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Science 9 Q3 Week 6
Science 9 Q3 Week 6
3rd QUARTER
Module 6
To the Learner
The learning process is within your reach anytime at any place with the
help of this module. As you go through, here are some reminders that you
Expectations
should carry on:
1. Prepare yourself and be ready to learn. Set a specific time and place for
your learning tasks. This is to avoid disturbances and focus on yourself and
your learning progress.
2. Read and follow instructions carefully.
3. Note the important concepts you have learned from this module.
4. Make sure to answer all the learning tasks. Answer the pre-test, work on
looking back, go deep into the topic, answer the activities, check your
understanding, posttest, and reflection. Whenever you see Mr. Thinker it
means the part requires answers.
5. Read again. This strengthens learning and retention of the concept learned.
Let’s get it on!
The Writer
[Author] 1
LESSON 6: CLIMATIC PHENOMENON THAT OCCUR ON A
GLOBAL LEVEL
Expectations
The lesson for this week will describe certain climatic phenomena that occur on
a global level. This module may help you to:
____5. What kind of gas was released to air when coal is burnt?
A. oxygen C. nitrous oxide
B. methane D. carbon dioxide
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Brace yourself! Let’s have a little warm-up
and try to remember your past lesson.
Looking Back
In the previous module, you have learned the different
factors affecting climate. With the use of the concepts you had
learned, help Mr. Thinker to choose the right path by answering YES or NO to
the questions he encountered along the way.
START
Q1. The farther the area from the
equator, the higher the temperature
NO Q1
will be?
YES
NO YES FINISH
You did
it!
Introduction
Have you heard about the bush fire in Australia that killed large numbers of flora
and fauna last January 2020? Wildfire, extreme weather conditions and disturbances,
rising of sea level, melting of glaciers and ice caps, early migration of birds and other
abnormal behavior of animals, and heavy rainfall like Ondoy, Ulysses and Hanging
Habagat – are only some of what we experience nowadays. Truly you cannot escape from
the effect of Climate Change wherever you are on this planet.
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues worlwide. The increase in
temperature that we are experiencing is caused by factors other than human activity,
though another point of view is due to human intervention.
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Activity 1: What is Global Warming?
Objective:
• Describe climatic phenomena that occur on a global level.
Procedure:
1. G O R T H U D
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2. L I W D REFI
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3. E S I R O F E A S V E E L L
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4. R E X M E E T M O S T R S Figure 2
Source: commons.wikimedia.org
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Key concepts
Global Warming is the gradual increase or rise on the Earth’s temperature. One possible
cause may be the burning of natural gas, petroleum and coal to get energy. When these fuels are
burned, carbon dioxide is released to the atmosphere which is one of the main gases that increase
greenhouse effect. This eventually will lead to disturbance in climate pattern or Climate
Change. Higher global temperature could result to:
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Global warming is a huge concern. Let’s do our part. Edward E. Hale once said,
“I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.” Let’s take our part in this endeavor.
Are you with me? Now, let’s learn more on how does a greenhouse works.
This will be what we examine in the next activity. The previous discussion did
mention about greenhouse effect. This is what our next activity focus on.
Objective:
Materials:
* a drinking glass
* two five-peso coins
* Timer/ stopwatch
Procedure:
TABLE
6. Now, remove your set up from direct sunlight. Observe what will happen.
7. Repeat step numbers 4 and 5.
Guide Questions:
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uncovered. Refer your answer on table 1. _______________________________________
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Q4. How does the wall of the glass relate to greenhouse gases? ______________________
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The glass covering on the activity represents the atmosphere that protects the
Earth from direct sunlight and keeps the Earth warm at the same time. The temperature
reading inside the glass went up faster than the reading outside of it. The rising of
temperature resulted from the walls of the glass absorbing the heat from the sun and
trapping it inside. Since the glass trapped heat, when you remove it from direct sunlight,
the heat does not escape easily.
The next activity will help you better understand greenhouse gases and
effect.
Objectives:
Guide Question/s:
Figure 5
In the first column of the chart below, review the three activities that increase
the amount of carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) in the atmosphere.
Come up with an idea for reducing carbon emissions from each of those activities,
and list them in the second column.
Table 2. Activities that generate and actions that reduce the emission of
CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
Remember
• Global Warming refers to the gradual increase or rise in the Earth’s temperature.
• Climate Change is the disturbance in the climatic pattern or describes a change in the average condition
in a region over a long period of time. The following are the manifestation of climate change:
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• The Greenhouse Effect is a process that occurs, when gases in Earth’s atmosphere trapped the Sun’s
heat
Many experts say that human activity is the reason why climate change happens.
Why is this so? Where did we- humanity do wrong? Are you part of the problem? Whom
are we going to blame for the outcome? So, let us now find out if you are part of this big
conspiracy by doing the next activity.
Procedure
1. Calculate your carbon emission using WWF - Philippines’ Carbon
Footprint Checklist (see table 10.1). Compute also for the carbon emission of each
family member (provide an extra sheet of paper for your family members.
Note: For a household that has access to the internet, use Carbon Footprint
Calculator from this link:
http://wwf.org.ph/wwf3/search.php?search=carbon+footprint+calculator
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I throw my biodegradable wastes into a compost pit.
I replace my toy or gadget when it stops working
rather than just to get the most up-to-date model.
I always know where my food or products are made.
I give my too small clothes to charity or to my
younger siblings and friends.
I throw my trash in the garbage bin or bag.
I just walk if the place I want to go to is near.
I ride a vehicle though the place I want to go is near.
I do recycling at home.
I do recycling in school.
I share a ride or walk or cycle on the way to school.
Total Score
Table 3. What’s your carbon footprint? Evaluate your carbon emission.
Source: http://www.wwf.org.uk/oneplanetchallenge/downloads/energy_session_all.pdf
* 20-50 - You’re a Green Queen/King and a globally aware consumer! Keep up the
good work.
* 50-80 - You’ve made a start but have more you can do to reduce your ecological
footprint.
* 80-110 – You are a long way to go; it is best to start now
Guide Questions:
Q1. Who gets the highest carbon footprint? _____________________________________
Q2. Who gets the lowest carbon footprint? _______________________________________
Q3. What is the average carbon footprint of your family? _________________________
Q4. What is your highest source of carbon emission? ____________________________
Q5. What is your lowest source of carbon emission? _____________________________
2. From the result of your record, choose the highest source of carbon emission or
ecological footprint. From that, you will make a strategic plan to reduce your family’s
contribution to climate change.
From this activity, you found out how much you contribute to carbon emission.
This activity helps you realize that you are either a climate hero or climate culprit.
Anyone can be a contributor to changing our climate. It is up to you if you want to make
this world remain habitable to human beings.
Climate is always changing. It has shown how much it could affect our lives. You
have seen how strong the winds of Yolanda were, and how heavy the rainfall from Ondoy
was. (Note: Not all calamities e.g. Bohol earthquake, Zamboanga war, are related to
climate change) We still have to change our course. The future of humanity lies in our
collective hands.
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Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
blank provided before the number.
____3. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change?
A. organic farming C. car manufacturing
B. livestock raising D. burning fossil fuel
____5. An increase in the number of motor vehicles in the cities will mean a rising
carbon dioxide content in the air. Which of the following would be the effect of
rise in CO2 in the atmosphere?
A. cooling of the atmosphere C. darkening of air in the cities
B. increase in solar radiation D. warming of the atmosphere
Reflection
Answer the following questions.
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