paper)

1. What are the two major requirements for a planet to become habitable?
2. What are the different unique characteristics of the Earth?
3. How did Miller-Urey conduct the experiment that replicated the conditions of
early Earth?

V. Assignment

A. Make a “Fast facts” card that will show basic information of the members
of the Solar System.
B. Watch and study the video about the story of Earth.