.3is - LESSON PLAN

Holy Cross of Davao
College Sta. Ana Avenue,

Davao City
LEARNING PLAN FOR TEACHING

SCIENCE IN GRADE 7 STUDENTS
(Life Science)
Submitted by:
MARY ANN R. SUAN
Submitted to:
MARBHEN DOMINIQUE
ABENDANO, MAEd
Instructor
October 2, 2023
3 I’s LESSON PLAN

HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE
Sta. Ana Avenue corner C. De Guzman Street, Barangay 14-B, Davao City, Philippines
Other Campuses: Camudmud (IGaCOS) an
d Bajada (SOS Drive)
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of 45 minutes, the Grade 7- Apple will be able to:
A. Identify the three primary trophic levels and the transfer of energy;
B. Value the importance of feeding relationships in an ecosystem; and
C. Create a food web diagram through a poster-making activity.
II. LEARNING CONTENT

a.) TOPIC: Trophic levels and the transfer of energy
b.) REFERENCES: Energy Transfer in Ecosystems. (n.d.).
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/energy-transfer-
ecosystems/
L. (2021, March 6). 6.5: Trophic Levels. Biology LibreTexts.
https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/
Introductory_Biology_(CK-12)/06%3A_Ecology/6.05%3A_Trophic_Levels
c.) MATERIALS: laptop, PowerPoint presentation, colored materials, printed
materials, large poster paper or whiteboard, tape, or sticky tack.
III. LEARNING PROCEDURE

I. PRELIMINARIES
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Securing of Cleanliness
 Checking of Attendance
II. LESSON PROPER

1. INTRODUCTION
Review
- What are producers in an ecosystem, and how do
they create energy?
- Give an example of an herbivore, a carnivore, and an
omnivore in a forest ecosystem.
Motivation
 DISCOVERING TROPHIC LEVELS. This activity aims to
motivate Grade 7 students to actively explore the concept
of trophic levels and energy transfer while providing them

with an exciting introduction to their upcoming topic.
Materials Needed:
1. Pictures or drawings of various animals and plants
2. Large poster paper or whiteboard
3. Tape or sticky tack
Instructions:
1. Preparation:
- The teacher prepares pictures or drawings of various
animals and plants representing different trophic levels in
an ecosystem, including producers, herbivores,
carnivores, and decomposers.
- These images are arranged randomly on the poster
paper or whiteboard.
2. Activity Introduction:
- As students enter the classroom, they are presented
with the poster paper or whiteboard covered with the
images of organisms.
- The teacher explains that today's activity is a mystery
challenge related to their upcoming topic but refrains
from providing detailed explanations.
3. Student-Led Exploration:
- The students are divided into small groups or teams.
- Each group is instructed to examine the pictures or
drawings and organize them into what they believe are
different levels or groups based on their characteristics
and interactions.
- Students are encouraged to discuss among
themselves, make predictions, and rearrange the images
as they see fit.
4. Group Presentations:
- After a designated exploration time (e.g., 8-10
minutes), each group presents their organization of the
organisms and explains their reasoning for grouping

them as they did.
- The teacher facilitates a class discussion where
groups can compare their ideas and discuss differences.
2. INTERACTION
Activity
VIDEO PRESENTATION
- In this activity, the teacher will present a video explaining

the concept of trophic levels and the transfer of energy within
ecosystems. Students will have the opportunity to identify
the various trophic levels, understand how energy flows
between them, and recognize the role of major organisms in
energy transfer.
Discussion
Discuss the concept of trophic levels and identify the
components involved in energy transfer within
ecosystems.
Trophic levels are a fundamental concept in ecology that

help us understand how energy flows through an
ecosystem. They represent different stages in a food
chain or food web, with each level comprising organisms
that occupy a specific position based on their feeding
habits. There are typically three primary trophic levels:
1. Producers (Autotrophs): Producers are the

foundation of any ecosystem. They include plants,
algae, and some bacteria. These organisms are
capable of photosynthesis, a process that allows them
to convert sunlight into chemical energy (usually in
the form of glucose) using carbon dioxide and water.
This makes them the primary source of energy in an
ecosystem.
2. Consumers (Heterotrophs): Consumers are

organisms that cannot produce their own food and
must obtain energy by consuming other organisms.
They are further categorized into several sub-levels:
- Herbivores: These are primary consumers that
feed directly on producers (plants). Examples include
rabbits and deer.
- Carnivores: Carnivores are secondary consumers
that prey on herbivores or other carnivores. Examples
include wolves and lions.
- Omnivores: Omnivores have a diet that includes
both plants and animals. Humans are an example of
omnivores.
3. Decomposers (Detritivores): Decomposers play a
crucial role in recycling energy within an ecosystem.
They break down dead organic matter, such as fallen
leaves and dead animals, into simpler substances.
Examples include fungi and certain types of bacteria.
By doing so, they release nutrients back into the
environment for use by producers, closing the energy
loop.
The transfer of energy within trophic levels occurs as
organisms consume each other. However, it's important
to note that energy is not efficiently transferred from one
trophic level to the next. In fact, there's a general rule
known as the 10% rule, which suggests that only about
10% of the energy available at one trophic level is
transferred to the next. The rest is lost as heat during
metabolism, movement, and other life processes. usually,
efficiency in energy transfer explains why there are
usually fewer top-level carnivores in an ecosystem
compared to herbivores or producers.
GENERALIZATION
- What are the primary trophic levels in an ecosystem?
- What are the three main types of consumers in an
ecosystem?
3. INTEGRATION
GROUP WORK
Activity Title: "Quick Food Web Poster"
Materials Needed:
- Large sheets of paper or poster board (one per group)
- Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
Instructions:
1. Students are divided into small groups, with each group

receiving a large sheet of paper or poster board.
2. Within their groups, students work together to draw key
organisms found in an ecosystem, including plants, herbivores,
carnivores, and decomposers. They should label each organism
clearly.
3. Groups should use arrows to connect the organisms,
representing the flow of energy within the ecosystem. For
example, an arrow might go from a plant to an herbivore,
indicating that the herbivore consumes the plant.
4. In the remaining time, each group presents their food web
poster to the class. They explain the relationships depicted,
emphasizing trophic levels and the energy flow within the
ecosystem.
5. After each presentation, the class engages in a brief
discussion, offering feedback and insights on the food web
diagrams presented by their peers.
6. The teacher concludes the activity by summarizing the main
points, underlining the concept of trophic levels, and highlighting
the collaborative effort in understanding the interconnectedness
of organisms in an ecosystem.
7. The student will be graded based on the criteria below.
CRITERIA
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION MAX POINT SCORE
Accuracy of Organism - Each key organism is 20
Representation accurately depicted and
labeled.
- Organisms are
correctly categorized
into plants, herbivores,
carnivores, and
decomposers
Clarity of Energy Flow - Arrows are used to 20
clearly indicate the flow
of energy between
organisms in the
ecosystem.
- Trophic relationships
are accurately
represented, showing
who consumes whom.
Complexity and - The food web 20
Interconnections demonstrates a
reasonable level of
complexity with
multiple interconnected
organisms.
- Demonstrates an
understanding of how
energy flows through
different trophic levels.
Presentation Skills - Clarity of oral 15
presentation, including
explanations of the
relationships depicted.
- Ability to effectively
engage the class and
answer questions.
Peer Engagement - Actively participates in 15
discussions and
provides constructive
feedback to peers.
- Demonstrates an
understanding of the
food web diagrams
presented by
classmates.
Creativity and - Poster is visually 10
Neatness appealing, showing
creativity in the
depiction of organisms
and connections.
- Neatness and
organization of the
poster.
Overall Understanding - Shows a 10
comprehensive
understanding of
trophic levels, energy
flow, and the
interconnectedness of
organisms in an
ecosystem.
TOTAL POINTS: 100
IV. EVALUATION
Instruction: On a quarter sheet of paper, read the questions carefully and
choose the correct answer.
1. What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?

a) Consumers
b) Decomposers
c) Producers
d) Omnivores
2. Which organisms are capable of photosynthesis and convert sunlight

into chemical energy?
a) Carnivores
b) Herbivores
c) Decomposers
d) Producers
3. Which trophic level consists of organisms that feed directly on

producers (plants)?
a) Herbivores
b) Carnivores
c) Omnivores
d) Decomposers
4. What is the general rule stating that only about 10% of energy is
transferred from one trophic level to the next in an ecosystem?
a) The 5% rule
b) The 20% rule
c) The 10% rule
d) The 50% rule
5. Why are there usually fewer top-level carnivores in an ecosystem

compared to herbivores or producers?
a) Top-level carnivores are more efficient at capturing prey.
b) Energy is lost as heat during energy transfer.
c) Producers are less abundant in ecosystems.
d) Herbivores have a faster reproduction rate.
V. ASSIGNMENT
1. In one whole sheet of paper, write a short essay (100-250 words)
discussing how changes in the populations of one group of organisms
(e.g., herbivores) can affect other groups (e.g., predators and plants)
within your ecosystem.
2. Research and describe one way in which human activities impact the
feeding relationships within your ecosystem. Discuss potential
consequences and possible solutions.

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Holy Cross of Davao

College Sta. Ana Avenue,

LEARNING PLAN FOR TEACHING

MARY ANN R. SUAN

3 I’s LESSON PLAN

II. LEARNING CONTENT

III. LEARNING PROCEDURE

II. LESSON PROPER

of trophic levels and energy transfer while providing them

organisms and explains their reasoning for grouping

- In this activity, the teacher will present a video explaining

Trophic levels are a fundamental concept in ecology that

1. Producers (Autotrophs): Producers are the

2. Consumers (Heterotrophs): Consumers are

1. Students are divided into small groups, with each group

1. What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?

2. Which organisms are capable of photosynthesis and convert sunlight

3. Which trophic level consists of organisms that feed directly on

5. Why are there usually fewer top-level carnivores in an ecosystem

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